Stuart Jervis C E (2 results)
Language: English
Published by Blond Educational Ltd., Great Britain, 1964
- Softcover
Seller: The Raven and the Writing Desk, Ruawai, NORTH, New ZealandThe Raven and the Writing Desk
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Soft cover. Condition: Worn (age marks).
Published by Blond Educational, 1964
Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United KingdomCrappy Old Books
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Condition: Used. In the illustrious year of 1964, when the Beatles were busy changing the face of music and people were still trying to figure out why they needed a mini skirt, CE Stuart-Jervis decided to crank out a literary pièce de résistance that was, for some inexplicable reason, dubbed "Read Act Talk Write Book 6". Yes, th…at?s right?book six. One can only wonder what transpired in the first five volumes. Did the previous books feature helpful tips on how to write an effective shopping list or perhaps the art of avoiding eye contact while waiting for the bus? The mind boggles. This literary marvel, published by the now-defunct Blond Educational, seems to promise a treasure trove of pedagogical delights. Or maybe it?s an instruction manual for deciphering the utterly baffling rituals of British English classroom life. Imagine children in grey wool uniforms brandishing this tome, clutching it like a holy relic while attempting to decipher the meanings of words that apparently exist only in the minds of CE Stuart-Jervis and their bewildered teachers. One can only assume this is a delightful romp through the annals of educational jargon, with an emphasis on that magical four-letter word: ?talk? Yes, talk! One wonders if the author was deeply inspired by an existential crisis, pondering why writing is often considered a solitary act while talking is inherently social. And yet, the irony remains thick enough to slice with a butter knife. Is writing merely an excellent excuse for socially awkward individuals to avoid one another? We?ve yet to find out, but the book may hold the key to this pressing mystery. As you navigate the pages of "Read Act Talk Write Book 6", expect to encounter a wild assortment of activities that may or may not involve actual reading, acting, talking, or writing. These exercises could be perfect for your next dinner party or perhaps a gathering of unsuspecting friends. Just imagine the chaos as you instruct your guests to act out their shopping lists or talk about their feelings associated with the letter ?Q? Stuart-Jervis, known for his incisive writing style that frankly could use a bit of elbow grease, seems to have caught the spirit of the times?an era when education meant stuffing your brain full of facts and figures while somehow managing to suppress your desire to roll your eyes. This book is a window into that world, replete with the awkwardness of ?learning? as it was done in the 1960s. Readers may find themselves reflecting on how far (or how little) we?ve come in the realm of education. Has the core essence of reading, acting, talking, and writing changed, or has it simply evolved into more complex forms of social media engagement? It?s a question that looms large, perhaps overshadowed by a fondness for nostalgic, overly complicated titles that make you wonder if they were all a grand misprint, or if the author had been inhaling too much chalk dust. Condition: This used copy of "Read Act Talk Write Book 6" boasts the charming patina of age, with dog-eared corners and a sense of wear that suggests it might have been lovingly cradled by at least three generations of students. Pages are yellowing, lovingly annotated in the margins with the scribbles of someone trying to make sense of Stuart-Jervis?s enigmatic prose. Dust covers the top, perhaps a tribute to its years of service as a paperweight for unfulfilled literary ambitions. So, if you?re on the lookout for a quirky addition to your bookshelf or a conversation starter for your next socially awkward gathering, look no further than this delightful slice of educational history. It is available for you, courtesy of Crappy Old Books, where we specialize in the charmingly absurd and the inexplicably intriguing.
