A collection of stories. For reading and listening practice
A book that can come in handy not only for students, but also for teachers who are tired of boring and dull articles so surprisingly similar in every coursebook. Fully original texts by Richard Vaughan tell us a couple of stories about ordinary people from around the world. At first their lives don't seem to be connected, but just you wait... the difficulty of vocabulary and grammar increases gradually from story to story.
History Magazine opens a window on the past, providing compelling stories about how our world became the place it is today. You’ll discover thrilling stories of exploration, invention, innovation and conflict, and learn about the development of government, medicine, technology, trade, the arts and the art of war. Written from a North American perspective, history Magazine’s articles are clear, informative and insightful. History Magazine breathes life into the stories of the past, telling tales of both pivotal moments and everyday life with passion and spirit.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teacher Tales brings much-needed inspiration to teachers, and brings together great stories about teaching from the 2009 National Teacher of the Year and all the 2009 State Teachers of the Year, as well as other teachers and stories of thanks from students. A great teacher gift all year round. There’s always that one special teacher or student, and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teacher Tales regales all educators with its heartfelt, inspiring, and humorous stories from inside and outside the classroom. Stories from teachers and students about their favorite memories, lasting lessons, and unforgettable moments will uplift and encourage any teacher.
How do we read stories? How do they engage our minds and create meaning? Are they a mental construct, a linguistic one or a cultural one? What is the difference between real stories and fictional ones? This book addresses such questions by describing the conceptual and linguistic underpinnings of narrative interpretation. Barbara Dancygier discusses literary texts as linguistic artifacts, describing the processes which drive the emergence of literary meaning. If a text means something to someone, she argues, there have to be linguistic phenomena that make it possible.
Slashing swords, shining armor, knights locked in deadly battle -- the mighty castle is under siege! The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.
