The Best Language Arts & Disciplines Books 2025

1. A Broom of One's Own, (Paperback)

For the twice-published novelist, reading an article about herself in the National Enquirer--under the headline \"Here's One for the Books: Cleaning Lady Is an Acclaimed Author\"--was more than a shock. It was an inspiration. In A Broom of One's Own, Nancy Peacock, whose first novel was selected by the New York Times as a Notable Book of the Year, explores with warmth, wit, and candor what it means to be a writer. An encouragement to all hard-working artists, no matter how they make a living, Peacock's book provides valuable insights and advice on motivation, craft, and criticism while offering hilarious anecdotes about the houses she cleans.

A Broom of One's Own, (Paperback) Author: Harper Perennial ISBN: 9780061357879 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 2015-12-29 Page Count: 208

2. Dover Language Guides: An Introduction to Greek (Paperback)

This classic text not only covers vocabulary and grammar but also features selections from the works of ancient authors. Other features include exercises, glossaries, and a complete grammatical appendix, plus numerous illustrations.

Generations of students have discovered the enduring pleasures of ancient Greek with this classic text. Supplemented by exercises, readings, and review lessons, it presents concise but thorough coverage of grammatical forms and syntax. Students advance from the simple fundamentals of the alphabet and declensions to the complexities of conditional sentences, and they acquire a Greek vocabulary of more than 600 basic words. Each chapter begins with a Greek motto, offering insights into classical attitudes and values. Reading selections include the works of Plato, Herodotus, and Homer as well as excerpts from ancient playwrights and the New Testament. More than 120 illustrations depict images of Greek culture related to archaeology, history, and literature. This comprehensive introduction also features Greek-to-English and English-to-Greek glossaries, a complete grammatical appendix, and supplemental information on word formation and etymology.

3. Opening Doors (Paperback) 9780073407180

Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780073407180 ISBN10: 0073407186 Contributors: Elder, Janet, Cortina, Joe,

The new sixth edition of Joe Cortina and Janet Elder's "Opening Doors: Understanding College Reading" continues to offer a clear, effective, and systematic way to approach college reading assignments. Its twenty-seven full-length reading selections and two chapter-length selections, culled from textbooks and other college-level materials, provide ample opportunities for integrated, recursive practice of essential reading comprehension skills, critical reading and thinking skills, and study strategies.