<div class="raw-html-embed"><a href="https://staempflirecht.ch/studium">JUS-Studium? Das Fachwissen von Expertinnen und Experten des Schweizer Rechts – griffbereit!</a></div>

Über uns

À propos de nous

Nachhaltigkeit

Durabilité

Open Access

Karriere

Carrière

Aboverträge Kündigen

Résiliation d’abonnement

Vertrag widerrufen

Résiliation de contrat 

Datenschutz

Protection des données

Impressum

Mentions légales

Barrierefreiheit

Accessibilité

Zahlung und Lieferung

Paiement et livraison

Libra

Was ist Libra?

C'est quoi Libra ?

Kostenlos testen

Tester gratuitement

LEXIA

LEXIA Arbeitsrecht

Was ist LEXIA?

C'est quoi LEXIA ?

LEXIA Familienrecht

Zeitschriften

Revues

recht

Pflegerecht

ZBJV

forumpoenale

ZStrR

Anwaltsrevue

Revue de l'avocat

RSAS

FamPra.ch

ASYL

Life Science Recht

BlAR

Sachbuch

Livres spécialisés

LOKI

Semaphor

Fokusthemen

Focus

Thema

Recht studieren

Arbeitsrecht

Droit du travail

Studium

Études

Familienrecht

Droit de la famille

Sozialversicherungsrecht

Droit des assurances sociales

Strafrecht

Droit pénal

Aktienrecht

Droit des sociétés anonymes

Publikationen

Publications

Literatur

Digitales Angebot

Bücher

Livres

Buchreihen

Collections

Onlinemodule LEXIA

Modules en ligne LEXIA

recht.ch

Studienliteratur

Littérature pour les études

Swisslex

Dienstleistungen

Services

Dienstleistungen für

Corporate Books

Publishing Lösungen

Aktuelles

Geschäftskunden

Professionnels

Corporate Publishing

Content solutions

Buchhandlungen

Librairies

Veranstaltungen

Événements

Presse

Dozierende

Enseignants

Studierende

Étudiants

Inserierende

Annonceurs

Newsletter

Blog

Autorinnen/Autoren

Auteurs

Unsere Schreibenden

Hilfe

Unsere Autorinnen und Autoren

Liste

Autorenlounge

Espace des auteurs

Bei uns publizieren

Publier chez nous

Open Access Policy

Verlag

Éditions

Themen

Mehr wissen

Mitarbeitende

Collaborateurs

Geschichte

Histoire

Unser Magazin

Notre magazine

Vision und Mission

Vision et mission

Partner

Partenaires

Unternehmenskultur

Culture d'entreprise

Kontakt

Contact

Shop

Schweizer Recht

Ausländisches Recht

Über unseren Shop

Neuerscheinungen

Nouveautés

Unsere Funktionen

Nos fonctions

Vorankündigungen

À paraître

Nach Rechtsgebiet

Par domaine juridique

Kommentare

Commentaires

Gesamtkatalog

Catalogue complet

Fachkatalog Recht

Catalogue de droit

Gardiner J: The Mother Tongue

The Mother Tongue

Elements of English Composition, by J.H. Gardiner, G.L. Kittredge and S.L. Arnold

Tradd Street Press

"The Writing of English" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide designed to master the art of effective communication and literary composition. Developed by esteemed scholars John Matthews Manly, Edith Rickert, and Martin Freeman, this work serves as a foundational resource for anyone seeking to improve their prose, whether for academic, professional, or creative purposes.The text delves into the essential principles of rhetoric, offering detailed instruction on the structure of sentences and paragraphs, the nuances of diction, and the development of a clear, persuasive style. By analyzing the mechanics of good writing, the authors provide practical exercises and insights into how thoughts are best organized and expressed on the page. From the technical aspects of grammar to the higher-level strategies of argumentation and narration, "The Writing of English" remains a significant contribution to the study of the English language.Whether used as a classroom textbook or a personal reference, this work emphasizes the importance of precision, clarity, and elegance in writing. Its enduring relevance lies in its systematic approach to teaching writers how to connect with their audience and convey complex ideas with impact and grace.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Writing of English

'Fascinating' DAILY MAIL 'Word nerds, assemble! This is the book for us' LUCY MANGAN 'A delightfully impish book of behind-the-scenes literary mishaps' SUNDAY TIMES It's a long journey from a writer's mind to a finished book - and a lot needs to go right along the way. But isn't it more interesting when things go wrong? With an expert Penguin editor as your guide, dive into the dark-side of the book world: a secret history fizzing with scandals, rivalries, cock-ups and con jobs. We'll discover how the tiniest of typos can have oversized consequences, unearth horrifying examples of bad taste and worse style, and peek into tales of forgeries and feuds as dramatic as any thriller. We'll unredact the most egregious cases of censorship, expose hoarders and thieves, and ask: after centuries of man-made mischief, can the humble book survive the new machine age?

Mischief and Misadventures in the World of Books

Rogues, Widows and Orphans

"Our English Ninth Year" is a comprehensive instructional guide to English composition and language arts designed for students in their first year of secondary education. Authored by Joseph Villiers Denney, Eleanor L. Skinner, and Ada M. Skinner, this work emphasizes the mastery of foundational communication skills through a structured pedagogical approach. The text covers a broad spectrum of topics, including grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and the principles of effective rhetoric.The curriculum presented in "Our English Ninth Year" is divided into logical units that guide the student through narrative, descriptive, and expository writing. Beyond written composition, the work addresses oral expression, public speaking, and the practical application of language in daily life, such as letter writing. By integrating literary examples and practical exercises, the authors aim to cultivate both technical proficiency and an aesthetic appreciation for literature. This volume serves as an excellent resource for understanding the historical standards of American English instruction and remains a valuable reference for the fundamental building blocks of clear and persuasive writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Our English Ninth Year

Upcott Studios

How to plan your writing project to create an emotional response from your reader - Including the full text of The Philosophy of Composition

Writing Backwards

Better English Introductory Book

Bringing together essays from neurodivergent and disabled writers, and writers with chronic illnesses, this collection explores the impact of these experiences and the struggle against such biases within the field of creative writing. Whilst neuro-divergent and disabled writers publish world-class poetry, prose, and drama that moves readers and wins awards, they face many difficulties accessing these achievements - difficulties which often go unnoticed, unmentioned, and underappreciated. Visibility, insight, alternative approaches, and thorough research are all needed to create more inclusive writing environments. This book confronts these issues head on, calling for diversity in the creative writing field, community, and industry, and more equitable spaces in adjacent arenas from academia to publishing. Broken into four sections, this anthology focuses on creative writing programs, classrooms, the community, and its people, combining narrative, research and practical contributions to the field to offer a mix of practical strategies, personal and pedagogical interventions, critiques, and craft meditations that explore teaching, transformation, evolution, embodied craft, visibility, belonging, injustice, otherness, and views from the outside. With essays and excerpts written by authors and educators from across seven countries, who are each impacted by a wide range of disabilities, including ADHD, autism, blindness, dyslexia, dyspraxia, stroke aphasia, cerebral palsy, bipolar, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis, this collection informs, deconstructs and re-imagines to reform and revolutionize normative structures within writing institutions and communities.

Disability, Illness, Neurodivergence, and Ableism in Creative Writing

Divergent Writers

Want to create characters readers can't forget? Start here.Most fiction writers know what their characters do-but struggle with why they do it. Fiction Character Psychology bridges that gap, giving you the psychological frameworks professional writers use to build authentic, multi-dimensional characters that resonate with readers long after the final page. This isn't another "fill in the character worksheet" guide. It's a comprehensive exploration of human psychology specifically adapted for fiction writing-from foundational personality theory to the subtle markers of trauma, mental illness, and moral complexity. Inside, you'll discover: <ul><li>Personality architecture - How the Big Five traits, MBTI types, and Enneagram systems create distinct character voices and behavior patterns</li><li>Motivation frameworks - Why Maslow's Hierarchy (with a revolutionary internal/external needs approach) explains what drives your characters at every stage of their journey</li><li>Psychological authenticity - How to portray depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, and other conditions without stereotypes or exploitation</li><li>Relationship dynamics - The Karpman Drama Triangle, attachment styles, and interpersonal patterns that create compelling conflict</li><li>Moral complexity - How to build characters who operate in ethical gray zones without losing reader sympathy</li><li>Age-appropriate development - Psychological realism for characters from childhood through elderhood</li><li>Specialized populations - Authentic portrayal of characters with disabilities, neurodivergence, and marginalized identities</li><li>Applied techniques - Practical tools for revealing psychology through action, dialogue, and internalization rather than exposition</li></ul>Whether you're writing literary fiction, genre thrillers, romance, or science fiction, this reference transforms abstract psychology into concrete character-building strategies. Each section moves from foundational concepts to nuanced applications, with examples showing how psychological principles manifest in actual character behavior. Stop creating cardboard cutout puppets. Start building characters who leap off the page and live in the reader's mind.

For Fiction Writers

Fiction Character Psychology

Skills for Scholars

A playful and irreverent argument for--and practical guide to--writing in a rich and extraordinary style When it comes to literary style, the commonplace wisdom of composition classrooms, newsrooms, and editorial offices has long been that less is more. Students are taught that the best prose is that which eschews ornamentation and rhetorical flourish. But what if sometimes more is more? In Praise of Purple Prose playfully and cheekily contests a century worth of convention that rejects the baroque and byzantine as "purple prose," making the case that fun and joy in language can be as important as concision and comprehension. Part style guide and part manifesto, the book rewrites the rules on writing. Ed Simon encourages writers to embrace the extraordinary, to call upon the classical rhetorical devices, and to relish in the richness of description and the erudition of allusion. He demonstrates that serpentine syntax, eccentric diction, and idiosyncratic punctuation, when used judiciously, can express the complexity of experience, bring out the pleasures of language, and help readers develop a unique voice in a world where AI threatens to make everyone sound alike. To illustrate its arguments, the book features examples of extraordinary prose from dozens of writers, including John Donne, Virginia Woolf, Joan Didion, Salman Rushdie, Marilynne Robison, and Zadie Smith. Playful and provocative, In Praise of Purple Prose will leave readers with a new appreciation for fancy prose and inspire writers to draw on all of the liveliest and most powerful resources of English in their work.

A Guide to Writing with Elegance, Opulence, and Indulgence

In Praise of Purple Prose

This book is an interdisciplinary collection of concise investigations into everyday artifacts that matter to writers and writing.With the collection's 31 contributors and through the lens of material culture studies, the editors make a case that the study of writing is the study of artifacts. Each chapter centers on a distinct artifact, including an 1899 course notebook, the delete key, the graffiti spray can, Indigenous paper, the Ouija board, and a retirement home noticeboard, as a means of exploring what each says about writing culture and writing lives. Together, the chapters show that, even if at first we don't understand how or why, the artifacts that populate our lives deserve close attention. The close attention paid to artifacts in this book demonstrates both the particularity of possessions (this Ouija board or my delete key) and their universality, as so many people's experiences with writing depend on similar possessions. In this way, each represents a moment in writing's story and timeline, while also living in many stories and timelines, begging for artifactual study. While readers will easily recognize some artifacts in this book as writing artifacts, others illustrate how writing must be understood expansively, to capture the range of symbolic human expression and mirror the complex ways writing is experienced in people's lives, beyond the moment of inscription.An accessible, cross-disciplinary archive of contemporary and historical writing artifacts that matter to writing practice, this book will be of interest to writers of all kinds, as well as students and scholars of writing in fields including Writing, Literacy, and Rhetoric Studies; Material Culture Studies; Art History; History and Communication Studies.Chapter 21 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Writing Artifacts

Ti è capitato di scrivere un inizio che non decolla o di arrivare alla fine del tuo romanzo con la sensazione che il cerchio non si chiuda davvero? Ogni scrittore conosce la difficoltà di superare la prima soglia del testo. Spesso un esordio spento allontana il lettore prima ancora che la storia inizi. Allo stesso modo, una conclusione priva di forza rende vano lo sforzo di centinaia di pagine, lasciando il finale slegato dal resto del racconto. Incipit &amp; Finali è il manuale tecnico pensato per chi scrive e desidera padroneggiare la struttura profonda della propria opera. Il volume smonta i meccanismi che legano la prima riga all'ultima parola, offrendo una metodologia pratica per governare l'arco narrativo. Attraverso questo testo, potrai acquisire gli strumenti necessari per: <ul><li>Padroneggiare l'esordio: Trasforma l'apertura in una promessa vincolante, stabilendo un patto di fiducia solido con chi legge sin dalla prima frase.</li><li>Governare la soglia narrativa: Calibra le aspettative e definisci la prospettiva della voce narrante per dare forma compiuta al tuo mondo narrativo.</li><li>Forzare la logica del finale: Sostituisci le chiusure deboli con epiloghi necessari, capaci di dare senso a tutto il percorso precedente ed evitare risoluzioni artificiose.</li><li>Garantire la coerenza strutturale: Assicura che ogni elemento del racconto risponda alla tensione aperta dall'incipit, evitando cadute di ritmo o cedimenti tonali.</li></ul>Sebbene il volume sia concepito come una guida operativa per l'autore, anche il lettore appassionato troverà in queste pagine una chiave inedita per comprendere cosa accade dietro le quinte di un grande romanzo. Passa dall'istinto alla tecnica e impara a scrivere storie che iniziano con impatto e finiscono lasciando il segno.

INCIPIT & FINALI

This book delves deep into the complex, ethically fraught topic of proofreading of student writing by exploring a variety of perspectives on proofreading interventions in student texts. It gives voice to a range of ethical perspectives, from those who are deeply troubled by proofreading of student writing to those who take a more permissive stance and those whose confusion lands them somewhere in between. As the first book-length work on this topic, it makes a necessary contribution to research on proofreading of student work.

Ethics, Roles and Responsibilities

Proofreading Student Writing

"Short Story Writing" is a comprehensive guide to the craft of fiction, designed to assist aspiring authors in mastering the intricate art of the short narrative. Written by Mary Burchard Orvis, this work delves into the essential elements that constitute a successful short story, covering fundamental topics such as plot construction, character development, and the importance of achieving a single emotional effect.The book serves as a practical manual for understanding the structure and dynamics of short fiction. It explores the transition from raw ideas to polished prose, providing insights into the technical requirements and aesthetic considerations of the genre. By analyzing the methods used by established writers, Orvis offers a roadmap for creating compelling narratives that resonate with readers. The text emphasizes the necessity of economy, unity, and focus-the hallmarks of the short story form.Ideal for students of literature and practitioners of creative writing, "Short Story Writing" offers a timeless perspective on the literary techniques that define the medium. It remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their storytelling abilities or gain a deeper appreciation for the mechanics behind classic short fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Short Story Writing

The Mother Tongue

Weitere Titel zum Thema