Contributors include Maya Angelou, Russell Baker, Art Buchwald, Ellen Goodman, John Grisham, Arthur Hope, Charles Krauthamer, Amy Tan, and Alice Walker. For adult readers who want to become lifelong learners through development of their critical reading and thinking skills. Exposes students to the wealth of information and assistance the Internet can provide, but also makes them aware of its shortcomings. Vocabulary with phonic pronunciation and contextual definitions are included for each chapter, along with vocabulary definitions prior to reading. Word analogy practice has been expanded.
Vocabulary review quizzes end each chapter.
Provides students with an in-depth understanding of how to develop a superior vocabulary and consistently reinforcing that development. Eliminates the need for instructors to use a separate vocabulary textbook. Encourages students to discover the pleasures of reading as a lifelong activity. Gives students greater clarification and elaboration of concepts. Provides students with the most current information.