Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.37 | Fiction literature | 25 October 2011
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Gwenhwyfar - The White Spirit
Lackey's tale is centered around, not surprisingly, Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere), the daughter of one of Arthur's kings. It follows her as she grows up in her father's household, becomes a skilled warrior and scout, and as she becomes wrapped up in Arthur's fall as his last queen. Rather than choose between one version of the tale versus another, Lackey essentially chooses that they are all true and runs with them. For most of the book, it's not really about Arthur at all, with the grand scope of the legend serving as incidental background to the story of Gwenhwyfar's education and exploits in the field. Her education as a soldier is well described, as are her exploits in the field.
Literacy and Education - Understanding the New Literacy Studies in the Classroom
Literacy and Education is a practical guide to applying New Literacy Studies in primary classrooms. It represents a comprehensive look at how to rethink, redefine, and redesign language in the classroom to meet contemporary needs and skills of elementary students based on current literacy research, theory and practice. Each chapter profiles key themes within NLS including: literacy and identity; multimodality and multiliteracies, bridging home-school literacy practices, and literacy and globalization.
In this riveting and surprising personal history, John Lithgow shares a backstage view of his own struggle, crisis, and discovery, revealing the early life and career that took place out of the public eye and before he became a nationally known star.
Writing Games - Multicultural Case Studies of Academic Literacy Practices in Higher Education
This book explores how writers from several different cultures learn to write in their academic settings, and how their writing practices interact with and contribute to their evolving identities as students and professionals in academic environments in higher education.
