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Developed for courses in first-year writing, Creativity: A Reader for Writers includes an interdisciplinary mix of public, academic, and cultural reading selections. It provides students with the rhetorical knowledge and analytical strategies required to participate effectively in discussions about creativity by covering the major theories, modern research, and current issues in the field. Topics include: -Cognitive mechanisms and creativity-Creativity, personality, and motivation-Family and social influences on creativity-Child prodigies-International perspectives-Creativity and innovation in the workplace-Marginalization of creative people due to race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomics-Creativity and mental health-Creativity and aging Creativity: A Reader for Writers is part of a series of brief, single-topic readers from Oxford University Press designed for today's college writing courses. Each reader in this series approaches a topic of contemporary conversation from multiple perspectives.

A collection of poems about dislocation explores the notion of "diaspora"--both physical and emotional--and delves into themes of sensitivity, tenderness, and rebellion. Simultaneous.

The fast and easy way to write your memoir Memoir writing is a growing phenomenon, and not just by celebrities and politicians. Everyone has a story to tell, and Memoir Writing For Dummies provides hopeful writers with the tools they need to share their life stories with the world and become published authors. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions—along with helpful tips and advice on how to get published—Memoir Writing For Dummies shows you how to put pen to paper and hone the craft of writing a truly compelling memoir. You'll get advice on how to explore your memories, map out your story, perfect your plot, setting, character, and dialogue, and so much more. Includes tips on getting over writer's blockGuides you through every step of the writing and editing processesCovers the best ways to market a finished memoir Packed with proven tips and writing tricks of the trade, Memoir Writing For Dummies gives you everything you need to ensure your life story is never forgotten.

Unlock your storytelling journey with expert guidance Memoir writing isn’t just for celebrities and politicians. For anyone prone to self-reflection and ready to give shape to your memories and experiences, Memoir Writing For Dummies is your definitive guide. This book offers a concrete roadmap for writing a captivating memoir. Get advice on exploring your past, mapping out your story, and perfecting your plot, setting, character, and dialogue. You’ll also find information on recruiting the help of AI and digital media for a more dynamic storytelling experience. Whether you’re an amateur author with a story to tell or a bestselling author trying out a new genre, Memoir Writing For Dummies will guide you every step of the way. Gain a deep understanding of the memoir genre and kickstart your journey into autobiographical writingLearn how to structure your memoir to grab readers’ attention from the first page and keep them engrossed throughoutOrganize your thoughts, address sensitive topics, and seamlessly weave your insights and reactions into your narrativeEmbrace technology to streamline your writing process and share your story with the world Everyone has a story worth sharing, and Memoir Writing For Dummies provides would-be memoirists with the essential tools they need to share their life stories with the world and become published authors.

At 7 years old, Kylian Mbappé scored his first goal. At 16 years old, made his professional football debut. At 19, he helped France win a World Cup. Every year after that brought more fame and success for Mbappé. Learn all about this unstoppable football superstar and how he has changed the game in this enlightening biography that is sure to be a winner with all young sports fanatics.

Lewis Hamilton was just 23 years old when he won his first Formula One World Championship title. He has added many more to his name since then. He holds records for podium finishes, pole positions and more. Hamilton was the first Black F1 driver in history. He has faced racism. He has faced bullying. But he continues to rise to the challenge. Follow Hamilton’s road to success in this gripping biography that is sure to be a winner with all young sports fanatics.

? "A gallery of stately trees around the world associated with times and events both historic and prehistoric....Moving and, as a way of connecting today's readers to significant moments of the past, effective."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewA 2024 Notable Social Studies Trade Book (NCSS-CBC)Nominee, 2024-2025 Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Awards (MASL), Picture Book CategoryNominee, 2025 Utah Beehive Awards (CLAU), Informational CategoryFor generations, trees have silently witnessed history's most pivotal moments. Here are their stories. In the sweep of wind over grass, near the pulse of rivers, we stand, monuments of barkand age-curled green.Above, an avalanche of stars.Below, the ocean of earth.Within, the uncounted livesbirthed, bloomed, and pluckedfrom the gardens we tend.We survive.We remember.We witness.In evocative verse and stunning artwork, Witness Trees is the story of the world's most enduring witnesses: the trees. From the Flower of Kent apple tree still standing in Sir Isaac Newton's yard, to the English oak given to Jesse Owens after facing down Hitler at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, to the California redwood saved from destruction by July Butterfly Hill, to the Callery pear tree still miraculously alive after the World Trade Towers fell, Witness Trees is a moving tribute to the world's most famous trees, many of which still need humanity's protection. Be moved, be inspired, be amazed by the quiet, reverberating voices of nature's sentinels: the witness trees.For each tree depicted, there is information about that tree and the events it witnessed. Among the trees lovingly discussed are 20 treees you can visit today."Van Cleave's decision to pull on both legend and historical fact works to the book's advantage here, underscoring the idea that trees are witness not just to events in human history but also to the narratives we create around them in our attempts to shape an unpredictable world into orderly stories. The trees have no need for such order, anchored solidly into the earth, and the somber tone and poetic text have an aloof thoughtfulness--not coldly emotionless but distant enough to see an arc of wonder in the progress of the world."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "'Our roots run deep--/ they grip history, / a restless forever, ' open the incantatory first-person plural lines propelling this tribute....landscape illustrations comfortably portray historical and geographical scenes....By piling on examples, Van Cleave impresses upon readers trees' enduring power."--Publishers Weekly

Four score and seven years ago...Do you know what's actually in the full Gettysburg Address? How it was written? What was happening at the time? How to read the formal language? Don't worry Because now, in The Side-by-Side Gettysburg Address, kid patriots (and grown-ups alike ) can tackle the Address like never before. Decipher the original text on each left-hand page with help from a "plain English" translation on each right-hand page. Bright illustrations, historical explanations, helpful definitions, and other fun facts round out this brilliant introduction to one of the world's most important documents. Praise for The Side-by-Side Declaration of Independence (Great Documents Collection #1): "An absolute necessity for anyone looking for a kid-friendly history book."Time for Kids, Kid Reporter"This engaging and surprisingly entertaining effort seems like the perfect choice to accompany and expand lesson plans. A hardworking addition to U.S. history shelves."--Kirkus Reviews (Starred)"This book introduces students to the Declaration in an informative and well-rounded manner. They are not just told what the document says but asked to think about it and question it.VERDICT A great way to nourish an informed citizenry. Highly recommended."--School Library Journal (Starred)"This title presents exactly what the title describes....The collage-style illustrations...practically tell a story themselves, often managing to add humor to what is frequently considered a somewhat dry topic. The result is a book that is not only educational, but fun as well." --School Library Connection, RecommendedA 2022-2023 Dogwood Title (Grades 6-8) (Missouri Association of School Librarians)

Discover--and participate in--the inner workings of a beehive with this fully interactive book Step inside a beehive and join the hum of activity The Interactive Beehive includes tons of flaps, foldout panels, touch-and-feel spots, wheels, and more to let you interact with the real-life work of honeybees. Feel the texture of honeycomb; move a worker in her complicated dance as she communicates the location of a new patch of flowers; fan a bee's wings to maintain the hive's crucial temperature; and much more in this amazing exploration of bees and their importance to a healthy world. The fourth book in the award-winning Interactive Explorer series Accolades for The Interaactive Constitution A 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book (NCSS-CBC)Finalist, IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards: The Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book"Both history geeks and casual students should easily ratify this one."―Publishers Weekly