A Serious Thought
A Serious Thought

Author: Jonas Taul

Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd

Published: 2020-04-01

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 1773062301

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A boy ponders his place in the universe in this thoughtful story about the things that keep us up at night. One night, a little boy goes to bed, but instead of sleeping, he starts thinking all kinds of thoughts. Dangerous thoughts. Admirable thoughts. Questionable thoughts. Beautiful thoughts ... until a very serious thought occurs to him. If Earth is just a tiny marble floating in space, and he is but one child among many living on this marble, what does his existence matter in the grand scheme of things? Deceptively simple black-and-white drawings poignantly illustrate the boy’s journey as he considers this serious thought. This thought-provoking story by Estonian artist Jonas Taul will resonate with anyone who has ever been kept awake at night by life’s big questions. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.

Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Serious Nonfiction and Get It Published
Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Serious Nonfiction and Get It Published

Author: Susan Rabiner

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2010-09-27

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 039334021X

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Distilled wisdom from two publishing pros for every serious nonfiction author in search of big commercial success. Over 50,000 books are published in America each year, the vast majority nonfiction. Even so, many writers are stymied in getting their books published, never mind gaining significant attention for their ideas—and substantial sales. This is the book editors have been recommending to would-be authors. Filled with trade secrets, Thinking Like Your Editor explains: • why every proposal should ask and answer five key questions; • how to tailor academic writing to a general reader, without losing ideas or dumbing down your work; • how to write a proposal that editors cannot ignore; • why the most important chapter is your introduction; • why "simple structure, complex ideas" is the mantra for creating serious nonfiction; • why smart nonfiction editors regularly reject great writing but find new arguments irresistible. Whatever the topic, from history to business, science to philosophy, law, or gender studies, this book is vital to every serious nonfiction writer.

Verity
Verity

Author: Colleen Hoover

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 153872474X

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Whose truth is the lie? Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Too Late and It Ends With Us. #1 New York Times Bestseller · USA Today Bestseller · Globe and Mail Bestseller · Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity’s notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn’t expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night her family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen’s feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife’s words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her.

Right or Wrong - Random Thoughts on Architecture & Urban Planning
Right or Wrong - Random Thoughts on Architecture & Urban Planning

Author: Subodh shankar

Publisher: Bookmitra

Published: 2020-01-01

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 8194597218

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In the words of Prof. D. C. Thapar, a nationally acclaimed architecture educationist –“This book is a bouquet of flowers”. The book contains 25selected articles of the author written during his long professional career spanning about five decades. These articles have been published in leading journals & magazines and some were presented in National and International Seminars. The articles cover a wide spectrum of issues; many of these show a deep commitment of the author in working for sustainable and affordable solutions. He has empathy for sensitive response to low-cost housing facilities for specially-abled people and appreciating socio-economic and cultural concerns of the users. He promotes learning from mother nature, care for climatic, environmental and global warming issues. He examines the question of prefabrication and technology for solving problems of mass housing. Some articles look at the aesthetics for urban design in our growing cities. The book also contains highly investigative articles e.g. on underground ancient cities and animal architects. A separate section is devoted to value systems in architecture and planning and has an article on Gandhi's relevance in future planning. Another full section is devoted to legal issues in urban planning.