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Un narrador anónimo reflexiona, en un monólogo pausado pero obsesivo, sobre el estado del mundo, el sentido de la narración y el proceso de la escritura, la importancia de la indagación en el ser humano y sus máscaras, el sentido del arte y la escritura confesional, los lugares y objetos cotidianos que nos acompañan en una cascada de pensamientos concatenados, a veces racionales y otras con un lirismo más desatado. Pero subyacen dos temas principales:...
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El principal reto del periodismo escrito, hoy, en palabras de Juan José Hoyos, es "cómo contar la historia que los lectores han visto y oído decenas de veces ese mismo día en la televisión o en la radio. Cómo seducir, usando el lenguaje escrito, a personas que a través de otros medios han sentido con la vista y con el oído todas las complejidades de un hecho real".
Escribiendo historias: El arte y el oficio de narrar en el periodismo muestra...
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From apian (like a bee) to zodiac (little-animals circle), a word book that spots the animal origins of words and names
There are mice in your muscles, and blackbirds in your merlot. Behind adulation is a dog's wagging tail. Peculiar houses a herd of cattle. Grubby is crawling with bugs. Wordhound Martha Barnette collects more than 300 common (and a few not-so-common) words that have surprising animal roots. Tracing word origins back to ancient Greek...
4) Medios, poder y contrapoder: De la concentración monopólica a la democratización de la información
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Este libro, que reúne a tres destacados especialistas en comunicación, está orientado por intenciones interconectadas. En la primera parte se examinan formas y efectos de la colonización del imaginario social por parte de los medios corporativos, a menudo con la divulgación masiva de verdades convenientes y rentables. Se analiza la configuración actual del sistema mediático, bajo la fuerte concentración monopólica en torno a megagrupos y...
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Why am I Fat is an insightful look in to why more and more people are finding themselves overweight. It is not a "criticism" but rather a help guide in to getting free from the power of food over our lives, our lack of self control and our inability to be able to say "No". You will find in reading this book that often, there are larger issues and mindsets that also need to be addressed/dealt with.
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La expansión de los estudios de posgrado durante las últimas décadas a escala mundial contrasta con el bajo número de graduados de ese nivel educativo. Efectivamente, aun ya cursados todos los seminarios obligatorios, numerosos estudiantes de posgrado dejan sus carreras inconclusas por no acabar sus tesis.
Para contribuir a la solución de este verdadero flagelo de la agenda universitaria, el presente libro propone un recorrido por cada una de...
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Workplays provides school to work transition play scripts and activities for secondary school students. This approach provides students with a realistic understanding of a variety of professions, trades and careers, fosters collaboration between subjects and develops essential skills for the workplace world.
This second edition of Hazel Edwards' well-loved and used teacher resource, highlights the practicality of integrating plays and simulated workplace...
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What do you dream of? Do you dream of writing a novel one day, and having it published for all the world to see? Well, stop dreaming because you can do it. Believe in yourself! Believe that you can make that novel! But you do want to make your novel good, don't you? Well, look no further, this book is for you. "How to Write Your Dream Novel" is one of the best books you'll find on writing. It will teach you how to skillfully write in only 54 lessons....
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An Invaluable Phonics Aid
At the heart of early language development lies phonics - this sound dictionary comprehensively guides educators, parents, and advanced learners through the fascinating landscape of phonics.
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1) Easy Spelling's Sound Dictionary categorises words based on shared sound patterns,
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Writer and editorial consultant Ron Hogan helps readers develop an ongoing writing practice as an end in and of itself, not a means to publication. Many people pick up the guitar without eyeing a career as a professional musician, or start painting without caring if they get a gallery. But with writing the assumption seems to be that the goal must be to get published. Why? Why is it acceptable to attain technical proficiency at "Stairway to Heaven"...
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"Talk Time: Past to Future - An Illustrated Communications History Book" is a vibrant and illustrated book designed for young readers aged 9 to 16. This captivating journey takes its readers through the fascinating evolution of communication, from the earliest days of human history to the speculative frontiers of the future. Each chapter is vividly brought to life with colorful, engaging illustrations that depict the transformation of communication...
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Si la fonction d'archiviste existe depuis la Haute Antiquité, la profession d'archiviste, elle, est relativement récente et ne cesse d'évoluer au fil des besoins des utilisateurs et des transformations technologiques. Le présent ouvrage vise à remettre en question les rles et le positionnement de l'archiviste au sein des organisations et de la société au XXIe siècle. Il traite de l'évolution de la discipline qu'est l'archivistique, de la...
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It's simple… …if you can read the sounds of English with the International Phonetic Alphabet, you will be able to correctly pronounce every single word in an English dictionary. You will become a more independent learner, because you won't need to rely on asking your friends or teacher – or native speakers – "How do you say this word?"
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Finally! A grammar guide specifically designed for fiction writers! Introducing the second edition, with more than fifty new entries!WRITING CORRECTLY DOESN'T HAVE TO BE HARDGreat writers write well. Grammatical errors mark a manuscript as unprofessional and the author as sloppy or an amateur. But you don't have to memorize the myriad of grammar, punctuation, and usage rules to have a well-written book. If you're a novelist or write creative nonfiction,...
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Small Talk is a beginner's guide to breaking the ice, talking to strangers, and turning acquaintances into friends. Tons of opportunities lie in the hands of people you've never met. Let's strike up a conversation with a stranger and see where the dialogue takes us! Every strong social bond started off with small talk.
In This Book, You Will Learn:
• The #1 intent of small talk.
• How to easily break the ice with strangers.
• 2 Unique...
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Este libro está especialmente dedicado a docentes y estudiantes universitarios o secundarios, profesionales e investigadores en formación. Ofrece no sólo técnicas de estudio y escritura sino las normas más actualizadas para abordar la escritura de tesis, tesinas, monografías, informes de investigación y otros trabajos relacionados con la actividad intelectual en lengua española. Éstos son los temas esenciales que se plantean de una forma...
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This beginner's book includes the finger spelled alphabet from A to Z and the fundamental signs for each letter in your child's first steps to learning sign language. Learn your ABCs with Jacob and Aaliyah.This is the second book in the Jacob's Room: American Sign Language series.
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In the dynamic world of public speaking, "Speak with Impact: The Art of Public Speaking" stands as a beacon, guiding readers on a transformative journey from hesitant speakers to captivating orators. Authored with a blend of wisdom, practicality, and a passion for effective communication, this book is not merely a manual but a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to master the art of public speaking.At its core, the book delves into the foundational...
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Worldbuilding is the ultimate act of creation for speculative fiction writers, but how exactly do you worldbuild? You ask 'what if' and use each answer as a springboard to more questions and answers about your fictional world. In The A-Zs of Worldbuilding, that 'what if' process is broken down into 26 themed chapters, covering topics ranging from architecture to zoology. Each chapter includes a corresponding set of guided exercises to help you find...