Bøger af Mary-Lane Kamberg

The I Love to Write Stories Book is a practical guide that gives young writers ages 6 to 14 the tools they need to create their own fiction. It's an instructional and inspirational handbook that seeks to launch them on a journey to become successful, confident, and self-motivated writers. Topics include story structure, characterization, plot. beginnings, endings, and ways to enrich their stories by using the five senses, adding color and music, and other techniques. It also covers time-proven methods to revise and proofread to make stories sing. The instruction and activities in the book were developed by the author for the Kansas City Writers Group's I Love to Write summer camps for children in grades K-8. Featuring many practical tips, techniques, and activities, the book is ideal for use by individuals and in the home school or public or private school classroom.

The I Love to Write Book is a get-started guide to launch young writers on a journey to success . . . in the classroom and beyond.The I Love to Write Book is an instructional and inspirational get-started guide for young writers, ages 8-14, to launch them on a journey to become successful, confident, and self-motivated writers. Featuring many practical tips, techniques, and exercises, the book is ideal for use in the classroom as well as individually. Published in support of national ''I Love To Write Day, '' celebrated each year in mid-November in more than 20,000 schools and libraries. Includes activities, worksheets, and examples for developing ideas, observing the world, writing different types of pieces (such as news articles, book reviews, thank-you letters, how-tos, and more) and best practices for writing poetry and fiction. Also covered are the basics of revising work and submitting pieces for publication. While ideal for classroom use, the book focuses on writing for personal satisfaction, community impact, and publication.The I Love to Write Book features a preface by John Riddle, founder of ''I Love To Write Day.'

Practice is the best way to prepare for a welding career, and makerspaces are great places to learn skills necessary to be admitted to apprenticeship programs. Participants in makerspaces benefit from classes, as well as advice from other participants in a friendly, sharing environment while independently working on their own projects. Through this edifying resource, readers will learn about the breadth of welding careers options, as well as how to get started in the field, where to get additional experience, and how to find welding jobs. They'll also get job outlook and other information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you crave homemade French Toast, Eggplant Parmigiana, and Pecan Pie, but don't know the difference between broiling and baking? This book offers a crash course in cooking basics as well as lessons on creating everything from classic entrees to decadent desserts. Complete with step-by-step instructions, a glossary of cooking terms, and 60 brand-new recipes, you'll learn all there is to know about the kitchen as you make flavorful recipes like: Baked Nutty Banana Pancakes; Spinach, Bacon, and Egg Salad; Stuffed Green Bell Peppers; Shepherd's Pie; Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. So forget macaroni and cheese from a box, frozen dinners, and takeout -- The "I Don't Know How to Cook" Book, 3rd Edition shows you how to craft great-tasting, homemade meals in no time!