Writing Analysis

IELTS is the most popular English exam in the world today. It is also the ideal way to perfect the English language from a basic to advanced level. In this series, you will be escorted through the course with Richard Aspinall, a teacher who has a proven track record in teaching the IELTS curriculum successfully all over the world. He will take you through this "easy to follow" step by step guide where you will be represented by a student and you will learn everything you need to know to improve your English.

Transform legal writing anxiety into persuasive advocacy with actionable strategies for law students and attorneys. Whether you are commuting to your first firm job or studying for challenging finals, this audio guide replaces overwhelming jargon with a clear, analytical mindset. Listeners will...

Brought to you by Penguin. The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting career—from the creators of the "highly influential" (Vulture) hit podcast Scriptnotes. With decades of Hollywood experience, John August and Craig Mazin know what it takes to write a...

In her entertaining and edifying New York Times bestseller, acclaimed author Francine Prose invites you to sit by her side and take a guided tour of the tools and the tricks of the masters and discover why their work has endured. Written with passion, humor, and wisdom, Reading Like a Writer...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition if First You Write a Sentence by Joe Moran, read by Roy McMillan. The sentence is the common ground where every writer walks. A poet writes in sentences, but so does the unsung author who came up with Items trapped in doors cause delays. A good sentence can...

Master persuasive legal writing and transform complex statutes into clear, authoritative arguments that win cases. Whether you are commuting to law school or surviving your first year as a junior associate, you need a reliable framework for your daily analysis. Stop treating drafting as an...

In the Depression year of 1931, on the golf links at Krewe Island off Savannah's windswept shore, two legends of the game - Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen - meet for a mesmerizing thirty-six hole showdown. They are joined by another player, a troubled war hero called Rannulph Junah. But the key to...

A KIRKUS EARPHONES AWARD WINNER An irresistible and enchanting journey through human history—from mankind’s earliest fires to the latest smart phones—that tells the surprising and untold story of storytelling. Joan Didion told us, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” And yet...

“The best science and nature writing—which these stories represent—reminds us of the wide world and our connection to it, and the multitude of ways we make our place in it,” writes Susan Orlean in her introduction. This year’s collection masterfully guides us through exotic locations...

Bloomsbury presents After Tamerlane by John Darwin, read by Michael Hajiatonis. Tamerlane, the Ottomans, the Mughals, the Manchus, the British, the Japanese, the Nazis, and the Soviets: All built empires meant to last forever; all were to fail. But, as John Darwin shows in this magisterial book...

Transform daily journaling into a powerful psychology tool by decoding the behavioral habits hidden in your script. Every loop and stroke reflects your emotional intelligence, stress responses, and internal boundaries. Whether you are battling perfectionism or seeking mindful reflection during...

Master the forensic science of deception detection and decode the criminal clues hidden within every single pen stroke. Perfect for an analytical deep dive or a suspenseful daily commute, this immersive investigation strips away Hollywood myths to reveal how document examiners actually catch...

“The essay has taught me how to live,” writes Jia Tolentino, this year’s Best American Essays guest editor. In a time of escalating authoritarianism and disinformation, we turn to artists and writers to make sense of the world around us. The twenty-one authors featured in this collection...

A fascinating, first of its kind exploration of Stephen King and his most iconic early books, based on groundbreaking research and interviews with King - all conducted by the first scholar to be given extended access to his private archives. After Caroline Bicks was named the University of...

The Oxford Inklings tells the story of the friendships, mutual influence, and common purpose of the Inklings - the literary circle which congregated around C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Meeting in pubs or Lewis's college rooms, they included an influential array of literary figures. They were...

Master qualitative research and turn raw data into published academic findings without the confusing jargon. Whether you are commuting to campus, outlining a master's thesis, or tackling your first major social sciences study, this comprehensive methodology guide will keep you focused and...

Black Music is a book about the brilliant young jazz musicians of the early 1960s: John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, Sun Ra, and others. It is composed of essays, reviews, interviews, liner notes, musical analyses, and personal impressions from 1959-1967. Also includes Amiri Baraka's reflections in a 2009 interview with Calvin Reid of Publishers Weekly.

Wrote For Luck ranges from North Norfolk to Chicago, from sordid old antique dealers to glamorous young writers, from glorious local gossips to frustrated academics. The stories abound with gleeful absurdity and waspish humour. But they are also rich in melancholy and the heady sadness of people...

Creating a great business plan is the first and most vital step to business success. Business Plans For Dummies, 2nd Edition, offers quick, easy solutions for all your planning dilemmas. Packed with the latest tips and advice, this fun, friendly resource will help you launch your company with...

Transform overwhelming academic ideas into rigorous study designs and confidently publish your scientific research. Perfect for your focused commute or late-night thesis prep, this empowering guide demystifies the academic journey. Whether you are a graduate student wrestling with data or a...