Comprehensive and accessible, Past to Present encapsulates for readers essential readings from the fields of humanities, social science, and science in a single book—putting a “human face” on the great ideas that have changed our world. The book is divided into seven thematic parts that trace the history of important ideas from their roots to their current incarnations. Each of the 73 readings includes discussions that focus on the history of the idea, the writer's rhetorical strategies, and the context in which the piece was written. For anyone who is interested in exploring the evolutions of the great ideas of our world.

Past to Present: Ideas That Changed Our World

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Words, Language & Grammar

Pearson

This thematic reader identifies and collects some of the most important insights, discoveries, and reflections of the past millennia as produced by its most noteworthy writers. This reader includes a myriad of works of fiction and non-fiction, poems, and dramas that address such topics as the environment, popular culture, philosophy, history, technology, art, and more. For writers, readers, or anyone who want a comprehensive and entertaining introduction to major traditions in essay writing.

The New Millennium Reader (3rd Edition)

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Pearson College Div

This collection encourages readers to consider a variety of works from many well-known and respected authors. Works include diaries, journals, letters, memoirs, scholarly essays, speeches, interviews, and biographies, from such genres as non-fiction, fiction, poetry and drama. Multicultural diversity is evident in the selection of readings. An excellent resource for anyone interested in a collection of the best literary works from a variety of perspectives.

The New millennium Reader

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New Millennium Reader Value Pack (includes Exercise Book for SF Writer & SF Writer )

Longman

The best of all possible worlds! This truly global multicultural reader features contemporary selections by sixty-one internationally acclaimed authors from twenty-six countries. These compelling readings explore cultural differences in relation to race, class, gender and nationality, challenging students to compare their experiences with those of others in radically different cultural circumstances. Thematic chapters explore cultural perspectives on human experiences around the globe; family life, adolescent relationships, gender roles, work, race and class conflicts, customs, rituals and values. A new chapter focuses on the role of food in different cultures.

One World, Many Cultures Plus MyLab Writing -- Access Card Package (9th Edition)

For courses in English Composition. This truly global multicultural reader highlights contemporary selections by internationally acclaimed authors The Tenth Edition of One World, Many Cultures is a global, contemporary reader whose international and multicultural selections offer a new direction for freshman composition courses. In eight thematic chapters consisting of readings by internationally recognized writers from 24 countries, the text explores cultural differences and displacement in relation to race, class, gender, region, and nation. One World, Many Cultures also reflects the emphasis on cultural studies and argumentation that has become an integral part of many college programs. Featuring compelling and provocative writings by authors from the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, the text’s 52 nonfiction selections--including essays and autobiographies, one short story, and the questions that follow each selection--encourage readers to perceive the relationship between a wide range of experiences in different cultures and the corresponding experiences of writers within the United States. The Tenth Edition continues to provide a rich sampling of accounts by authentic voices, with 18 new readings and an all-new chapter on the forces that shape gender roles and the experiences of those who have overcome cultural barriers.

One World, Many Cultures

Foreign Language Study & Reference

NOTE: This “Books a la Carte” edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value–this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. For courses in English Composition. This truly global multicultural reader highlights contemporary selections by internationally acclaimed authors The 10th Edition of One World, Many Cultures is a global, contemporary reader whose international and multicultural selections offer a new direction for freshman composition courses. In eight thematic chapters consisting of readings by internationally recognized writers from 24 countries, the text explores cultural differences and displacement in relation to race, class, gender, region, and nation. One World, Many Cultures also reflects the emphasis on cultural studies and argumentation that has become an integral part of many college programs. Featuring compelling and provocative writings by authors from the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, the text’s 52 nonfiction selections--including essays and autobiographies, one short story, and the questions that follow each selection--encourage readers to perceive the relationship between a wide range of experiences in different cultures and the corresponding experiences of writers within the United States. The 10th Edition continues to provide a rich sampling of accounts by authentic voices, with 18 new readings and an all-new chapter on the forces that shape gender roles and the experiences of those who have overcome cultural barriers.

One World, Many Cultures, Books a la Carte

An undergraduate essay writing reader stuffed with excellent examples of the form (119 selections) introducing students to the major traditions of nonfiction. The editors provide an introduction to the craft of essay writing and divide the selections according to both themes and rhetorical devices. The scope of the selections allows teachers to tailor the readings to the interests of students and offers a wide of array of subject matter from traditional arguments and process narratives (the Orwell classic "How to Shoot an Elephant" is included) to more diverse writings on nature, philosophy, religion even prison life. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Millennium Reader, The: Brief Edition

Literature & Fiction

Short Stories & Anthologies

Examining fundamental questions and issues in non-fiction prose and literary works, this book contains a collection of writings from the past. It arranges 196 selections thematically, ranging in subject from personal experiences to wider social, environmental, historical and political issues.

Millennium Reader, The

Distinguished by the quality of writing and the variety of selections, this thematic reader identifies and collects some of the most important insights, discoveries, and reflections of the past millennia as produced by its most noteworthy writers and through a variety of genres. In addition, it introduces students to major traditions in essay writing and other genres and provides guidance in developing critical reading and writing skills.

The Millennium Reader (5th Edition)

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