The Blair Reader, Books a la Carte Edition

The Blair Reader, Books a la Carte Edition
Author: Laurie G. Kirszner
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2014-06-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780321945860

The Blair Reader encourages public discussion in the wider world by reading actively as well as critically and responding to the ideas of others. After more than twenty-five years of teaching composition, the authors have come to see reading and writing as interrelated activities: To write effectively, one must also read actively and critically. The authors have found and strongly believe that a reader is enriched and engaged when he/she view the reading and writing they do as a way of participating. From the beginning, the goal in The Blair Reader has always been to encourage these discussions in the wider world by responding to the ideas of others.

The Blair Reader

The Blair Reader
Author: Laurie G. Kirszner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 560
Release: 2016-01-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9780134110417

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. For courses in first-year Composition. A thematic reader of unmatched breadth and balance, with a broad range of ideas To write effectively, students must first be able to read actively and critically--and The Blair Reader's selection of readings supports this approach. Classic and contemporary selections stimulate class discussion, encouraging readers to discover new ideas and to view familiar ideas in new ways. The readings represent diverse ideas and genres; students will read essays, speeches, and short stories. Every selection is followed by questions to promote critical thinking and response about the reading and the theme, both to complement the readings and to support classroom instruction. Also available with MyWritingLab(tm) This title is also available with MyWritingLab, an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. In addition to the full eText, activities directly from the text are available within MyWritingLab. These include the readings from the text, review exercises, and more. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab(tm) & Mastering(tm) does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab & Mastering, search for: 0134272021 / 9780134272023 The Blair Reader: Exploring Issues and Ideas, Books a la Carte Edition Plus MyWritingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 9/e Package consists of: 0134110412 / 9780134110417 The Blair Reader: Exploring Issues and Ideas, Books a la Carte Edition 0133954706 / 9780133954708 MyWritingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card

Annie Oakley

Annie Oakley
Author: Eric Blair
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1479518468

A retelling of the tall tale about Annie Oakley.

The Blair Reader

The Blair Reader
Author: Laurie Kirszner
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 560
Release: 2017-01-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780134703091

For courses in first-year Composition. Thisversionof The Blair Reader: Exploring Issues and Ideashas been updated to reflect the 8th Edition of the MLA Handbook(April 2016)* A thematic reader of unmatched breadth and balance with a range of ideas that foster critical thinking and response For students to write effectively, they must first read actively and critically and The Blair Reader s curated selection of readings supports this approach. Classic and contemporary selections stimulate discussion, encouraging students to discover new ideas and to view familiar ideas in new ways. The readings represent diverse ideas and genres; students will read essays, speeches, and short stories. Every selection is followed by questions to promote critical thinking and response about the reading and the theme, both to complement the readings and to support your instruction. * The 8th Editionintroduces sweeping changes to thephilosophy and details of MLA works cited entries. Responding to the increasing mobility of texts, MLA now encourages writers to focus on the process of crafting the citation, beginning with the same questions for any source. These changes, then, align with current best practices in the teaching of writing which privilege inquiry and critical thinking over rote recall and rule-following. "

Skulls!

Skulls!
Author: Blair Thornburgh
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2019-07-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534414002

Debut picture book author Blair Thornburgh and award-winning illustrator Scott Campbell put their heads together to celebrate one of the most important bones in your body: the skull! You probably don’t think much about skulls. So what’s the big deal about them? Well, every head of every person you’ve ever seen has a skull inside. And that includes YOU! This smart, skull-positive story cheerfully dispels any fears kids might have about their skeletons, flipping our view of skulls from a spooky symbol to a fascinating, cool, and crucial part of our bodies.

The Excalibur Murders

The Excalibur Murders
Author: J. M. C. Blair
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2008
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780425222539

The first title in a brand-new series. Merlin is no magician, merely a scholar and advisor to King Arthur. But after the supposedly magical Stone of Bran is stolen--along with the legendary sword Excalibur--and one of Arthur's squires is brutally murdered during the theft, Merlin must use the power of reason to catch a murderer. Original.

The Blair Reader

The Blair Reader
Author: Laurie G. Kirszner
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre: College readers
ISBN: 9780135285282

The Blair Reader Plus Mywritinglab with Pearson Etext -- Access Card Package

The Blair Reader Plus Mywritinglab with Pearson Etext -- Access Card Package
Author: Laurie G. Kirszner
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2014-03-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780133795578

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- The Blair Reader encourages public discussion in the wider world by reading actively as well as critically and responding to the ideas of others. After more than twenty-five years of teaching composition, the authors have come to see reading and writing as interrelated activities: To write effectively, one must also read actively and critically. The authors have found and strongly believe that a reader is enriched and engaged when he/she view the reading and writing they do as a way of participating. From the beginning, the goal in The Blair Reader has always been to encourage these discussions in the wider world by responding to the ideas of others. 0133795578 / 9780133795578 The Blair Reader Plus NEW MyWritingLab with Pearson eText-- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205870147 / 9780205870141 NEW MyWritingLab with Pearson eText - Valuepack Access Card 0205901840 / 9780205901845 Blair Reader, The 8/e

Blair Reader, The, with New Mycomplab with Etext -- Access Card Package

Blair Reader, The, with New Mycomplab with Etext -- Access Card Package
Author: Laurie G. Kirszner
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Total Pages: 688
Release: 2013-01-08
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780321881076

The Blair Reader encourages public discussion in the wider world by reading actively as well as critically and responding to the ideas of others. After more than twenty-five years of teaching composition, the authors have come to see reading and writing as interrelated activities: To write effectively, one must also read actively and critically. The authors have found and strongly believe that a reader is enriched and engaged when he/she view the reading and writing they do as a way of participating. From the beginning, the goal in The Blair Reader has always been to encourage these discussions in the wider world by responding to the ideas of others.

The Blair Reader

The Blair Reader
Author: Laurie G. Kirszner
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 813
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: College readers
ISBN: 9780536387455