A native Texan and author of over ten books, J.R. Martin resides on a Texas ranch where she often burns the midnight oil as her characters come to life. She relishes being a wordsmith, experiencing the world and its adventures through the eyes of her fictional creations. Martin shares that seeing the world through her beloved characters is a profound joy, and tragically, having to kill off a character breaks her heart.
Set in an alternate-history steampunk western, the story weaves together action, adventure, and magic, presenting a gripping mystery that has the potential to transform the Western Native Lands irrevocably. The unique blend of genres promises an engaging narrative filled with unexpected twists and a richly imagined world.
A Special Painted Pony
The story follows a unique painted pony named Jag as he embarks on adventures that teach him valuable lessons about friendship and trust. Through his experiences, readers will discover the importance of these themes in building connections and overcoming challenges.
Celebrating the unique bond between grandfathers and grandchildren, this illustrated rhyming story highlights the special moments and sweetness that Grandpas bring to everyday life. Ideal for story time or bedtime, it invites children to cherish their own memories while fostering a love for reading. The engaging narrative encourages reflections on the joys of having a Grandpa, making it a heartwarming experience for both young readers and their caregivers.
The narrative delves into the harrowing life of Anne Marie, marked by early childhood trauma and a descent into addiction and self-destruction. Abused by her father from a young age, she grapples with a shattered identity and the haunting memories of her past. The story explores themes of survival, the impact of childhood trauma, and the struggle to reclaim one's sense of self amidst a life overshadowed by fear and betrayal.
Jochebed's journey reflects the struggles and joys of young women seeking God's purpose in their lives. Through various trials and heartaches, she learns to trust in God's plan, even when circumstances are unclear. Her story emphasizes faith, resilience, and the belief that with divine guidance, all things are possible. Ultimately, she discovers that God is in control and that every experience contributes to a greater good, reinforcing her hope and understanding of His perfect will for her life.
The book explores genre analysis through the lens of the 'Sydney School' of functional linguistics, emphasizing the connection between genre, language, and social context. It categorizes five major genre families—stories, histories, reports, explanations, and procedures—while offering descriptive tools and theoretical insights. Aimed at functional linguists and discourse analysts, it also addresses contemporary issues in genre analysis. Authored by J R Martin and David Rose, the text integrates their expertise in linguistics and focuses on language education, particularly for Indigenous Australians.
This book is a comprehensive introduction to text forming resources in English, along with practical procedures for analysing English texts and relating them to their contexts of use. It has been designed to complement functional grammars of English, building on the generation of discourse analysis inspired by Halliday and Hasan's Cohesion in English. The analyses presented were developed within three main theoretical and applied contexts: (i) educational linguistics (especially genre-based literacy programmes) (ii) critical linguistics (as manifested in the development of social semiotics) and (iii) computational linguistics (in dialogue with the various text generation projects based on systemic approaches to grammar and discourse). English Text's major contribution is to outline one way in which a rich semantically oriented functional grammar can be systematically related to a theory of discourse semantics, including deconstruction of contextual issues (i.e. register, genre and ideology). The chapters have been organized with the needs of undergraduate students in theoretical linguistics and postgraduate students in applied linguistics in mind.
