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On Writing Short Stories
On Writing Short Stories, Second Edition, explores the art and craft of writing short fiction by bringing together nine original essays by professional writers and thirty-three examples of short fiction. The first section features original essays by well-known authors--including Francine Prose, Joyce Carol Oates, and Andre Dubus--that guide students through the process of writing. Focusing on the characteristics and craft of the short story and its writer, these essays take students from the workshopping process all the way through to the experience of working with agents and publishers. The second part of the text is an anthology of stories--many referred to in the essays--that give students dynamic examples of technique brought to life.
Complete Guide to Northern Gulf Seafood
From shrimp to shark, this guide to the savory seafood of the northern Gulf will help you enjoy the catch of the day, whatever it may be. More than just a collection of recipes, this book provides directions for selecting, preparing, cleaning, and cooking edible species of fish and shellfish found within the northern Gulf waters. Ranging from quick and easy favorites to gourmet preparations, these recipes, paired with beautiful photographs of plated dishes, are sure to please even the most seasoned fisherman or novice cook.
The Story of a Bad Boy (Children's Book)
This eBook edition has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Tom Bailey is born in the fictitious town of Rivermouth, New Hampshire, but moves to New Orleans with his family when he is still a baby. In his boyhood, his father wants him to be educated in the North and sent him back to school in Rivermouth to live with his grandfather, Captain Nutter. Tom becomes a member of a boys' club called the Centipedes and the boys become involved in a series of adventures. In one prank, the boys steal an old carriage and push it into a bonfire for the Fourth of July. During the winter, several boys build a snow fort on Slatter's Hill, inciting riva...
Redesigning America’s Community Colleges
In the United States, 1,200 community colleges enroll over ten million students each year—nearly half of the nation’s undergraduates. Yet fewer than 40 percent of entrants complete an undergraduate degree within six years. This fact has put pressure on community colleges to improve academic outcomes for their students. Redesigning America’s Community Colleges is a concise, evidence-based guide for educational leaders whose institutions typically receive short shrift in academic and policy discussions. It makes a compelling case that two-year colleges can substantially increase their rates of student success, if they are willing to rethink the ways in which they organize programs of stu...
Theodore Roosevelt
Of all the many biographies of Theodore Roosevelt, none has presented the twenty-sixth president as he saw himself: as a man of letters. This fascinating account traces Roosevelt’s lifelong engagement with books and discusses his writings from childhood journals to his final editorial, finished just hours before his death. His most famous book, The Rough Riders—part memoir, part war adventure—barely begins to suggest the dynamism of his literary output. Roosevelt read widely and deeply, and worked tirelessly on his writing. Along with speeches, essays, reviews, and letters, he wrote history, autobiography, and tales of exploration and discovery. In this thoroughly original biography, Roosevelt is revealed at his most vulnerable—and his most human.
The Cruise of the Dolphin
Thomas Bailey Aldrich's 'The Cruise of the Dolphin' is a captivating novel that follows the journey of a group of friends on a yacht in search of adventure and excitement. Aldrich's eloquent prose and vivid descriptions transport the reader to the high seas, where the characters face various challenges and encounters that test their friendships and courage. The novel is written in a romantic and poetic style, characteristic of Aldrich's literary works, which adds depth and richness to the storytelling. Set in the mid-19th century, the book captures the spirit of exploration and discovery that defined the era. Overall, 'The Cruise of the Dolphin' is a compelling maritime adventure that will appeal to readers who enjoy classic literature with a touch of escapism and nostalgia.
Defending the Community College Equity Agenda
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