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| finger bumps from writing: The Creative Writer, Level One: Five Finger Exercise (The Creative Writer) Boris Fishman, 2015-07-29 A gentle, imaginative introduction to the skills all creative writers need. Breaking down the elements that go into successful imaginative works, The Creative Writer leads aspiring writers through the skills needed to construct each. The assignments, designed to make students more aware of language and more confident in their own ingenuity, build on each other until beginning creative writers have successfully created their own stories, poems, and essays. • Simple but innovative exercises encourage young writers to strengthen their vocabulary and become aware of the patterns of sentences • Legends and folklore are used to teach point of view, characterization, plotting, and other vital skills • Classic poetry serves as a model for the student’s own original poems • Unlike most “how to write” books, The Creative Writer is designed to be used in a mentor/student relationship, with teaching, guidance, and evaluation tips provided for the mentor or teacher • Can be used as a complement to Writing With Skill or on its own |
| finger bumps from writing: The Moving Finger Writes Bud Simpson, 2013-10-09 THE MOVING FINGER WRITES By Bud Simpson REX STEPHENSON is on top of the writing world. He has a well earned reputation as the foremost writer of horror fiction in the United States and, possibly, in the entire world. He has loyal fans, money, fame, a loving wife; CHERYL, and a beautiful summer home in an equally beautiful setting on Millboro Lake in Western Maine. Then, in an instant, he is wrenched away from everything he has worked so hard for. Torn away not by illness or accident or even by a catastrophe of nature, but by one of the people who made him the famed author he is; his self proclaimed greatest fan, CHARLES MORRISON QUEEG. Queeg collects first editions of his favorite authors, but this crazed fan also collects some of the authors themselves. Rex Stephenson is destined to be his latest acquisition the latest guest in Queegs New Hampshire home! Many twists and turns later, Rex discovers one of the reason for his abduction. He has not had book signings for several years, so Queeg has abducted him in order to force him to sign all the books in his Stephenson collection! Further events prove to Rex that Queeg is a truer madman than he thought and a possible psychotic killer. Rex is now sure that he is not the only guest Queeg has ever had. Rex fights a psychological war of the minds with Queeg and struggles through horrifying events that test his sanity and perseverance. As he signs an old manuscript for Queeg that he had written as a teenager, he finds that these same events he is living through had happened to the protagonist in that old, forgotten story! Rex determines that he must find a way to escape from the impregnable cell in the basement of Queegs residence as soon as possible or he is certain he will die there. Armed with only his mind and brilliant imagination, Rex perseveres and with outside help from his agent, DAVE HARTMANN, and his policeman friend, JOHNNY REAGAN, he finally manages an escape from his flaming prison; set ablaze by Queeg to cover his tracks before he disappears. However, this is not the end of Rexs tribulations at the hands of Queeg. Time passes, and when Queeg is nothing but a horrible, distant memory, Queeg bursts back into Rex's life in full fury. During a blinding winter blizzard as Rex is closing up his summer home for the winter, to his horror, he is confronted by Queeg once more; shotgun in hand, determined to extract his final vengeance from Rex Stephenson. Can Rex Stephenson escape from Queeg's wrath once more, or, is this the final chapter in this writer's life story? |
| finger bumps from writing: Teaching Beginning Writers David L. Coker, Kristen D. Ritchey, 2015-04-02 An essential how-to primer, this book examines the process of learning to write and shares evidence-based instructional strategies for the primary grades. With an emphasis on explicit instruction and scaffolding students' learning, the authors explain when and how to teach handwriting, spelling, foundational skills such as sentence formation and editing, and composition in specific genres. They present clear-cut techniques for assessment, differentiation, and supporting struggling writers. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Writing are used as a framework for setting instructional goals. Reproducible assessment forms, checklists, and rubrics are provided; purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. |
| finger bumps from writing: Writing Motherhood Lisa Garrigues, 2008-05-06 Part instruction, part inspiration, this resource shows women that just as mothering is rich in material for writing, writing is an invaluable tool for mothering. |
| finger bumps from writing: Short-Form Creative Writing H. K. Hummel, Stephanie Lenox, 2018-11-15 Short-Form Creative Writing: A Writer's Guide and Anthology is a complete introduction to the art and craft of extremely compressed works of imaginative literature. H. K. Hummel and Stephanie Lenox introduce both traditional and innovative approaches to the short form and demonstrate how it possesses structure, logic, and coherence while simultaneously resisting expectations. With discussion questions, writing prompts, flash interviews, and illustrated key concepts, the book covers: - Prose poetry - Flash fiction - Micro memoir - Lyric essay - Cross-genre/hybrid writing . . . and much more. Short-Form Creative Writing also includes an anthology, offering inspiring examples of short-form writing in all of the styles covered by the book, including work by Charles Baudelaire, Italo Calvino, Lydia Davis, Grant Faulkner, Ilya Kaminsky, Jamaica Kinkaid , and many others. |
| finger bumps from writing: Revolutions in Writing Rosemary Lloyd, 1996 Presents an anthology of some of the prose and prose poems of 19th-century France. This reader sets these prose experiments in their cultural and historical context, and provides notes to elucidate references and allusions. |
| finger bumps from writing: Writing and Editing for Digital Media Brian Carroll, 2014-07-07 Writing and Editing for Digital Media, 2nd edition, teaches students how to write effectively for digital spaces—whether crafting a story for a website, blogging or using Twitter to cover a breaking news story or event. The lessons and exercises in each chapter help students build a solid understanding of the ways that digital communications have introduced opportunities for dynamic storytelling and multi-directional communication. Writing and Editing for Digital Media also addresses the graphical, multimedia, hypertextual and interactive elements that come into play when writing for digital platforms and designing digital spaces. The book teaches students not only to create content, but also to become careful, creative managers of that content. Based on Brian Carroll's extensive experience teaching the course, this revised and updated edition pays particular attention to opportunities presented by the growth of social media and mobile media. Chapters aim to: Assist digital communicators in understanding the social networked, increasingly mobile, always-on, geomapped, personalized media ecosystem; Help writers across multiple communication fields (journalism, marketing, PR, technical writing) make the transition from print to digital; Teach communicators to approach storytelling from a multimedia, multi-modal, interactive perspective. A companion website with exercises and assignments gives students the tools they need to put theory into practice. |
| finger bumps from writing: Writing for Vaudeville Brett Page, 1915 |
| finger bumps from writing: Alaska Reunion Jennifer Snow, 2021-08-24 Alaska Reunion has a little bit of everything—drama, humor, friendship, and love. It’s a well-written story that will draw readers in.—Harlequin Junkie In the Alaskan wilderness, love blooms in unlikely places—and between an unlikely couple… Still single, still working at the same bookstore and still pining for the guy who got away, Ellie Mitchell cringes at the prospect of attending her high school reunion. She just can’t face showing up alone—with her dreams of becoming a teacher still unfulfilled—when her ex will be bringing a model-gorgeous plus-one. Callum McKendrick has been in love with Ellie since forever, but he’s sure she doesn't take him seriously. Offering to be her date for the reunion—and the post-reunion wilderness retreat—is his chance to show Ellie just what she’s missing by being stuck in the past. But will becoming Ellie's fake boyfriend be enough to prove that Callum is her perfect match? Don't miss Alaska Dreams, the next book in Jennifer Snows Wild RIver series! A Wild River Novel Book 1: An Alaskan Christmas Book 2: Under an Alaskan Sky Book 3: A Sweet Alaskan Fall Book 4: Stars Over Alaska Book 5: Alaska Reunion |
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| finger bumps from writing: A Body of Writing, 1990-1999 Bronwyn Davies, 2000 Weaving together her most influential writings of the 1990s, Bronwyn Davies offers a unique engagement with poststructuralism that defies the boundaries between theory and embodied practice. Whereas poststructuralists are often accused of excessive abstraction, Davies' sophisticated and nuanced discussions of subjectivity, agency, epistemology, feminism, and power are embedded in vital depictions of lived experience and empirical research. A renowned scholar of education and gender formation, Davies shows the importance of poststructural perspectives for her own research in classrooms, on playgrounds, with literary texts, and her own life history. Lucid prose--accessible for students and refreshing for researchers and theorists alike--makes postructural concepts usable as conceptual frameworks for interpreting and analyzing the social world. |
| finger bumps from writing: The Sports Writing Handbook Thomas Fensch, 2013-11-05 Completely revised and updated in a second edition, this volume represents the only book ever written that analyzes sports writing and presents it as exceptional writing. Other books discuss sports writers as beat reporters in one area of journalism, whereas this book shows aspiring sports writers a myriad of techniques to make their writing stand out. It takes the reader through the entire process of sports writing: observation, interviewing techniques, and various structures of articles; types of leads; transitions within an article; types of endings; use of statistics; do's and don'ts of sports writing; and many other style and technique points. This text provides over 100 examples of leads drawn from newspapers and magazines throughout the country, and also offers up-to-date examples of sports jargon from virtually every major and minor sport played in the U.S. |
| finger bumps from writing: Little Bee Chris Cleave, 2010-02-16 Millions of people have read, discussed, debated, cried, and cheered with Little Bee, a Nigerian refugee girl whose violent and courageous journey puts a stunning face on the worldwide refugee crisis. “Little Bee will blow you away.” —The Washington Post The lives of a sixteen-year-old Nigerian orphan and a well-off British woman collide in this page-turning #1 New York Times bestseller, book club favorite, and “affecting story of human triumph” (The New York Times Book Review) from Chris Cleave, author of Gold and Everyone Brave Is Forgiven. We don’t want to tell you too much about this book. It is a truly special story and we don’t want to spoil it. Nevertheless, you need to know something, so we will just say this: It is extremely funny, but the African beach scene is horrific. The story starts there, but the book doesn’t. And it’s what happens afterward that is most important. Once you have read it, you’ll want to tell everyone about it. When you do, please don’t tell them what happens either. The magic is in how it unfolds. |
| finger bumps from writing: Unlock Your Child's Learning Potential Nancy Young, 2009-05 This new and exciting book offers a welcome change of pace from the boring rote drills, generic-type skill practice, and routine worksheets that children often get tired of doing. Rather, it consists of an abundance of varied reinforcement exercises that are readily adaptable to most new subjects introduced in the classroom. These activities are primarily intended for the teacher to use as an additional review source and for the parent to help her child continue with the learning process at home. This simply structured book has explanations and directions in outline form which are then followed by clear cut examples. The book covers reading, vocabulary, months of the year and days of the week, oral reading, reading comprehension, dictionary skills, spelling, written expression, handwriting, visual learning, auditory learning, map reading, studying and taking tests. |
| finger bumps from writing: Writing Irresistible Kidlit Mary Kole, 2012-12-04 Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers! Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just kid's stuff anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In Writing Irresistible Kidlit, literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers and teaches you how to: • Recognize the differences between middle grade and young adult audiences and how it impacts your writing. • Tailor your manuscript's tone, length, and content to your readership. • Avoid common mistakes and cliches that are prevalent in YA and MG fiction, in respect to characters, story ideas, plot structure and more. • Develop themes and ideas in your novel that will strike emotional chords. Mary Kole's candid commentary and insightful observations, as well as a collection of book excerpts and personal insights from bestselling authors and editors who specialize in the children's book market, are invaluable tools for your kidlit career. If you want the skills, techniques, and know-how you need to craft memorable stories for teens and tweens, Writing Irresistible Kidlit can give them to you. |
| finger bumps from writing: Confidence in Writing Ed Reynolds, Marcia Mixdorf, 1991 |
| finger bumps from writing: An Introduction to Language and Linguistics Christopher J. Hall, 2005-01-01 'Christopher Hall's book is the best new introduction to linguistics that I have seen in decades. It is engagingly written without talking down to the reader and it covers all the subparts of the field in a comprehensive and even-handed manner. I plan to use it the next time that I teach an introductory course at Washington.' Professor Frederick J. Newmeyer, University of Washington 'With apt examples from novels and newspapers, courtroom trials and telephone conversations, the lowly and the mighty, his book repeatedly startles as it casts light on language. This is a bright, humorous, and completely accessible tour of 21st-century linguistics.' Professor Edward Finegan, University of Southern California This book introduces the fundamentals of human language from a linguistic point of view, using examples drawn from everyday life to aid comprehension, and encouraging critical thinking throughout. Besides presenting the fundamental building blocks of language and explaining how these function, the book also introduces other key elements of the discipline of linguistics, including language acquisition, applied linguistics, psycholinguistics and discourse analysis. Packed full of examples, this is the ideal introduction to language for those who are interested in studying linguistics, have already started a course, or just want to study at home. |
| finger bumps from writing: Easy Lessons for Teaching Word Families Judy Lynch, Chambliss Maxie, 1998 A practical guide for teachers to link phonemic awareness (hearing sounds in words) with phonics (the visual details of print). |
| finger bumps from writing: Read My Mind Fred Sedgwick, 2002-11 This book aims to help all those involved with children and their learning through poem-writing. The book begins with an introduction outling the importance of poetry. It discusses poetry in terms of children's learning and the imagination. |
| finger bumps from writing: The Faith of a (Woman) Writer Hofstra University, 1988-02-04 Reflecting the salient undercurrents of contemporary researh on women writers, this volume is an appraisal of the work of the writer as woman and presents critics' perceptions about how women writers have dealt with the complexity of changing female visions in the twentieth century. Each of the thirty-four essays, contributed by some of today's most distinguished writers, speaks to the work of a particular twentieth-century woman writer, and each constitutes a contribution to the scholarly debate. Questions are raised as to the appropriate posture a critic should adopt, and whether a critic of women's writing should deal with the work as the product of a woman's hand, dwelling on the sensibilities of the female consciousness, or assume that the proper point of departure remains the artistic and aesthetic norms that have emerged from generations of male-defined practice. |
| finger bumps from writing: Unstuck Jane Anne Staw, 2005-01-01 None of us is immune to writer's block. From well-known novelists to students, associates in business and law firms, and even those who struggle to sit down to write personal correspondence or journal entries -- everyone who writes has experienced either brief moments or longer periods when the words simply won't come. In Unstuck, poet, author and writing coach Jane Anne Staw uncovers the reasons we get blocked - from practical to emotional, and many in between - and offers powerful ways to get writing again. Based on her experiences working with writers as well as her own struggle with writer's block, Staw provides comfort and encouragement, along with effective strategies for working through this common yet vexing problem. Topics include: understanding what's behind the block * handling anxiety and fear * carving out time and space to write * clearing out old beliefs and doubts * techniques to relax and begin * managing your expectations as well as those of family and friends * experimenting with genre, voice, and subject matter * defusing the emotional traps that sabotage progress and success * ending the struggle and regaining confidence and freedom by finding your true voice - and using it. Writers of all levels will find solace, support, and help in this book, leading them to an even deeper connection with their work and more productivity on the page. |
| finger bumps from writing: Going Coastal Phil Fitzpatrick, Evan Sasman, Marie Zhuikov, Theresa Allison-Price, Johnna Suihkonen, Maxwell Reagan, Eric Chandler, Judy Budreau, James Brakken, 2017-05-09 Lake Superior--its people and places--feature in this anthology of short stories by nine writers from Minnesota and Wisconsin. The power of stories lures an aging man on a road trip back home, north on Highway 61. Through her painting of a river, an Ojibway woman teaches a historian about himself and her culture's connections to the land and water. A woman confronts a suicidal man on Stoney Point, led by the mystical power of water to magnify her psychic abilities. Another woman finds meaning in the intricate curves and fiery bands of an agate. A shoreline boulder offers its magical views on human life. A ship captain from long ago faces a coldwater death in Whitefish Bay. Life comes full circle in the currents of the lake for a young man from Two Harbors. A ghostly fur trapper haunts Madeline Island. A family's powerful saga unfolds on the shores of Lake Superior. |
| finger bumps from writing: Communication Through Writing Margaret Pogemiller Coffey, 1987 High-Intermediate/Low-Advanced Level. Communication Through Writing takes a practical approach to the writing process. The author reviews the components of the paragraph, and introduces the short essay and basic writing patterns, such as illustration, comparison and contrast, and persuasion. A step-by-step thinking and writing approach to creating a composition is emphasized. |
| finger bumps from writing: Teaching Practices and Language Ideologies for Multilingual Classrooms Bhusal, Ashok, 2021-06-25 While standard language ideology (SLI) is harmful in its exclusion of minorities through expression of language and race, translingualism provides a positive scaffolding characterized by the disposition of openness. Translingualism suggests that each utterance creates meaning and is a direct rebellion against SLI. It privileges unprivileged varieties of English over so-called Standard English. In order to combat SLI, scholars have emphasized the need for congenial multicultural spaces where students can use their cultural and linguistic resources as an asset and which supports the idea of students learning from each other through their diversity. Teaching Practices and Language Ideologies for Multilingual Classrooms is an essential scholarly publication that examines the educational necessities for diverse student populations and multilingual students and provides rich teaching resources for guiding the creation of classroom environments that engage multilingual students and support their writing and problem-solving skills. Featuring a range of topics such as ethics, code-switching, and language education, this book is ideal for teachers, instructional designers, academicians, sociologists, administrators, language professionals, researchers, and students. |
| finger bumps from writing: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows, 2009-05-10 The beloved, life-affirming international bestseller which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide - now a major film starring Lily James, Matthew Goode, Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Courtenay and Penelope Wilton To give them hope she must tell their story It's 1946. The war is over, and Juliet Ashton has writer's block. But when she receives a letter from Dawsey Adams of Guernsey – a total stranger living halfway across the Channel, who has come across her name written in a second hand book – she enters into a correspondence with him, and in time with all the members of the extraordinary Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Through their letters, the society tell Juliet about life on the island, their love of books – and the long shadow cast by their time living under German occupation. Drawn into their irresistible world, Juliet sets sail for the island, changing her life forever. |
| finger bumps from writing: Going Hungry Kate M. Taylor, 2008-09-09 Here, collected for the first time, 19 writers describe their eating disorders from the distance of recovery, exposing as never before the anorexic's self-enclosed world. “This anthology lends remarkable texture to a subject that has been too often sensationalized and oversimplified.” —The New York Times Taking up issues including depression, genetics, sexuality, sports, religion, fashion and family, these essays examine the role anorexia plays in a young person's search for direction. Powerful and immensely informative, this collection makes accessible the mindset of a disease that has long been misunderstood. With essays by Priscilla Becker, Francesca Lia Block, Maya Browne, Jennifer Egan, Clara Elliot, Amanda Fortini, Louise Glück, Latria Graham, Francine du Plessix Gray, Trisha Gura, Sarah Haight, Lisa Halliday, Elizabeth Kadetsky, Maura Kelly, Ilana Kurshan, Joyce Maynard, John Nolan, Rudy Ruiz, and Kate Taylor. |
| finger bumps from writing: The Mask of Mirrors M. A. Carrick, 2021-01-19 Lush, engrossing, and full of mystery and dark magic, The Mask of Mirrors is the unmissable start to the Rook & Rose trilogy, a dazzling fantasy adventure by Marie Brennan and Alyc Helms, writing together as M. A. Carrick. (BookPage) FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD. MAGIC FAVORS THE LIARS. Ren is a liar and a thief, a pattern-reader and a daughter of no clan. Raised in the slums of Nadežra, she fled that world to save her sister. Now, she has returned with one goal: to trick her way into a noble house, securing her fortune and her sister’s future. But in the city of dreams, her masquerade is just one of many. Enigmatic crime lord Derossi Vargo, stony captain of the guard Grey Serrado, dashing heir Leato Traementis, and the legendary vigilante known as the Rook all have secrets that could unravel her own. And as corrupt nightmare magic begins to weave its way through the city of dreams, the poisonous feuds of its aristocrats and the shadowy dangers of its impoverished underbelly become tangled—with Ren at their heart. Praise for the Rook & Rose trilogy: Immersive…a feast to savor slowly. —BuzzFeed For those who like their revenge plots served with the intrigue of The Goblin Emperor, the colonial conflict of The City of Brass, the panache of Swordspoint, and the richly detailed settings of Guy Gavriel Kay.—Booklist (starred review) Utterly captivating. —Shannon Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass This novel will catch hold of your dreams and keep you from sleeping. —Mary Robinette Kowal, author of The Calculating Stars Wonderfully immersive—I was unable to put it down. —Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter Exactly the fantasy adventure novel you're craving. —Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne |
| finger bumps from writing: Phonics: in Listening, in Speaking, in Reading, in Writing Louise Binder Scott, Jesse Jackson Thompson, 1962 |
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| finger bumps from writing: Scrap Quilts Roberta Horton, 2010-11-05 Antique scrap quilts can be the most humble of quilts and, at the same time, the most complicated of all quilts to understand. Roberta Horton shows her techniques for making a scrap quilt, including how to free-hand cut shapes for a folk-art look. A selection of block patterns is provided, with possibilities for pieced, pieced-and-appliqued, and folk-art scrap quilts. Roberta shares advice on the interaction of fabrics within a quilt and how to choose just the right blocks. Unpretentious and honest - and, at the same time, beautitful - old quilts give today's quilters inspiration for coloration, composition, and fabric usage. |
| finger bumps from writing: Gifted Touch Melinda Metz, 2023-09-26 From the author of the Roswell High series, an “engaging mystery” about a teen who discovers she has a paranormal gift, and a killer on her trail (School Library Journal). Rae can’t tell anyone about the voices she hears in her head. If she does, they’ll lock her up in the hospital again, only this time, they’ll throw away the key. She wouldn’t blame them either. Rae does feel like she’s losing her mind. This is how her insane mother must have felt right before she died. All this makes life at Rae’s private high school lonelier than ever. Anthony might be the only friend she has right now, if she can even call the empathetic stranger in her group therapy session a friend. But when someone sets off a bomb in a bathroom with Rae as the intended target, Anthony is the only person Rae can turn to. Only problem? Anthony is the number one suspect . . . “[A] fast pace and original premise.” —Publishers Weekly |
| finger bumps from writing: The Books of Jacob Olga Tokarczuk, 2022-02-01 A NEW YORKER “ESSENTIAL READ” “Just as awe-inspiring as the Nobel judges claimed.” – The Washington Post “Olga Tokarczuk is one of our greatest living fiction writers. . . This could well be a decade-defining book akin to Bolaño’s 2666.” –AV Club “Sophisticated and ribald and brimming with folk wit. . . The comedy in this novel blends, as it does in life, with genuine tragedy.” –Dwight Garner, The New York Times LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, TIME, THE NEW YORKER, AND NPR The Nobel Prize–winner’s richest, most sweeping and ambitious novel yet follows the comet-like rise and fall of a mysterious, messianic religious leader as he blazes his way across eighteenth-century Europe. In the mid-eighteenth century, as new ideas—and a new unrest—begin to sweep the Continent, a young Jew of mysterious origins arrives in a village in Poland. Before long, he has changed not only his name but his persona; visited by what seem to be ecstatic experiences, Jacob Frank casts a charismatic spell that attracts an increasingly fervent following. In the decade to come, Frank will traverse the Hapsburg and Ottoman empires with throngs of disciples in his thrall as he reinvents himself again and again, converts to Islam and then Catholicism, is pilloried as a heretic and revered as the Messiah, and wreaks havoc on the conventional order, Jewish and Christian alike, with scandalous rumors of his sect’s secret rituals and the spread of his increasingly iconoclastic beliefs. The story of Frank—a real historical figure around whom mystery and controversy swirl to this day—is the perfect canvas for the genius and unparalleled reach of Olga Tokarczuk. Narrated through the perspectives of his contemporaries—those who revere him, those who revile him, the friend who betrays him, the lone woman who sees him for what he is—The Books of Jacob captures a world on the cusp of precipitous change, searching for certainty and longing for transcendence. In a nod to books written in Hebrew, The Books of Jacob is paginated in reverse, beginning on p. 955 and ending on p. 1 – but read traditionally, front cover to back. |
| finger bumps from writing: The Little Way of Ruthie Leming Rod Dreher, 2013-04-09 The Little Way of Ruthie Leming follows Rod Dreher, a Philadelphia journalist, back to his hometown of St. Francisville, Louisiana (pop. 1,700) in the wake of his younger sister Ruthie's death. When she was diagnosed at age 40 with a virulent form of cancer in 2010, Dreher was moved by the way the community he had left behind rallied around his dying sister, a schoolteacher. He was also struck by the grace and courage with which his sister dealt with the disease that eventually took her life. In Louisiana for Ruthie's funeral in the fall of 2011, Dreher began to wonder whether the ordinary life Ruthie led in their country town was in fact a path of hidden grandeur, even spiritual greatness, concealed within the modest life of a mother and teacher. In order to explore this revelation, Dreher and his wife decided to leave Philadelphia, move home to help with family responsibilities and have their three children grow up amidst the rituals that had defined his family for five generations-Mardi Gras, L.S.U. football games, and deer hunting. As David Brooks poignantly described Dreher's journey homeward in a recent New York Times column, Dreher and his wife Julie decided to accept the limitations of small-town life in exchange for the privilege of being part of a community. |
| finger bumps from writing: Raghuram's Occupational Therapy Raghuram Pattusamy, 2024-08-14 Unravel the transformative power of Occupational Therapy in “Raghuram’s Occupational Therapy: The Handwriting Revolution: Scribble to Script”. Designed for therapists, educators, and students alike, this indispensable guide illuminates the vital role played by Occupational Therapist in enhancing Handwriting skills. Dive into a wealth of theoretical knowledge, practical strategies, tailored activities, and therapeutic interventions meticulously curated to address fine motor challenges, sensory processing issues, and cognitive barriers hindering fluid written expression. From foundational techniques to advanced interventions, this comprehensive resource empowers practitioners to unlock the full potential of individuals striving for improved handwriting proficiency. “Raghuram’s Occupational Therapy: The Handwriting Revolution: Scribble to Script” equips you with the tools to foster independence, confidence, and success in written communication. |
| finger bumps from writing: Stay Cool Mark Pucci, 2007-11 Stay Cool is perhaps a polemic. Better yet, it is the song of the underprivileged. Either way, here is a book that mixes both of these elements celebrating only those things which are vital to our happiness. Indolent and content, Mark Pucci thoroughly enjoys a bohemian lifestyle. Elevating art above the superficiality of materialism, he leads a humble life filled with the wealth of poetry, music, family and friends. Yet all of this is threatened after a conversation with a wealthy eccentric who lives vicariously through Mark's talent as a writer. Seduced by the prospect of making some extra money, unable to afford to fix a nagging toothache, Pucci is tempted by the prospects of fame. From the recurrence of the shadowy young kid who reminds him to stay cool to the many episodic events that unfold throughout the story, he is constantly drawn inward. Perhaps the most surprising part comes at the end in Pucci's efforts to bring love to two lonely individuals while in the wake of his own self-discovery. His achievement is the ability to focus beauty on the ordinary gifts we commonly take for granted all across America. |
| finger bumps from writing: Boosting Learning in the Primary Classroom Sheilagh Blyth, 2015-04-17 Boosting Learning in the Primary Classroom is your one-stop practical guide to understanding the physical development of children and how this affects their ability to learn. Not only does it explain the reasons behind the theories but provides over 75 practical tips that really work in the classroom. The book is based on a successful five-step approach to help children acquire the skills needed to manage at school and daily life. It works by being able to pinpoint a problem, assists others in recognising the impact that difficulty is having to the child and then provides strategies to develop that child’s specific skills. Using the latest medical research and established occupational therapy techniques to obtain great results, this approach provides teachers with the tools to use different knowledge and strategies to engage children in the learning process. Key ideas explored include: Exploring the reasons for poor handwriting Increasing Disability Awareness The link between body posture and concentration Dyspraxia in a school setting Play develops learning Understanding sensory behaviour By providing teachers with an understanding of physical child development and the impact this has in the classroom, this book demonstrates how teachers can use this knowledge to boost the learning of their primary-aged children. It encourages teachers to identify improvements in the child’s progress of not just educational learning targets but also in physical motor development, using real life case studies, latest theory and tried & tested occupational therapy methods to help every child improve. |
| finger bumps from writing: Apartment 255 Bunty Avieson, 2016-01-21 Someone is watching her ... looks can kill Sarah and Ginny have been best friends since school. Then Sarah meets Tom. Her career takes off. She and Tom move into a stunning inner-city apartment. But Ginny has not been so lucky. She wanted Tom, but she didn't get him. She wants ... what Sarah has. Ginny moves into an apartment overlooking Sarah and Tom's. She starts watching them. Then she does something more than just watch ... a gripping read – Herald Sun Avieson turns her considerable skills to a wonderfully chilling psychological thriller – NW Book of the Week With its snappy pace, this is ... an excellent read – Marie Claire Avieson offers an acute psychological study of obsessive behaviour ... kind of kinky and deliciously unputdownable – Canberra Times Revenge, lust and obsession abound in this enjoyable first novel Australian Women's Weekly This suspenseful thriller is perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Paullina Simons. |
| finger bumps from writing: Helen Keller R. Thomas Rodgers, 2012-07-01 This series tells the life stories and achievements of famous men and women in history. Readers will be inspired by the great courage and determination shown by these people. |
| finger bumps from writing: Gotham Writers' Workshop Fiction Gallery Alex Steele, Thom Didato, 2004-08-21 A collection of short fiction selected by members of New York's acclaimed creative writing school presents works that range from F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, to A Romantic Weekend by Mary Gaitskill, to Tobias Wolff's Bullet in the Brain, reflecting a rich variety of themes, perspectives, and plot and character development. Original. 15,000 first printing. |
| finger bumps from writing: Inside Out & Back Again Thanhha Lai, 2013-03-01 Moving to America turns H&à's life inside out. For all the 10 years of her life, H&à has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, the warmth of her friends close by, and the beauty of her very own papaya tree. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. H&à and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope. In America, H&à discovers the foreign world of Alabama: the coldness of its strangers, the dullness of its food, the strange shape of its landscape, and the strength of her very own family. This is the moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing as she journeys from one country to another, one life to the next. |
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In humans, the fingers are flexibly articulated and opposable, serving as an important organ of tactile sensation and fine movements, which are crucial to the dexterity of the hands and the …
Complete Guide to Finger Anatomy with Parts, Names & Diagram
Feb 6, 2024 · Explore finger anatomy with our comprehensive guide! Learn about finger parts & names through diagram. Helpful for healthcare professionals.
Finger Anatomy, Bones, Joints, Muscle Movements and Nerves
What are the fingers? The human finger is a flexible, long and thin extension of the hand commonly referred to as the digits. The fingers on the hands correspond to the toes of the …
Finger - Anatomy, Location, Function, Structure, Diagram
Dec 31, 2024 · Fingers consist of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles, allowing for precise movements. Each finger is covered in highly sensitive skin with numerous nerve …
Finger - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A finger is a type of digit attached to the hand. Our type of fingers are similar to those of other primates. [1] [2] They are used for doing things and feeling things. Humans have five digits, …
Finger Joints: Anatomy, Conditions, and Treatments
Nov 2, 2024 · Your finger joints sustain an incredible amount of pressure and movement. They’re built to sustain the stress, but only up to a point. As a result, repetitive use injuries and arthritis …
Hand Surface Anatomy – Language of Hand and Arm Surgery …
Aug 14, 2010 · Learn the proper names of each finger and how to accurately describe the location of your hand pain using this practical example. Know your hand anatomy!
Five Fingers Names in English with Pictures • Englishan
Oct 9, 2023 · Each finger has a specific name and purpose, which helps in daily conversations and learning body parts vocabulary. Understanding these names will improve your language …
Finger Anatomy - WikiSM (Sports Medicine Wiki)
Located at the dorsal end of the finger; Specialized structure of the epidermis that is found at the tips of our fingers and toes; Protects the tips of our fingers and toes as they are the farthest …
Finger Movements: Anatomy, Nerves, and Flexibility
Apr 29, 2025 · Finger movements follow distinct patterns that allow for functional tasks, from gripping to executing precise gestures. These motions are categorized based on joint activity, …
Finger - Wikipedia
In humans, the fingers are flexibly articulated and opposable, serving as an important organ of tactile sensation and fine movements, which are crucial to the dexterity of the hands and the …
Complete Guide to Finger Anatomy with Parts, Names & Diagram
Feb 6, 2024 · Explore finger anatomy with our comprehensive guide! Learn about finger parts & names through diagram. Helpful for healthcare professionals.
Finger Anatomy, Bones, Joints, Muscle Movements and Nerves
What are the fingers? The human finger is a flexible, long and thin extension of the hand commonly referred to as the digits. The fingers on the hands correspond to the toes of the …
Finger - Anatomy, Location, Function, Structure, Diagram
Dec 31, 2024 · Fingers consist of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles, allowing for precise movements. Each finger is covered in highly sensitive skin with numerous nerve …
Finger - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A finger is a type of digit attached to the hand. Our type of fingers are similar to those of other primates. [1] [2] They are used for doing things and feeling things. Humans have five digits, …
Finger Joints: Anatomy, Conditions, and Treatments
Nov 2, 2024 · Your finger joints sustain an incredible amount of pressure and movement. They’re built to sustain the stress, but only up to a point. As a result, repetitive use injuries and arthritis …
Hand Surface Anatomy – Language of Hand and Arm Surgery …
Aug 14, 2010 · Learn the proper names of each finger and how to accurately describe the location of your hand pain using this practical example. Know your hand anatomy!
Five Fingers Names in English with Pictures • Englishan
Oct 9, 2023 · Each finger has a specific name and purpose, which helps in daily conversations and learning body parts vocabulary. Understanding these names will improve your language …
Finger Anatomy - WikiSM (Sports Medicine Wiki)
Located at the dorsal end of the finger; Specialized structure of the epidermis that is found at the tips of our fingers and toes; Protects the tips of our fingers and toes as they are the farthest …
Finger Movements: Anatomy, Nerves, and Flexibility
Apr 29, 2025 · Finger movements follow distinct patterns that allow for functional tasks, from gripping to executing precise gestures. These motions are categorized based on joint activity, …
