Man, he brotherhood, founding fathers. It is argued that such words are and always have been used by educated people to encompass all humanity—men and women. Psychological and historical research in the past few years has produced evidence to the contrary: for most people “false generics” seldom if ever convey a female image, nor are they ancient unchangeable rules of the English grammar that have always been used by the educated. Using hundreds of examples, mostly from published sources, the authors illustrate what certain words are saying to us on a subliminal level. Solutions are supplied that range from word substitutions to suggestions for rewriting. Without a trace of self-conscious righteousness, and with refreshing humor, Miller and Swift provide surprising insights into the English language and the ways in which people use it and are used by it. They demonstrate that to be in command of the language, we must find clear, convincing, and graceful ways to convey our ideas accurately. We must recognize and replace exclusive, distorting, ambiguous, and injurious words.
Lloyd (writing in 1971) adds that “by now almost'everyone who supported votes
for women in the days before the First World War is liable to be called a
suffragette. But at the time the suffragettes were a very special group—they did
not always ...
From Kate Noble, part of the sensational writing team behind The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, comes the first in a sparkling and witty new historical romance series that's part Trading Places, part Pride and Prejudice. Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Stephanie Laurens and Tessa Dare. As the Earl of Ashby, Lord Edward Granville has never been in short supply of luck. Making a wager that he can have any woman he desires even without his title, 'Lucky Ned' switches places with John Turner, his friend and secretary. But once he does, Ned's luck suddenly abandons him, for the ladies now have eyes only for Turner. Governess Phoebe Baker wants nothing more than to keep her head down, teach her students, and go unnoticed - especially by the Earl of Ashby. But his rakish secretary has the infuriating habit of constantly crossing her path - and making her pulse quicken. If this prim-and-proper governess lets her heart rule, will fate intervene where Ned's luck has forsaken him? For more passionate historical romance to sweep you away, don't miss the next Winner Takes All book, The Lie and the Lady.
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What New Jobs Should Be Created ... v Chair: Beth Vargo, DeVry Institute of
Technology and WZRD radio Panelists: Bonnie Rice, Greenpeace Bill Eyring,
Center for Neighborhood Technology • Will Getting the Training Mean Getting the
Job? Chair: John Marsh, University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Biology
Panelists: Walter McFall, Argonne National Labs Steve Orzack, University of
Chicago Department of Ecology and Evolution Scott Berman, AT&T/Bell Labs
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Offers five principles behind the extraordinary success of Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook and how to apply them to any business.
they understand it, they can share it or, better yet, join in. To have clarity of
purpose is crucial to your success. It's even more essential to be able to articulate
your purpose so that it is easy to grasp. The purpose ofTOMS is to put a pair of
shoes on every child in need, and the company has been working toward that
goal relentlessly ever since its inception. In the offices of TOMS, you can see the
word give everywhere. Constructed out of different shoes, painted on posters,
and translated ...
Innovative and inclusive, The Barefoot Book of Children empowers young readers to learn about children around the globe and ponder their own place in it. Created with the guidance of diversity specialists, this groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction addresses the need for children's books that depict diversity, while simultaneously demonstrating the interconnectedness and uniqueness of all people.
Innovative and inclusive, The Barefoot Book of Children empowers young readers to learn about children around the globe and ponder their own place in it.
Cracking Writing is a flexible writing programme which helps improve writing standards across Years 1-6. Year 4 contains 9 units of work including: - high-quality model extracts to read and analyse - focused grammar, punctuation and spelling activities - vocabulary and proofreading sessions - moderation guidance - yearly progression grids
Cracking Writing is a flexible writing programme which helps improve writing standards across Years 1-6.
Cracking Writing is a flexible writing programme which helps improve writing standards across Years 1-6. Year 5 contains 9 units of work including: - high-quality model extracts to read and analyse - focused grammar, punctuation and spelling activities - vocabulary and proofreading sessions - moderation guidance - yearly progression grids
Cracking Writing is a flexible writing programme which helps improve writing standards across Years 1-6.
