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Ce livre est une grammaire pédagogique destinée aux étudiants universitaires et, de façon plus large, à des adultes qui étudient le français, langue seconde. Chaque concept grammatical est expliqué de manière simple et concise, et est illustré par plusieurs exemples. Ces explications sont suivies de « mises en pratique » permettant aux apprenants de consolider l'apprentissage des concepts en s'entraînant à les repérer et à les utiliser...
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When Robert Graves and Alan Hodge decided to collaborate on this manual for writers, the world was in total upheaval. Graves had fled Majorca three years earlier at the start of the Spanish Civil War, and as they labored over their new project, they witnessed the fall of France and the evacuation of Allied forces at Dunkirk. Soon the horror of World War II would reach British soil as well, as the Luftwaffe began bombing London in an effort to destroy...
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This easy A-to-Z reference guide offers essential information on English grammar as well as practical advice on avoiding common mistakes. A thorough understanding of English grammar is essential for anyone who wishes to communicate clearly and confidently. A Concise Dictionary of Correct English offers readers a detailed overview of English usage, provided in a quick-reference alphabetical format. From the rules of "Abbreviations" and "Accents" to...
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Punctuation is an aspect of language where editors and proofreaders are constantly taking decisions, no matter what type of document they're working on. But how do they decide? Gerard M-F Hill offers a reason-based approach to punctuation and its uses, to help achieve maximum clarity and consistency for the reader. The guide covers:
• what punctuation is, what it does and why we need it
• how the main punctuation marks are used in British English
• some...
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Far too many authors, in their haste to submit their manuscripts to agents and publishers, neglect to adequately edit / proofread their work. This is a big mistake as a meticulously edited / proofread manuscript has a far greater chance of receiving publishing approval than one that has not been adequately refined. This booklet explains what to look for when editing / proofreading your manuscript so that it has the greatest chance of being accepted...
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Mad hatter . . . pie in the sky . . . egg on your face. We use these phrases every day, yet how many of us know what they really mean or where they came from?
From bringing home the bacon to leaving no stone unturned, the English language is peppered with hundreds of common idioms borrowed from ancient traditions and civilizations throughout the world. In Red Herrings and White Elephants, Albert Jack has uncovered the amazing and sometimes downright...
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Escrito especialmente para aparelhos eletrnicos, o livro Verbos Italianos apresenta uma introdução à formação de todos os tempos verbais em Italiano, assim como 100 verbos conjugados e com seus significados. Este livro permite ao leitor uma pesquisa fácil através do texto, já que não há imagens, nem texto ilegível.
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Especialmente escrito para dispositivos eletrnicos, Verbos Franceses faz uma introdução à construção dos tempos verbais em francês, bem como traz 100 verbos essenciais, totalmente conjugados e com o seu significado. Este livro permite ao usuário pesquisar em todo o texto porque não possui imagens ou textos que desaparecem ou são ilegíveis.
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Just as we should think before we speak, we need to think before we write.Most of us are not poets or novelists, but we are all writers. We email, text, and post; we craft memos and reports, menus and outdoor signage, birthday cards and sticky notes on the fridge.Get a Grip on Your Grammar is a grammar book for those who hate grammar books, a writing resource filled with quick answers and a playful style-not endless, indecipherable grammar jargon.Get...
13) Word Court
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Atlantic Monthly senior editor Barbara Wallraff first began answering grammar questions on AOL in the 1990s, and the site's success soon morphed into a regular magazine feature. In Word Court, Wallraff moves beyond her column to preside over common and uncommon cases, establishing rules for such issues as turns of phrase, slang, name usage, punctuation, and newly coined vocabulary. With true wit, she deliberates and decides on the right path for lovers...
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Correct grammar and proper spelling can be a challenge, and their absence can be a source of gleeful humor to everyone but the victim of a bad grammar attack. How do you react to sandwich boards, road signs, laminated instructions, and other written missives that are just not exactly what their creator meant? If you've ever (gently) judged anyone else for their linguistic failures, if you find yourself guffawing about the frequent confusion between...
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Are you a cricket enthusiast who's passionate about the gentleman's game? Do you find yourself immersed in the thrilling world of cricket, but sometimes puzzled by the jargon and terminology used by experts and commentators? Whether you're a seasoned cricket fan or just getting started with the sport, "The Cricket Terminology: All about Cricket Terms" is your ultimate guide to unraveling the mysteries of cricket's unique language.This cricket vocabulary...
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This book is the FIRST in a series of writing books that take the skill from the basics. They are intended for kids learning to write, students who have basic writing skills, college and university students who intend to hone their communication skills thoroughly and for the general writer, especially the scholar and the creative writer who wants to learn good writing skiils. The books are divided depending on the level of the skill of the learner...
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There is no magic formula to good writing……There is no quick, easy way to write a bestselling novel or short story.Sure, you can hammer out a fifty-thousand-word novel in a month or less if you know what you're doing, but how do you get there from here? Easy, you write every day, right? Well, that's one way to do it, but just like any endeavor, one needs to also develop a few skills to be good at writing.There are a few indispensable tidbits of...
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Embark on an exciting journey into the enchanting world of French language and culture with "Easy English to French Learning"! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your language skills, this comprehensive guide is your ticket to mastering French with ease.• Unlock the mysteries of French pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through our user-friendly approach designed for learners of all levels. From basic greetings to advanced...
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The newest volume in the Million Dollar Writing series, Once More, With Feeling is a guide by New York Times Bestselling author Jody Lynn Nye to revising your finished manuscript.
Nye goes point by point over the topics you should review when working toward a final draft of a new book. From narrative hook to resolution, with discussions of formatting, resources, and numerous examples of problem-solving, this volume should be by the elbow of any aspiring...
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Writing Editing - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Edit Writing, How to Self-Publish and How to Write Content
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HOW TO EDIT WRITING:
7 Easy Steps to Master Writing Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation.
YOU'LL LEARN:
• The stages of editing: structural, line editing, and copy editing
• Necessary conversations to have between writers and editors
• The benefits of reading aloud to yourself and...
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