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The Highly Selective Dictionary for the Extraordinarily Literate

de Eugene Ehrlich ...

Series series Highly Selective Reference
Between TV talk shows, radio call-in programs, email and the Internet, spontaneous-talk media has skyrocketed in the '90s. People are interacting more frequently and more fervently than ever before, turning the English language into an indecipherable mess. Now, this unique and concise compendium presents the most confused and misused words in the language today -- words misused by careless ... Leer más

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Between TV talk shows, radio call-in programs, email and the Internet, spontaneous-talk media has skyrocketed in the '90s. People are interacting more frequently and more fervently than ever before, turning the English language into an indecipherable mess. Now, this unique and concise compendium presents the most confused and misused words in the language today -- words misused by careless
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Think, Write, Edit, Romance

The Romance Writer's Journey from Blank Page to Finished Novel

de KJ Charles ...

**A practical craft guide for romance writers from KJ Charles, former editor and author of over 30 novels—including The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen—focused on writing, revising, polishing, and publishing emotionally satisfying romance novels.Think, Write, Edit, Romance is a smart, practical, and deeply reassuring guide to writing romance novels from one of the genre’s most respected voices ... Leer más

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**A practical craft guide for romance writers from KJ Charles, former editor and author of over 30 novels—including The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen—focused on writing, revising, polishing, and publishing emotionally satisfying romance novels.Think, Write, Edit, Romance is a smart, practical, and deeply reassuring guide to writing romance novels from one of the genre’s most respected voices
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Princeton Review AP English Language & Composition Premium Prep, 21st Edition

8 Practice Tests + Digital Practice Online + Content Review

de The Princeton Review ...

Series series College Test Preparation
PREMIUM PRACTICE FOR A PERFECT 5! Ace the digital AP English Language & Composition Exam with this comprehensive study guide—including 8 practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content review.The Princeton Review's AP English Language & Composition has everything you need to nail your AP exam. In this book, you'll get:Test Prep That Actually WorksWritten by ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

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PREMIUM PRACTICE FOR A PERFECT 5! Ace the digital AP English Language & Composition Exam with this comprehensive study guide—including 8 practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content review.The Princeton Review's AP English Language & Composition has everything you need to nail your AP exam. In this book, you'll get:Test Prep That Actually WorksWritten by
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Writing Tools

55 Essential Strategies for Every Writer

de Roy Peter Clark ...

A special 10th anniversary edition of Roy Peter Clark's bestselling guide to writing, featuring five bonus tools.Ten years ago, Roy Peter Clark, America's most influential writing teacher, whittled down almost thirty years of experience in journalism, writing, and teaching into a series of fifty short essays on different aspects of writing. In the past decade, Writing Tools has become a classic ... Leer más

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A special 10th anniversary edition of Roy Peter Clark's bestselling guide to writing, featuring five bonus tools.Ten years ago, Roy Peter Clark, America's most influential writing teacher, whittled down almost thirty years of experience in journalism, writing, and teaching into a series of fifty short essays on different aspects of writing. In the past decade, Writing Tools has become a classic
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Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

de Anne Lamott ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.” ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.”
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Because Internet

Understanding the New Rules of Language

de Gretchen McCulloch ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!!Named a Best Book of 2019 by TIME, Amazon, and The Washington PostA Wired Must-Read Book of Summer“Gretchen McCulloch is the internet’s favorite linguist, and this book is essential reading. Reading her work is like suddenly being able to see the matrix.” —Jonny Sun, author of everyone's a aliebn when ur a aliebn too<s... ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!!Named a Best Book of 2019 by TIME, Amazon, and The Washington PostA Wired Must-Read Book of Summer“Gretchen McCulloch is the internet’s favorite linguist, and this book is essential reading. Reading her work is like suddenly being able to see the matrix.” —Jonny Sun, author of everyone's a aliebn when ur a aliebn too<s...
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The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression

Second Edition

de Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...

Series Libro 1 - Writers Helping Writers Series
The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries!One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters’ feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries!One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters’ feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up
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Plotting Your Fantasy Novel

de Jed Herne ...

Stop struggling with the blank page and finally create the fantasy novel you've always dreamed of writing.Do you have great worldbuilding and character ideas, but don't know what should actually happen in your story? Have you started writing a book, only to get stuck halfway through? Do you have cool scene concepts, but don't know how to link them together, or what to do between your big plot ... Leer más

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Stop struggling with the blank page and finally create the fantasy novel you've always dreamed of writing.Do you have great worldbuilding and character ideas, but don't know what should actually happen in your story? Have you started writing a book, only to get stuck halfway through? Do you have cool scene concepts, but don't know how to link them together, or what to do between your big plot
... Leer más
The Spell of the Sensuous

Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World

de David Abram ...

Winner of the International Lannan Literary Award for NonfictionAnimal tracks, word magic, the speech of stones, the power of letters, and the taste of the wind all figure prominently in this intellectual tour de force that returns us to our senses and to the sensuous terrain that sustains us. This major work of ecological philosophy startles the senses out of habitual ways of perception.For a ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Winner of the International Lannan Literary Award for NonfictionAnimal tracks, word magic, the speech of stones, the power of letters, and the taste of the wind all figure prominently in this intellectual tour de force that returns us to our senses and to the sensuous terrain that sustains us. This major work of ecological philosophy startles the senses out of habitual ways of perception.For a
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Algospeak

How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language

de Adam Aleksic ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways.“Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a sparkling voice, Algospeak is a gift to any word nerd. Deftly covering everything from emoji etymologies and ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways.“Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a sparkling voice, Algospeak is a gift to any word nerd. Deftly covering everything from emoji etymologies and
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The Organised Writer

How to stay on top of all your projects and never miss a deadline

de Antony Johnston ...

Series series Writers' and Artists'
The Organised Writer is a practical, no-nonsense system that allows you as an author to write without worrying about administration, business affairs, or scheduling, because you know those non-writing tasks will be dealt with at the right time.This straight-talking guide will help you become more productive, cope with multiple projects, and make time within your life to write - while also dealing ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

The Organised Writer is a practical, no-nonsense system that allows you as an author to write without worrying about administration, business affairs, or scheduling, because you know those non-writing tasks will be dealt with at the right time.This straight-talking guide will help you become more productive, cope with multiple projects, and make time within your life to write - while also dealing
... Leer más
Make Believe

On Telling Stories to Children

de Mac Barnett ...

“Conversational essays on wonder . . . A meditation on what gives life meaning. . . . A loving sermon on the rewards of children’s books.” ―Kirkus ReviewsMake Believe is bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett’s rallying cry for art and imagination, and a celebration of the power of storytelling in all our lives. It’s an incisive, intimate, and timely invitation to approach children’s literature ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

“Conversational essays on wonder . . . A meditation on what gives life meaning. . . . A loving sermon on the rewards of children’s books.” ―Kirkus ReviewsMake Believe is bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett’s rallying cry for art and imagination, and a celebration of the power of storytelling in all our lives. It’s an incisive, intimate, and timely invitation to approach children’s literature
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The Writer's Little Book of Research

Tips and Tricks for Feeding Your Fiction

de Marie Brennan ...

Series Libro 3 - Writer's Little Books
How do you set up a beehive? When was the spinning wheel invented? What poisons cause nausea?Writers of all genres can have a dizzying array of research needs, from broad contextual information to highly specific facts. Thanks to her academic background, award-winning author Marie Brennan is unafraid to dive in on matters ranging from history to ecology to medicine, and has now collected her most ... Leer más

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How do you set up a beehive? When was the spinning wheel invented? What poisons cause nausea?Writers of all genres can have a dizzying array of research needs, from broad contextual information to highly specific facts. Thanks to her academic background, award-winning author Marie Brennan is unafraid to dive in on matters ranging from history to ecology to medicine, and has now collected her most
... Leer más
Complete Korean Beginner to Intermediate Course

eBook: New edition

de Jaehoon Yeon, Mark Vincent ...

Complete Korean is a comprehensive ebook language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level.The new edition of this successful course has been fully revised and is packed with new learning features to give you the language, practice and skills to communicate with confidence.-Maps from A1 to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages-Korean script (Hangul) ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Complete Korean is a comprehensive ebook language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level.The new edition of this successful course has been fully revised and is packed with new learning features to give you the language, practice and skills to communicate with confidence.-Maps from A1 to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages-Korean script (Hangul)
... Leer más
Book Architecture

How to Plot and Outline Without Using a Formula

de Stuart Horwitz ...

In Book Architecture: How to Plot and Outline Without Using a Formula, Stuart Horwitz returns with his trademark clarity to help writers craft a powerful plot and an effective outline for their works-in-progress. Along the way, Horwitz offers detailed, concrete examples that reveal how the Book Architecture Method works with everything from literary classics to blockbuster films. ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

In Book Architecture: How to Plot and Outline Without Using a Formula, Stuart Horwitz returns with his trademark clarity to help writers craft a powerful plot and an effective outline for their works-in-progress. Along the way, Horwitz offers detailed, concrete examples that reveal how the Book Architecture Method works with everything from literary classics to blockbuster films.
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The Organization of Information

de Daniel N. Joudrey ...

Series series Library and Information Science Text Series
Organizing information is at the heart of the information professions, and the fifth edition of The Organization of Information is a key resource for anyone seeking up-to-date guidance.For millennia, information organization has been central to the functioning of libraries and other information institutions. The fifth edition of The Organization of Information provides a timely, detailed ... Leer más

$64.99 USD

Organizing information is at the heart of the information professions, and the fifth edition of The Organization of Information is a key resource for anyone seeking up-to-date guidance.For millennia, information organization has been central to the functioning of libraries and other information institutions. The fifth edition of The Organization of Information provides a timely, detailed
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Finding Your Writer's Voice

A Guide to Creative Fiction

de Thaisa Frank, Dorothy Wall ...

"Beginning would-be writers should begin with this encouraging title, which provides a collection of exercises designed to unlock creative techniques." — Midwest Book ReviewA Writer's Digest Best Book of the YearAn illuminating guide to finding one's most powerful writing tool, Finding Your Writer's Voice helps writers learn to hear the voices that are uniquely their own. Mixing creative ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

"Beginning would-be writers should begin with this encouraging title, which provides a collection of exercises designed to unlock creative techniques." — Midwest Book ReviewA Writer's Digest Best Book of the YearAn illuminating guide to finding one's most powerful writing tool, Finding Your Writer's Voice helps writers learn to hear the voices that are uniquely their own. Mixing creative
... Leer más
The Word Museum

The Most Remarkable English Words Ever Forgotten

de Jeffrey Kacirk ...

ENTER A GALLERY OF WIT AND WHIMSYAs the largest and most dynamic collection of words ever assembled, the English language continues to expand. But as hundreds of new words are added annually, older ones are sacrificed. Now from the author of Forgotten English comes a collection of fascinating archaic words and phrases, providing an enticing glimpse into the past. With beguiling period ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

ENTER A GALLERY OF WIT AND WHIMSYAs the largest and most dynamic collection of words ever assembled, the English language continues to expand. But as hundreds of new words are added annually, older ones are sacrificed. Now from the author of Forgotten English comes a collection of fascinating archaic words and phrases, providing an enticing glimpse into the past. With beguiling period
... Leer más
Provocations of Virtue

Rhetoric, Ethics, and the Teaching of Writing

de John Duffy ...

In Provocations of Virtue, John Duffy explores the indispensable role of writing teachers and scholars in counteracting the polarized, venomous “post-truth” character of contemporary public argument. Teachers of writing are uniquely positioned to address the crisis of public discourse because their work in the writing classroom is tied to the teaching of ethical language practices that are known ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

In Provocations of Virtue, John Duffy explores the indispensable role of writing teachers and scholars in counteracting the polarized, venomous “post-truth” character of contemporary public argument. Teachers of writing are uniquely positioned to address the crisis of public discourse because their work in the writing classroom is tied to the teaching of ethical language practices that are known
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After Plato

Rhetoric, Ethics, and the Teaching of Writing

Edición de John Duffy, Lois Agnew ...

After Plato redefines the relationships of rhetoric for scholars, teachers, and students of rhetoric and writing in the twenty-first century. Featuring essays by some of the most accomplished scholars in the field, the book explores the diversity of ethical perspectives animating contemporary writing studies—including feminist, postmodern, transnational, non-Western, and virtue ethics—and examines ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

After Plato redefines the relationships of rhetoric for scholars, teachers, and students of rhetoric and writing in the twenty-first century. Featuring essays by some of the most accomplished scholars in the field, the book explores the diversity of ethical perspectives animating contemporary writing studies—including feminist, postmodern, transnational, non-Western, and virtue ethics—and examines
... Leer más
The Vocabulary Builder Workbook

Simple Lessons and Activities to Teach Yourself Over 1,400 Must-Know Words

de Chris Lele ...

Improve your vocabulary with this collection of simple lessons and activities.Building your vocabulary requires more than flash cards. That's why leading test-prep expert, Chris Lele, developed a new method for introducing words into your vocabulary. With The Vocabulary Builder Workbook, you'll gain and retain a fundamental understanding of more than 1,400 essential words.Ideal for those taking ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Improve your vocabulary with this collection of simple lessons and activities.Building your vocabulary requires more than flash cards. That's why leading test-prep expert, Chris Lele, developed a new method for introducing words into your vocabulary. With The Vocabulary Builder Workbook, you'll gain and retain a fundamental understanding of more than 1,400 essential words.Ideal for those taking
... Leer más
Aitchison's Linguistics

A practical introduction to contemporary linguistics

de Jean Aitchison ...

This classic book is a straightforward introduction to linguistics which attempts to answer two fundamental questions: 'What is language?' and 'How does language work?' It outlines the scope of linguistics, explaining basic concepts and essential terminology with examples drawn mainly from English. Sound patterning, syntax and meaning - the inner core of linguistics - are discussed simply and ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

This classic book is a straightforward introduction to linguistics which attempts to answer two fundamental questions: 'What is language?' and 'How does language work?' It outlines the scope of linguistics, explaining basic concepts and essential terminology with examples drawn mainly from English. Sound patterning, syntax and meaning - the inner core of linguistics - are discussed simply and
... Leer más
How to Sell a Genocide

The Media's Complicity in the Destruction of Gaza

de Adam H. Johnson ...

“Vivid and meticulous ... Through painstaking documentation, Johnson shows how anti-Palestinian racism among elite liberals and liberal institutions primed Western audiences for genocide” from the foreword by Noura Erakat, author of Justice for SomeAs bombs rained down on Gaza in October 2023, images of mass death and destruction gripped the world, and openly genocidal statements from Israeli ... Leer más

$17.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

“Vivid and meticulous ... Through painstaking documentation, Johnson shows how anti-Palestinian racism among elite liberals and liberal institutions primed Western audiences for genocide” from the foreword by Noura Erakat, author of Justice for SomeAs bombs rained down on Gaza in October 2023, images of mass death and destruction gripped the world, and openly genocidal statements from Israeli
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"La langue anglaise n'existe pas". C'est du français mal prononcé

de Bernard Cerquiglini ...

Langue officielle et commune de l’Angleterre médiévale durant plusieurs siècles, le français a pourvu l’anglais d’un vocabulaire immense et surtout crucial. Traversant la Manche avec Guillaume le Conquérant, il lui a offert le lexique de sa modernité. C’est grâce aux mots français du commerce et du droit, de la culture et de la pensée que l’anglais, cette langue insulaire, est devenu un idiome ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Langue officielle et commune de l’Angleterre médiévale durant plusieurs siècles, le français a pourvu l’anglais d’un vocabulaire immense et surtout crucial. Traversant la Manche avec Guillaume le Conquérant, il lui a offert le lexique de sa modernité. C’est grâce aux mots français du commerce et du droit, de la culture et de la pensée que l’anglais, cette langue insulaire, est devenu un idiome
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