Amanda Marie Johnston

Rohit Khosla, Vanguard

Amanda Johnst

Amanda Johnston (born 1977) is an African-American poet. ... Johnston is the founding editor of Torch: a journal dedicated to poetry, prose, and short stories by...

The Broken Road

In 1882 Colorado, Lydia Ghering has successfully kept her boarding school open during the year following her husband's unexpected death. Self-reliant and determined, Lydia takes pride in her ability to carry on, but her resilience comes at a price. Ethan McKinley is journeying across the country to ...

Fabric For Fashion: A Comprehensive Guide by Hallett, Clive, Johnston, Amanda published by Laurence King Publishers (2010)

Fabric for Fashion: The Complete Guide: Natural and Man-made Fibres by Clive Hallett, Amanda Johnston (2014) Paperback

Identity-Focused ELA Teaching: A Curriculum Framework for Diverse Learners and Contexts

Countering the increased standardization of English language arts instruction requires recognizing and fostering students’ unique identity construction across different social and cultural contexts. Drawing on current sociocultural theories of identity construction, this book posits that students co...

Assessing the Effectiveness of Deradicalization Programs for Islamist Extremists

In recent counterterrorism efforts, several states have embarked on a new approach to the problem of countering radicalization of imprisoned extremists. Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Singapore have all implementedideological-based deradicalization programs that attempt to change the ideologies...

English and German Diction for Singers: A Comparative Approach

Often underestimated, lyric diction is a portal to powerful performance. It is through lyric diction that singers are able to communicate the wishes and desires of the poet, as well as the composer. Far beyond memorizing the rules of pronunciation, the study of diction involves learning to perceive ...

Fabric for Fashion: The Complete Guide: Natural and Man-made Fibers

Fabric For Fashion: The Complete Guide is the only book specifically for fashion designers to explain the behavior and properties of different fabrics. Fashion design is largely determined by how the fabrics work, move, feel and look. The most successful fashion designers are those who understand th...

Fabric for Fashion: The Swatch Book

This easily navigable resource provides 100 swatches of most recognized and widely used varieties of fabric, including cottons, silks, wools, and linens, to encourage consideration of not just the aesthetic appeal of various fabrics but also their structure, feel, and weight. Secured in an attractiv...