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My Twentieth Century Evening and Other Small Breakthroughs: The Nobel Lecture
by Kazuo IshiguroThe Nobel Lecture in Literature, delivered by Kazuo Ishiguro (The Remains of the Day and When We Were Orphans) at the Swedish Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 7, 2017, in an elegant, clothbound edition. In their announcement of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy recognized the emotional force of Kazuo Ishiguro’s fiction and his mastery at uncovering our illusory sense of connection with the world. In the eloquent and candid lecture he delivered upon accepting the award, Ishiguro reflects on the way he was shaped by his upbringing, and on the turning points in his career—“small scruffy moments . . . quiet, private sparks of revelation”—that made him the writer he is today. With the same generous humanity that has graced his novels, Ishiguro here looks beyond himself, to the world that new generations of writers are taking on, and what it will mean—what it will demand of us—to make certain that literature remains not just alive, but essential. An enduring work on writing and becoming a writer, by one of the most accomplished novelists of our generation.
My "V" Book
by Jane Belk MoncureMeet Little v and see what she does with things that start with v. Pretty soon she has so many she has to share with friends!
My Very Last Possession and Other Stories
by Wan-so Pak Kyung-Ja ChunAn anthology of ten short stories by one of Korea's foremost living writers. Pak Wanso is the author of five novels, including The Naked Tree, and of several best-selling volumes of short prose. Her works have sold millions of copies in Korea, where the public and critics alike have applauded Pak as a masterful realist.The literary world of Pak depicts the trials of the Korean War and the subsequent three decades of upheaval during which Korea was transformed from a military dictatorship and an agriculturally based society to an urban industrialized, albeit troubled, democracy. Pak offers a searching woman's perspective on radical changes in Korean family structures and social values, exposing the cruelty and hypocrisy of Korea's Confucian traditions, which have subjugated women for centuries. Her realistic prose also portrays the dehumanizing impacts of the capitalist market order that characterizes Korea today.With rich insight, Pak presents moral ambiguities inherent in Korea's society today and encourages her readers to question the injustices that prevail in the more impersonal and often alienated world emerging in a "globalized" Korea.
My War
by Andy RooneyMy War is a blunt, funny, idiosyncratic account of Andy Rooney's World War II. As a young, naïve correspondent for The Stars and Stripes, Rooney flew bomber missions, arrived in France during the D-Day invasion, crossed the Rhine with the Allied forces, traveled to Paris for the Liberation, and was one of the first reporters into Buchenwald. Like so many of his generation, Rooney's life was changed forever by the war. He saw life at the extremes of human experience, and wrote about what he observed, making it real to millions of men and women. My War is the story of an inexperienced kid learning the craft of journalism. It is by turns moving, suspenseful, and reflective. And Rooney's unmistakable voice shines through on every page.
My Way or the Highway: The Micromanagement Survival Guide
by Harry E. ChambersWhat to do when you are micromanaged, and how to avoid becoming a micromanager.
My Weird Reading Tips: Tips, Tricks & Secrets by the Author of My Weird School (My Weird School)
by Dan GutmanWith more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! The ability to read critically is an essential skill vital to success in school. For example, do you know what point of view means? Or how to “read” a picture? Can you tell fact from opinion? Well, whether you’re a kid who's just starting to read by yourself or a future librarian—or both!—this book of tips and activities to improve your reading comprehension skills is so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning! Filled with exercises to help young readers practice skills like identifying context clues and a story’s main idea, plus practical tips and tricks from bestselling author Dan Gutman, this book will help you become the best reader in the history of the world!
My Weird Writing Tips
by Dan GutmanThe ability to put thoughts into writing is an essential skill vital to success in school—from elementary school through college. Bestselling author Dan Gutman helps kids master this important skill with his fun, informative writing guide, My Weird Writing Tips. Dan offers tricks for spelling hard words, understanding the difference between similar words like “its” and “it’s,” and conquering grammar stumbling blocks like commas and apostrophes. He also teaches readers how to write an engaging story, in line with the grades 2–5 Common Core goals for writing a narrative. With illustrated appearances from A. J. and Andrea, stars of his bestselling My Weird School series, and with his trademark wacky sense of humor, Dan makes learning the writing and storytelling basics so fun kids will forget they’re learning.
My Works, Ye Mighty
by Christian BökMy Works, Ye Mighty expands upon the conceptual literature of Christian Bök, particularly his ongoing project, entitled The Xenotext. Based upon work conducted during his tenure as the Writer-in-Residence at Athabasca University, this essay addresses the concept of "scale" in poetry, meditating on this topic with an abundance of imagery; moreover, his essay appears, alongside an epic poem, especially written by him for this publication.
My World: A Book of First Words
by Frann Preston-GannonA beautiful and entertaining visual catalog for toddlers—including things that go, cute fruits and veggies, undersea creatures, and more!There's no end to the fun in finding and naming each object in these chockablock spreads! Beautiful birds, adorable mommy and baby animals, colorful clothing, musical instruments, and more fill each page, with objects labeled and grouped by theme. A fun, gorgeous visual dictionary for the very youngest of readers.
myPerspectives: English Language Arts
by Ernest Morrell Elfrieda Hiebert Kelly GallagherNIMAC-sourced textbook <p>Grade 6
myPerspectives®: English Language Arts
by Ernest Morrell Elfrieda Hiebert Kelly GallagherNIMAC-sourced textbook <p>Grade 8
myPerspectives®: American Literature, Volume One
by Kelly Gallagher Elfrieda Hiebert Ernest MorrellNIMAC-sourced textbook
myPerspectives®: American Literature, Volume Two
by Ernest Morrell Elfrieda Hiebert Kelly GallagherNIMAC-sourced textbook
myPerspectives: British and World Literature [Grade 12], Volume One
by Ernest Morrell Elfrieda Hiebert Kelly GallagherNIMAC-sourced textbook
myPerspectives: British and World Literature [Grade 12], Volume One
by Ernest Morrell Elfrieda Hiebert Kelly GallagherNIMAC-sourced textbook
myPerspectives: British and World Literature [Grade 12], Volume Two
by Ernest Morrell Elfrieda Hiebert Kelly GallagherNIMAC-sourced textbook
myPerspectives: British and World Literature [Grade 12], Volume Two
by Ernest Morrell Elfrieda Hiebert Kelly GallagherNIMAC-sourced textbook
MyPerspectives English Language Arts: Grade 8
by Pearson EducationmyPerspectives is a new English language arts curriculum for Grades 6–12 that values the perspective of the learner, collectively and individually, and provides next-gen learning experiences that promote higher achievement and develop the competencies needed for college and career readiness. Interactive learning blends print and technology in a student-centered, teacher-inspired classroom. This dynamic program creates an interactive, engaging, and relevant learning environment through readings, meaningful activities, and purposeful performance tasks. In this Grade 8 Texas Student Edition, you will come up with your own perspectives on essential questions, engage in thoughtful discussions with your peers, make choices in what you read, and maybe, even, re-examine your own thinking as a result!
MyPerspectives English Language Arts 2017
by Prentice-Hall StaffMYPERSPECTIVES ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 2017 STUDENT EDITION GRADE 08
Myperspectives English Language Arts 2017 Student Edition Grade 10
by Prentice HallmyPerspectives™ English Language Arts is a student-centered learning environment where you will analyze text, cite evidence, and respond critically about your learning. You will take ownership of your learning through goal-setting, reflection, independent text selection, and activities that allow you to collaborate with your peers. Each unit of study includes selections of different genres-- including multimedia--all related to a relevant and meaningful Essential Question. As you read, you will engage in activities that inspire thoughtful discussion and debate with your peers allowing you to formulate, and defend, your own perspectives.
myPerspectives: English Language Arts [Grade 10], Volume One
by Ernest Morrell Elfrieda Hiebert Kelly GallagherNIMAC-sourced textbook