This revised text is designed to emphasise critical thinking, reading and writing. Twenty nine new selections have been chosen for their cultural diversity and thematic connections. Four chapters on the writing process and extensive writing apparatus.
George Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. In Why I Write, the first in the Orwell’s Essays series, Orwell describes his journey to becoming a writer, and his movement from writing poems to short stories to the essays, fiction and non-fiction we remember him for. He also discusses what he sees as the ‘four great motives for writing’ – ‘sheer egoism’, ‘aesthetic enthusiasm’, ‘historical impulse’ and ‘political purpose’ – and considers the importance of keeping these in balance. Why I Write is a unique opportunity to look into Orwell’s mind, and it grants the reader an entirely different vantage point from which to consider the rest of the great writer’s oeuvre. 'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' — Irish Times
A collection of essays that span many regions and cultures, by an award-winning historian Sanjay Subrahmanyam is becoming well known for the same sort of reasons that attach to Fernand Braudel and Carlo Ginzburg, as the proponent of a new kind of history - in his case, not longue durée or micro-history, but 'connected history': connected cross-culturally, and spanning regions, subjects and archives that are conventionally treated alone. Not a research paradigm, he insists, it is more of an oppositionswissenschaft, a way of trying to constantly break the moulds of historical objects. The essays collected here, some quite polemical - as in the lead text on the notion of India-as-civilization, or another, assessing such a literary totem as V. S. Naipaul - illustrate the breadth of Subrahmanyam's concerns, as well as the quality of his writing. Connected History considers what, exactly, is an empire, the rise of 'the West' (less of a place than an idea or ideology, he insists), Churchill and the Great Man theory of history, the reception of world literature and the itinerary of subaltern studies, in addition to personal recollections of life and work in Delhi, Paris and Lisbon, and concluding remarks on the practice of early-modern history and the framing of historical enquiry.
The Language Lab: Step-By-Step Guide to Improving Language Abilities is a comprehensive book that provides a systematic approach to enhancing language skills. With a focus on sentence formation, structure, and correction, as well as punctuation, group of words, pair of words, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, comprehension, and essay writing, this guide covers all aspects of language improvement. In the section on sentence formation, readers will learn the essential rules and techniques for constructing clear and concise sentences. From basic sentence structure to more complex formations, this chapter provides a solid foundation for effective communication. Moving on to sentence structure, the book delves deeper into the intricacies of building well-organized sentences. With step-by-step instructions and examples, readers will gain a better understanding of how to construct sentences that flow smoothly and convey their intended meaning. To help readers avoid common sentence formation errors, the book dedicates a section to highlight and explain these mistakes. By providing clear explanations and practice exercises, readers will develop an eye for identifying and correcting these errors in their writing. The application of sentence formation is explored in the following chapter, where readers are encouraged to put their newfound knowledge into practice. Through engaging exercises and writing prompts, readers will gain confidence in their ability to apply the rules of sentence formation in real-world scenarios. The book also covers sentence correction, focusing on common punctuation mistakes. By providing explanations and examples, readers will learn how to effectively correct punctuation errors and enhance the clarity of their writing. Moving beyond individual words, the book explores the importance of understanding and using groups of words effectively. From collocations to phrasal verbs, readers will expand their vocabulary and improve their language abilities. Pair of words, synonyms, and antonyms are also covered in dedicated chapters. Readers will learn how to differentiate between similar words and expand their vocabulary by understanding their meanings and usage. Idioms, an essential part of any language, are explored in detail. Through explanations and examples, readers will learn how to use idiomatic expressions to add depth and nuance to their writing and speaking. Comprehension techniques are discussed in a dedicated chapter, providing readers with strategies to improve their reading comprehension skills. From identifying main ideas to understanding inference and context, readers will be equipped with the tools to comprehend complex texts. Lastly, the book concludes with a chapter on essay writing. By providing a step-by-step guide, readers will learn how to effectively structure and organize their essays, enhancing their ability to express their thoughts and ideas coherently. Whether you are a language learner, teacher, or simply someone looking to improve your language abilities, The Language Lab: Step-By-Step Guide to Improving Language Abilities is an invaluable resource. With its comprehensive coverage of various language aspects and practical exercises, this book will help you take your language skills to the next level.
Piano-prodigy Isabella, eleven, whose black father and white mother struggle to share custody, never feels whole, especially as racial tensions affect her school, her parents both become engaged, and she and her stepbrother are stopped by police.
The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Essays and Dissertations Made Easy is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to applied psychology. In just 96 pages, the reader will learn all about why we do the things we do. Ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious, Essays and Dissertations Made Easy is a quick, no-effort way to break into this fascinating topic.