100 Best Handwriting Books of All Time
We've researched and ranked the best handwriting books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more
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You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. And now "The Elements of Style"-the most widely read and employed English style manual-is available in a specially bound 50th Anniversary Edition that offers the title's vast audience an opportunity to own a more durable and elegantly bound edition of this time-tested classic.
Offering the same content as the Fourth Edition, revised in 1999, the new casebound 50th Anniversary Edition includes a brief overview of the book's illustrious history. Used extensively by individual writers as well as... more
Offering the same content as the Fourth Edition, revised in 1999, the new casebound 50th Anniversary Edition includes a brief overview of the book's illustrious history. Used extensively by individual writers as well as... more
Tobi Lütke[My] most frequently gifted book is [this book] because I like good writing. (Source)
Jennifer RockIf you are interested in writing and communication, start with reading and understanding the technical aspects of the craft: The Elements of Style. On Writing Well. On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. (Source)
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Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal!
No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.
The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.
"Keats's sparse collage illustrations capture the wonder and beauty a snowy day can bring to a small child."—Barnes & Noble
"Ezra Jack Keats's... more
No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.
The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.
"Keats's sparse collage illustrations capture the wonder and beauty a snowy day can bring to a small child."—Barnes & Noble
"Ezra Jack Keats's... more
Don Cheadlelove love love this book!! https://t.co/KfdkUohHp1 (Source)
Piper Perabo@nypl @young_lions @EJKeats I love this book!!! (Source)
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In the mid-1800s, when elegant handwriting was much prized, the Spencerian form of penmanship became a standard. Today in our computer age, a fine, beautiful, and legible handwriting brings a warm personal touch to our correspondence. These books may be used to introduce cursive writing to second or third graders or to improve the handwriting of older students or adults. They may also be used to teach calligraphy or as part of an art class. Individual Spencerian Copybooks 1-5 are also available. less
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This Handwriting practice workbook is an excellent beginner book built on current modern learning techniques and helps preschoolers and kindergarten kids take their first step into the fun world of writing. It progressively builds confidence in writing starting with
Step 1: Master the writing of the alphabet beginning with tracing lines and curves
Step 2: Writing sight words
Step 3: Progress to successfully writing simple sentences
Your child will learn to practice holding a pencil or crayon correctly while tracing each letter of the alphabet.... more
Step 1: Master the writing of the alphabet beginning with tracing lines and curves
Step 2: Writing sight words
Step 3: Progress to successfully writing simple sentences
Your child will learn to practice holding a pencil or crayon correctly while tracing each letter of the alphabet.... more
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Learn to Read: A Magical Site Words and Phonics Activity Book
This book is perfect for kids of all ages who want to learn to read and write in a fun and magical way! The book contains over 40 sight words that kids learn through the image of the word as opposed to sounding letters out. These words make up almost half of most children's books which results in a much easier experience learning other words. It also includes word recognition drills along with fun puzzles and games using magical creatures like unicorns, mermaids and dinosaurs.
The Book... more
This book is perfect for kids of all ages who want to learn to read and write in a fun and magical way! The book contains over 40 sight words that kids learn through the image of the word as opposed to sounding letters out. These words make up almost half of most children's books which results in a much easier experience learning other words. It also includes word recognition drills along with fun puzzles and games using magical creatures like unicorns, mermaids and dinosaurs.
The Book... more
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TODDLER–GRADE 1/AGES 3–7: This title offers children practice to strengthen their early handwriting skills while learning stroke and letter formation.
INCLUDES: This handwriting workbook features hours of colorful tracing activities to help young learners develop fine motor skills.
WHY TRACE WITH ME: This series gives young learners the practice to master early reading, math, and basic concepts for school success.
FUN AND ENGAGING: Each page features colorful... more
INCLUDES: This handwriting workbook features hours of colorful tracing activities to help young learners develop fine motor skills.
WHY TRACE WITH ME: This series gives young learners the practice to master early reading, math, and basic concepts for school success.
FUN AND ENGAGING: Each page features colorful... more
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The Most Fun, Engaging & Comprehensive Way To Learn HandwritingFilled with funny jokes, riddles and words of encouragement to motivate the child as they progress through the workbook. PART 1: LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET
Trace and then copy each letter of the alphabet - both lowercase and capital letters - until each one is mastered.
PART 2: WRITING WORDS
Bring together the skills you learnt in Part 1 by writing a selection of simple then more complex words. Each page features a fun joke.
PART 3: FULL... more
Trace and then copy each letter of the alphabet - both lowercase and capital letters - until each one is mastered.
PART 2: WRITING WORDS
Bring together the skills you learnt in Part 1 by writing a selection of simple then more complex words. Each page features a fun joke.
PART 3: FULL... more
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The Most Fun, Engaging & Comprehensive Way To Learn Cursive HandwritingFilled with funny jokes, riddles and words of encouragement to motivate the child as they progress through the workbook. PART 1: LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET
Trace and then copy each letter of the alphabet less
Trace and then copy each letter of the alphabet less
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Having sold over 120,000 copies, Handwriting Analysis has been revised and expanded to include a new chapter on analyzing doodles. less
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So much fun, they won't know they're learning!Essential writing practice for preschool and kindergarten. less
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Ideal for students who are new to cursive writing and those who need a refresher, Cursive Writing: Instruction, Practice, and Reinforcement for fourth to ninth grades provides step-by-step instruction and practice in cursive handwriting. This Cursive Handwriting practice book provides real-world examples that motivate students to perfect their handwriting.
Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range... more
Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range... more
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Developed by English handwriting masters in the 18th century, copperplate calligraphy is admired for its fluidity and beauty. It is the most popular style for social correspondence, invitations, and other communications requiring an elegant hand.
In this practical manual, a noted calligraphy teacher offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for the student. Beginning with a brief but fascinating history of copperplate, she moves quickly to an in-depth examination of the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation. Each letter is demonstrated stroke by stroke with a clear explanation. more
In this practical manual, a noted calligraphy teacher offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for the student. Beginning with a brief but fascinating history of copperplate, she moves quickly to an in-depth examination of the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation. Each letter is demonstrated stroke by stroke with a clear explanation. more
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Brighter Child Handwriting: Printing helps young children master legible writing. Practice is included for lowercase and uppercase letters, words and sentences, and more. School success starts here! Workbooks in the popular Brighter Child series are packed with plenty of fun activities that teach a variety of essential school skills. Students will find help for math, English and grammar, handwriting, and other important subject areas. Each book contains full-color practice pages, easy-to-follow instructions, and an answer key. less
Don't have time to read the top Handwriting books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Have you ever looked at someone and thought:
He looks honest.
She seems friendly.
He doesn't look like a serial killer.
Are you always right?
Looks can be deceiving, but handwriting never lies. Handwriting profiling is an amazingly accurate tool for assessing how people think, feel, and act. In fact, handwriting profiling is so accurate that the FBI, the CIA, and the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad use it to build detailed psychological profiles of some of the world's most dangerous individuals. And thousands of major corporations use... more
He looks honest.
She seems friendly.
He doesn't look like a serial killer.
Are you always right?
Looks can be deceiving, but handwriting never lies. Handwriting profiling is an amazingly accurate tool for assessing how people think, feel, and act. In fact, handwriting profiling is so accurate that the FBI, the CIA, and the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad use it to build detailed psychological profiles of some of the world's most dangerous individuals. And thousands of major corporations use... more
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This brilliant, innovative book offers an engaging new way for children to discover and learn basic concepts of the alphabet. By running their finger along large, grooved letters, children can explore each shape. Colorful lift-the-flaps on every sturdy page further reinforce easy learning. Each board page features a capital letter that a child can trace with their finger, a flap to lift to find a surprise, and bright illustrations!
The bright and graphic illustrations include cuddly animals and familiar objects. Also, included are helpful hints on how to extend the fun with... more
The bright and graphic illustrations include cuddly animals and familiar objects. Also, included are helpful hints on how to extend the fun with... more
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First Start Reading covers consonants, short and long vowels, 45 common words, and manuscript printing, accompanied by artist-drawn coloring pictures and drawing pages for every letter. Your child will begin reading in the very first lesson as he progresses through four student books and thirty-one phonetic stories, such as "Hogs and Pigs" and "Jog to the Jet." Two Teacher Manuals guide you through the program and provide helpful assessments and teaching tips. less
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Do you want to perfect your handwriting?
Do you need a trustworthy resource to teach your small children to trace the Russian alphabet?
Then this workbook is the perfect companion for your studies.
In it, you'll find all the modern Russian consonants and vowels, including upper and lower case variations in both the print and cursive handwriting styles.
Your benefits:
Clear large letters make it easy to recognize even the most detailed of the Russian characters.
Detailed... more
Do you need a trustworthy resource to teach your small children to trace the Russian alphabet?
Then this workbook is the perfect companion for your studies.
In it, you'll find all the modern Russian consonants and vowels, including upper and lower case variations in both the print and cursive handwriting styles.
Your benefits:
Clear large letters make it easy to recognize even the most detailed of the Russian characters.
Detailed... more
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Both hobbyists and students of design will value this easy-to-use self-teaching book. Each of its 100 sections shows a complete A-to-Z calligraphy alphabet, with lessons on correct pen strokes and advice on avoiding errors. Beginners will find sound basic instruction, while experienced calligraphers can extend their repertoire with letter styles that range from classic Roman to clean and elegant contemporary styles. In addition to analysis of each alphabet's features, the book's detailed instruction provides information on -- Tools and materials * Layout basics * Numerals and punctuation *... more
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Build a solid foundation of forming letters with Traditional Handwriting: Beginning Cursive! The book is packed with letter practice pages grouped by similarity of formation so that students in grades 2–5 can practice letters with the same types of strokes. The reproducible practice pages feature uppercase and lowercase review, numbers and number words, days of the week, and months of the year. The book is perfect for use in the classroom, after school, during the summer, or anytime students need extra handwriting practice. This 34-page book includes a reproducible blank handwriting practice... more
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The award-winning author Lynda Barry is the creative force behind the genre-defying and bestselling work What It Is. She believes that anyone can be a writer and has set out to prove it. For the past decade, Barry has run a highly popular writing workshop for nonwriters called Writing the Unthinkable, which was featured in The New York Times Magazine. Syllabus: Notes from an Accidental Professor is the first book to make her innovative lesson plans and writing exercises available to the public for home or classroom use. Barry teaches a method of writing that focuses on... more
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- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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The Three R's Now all in one book! A Home Start in Reading A Strong Start in Language An Easy Start in Arithmetic Three resources in one READING, WRITING, and ARITHMETIC! Learn how to take the mystery out of teaching the early grades with this practical, down-to-earth guidebook from Ruth Beechick. The book is divided into three sections that are tabbed for easy reference. The READING section tells how and when to begin phonics, and how to develop comprehension skills. The LANGUAGE section shows how to develop written language skills naturally, in the same way children learn oral language. The... more
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This practical guide will both instruct and inspire all those seeking to master the fascinating art of calligraphy. With the know-how and practical guidance contained within these pages you will learn how to use calligraphy in a wealth of elegant and stylish ways.Tools, materials and papers are explained and illustrated, as well as the very basics of the art: from setting up and mixing ink to making the very first strokes. The book features twelve of the most popular alphabets, each with step-by-step photographs of the strokes required. More advanced techniques such as layout, spacing, design... more
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These unique board books bring the popular Montessori pedagogy to trade book form for the first time. Using materials and methods common to Montessori classrooms, these interactive board books immerse young children in an aesthetically rich learning experience, while providing parents and caregivers with carefully crafted language to encourage understanding.
In Montessori classrooms, students learn to write before they learn to read, so the process is driven by their own words and thoughts before those of others. Letters are taught first as sounds (instead of names), and alphabet tiles... more
In Montessori classrooms, students learn to write before they learn to read, so the process is driven by their own words and thoughts before those of others. Letters are taught first as sounds (instead of names), and alphabet tiles... more
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Printing Practice Handwriting Workbook for Boys is designed to inspire boys' interest in learning and practicing to print writing phrases and sentences by hand. Boys enjoy reading phrases like, "No girls allowed," or, "Spy games are fun," and sentences like, "Meet me at the secret clubhouse," or "It would be so cool to have super powers." Exercises like these help to make learning fun, whether in the classroom or at home.
This workbook focuses on writing phrases and sentences in print in four parts:
Students first... more
This workbook focuses on writing phrases and sentences in print in four parts:
Students first... more
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"180+ stickers inside"--P. [4] of cover. less
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When we purposefully change our handwriting, we introduce attitudes that can improve our relationships, give us the impetus to achieve and take risks, and simply bring out the best in us. This is because our handwriting is a reflection of our innermost thoughts and feelings. When we fall in love, survive a serious illness, or change careers, our view of life is dramatically altered and, as a result, our handwriting patterns change. Conversely, desired transformations can result from intentionally changing the way specific letters are written:
* Stick to that diet by changing the... more
* Stick to that diet by changing the... more
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NEW YEAR'S EVE, 1999.
After an early morning machine-gun attack by a madman called the Digger leaves dozens dead in the Washington, D.C., subway, the mayor’s office receives a message demanding twenty million dollars by midnight or more innocents will die. It is New Year’s Eve, and with the ransom note as the only evidence, Special Agent Margaret Lukas calls upon retired FBI agent and the nation’s premier document examiner Parker Kincaid to join the manhunt for the Digger --- or for hundreds, the first moments of the new year will be their last on earth. less
After an early morning machine-gun attack by a madman called the Digger leaves dozens dead in the Washington, D.C., subway, the mayor’s office receives a message demanding twenty million dollars by midnight or more innocents will die. It is New Year’s Eve, and with the ransom note as the only evidence, Special Agent Margaret Lukas calls upon retired FBI agent and the nation’s premier document examiner Parker Kincaid to join the manhunt for the Digger --- or for hundreds, the first moments of the new year will be their last on earth. less
Don't have time to read the top Handwriting books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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A graphic designer’s search for inspiration leads to a cache of letters and the mystery of one man’s fate during World War II.
Seeking inspiration for a new font design in an antique store in small-town Stillwater, Minnesota, graphic designer Carolyn Porter stumbled across a bundle of letters and was immediately drawn to their beautifully expressive pen-and-ink handwriting. She could not read the letters—they were in French—but she noticed all of them had been signed by a man named Marcel and mailed from Berlin to his family in France during the middle of World War II. more
Seeking inspiration for a new font design in an antique store in small-town Stillwater, Minnesota, graphic designer Carolyn Porter stumbled across a bundle of letters and was immediately drawn to their beautifully expressive pen-and-ink handwriting. She could not read the letters—they were in French—but she noticed all of them had been signed by a man named Marcel and mailed from Berlin to his family in France during the middle of World War II. more
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Revisit the lost art of writing with these fun prompts, worksheets, exercises—and more!—and experience the many benefits of writing by hand, including increased focus and memory, relaxation, and creative expression.
Writing by hand may seem passé in the digital age, but it shouldn’t be dismissed as simply an activity for grade schoolers—it offers countless benefits that have been studied by researchers, brain neurologists, therapists, educators, and others who are invested in helping handwriting thrive in an age of advancing technology. Handwriting may be slower than... more
Writing by hand may seem passé in the digital age, but it shouldn’t be dismissed as simply an activity for grade schoolers—it offers countless benefits that have been studied by researchers, brain neurologists, therapists, educators, and others who are invested in helping handwriting thrive in an age of advancing technology. Handwriting may be slower than... more
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There was a time-as recently as the 1980s-when storefronts, murals, banners, barn signs, billboards, and even street signs were all hand-lettered with brush and paint. But, like many skilled trades, the sign industry has been overrun by the techno-fueled promise of quicker and cheaper. The resulting proliferation of computer-designed, die-cut vinyl lettering and inkjet printers has ushered a creeping sameness into our visual landscape. Fortunately, there is a growing trend to seek out traditional sign painters and a renaissance in the trade. In 2010 filmmakers Faythe Levine, coauthor of... more
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New American Cursive 2:
Eight-page Teaching Guide included
125 instruction exercises for excellent penmanship development
Practice pages include Bible verses and character-building quotes
Simplified alphabet, unnecessary strokes eliminated
Bound at the top for ease of use by left-handed students
Clear starting dots and arrow directions
Includes exercises to develop creative writing skills
Blank reproducible practice pages included
Flexible method allows for the individuality of the child less
Eight-page Teaching Guide included
125 instruction exercises for excellent penmanship development
Practice pages include Bible verses and character-building quotes
Simplified alphabet, unnecessary strokes eliminated
Bound at the top for ease of use by left-handed students
Clear starting dots and arrow directions
Includes exercises to develop creative writing skills
Blank reproducible practice pages included
Flexible method allows for the individuality of the child less
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"Very welcome . . . magnificent." — Graphis
"A valuable addition for art directors." — Advertising Age
This is the only complete edition available of one of the most famous and most useful books of commercial art ever printed. George Bickham, a noted engraver and calligrapher, first compiled this work back in the 1740’s, from the best specimens of 24 of the leading calligraphers of his day. Unfortunately, Bickham published his work in 52 separate parts, over a period of eight years. In Bickham’s own day it was difficult to get a complete set of the Universal Penman;... more
"A valuable addition for art directors." — Advertising Age
This is the only complete edition available of one of the most famous and most useful books of commercial art ever printed. George Bickham, a noted engraver and calligrapher, first compiled this work back in the 1740’s, from the best specimens of 24 of the leading calligraphers of his day. Unfortunately, Bickham published his work in 52 separate parts, over a period of eight years. In Bickham’s own day it was difficult to get a complete set of the Universal Penman;... more
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Watch confidence soar as children master 100 sight words—the words most commonly encountered in any text. Children read more fluently, write with greater ease, and spell more accurately when they know these high-frequency words! These fun, ready-to-go practice pages let kids trace, copy, manipulate, cut and paste, and write each sight word on their own. Features words from the Dolch Word List, a commonly recognized core of sight words. Also includes games and extension activities. For use with Grades K-2. less
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Brighter Child Handwriting: Cursive helps students master legible writing in the cursive style. Practice is included for lowercase and uppercase letters, words and sentences, and more. School success starts here! Workbooks in the popular Brighter Child series are packed with plenty of fun activities that teach a variety of essential school skills. Students will find help for math, English and grammar, handwriting, and other important subject areas. Each book contains full-color practice pages, easy-to-follow instructions, and an answer key. less
Don't have time to read the top Handwriting books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Children learn joyfully with the multisensory readiness activities in My First School Book. This updated edition of the award-winning Get Set for School activity book helps children of different abilities develop crucial readiness and pre-writing skills.
Social-emotional activities for school readiness
Unique crayon stroke
Good habits for letter and number formation
Color and shape lessons less
Social-emotional activities for school readiness
Unique crayon stroke
Good habits for letter and number formation
Color and shape lessons less
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A Reason for Handwriting focuses on regular, daily practice 10 to 15 minutes of perfecting practice each day! The format is fun, flexible, and easy-to-use for both teacher and student. Student and teacher materials for kindergarten through sixth grade are each sold by grade level. A Reason for Handwriting offers student desk cards, alphabet wall sheets, letter formation charts, vocabulary lists, daily lesson plans, and much more. Detailed Teacher Guidebooks provide a wealth of enrichment ideas, and help meet both remedial and advanced student needs. "Scripture Border Sheets" encourage... more
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An insightful how-to guide for writing screenplays that uses Aristotle's great work as a guide.
Long considered the bible for storytellers, Aristotle's Poetics is a fixture of college courses on everything from fiction writing to dramatic theory. Now Michael Tierno shows how this great work can be an invaluable resource to screenwriters or anyone interested in studying plot structure. In carefully organized chapters, Tierno breaks down the fundamentals of screenwriting, highlighting particular aspects of Aristotle's work. Then, using examples from some of... more
Long considered the bible for storytellers, Aristotle's Poetics is a fixture of college courses on everything from fiction writing to dramatic theory. Now Michael Tierno shows how this great work can be an invaluable resource to screenwriters or anyone interested in studying plot structure. In carefully organized chapters, Tierno breaks down the fundamentals of screenwriting, highlighting particular aspects of Aristotle's work. Then, using examples from some of... more
Recommended by Richard Walter, and 1 others. Richard WalterI’m surprised that I’m recommending this because it has affectations that I find off-putting. It has lots of exclamation points!! Oh gosh!! Oh golly!! It’s self-conscious and he’s trying to be droll and wry. (Source)
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Creative Lettering and Beyond combines the artistic talents, inspirational tips, and tutorials of four professional hand letterers and calligraphers for a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
After a brief introduction to the various tools and materials, artists and lettering enthusiasts will learn how to master the art of hand lettering and typography through easy-to-follow step-by-step projects, prompts, and exercises. From the basic shape and form of letters to cursive script, spacing, and alignment, artists will discover how to... more
After a brief introduction to the various tools and materials, artists and lettering enthusiasts will learn how to master the art of hand lettering and typography through easy-to-follow step-by-step projects, prompts, and exercises. From the basic shape and form of letters to cursive script, spacing, and alignment, artists will discover how to... more
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For school, for art classes, for fun: this kid-friendly guide to the art of beautiful writing will be a hit anywhere.
From the tools to the techniques to the fantastic projects, everything has been chosen specifically for children. Youngsters can use special, colorful, felt-tipped pens called chisel-edged markers to produce great-looking letters. The guidelines make it easier to get good results. Attractive pages, filled with brightly colored examples, get kids started with simple zigzags and then move on to small and large italics, gothic lettering, uncial, and Roman... more
From the tools to the techniques to the fantastic projects, everything has been chosen specifically for children. Youngsters can use special, colorful, felt-tipped pens called chisel-edged markers to produce great-looking letters. The guidelines make it easier to get good results. Attractive pages, filled with brightly colored examples, get kids started with simple zigzags and then move on to small and large italics, gothic lettering, uncial, and Roman... more
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Handwriting Without Tears--
Teacher's Guide--
Overview of the Program and Guide to--
HWT Capital Letter Wood Pieces--
HWT Slate Chalkboard--
Letters and Numbers for Me Kindergarten Workbook--
by Jan Z. Olsen, OTR less
Teacher's Guide--
Overview of the Program and Guide to--
HWT Capital Letter Wood Pieces--
HWT Slate Chalkboard--
Letters and Numbers for Me Kindergarten Workbook--
by Jan Z. Olsen, OTR less
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First Start Reading covers consonants, short and long vowels, 45 common words, and manuscript printing, accompanied by artist-drawn coloring pictures and drawing pages for every letter. Your child will begin reading in the very first lesson as he progresses through four student books and thirty-one phonetic stories, such as "Hogs and Pigs" and "Jog to the Jet." The Teacher Manual guides you through the program and provides helpful assessments and teaching tips. less
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'Calligraffiti - The Graphic Art of Niels "SHOE" Meulman' is an impressive publication that presents a large selection of typographic works by Niels Shoe Meulman arranged in a uniquely simplistic manner; every spread presents two interacting visuals on its opposing pages. This repeating duality makes this book much more than just a collection of the artists best work; it unveils the basis of all graphic art. The idea of universal harmony, sometimes described as yin and yang, is translated to the 21st century. Like black and white or even less and more. Throughout the book there will be... more
Don't have time to read the top Handwriting books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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With this book you will learn how to write the beautiful calligraphy that we associate with Celtic culture, and be taught how to develop scripts that are based on original medieval manuscripts into lovely projects to treasure. Starting with the materials you need and basic calligraphy techniques, the book will move on to the development and improvement of skills with design elements, exercises, clear instruction on lettering, using colour, knotwork illustration and illumination, with inspirational examples of Celtic art and lettering. Beginners will find much to help them in this practical... more
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First published in 1967, Writing and Difference, a collection of Jacques Derrida's essays written between 1959 and 1966, has become a landmark of contemporary French thought. In it we find Derrida at work on his systematic deconstruction of Western metaphysics. The book's first half, which includes the celebrated essay on Descartes and Foucault, shows the development of Derrida's method of deconstruction. In these essays, Derrida demonstrates the traditional nature of some purportedly nontraditional currents of modern thought—one of his main targets being the way in which... more
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A Reason for Handwriting focuses on regular, daily practice 10 to 15 minutes of perfecting practice each day! The format is fun, flexible, and easy-to-use for both teacher and student. Student and teacher materials for kindergarten through sixth grade are each sold by grade level. A Reason for Handwriting offers student desk cards, alphabet wall sheets, letter formation charts, vocabulary lists, daily lesson plans, and much more. Detailed Teacher Guidebooks provide a wealth of enrichment ideas, and help meet both remedial and advanced student needs. "Scripture Border Sheets" encourage... more
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THE FIRST ALL-IN-ONE EDITION OF P.R. SPENCER'S CLASSIC PENMANSHIP PRIMER INCLUDING STEP-BY-STEP LESSONS AND PAGES FOR PRACTICING
Easy to understand yet challenging to perfect, the Spencerian system was the standard for all personal and business correspondence in the 1800s. While modern students are barely taught cursive, for more than a century schoolchildren were dutifully drilled in intricate penmanship using this original primer.
Now you can follow the step-by-step instructions and practice on the included workbook pages to learn:
• The seven Spencerian... more
Easy to understand yet challenging to perfect, the Spencerian system was the standard for all personal and business correspondence in the 1800s. While modern students are barely taught cursive, for more than a century schoolchildren were dutifully drilled in intricate penmanship using this original primer.
Now you can follow the step-by-step instructions and practice on the included workbook pages to learn:
• The seven Spencerian... more
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Writing is cooler in cursive, and Creative Adventures in Cursive gives kids ideas for practicing writing skills, then guides them into cursive creativity.
As many educators will attest, writing in cursive provides cognitive benefits in spelling, memory, reading comprehension, language skills, and overall academic confidence. Practicing cursive carries similar benefits when drawing; once you learn the basic shapes, you can play with it by creating your own personal style.
In Creative Adventures in Cursive, noted author Rachelle Doorley, the creative force... more
As many educators will attest, writing in cursive provides cognitive benefits in spelling, memory, reading comprehension, language skills, and overall academic confidence. Practicing cursive carries similar benefits when drawing; once you learn the basic shapes, you can play with it by creating your own personal style.
In Creative Adventures in Cursive, noted author Rachelle Doorley, the creative force... more
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This comprehensive 198-page writing instruction guide is designed to help people of all ages (even teens or adults) learn and practice cursive handwriting:
Illustrations show how to make each cursive letter one step at a time.
One chapter includes several tips to deal with tricky cursive letters.
Another chapter helps you memorize the uppercase and lowercase cursive alphabet.
Practice cursive handwriting by copying words or sentences onto blank lines.
The content is suitable for all ages, including tweens, teens, or adults. One way is that the blank... more
Illustrations show how to make each cursive letter one step at a time.
One chapter includes several tips to deal with tricky cursive letters.
Another chapter helps you memorize the uppercase and lowercase cursive alphabet.
Practice cursive handwriting by copying words or sentences onto blank lines.
The content is suitable for all ages, including tweens, teens, or adults. One way is that the blank... more
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GIFT IDEAS - CHILDREN'S EDUCATION - CURSIVE
This activity workbook for kids helps children learn the basics of writing in cursive with a fun illustrated interface that will keep them entertained for hours. The activity book teaches basic letters, then moves into connectors, and finishes with word practice. A perfect introduction for beginner's and a great refresher and practice workbook for slightly more advanced kids.
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This activity workbook for kids helps children learn the basics of writing in cursive with a fun illustrated interface that will keep them entertained for hours. The activity book teaches basic letters, then moves into connectors, and finishes with word practice. A perfect introduction for beginner's and a great refresher and practice workbook for slightly more advanced kids.
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Premium matte-finish cover design Perfect for all writing &... more
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What you will find inside
Each letter includes:
A coloring page with a fun and silly rhyme (26 pages of coloring and rhymes)
An arrow-based instruction on how to write upper and lower case letters
Three pages of writing practice for each letter (78 total pages of writing practice) including tracing practice for upper and lower case as well as a ruled area to practice without tracing
104 page book printed in the USA on 8.5" x 11" High-quality... more
Each letter includes:
A coloring page with a fun and silly rhyme (26 pages of coloring and rhymes)
An arrow-based instruction on how to write upper and lower case letters
Three pages of writing practice for each letter (78 total pages of writing practice) including tracing practice for upper and lower case as well as a ruled area to practice without tracing
104 page book printed in the USA on 8.5" x 11" High-quality... more
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A review of handwriting identification, this book presents, in a general manner, how to approach document examination and then, in particular, how to apply handwriting identification to the document. Types of handwriting are discussed in detail. Covering questioned document examination, Handwriting Identification: Facts and Fundamentals consolidates the pertinent information from published and unpublished sources respecting writing that is essential to the expansion of a practitioner's general knowledge of handwriting identification and to the proper education of novices. Written in a... more
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A guide to understanding and translating Latin and medieval texts. less
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This 170-page cursive handwriting instruction workbook is designed to appeal to all ages, even teenagers or adults. + Labeled illustrations demonstrate how to write each cursive letter one stroke at a time. + Find handwriting tips to help write and recognize tricky cursive letters. + Practice writing all of the uppercase and lowercase cursive letters. + Practice cursive handwriting by copying words or sentences onto blank lines. + Exercises will help you memorize the cursive alphabet. + The content is suitable for all ages, including tweens, teens, or adults. + One way is that the blank lines... more
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This book is designed to teach you how to read and understand the handwriting found in documents commonly used in genealogical research. It explains techniques for reading early American documents; provides samples of alphabets and letter forms; defines terms and abbreviations commonly used in early American documents such as wills, deeds, and church records; and, furthermore, presents numerous examples of early American records for the reader to work with. Each document--nearly 100 of them at various stages of complexity--appears with the author's transcription on a facing page, enabling the... more
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An introduction to scholastic thought written from a contemporary and, notably, Foucauldian perspective. In taking inspiration from the methodology of historical research developed by Foucault, the book places the intellectual achievements of the 13th century and, especially, Thomas Aquinas, in a larger cultural and institutional framework. Rosemann's analysis sees the scholastic tradition as the process of the gradual reinscription of the Greek intellectual heritage into the centre of Christian culture. This process culminated in the 13th century, when new intellectual techniques facilitated... more
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Address children's diverse learning styles with this REVISED guide for readiness. Teach activities easily with little preparation time. Lessons address general readiness, alphabet knowledge, letter/number recognition and formation, counting, drawing, shapes, and colors. Contains over 200 pages!
*NEW Multisensory lessons
*NEW Expanded teaching guidelines
*NEW Check for understanding
*NEW Support for ELL strategies
*NEW Benchmarks for each lesson less
*NEW Multisensory lessons
*NEW Expanded teaching guidelines
*NEW Check for understanding
*NEW Support for ELL strategies
*NEW Benchmarks for each lesson less
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This collection of 40 quotes motivates students to practice cursive and sparks rich discussions that build character. Each practice page includes a memorable quote printed in DeNealian script and a lined guide for copying the quote. The bottom of the page is designed so that students can cut out and collect the favorite quotes they've copied to create a cursive quote mini-book. Includes famous words from historic figures like Ben Franklin and Martin Luther King, Jr. less
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This workbook is for teens and young adults who are looking to build cursive writing skills. Get over 100 pages of practice supported by easy illustrated dot to dot method to make learning cursive fun and easy.
The book starts with the basic alphabet to develop the required muscle memory and progressively advances to writing using a smaller letter size. It builds an understanding of how to form each cursive letter correctly and connect them.
This book takes the writer on a skill building journey of
Tracing the cursive letters
Connecting two, three... more
The book starts with the basic alphabet to develop the required muscle memory and progressively advances to writing using a smaller letter size. It builds an understanding of how to form each cursive letter correctly and connect them.
This book takes the writer on a skill building journey of
Tracing the cursive letters
Connecting two, three... more
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This fun workbook can help kids teach themselves how to write in cursive (also known as longhand or script) or allow them to refine the writing skills they already have. This book includes:
Pages of capital and lowercase letters.Follow-the-arrow diagrams that show how to make the letters.Words to copy that begin with all the letters of the alphabet.Sentences to copy.Guides for writing the names of months, the days of the week, and numbers from 1 to 10.A place for the child to write his or her signature.Appealing full-color pictures.With its helpful diagrams, plenty of space to work, and... more
Pages of capital and lowercase letters.Follow-the-arrow diagrams that show how to make the letters.Words to copy that begin with all the letters of the alphabet.Sentences to copy.Guides for writing the names of months, the days of the week, and numbers from 1 to 10.A place for the child to write his or her signature.Appealing full-color pictures.With its helpful diagrams, plenty of space to work, and... more
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This workbook, Print Wacky Sentences, is designed to inspire interest in print handwriting. This workbook focuses on writing complete sentences in print. Kids enjoy printing wacky sentences like, "Two rabbits slept on a fox's head," and, "Six elephants jumped over a giraffe." Exercises like these help to make learning fun, even at home.
Three sections of this workbook help students develop their print handwriting skills at a variety of levels:
Part 1 is for beginning writers who have practiced individual letter and words, and who are ready to... more
Three sections of this workbook help students develop their print handwriting skills at a variety of levels:
Part 1 is for beginning writers who have practiced individual letter and words, and who are ready to... more
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Intended for adults, Write Now provides a complete program to develop a clean, elegant, and legible italic hand. Simple to follow and full of step-by-step guidance and tips. Changing your handwriting is surprisingly easy with regular practice! less
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Outlines a fresh approach to handwriting analysis designed to enable whole-person profiling - providing handwriting samples of famous people - coverage of how to determine emotional disturbance or mental illness and new material for understanding the significance of the writing rhythm. less
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"A startling argument . . . provocative . . . absorbing." --The Boston Globe
"Ambitious . . . arresting . . . celebrates the importance of hands to our lives today as well as to the history of our species."
--The New York Times Book Review
The human hand is a miracle of biomechanics, one of the most remarkable adaptations in the history of evolution. The hands of a concert pianist can elicit glorious sound and stir emotion; those of a surgeon can perform the most delicate operations; those of a rock climber allow him to scale a vertical mountain wall.... more
"Ambitious . . . arresting . . . celebrates the importance of hands to our lives today as well as to the history of our species."
--The New York Times Book Review
The human hand is a miracle of biomechanics, one of the most remarkable adaptations in the history of evolution. The hands of a concert pianist can elicit glorious sound and stir emotion; those of a surgeon can perform the most delicate operations; those of a rock climber allow him to scale a vertical mountain wall.... more
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This treasury of script and cursive fonts offers graphic artists and designers a broad range of type styles that richly convey the elegant intricacies of hand lettering.
Here, in one compact, inexpensive volume compiled by a leading authority on typography are type designs capable of producing a multitude of special effects. Leaf through and you will quickly discover the eye-catching appeal of each typeface: the flowing elegance of Liberty; the sturdy formality of Piranesi Bold Italic; the airy, Art Deco flair of Hannover; the monogram-like quality of Juliet; the dazzle of Boulevard... more
Here, in one compact, inexpensive volume compiled by a leading authority on typography are type designs capable of producing a multitude of special effects. Leaf through and you will quickly discover the eye-catching appeal of each typeface: the flowing elegance of Liberty; the sturdy formality of Piranesi Bold Italic; the airy, Art Deco flair of Hannover; the monogram-like quality of Juliet; the dazzle of Boulevard... more
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The author of the much-admired Tolstoy and the Purple Chair goes on a quest through the history of letters and her own personal correspondence to discover and celebrate what is special about the handwritten letter.
Witty, moving, enlightening, and inspiring, Signed, Sealed, Delivered begins with Nina Sankovitch's discovery of a trove of hundred year- old letters. The letters are in an old steamer trunk she finds in her backyard and include missives written by a Princeton freshman to his mother in the early 1900s. Nina's own son is heading off to Harvard, and... more
Witty, moving, enlightening, and inspiring, Signed, Sealed, Delivered begins with Nina Sankovitch's discovery of a trove of hundred year- old letters. The letters are in an old steamer trunk she finds in her backyard and include missives written by a Princeton freshman to his mother in the early 1900s. Nina's own son is heading off to Harvard, and... more
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One feature of the general resurgence of the graphic arts is the revival of the script letter. Media such as advertising, packaging, book and periodical page designs, etc. have brought the glories of the master penmen of the past back into vogue. This volume, prepared by a noted authority and containing numerous examples of his handiwork, is a basic guide to the construction of the script letter and its practical use.
The book gives the beginner a thorough, straightforward course of instruction, with advice on virtually every facet of the art of script lettering. In his clear and... more
The book gives the beginner a thorough, straightforward course of instruction, with advice on virtually every facet of the art of script lettering. In his clear and... more
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Printing Practice Handwriting Workbook for Girls is designed to inspire girls’ interest in learning and practicing to print writing phrases and sentences by hand. Girls enjoy reading girlish phrases like “sharing secrets” or “wish upon a star” and sentences like, “Dreams do come true,” or “My bedroom is a girl cave.” Exercises like these help to make learning fun, whether in the classroom or at home.
This workbook focuses on writing phrases and sentences in print in three parts:
Students first trace and then copy words and short phrases in Part 1.
There are longer... more
This workbook focuses on writing phrases and sentences in print in three parts:
Students first trace and then copy words and short phrases in Part 1.
There are longer... more
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- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
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- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Far and away the most popular, most authoritative book in the field, this little volume takes the reader through every stage in the study of Italic handwriting and calligraphy. Separate sections on Roman capitals as well as page and book design make this a complete course. less
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New American Cursive is an easy-to-follow resource for teaching beginning cursive. It presents simplified letter forms, using multi-sensory methods to aid in the learning of motor skills necessary to write well. Developed by Iris Hatfield, with over 35 years of experience in the handwriting field, the book improves the process of teaching handwriting and allows students to start at a younger age.
The character Mr. Meerkat is the book's guide, making learning tasks fun; step-by-step, he shows the way to draw each letter and encourages creativity. There are clear arrow... more
The character Mr. Meerkat is the book's guide, making learning tasks fun; step-by-step, he shows the way to draw each letter and encourages creativity. There are clear arrow... more
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"Handwriting Analysis" (previously published as "Reading Between the Lines)" by P. Scott Hollander is the most complete book available on the subject of graphology. The book clearly explains how to interpret the meanings of the slant of the letters and the baseline, whether letters are smooth or jagged, and how the letter "t" is crossed.
For example, if the letters have a slight slant to the right, it indicates a person who gets along well with others. A little more means that the writer has a greater need for the company of others. A further tilt to the right means the writer is less... more
For example, if the letters have a slight slant to the right, it indicates a person who gets along well with others. A little more means that the writer has a greater need for the company of others. A further tilt to the right means the writer is less... more
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How to improve one's handwriting by using self-diagnosis tests to identify problems Written by a world-renowned expert on handwriting and a professional calligrapher, specifically for adults who are experiencing problems with their writing, this book uses self-diagnosis tests to help identify the problem before encouraging readers to experiment and choose the style that suits them best. Covering everything from holding a pen to the difficulties that left-handers face and the problems that may be caused by medical conditions, readers walk away from the book armed with the ability to... more
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From the simple representative shapes used to record transactions of goods and services in ancient Mesopotamia, to the sophisticated typographical resources available to the twenty-first-century users of desktop computers, the story of writing is the story of human civilization itself.
Calligraphy expert Ewan Clayton traces the history of an invention which—ever since our ancestors made the transition from a nomadic to an agrarian way of life in the eighth century BC—has been the method of codification and dissemination of ideas in every field of human endeavour, and a motor of... more
Calligraphy expert Ewan Clayton traces the history of an invention which—ever since our ancestors made the transition from a nomadic to an agrarian way of life in the eighth century BC—has been the method of codification and dissemination of ideas in every field of human endeavour, and a motor of... more
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Lindsey Alexander, a top Hollywood publicist, has apparently committed suicide. Her friend and business manager isn’t so sure, and he retains Claudia to examine the purported suicide note. Claudia was well acquainted with Lindsey, having experienced her ruthless self-promotion first-hand. As the story progresses, Claudia discovers Lindsey’s secret side business, and the questions begin to mount, along with possible suspects who include a U.S. senator and a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. Claudia meets up with Detective Joel Jovanic, whose skepticism about handwriting analysis immediately puts... more
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Analyzing original documents, this comprehensive guide on Scottish handwriting—the first of its kind in nearly 250 years—offers a true perspective of Scotland’s cultural evolution. Explaining how to tackle early language and abbreviations, this volume incorporates facsimile texts as well as detailed transcripts and commentary. In addition, the historical background of handwriting usage is surveyed and the changing fashions explored. Students, historians, genealogists, and calligraphers alike will all benefit from this history. less
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This workbook, Cursive Handwriting Practice Workbook for Adults, offers adults (or teenagers) an age-appropriate opportunity to develop cursive handwriting skills.
* The phrases and sentences were specially selected with adults (or teens) in mind.
* Blank lines are narrower than standard children’s practice worksheets.
* A relaxing theme may appeal to people of all ages.
* One chapter challenges you to rewrite printed sentences with cursive handwriting. This will test your mastery of the letters.
* The last chapter provides cursive handwriting prompts.
* A chart... more
* The phrases and sentences were specially selected with adults (or teens) in mind.
* Blank lines are narrower than standard children’s practice worksheets.
* A relaxing theme may appeal to people of all ages.
* One chapter challenges you to rewrite printed sentences with cursive handwriting. This will test your mastery of the letters.
* The last chapter provides cursive handwriting prompts.
* A chart... more
Don't have time to read the top Handwriting books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.