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"An unconventional guide to the English language drawn from the cross-country adventures of an itinerant grammarian"--Provided by publisher.
When Jovin first walked outside her Manhattan apartment building and set up a folding table with a Grammar Table sign, it took about thirty seconds to get her first visitor. Everyone had a question for her. Jovin soon took it on the road, traveling across the US to answer questions from anyone who uses words...
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"So much of success in business depends on writing well. From resumes to reports, proposals to presentations, Writing Well for Business Success will help you communicate your ideas clearly, quickly and effectively. It will help you: Distill your message into a well-targeted statement, Ace the elements of style, write what you want to say in emails, business plans and more. Master the tricks of editing yourself. Presented in author Sandra Lambs lighthearted...
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Random House Information Group
Pub. Date
2009
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This simple and effective introduction to Greek teaches everything one needs to speak, understand, read, and write in Greek. This program assumes no background in the language, and it explains each new concept clearly with plenty of examples, making it ideal for beginners or anyone who wants a thorough review. Living Language Greek includes: a course book, audio CDs, two sets of recordings, natural dialogue and grammar notes, written and recorded...
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Random House Information Group
Pub. Date
2009
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This simple and effective introduction to Thai teaches everything one needs to speak, understand, read, and write in Thai. This program assumes no background in the language and includes: a course book and six audio CDs; two unique sets of recordings, one for use with the book, and a second for use anywhere to review and reinforce; natural dialogues, clear grammar notes, vocabulary building, and key expressions; plenty of practice, both written and...
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Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
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"Authoritative as it is amusing, this book distills everything Benjamin Dreyer has learned from the hundreds of books he has copyedited, including works by Elizabeth Strout, E. L. Doctorow, and Frank Rich, into a useful guide not just for writers but for everyone who wants to put their best foot forward in writing prose. Dreyer offers lessons on the ins and outs of punctuation and grammar, including how to navigate the words he calls 'the confusables,'...
11) Disturbance
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Europa Editions
Pub. Date
2019.
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"Paris, January 7, 2015. Two terrorists who claim allegiance to ISIS attack the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo. The event causes untold pain to the victims and their families, prompts a global solidarity movement, and ignites a fierce debate over press freedoms and the role of satire today. Philippe Lan?on, a journalist, author, and a weekly contributor to Charlie Hebdo is gravely wounded in the attack. This intense life experience upends his relationship...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
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Enabling readers to learn Spanish fast and on-the-go, its free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones allows learners to hear words and phrases spoken by native Spanish speakers. Chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, from socialising to doing business. Each lesson combines Spanish vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-colour photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language...
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Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
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It's the revolutionary English language arts study guide just for middle school students! Takes students from grammar to reading comprehension to writing with ease, including parts of speech, active and passive verbs, Greek and Latin roots and affixes; nuances in word meanings; textual analysis, authorship, structure, and other skills for reading fiction and nonfiction; and writing arguments, informative texts, and narratives.
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