Jack R. Kapoor Knihy

Jack Hart, master writing coach and former managing editor of The Oregonian, has guided several Pulitzer Prize-winning narratives to publication. Since its publication in 2011, his book Storycraft has become the definitive guide to crafting narrative nonfiction. This is the book to read to learn the art of storytelling as embodied in the work of writers such as David Grann, Mary Roach, Tracy Kidder, and John McPhee. In this new edition, Hart has expanded the book's range to delve into podcasting and has incorporated new insights from recent research into storytelling and the brain. He has also added dozens of new examples that illustrate effective narrative nonfiction. This edition of Storycraft is also paired with Wordcraft, a new incarnation of Hart's earlier book A Writer's Coach, now also available from Chicago.

The innovative adaptive reading experience offered by SmartBook(TM) personalizes learning by highlighting key concepts tailored to each student's knowledge level. As students interact with the material, the platform continuously adjusts to emphasize areas needing more focus, enhancing both immediate understanding and long-term retention. Additionally, real-time reports provide insights into individual and class-wide comprehension, allowing educators to pinpoint concepts that require further attention.

"Originally published in 2006 as A Writer's Coach, the book has been updated to address the needs of contemporary writers well beyond print journalists. It retains the structure of the original, beginning by breaking down the writing process into a series of manageable stages-from idea to polishing-each of which is crucial to the next. While emphasizing the importance of the early stages, including information gathering and organizing, Hart also delves deeply into the elusive characteristics achieved through polishing, such as force, clarity, rhythm, color, and voice. Each chapter is filled with real examples, both good and bad, of these attributes. The book concludes with updated advice and resources for mastering the craft of writing. With these revisions, Wordcraft now functions as a set with the new edition of Hart's book Storycraft, on the art of storytelling, as the author always intended"--

BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS, 3E, International Edition is the solid foundation that gives students the comprehensive preparation they'll need to succeed in today's competitive business world. By providing a brief survey of the major functional areas of business, including management, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, and information technology, the textbook introduces anyone to core business procedures. In addition, this comprehensive text addresses other important concepts such as ethics and social responsibility, forms of ownership, small business and entrepreneurship, and international business. The text is filled with cutting edge content, including up-to-date information on unemployment rates, social networking, competition in the global marketplace, economic crisis, and international accounting standards, as well as suggestions on how to manage a business in the midst of economic ups and downs. All new Inside Business opening cases, new box features, and new end-of-chapter video cases along with an abundance of study aids help both professors and students achieve SUCCESS – the theme of this edition – in the course and beyond.

Features a survey of the functional areas of business, including management, human resources, marketing, accounting, finance and investment. Brimming with real examples that address ethics and social responsibility, small business and entrepreneurship, and the increasing role of social media, this title provides an introduction to business.