The Language of Literature provides a framework for analysing language. It explores how writers use literary language to create literary texts, and helps students use language successfully in their own writing.

I would recommend the text highly as being practical as well as thoughtful, clearly produced by someone who knows exactly what it is like to be a classroom practitioner.’
Jan Ingram, Cardinal Wiseman School, Middlesex

Transforming Texts covers key skills and topics ‘I would recommend the text highly as being practical students need to re-write texts and develop their understanding of language variation. Language is transformed by the context in which it is used, and transforming texts is an excellent way to demonstrate how language and context are connected.

How Texts Work introduces the basics of literary and language study to A level students, enabling them to understand and analyse texts and use appropriate terminology to do so. It is an ideal introduction to discourse analysis, helping students to think about categories such as formal/informal, public and private, planned and unplanned discourse when analysing texts.

This text helps students to develop the writing skills they need to succeed in AS and A2 Level English, an area often neglected by students when preparing for these exams. This important book explores different forms of academic writing and provides essential guidelines for planning and writing successful coursework and exam answers. It is also an ideal way for students to learn how to read and answer exam questions.

This text provides students with the skills they need to analyse the historical context of a text, without relying on extra research. Includes a wide range of illustrative texts, from interviews and poetry, to comic sketches and adverts.

Original Writing provides students with the practical skills they need to write confidently and effectively for different purposes and audiences.