Reading this small volume is like strolling the Irish countryside, climbing rollicking hills of limerick humor which describe people and places of Emmet County, Michigan and famous figures from Darwin and Einstein to Bill Clinton and Lance Armstrong. One then descends dark poetic valleys portraying a mother's slide into dementia and an encounter with death, "The Last Seductress," only to climb again upon a mirthful meeting of mind and mollusk at the annual Blissfest. Throughout the journey one is surrounded by lush enchanting verbiage that delights the senses.

Want to learn the skills that colleges value and employers want? You can, with GRASSROOTS, 12th Edition and its digital learning tools. Author Susan Fawcett has successfully guided over three million students to become better writers, helping them in turn earn better grades in their courses across the curriculum. This book's clear instruction, relevant examples, engaging practices, eye-catching visuals and samples of first-rate student writing will help you, too. You'll find tips to make you a better reader and intriguing professional readings as well as practices and visual images on...