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Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 7th edition

By: Hornby, A. S

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Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English

By: University Press, Oxford

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Idioms and Idiomatic Phrases, Correlatives and Collocations

By Odu, Jude K

Idioms are a very important aspect of the english Language. Idioms can be formed in many ways. For example, the word "man" has been used to form many idioms. The parts of the body have been used to form numerous idioms. The names of various animals and various objects have a ...

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A Dictionary Of International Units

By Bladon, Philip

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NTC's American Idioms Dictionary

By Spears, Richard A.

This dictionary provides 14,000 examples of usage for more than 7,500 idiomatic forms in American english. entries have been completely revised and updated to focus on the user's need to know the meaning, usage, and appropriate contexts of each idiomatic phrase. ...

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Captain Bucko's Nauti-Words Handbook

By Huff, Roger Paul

Do You Know The Nautical Origins Of:
"A Stitch In Time Save Nine"
"A Couple Of Shakes"
"As The Crow Flies"
"Chewing The Fat"
"The Devil To Pay"
"Feeling Blue"
"Pooped"
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The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense

By O'Leary, Margaret R

The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense confronts the scourge of terrorism with the greatest weapon of all: knowledge. The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense adds value to the world's terrorism literature by collecting, organizing, and defining ...

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A Dictionary of North East Dialect

By Griffiths, Bill

As entertaining as it is informative, this dictionary offers records and explanations of a northern english dialect. The research presents information about words that go back as far as the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings as well as those present in today's vernacular. Ideal for an ...

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Riptionary

By Mathews, Scott A.

Ask any surfer and he'll say there's more to the sport of surfing than riding waves ...

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Dictionary of Upriver Halkomelem

By Galloway, Brent Douglas

An extensive dictionary (almost 1800 pages) of the Upriver dialects of Halkomelem, an Amerindian language of B.C.,giving information from almost 80 speakers gathered by the author over a period of 40 years. entries include names and dates of citation, dialect information, ph ...

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Elsevier's Dictionary of Acronyms, Initialisms, Abbreviations and Symbol

By Mattia, Fioretta Benedetto

The dictionary contains an alphabetical listing of approximately 30,000 (thirty thousand) acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations and symbols covering approximately 2,000 fields and subfields ranging from Pelagic ecology to Anthrax Disease, Artificial Organs ...

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Dictionary of Upriver Halkomelem

By Galloway, Brent Douglas

An extensive dictionary (almost 1800 pages) of the Upriver dialects of Halkomelem, an Amerindian language of B.C.,giving information from almost 80 speakers gathered by the author over a period of 40 years. entries include names and dates of citation, dialect information, ph ...

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A Dictionary of North East Dialect

By Griffiths, Bill

As entertaining as it is informative, this dictionary offers records and explanations of a northern english dialect. The research presents information about words that go back as far as the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings as well as those present in today's vernacular. Ideal for an ...

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The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense

By O'Leary, Margaret R

The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense confronts the scourge of terrorism with the greatest weapon of all: knowledge. The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense adds value to the world's terrorism literature by collecting, organizing, and defining ...

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A Dictionary Of International Units

By Bladon, Philip

A DICTIONARY OF INTeRNATIONAL UNITS Metric-Matters: Names and Symbols enriches your vocabulary and provides the International Standard for units and symbols throughout the World.
Discover the 19 scientists of six nationalities whose surnames have been used for ...

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Captain Bucko's Nauti-Words Handbook

By Huff, Roger Paul

Do You Know The Nautical Origins Of:
"A Stitch In Time Save Nine"
"A Couple Of Shakes"
"As The Crow Flies"
"Chewing The Fat"
"The Devil To Pay"
"Feeling Blue"
"Pooped"
Or perhaps one of you "old salts" would like to know the actual def ...

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Riptionary

By Mathews, Scott A.

Ask any surfer and he'll say there's more to the sport of surfing than riding waves ...

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NTC's American Idioms Dictionary

By Spears, Richard A.

This dictionary provides 14,000 examples of usage for more than 7,500 idiomatic forms in American english. entries have been completely revised and updated to focus on the user's need to know the meaning, usage, and appropriate contexts of each idiomatic phrase. ...

Best price: $14.34
Idioms and Idiomatic Phrases, Correlatives and Collocations

By Odu, Jude K

Idioms are a very important aspect of the english Language. Idioms can be formed in many ways. For example, the word "man" has been used to form many idioms. The parts of the body have been used to form numerous idioms. The names of various animals and various objects have a ...

Best price: $8.92
Elsevier's Dictionary of Acronyms, Initialisms, Abbreviations and Symbols

By Mattia, Fioretta Benedetto

The dictionary contains an alphabetical listing of approximately 30,000 (thirty thousand) acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations and symbols covering approximately 2,000 fields and subfields ranging from Pelagic ecology to Anthrax Disease, Artificial Organs ...

Best price: $224.53
Glossary of Supply Chain Terminology: For Logistics, Manufacturing, Warehousing, & Technology

By Obal, Philip

Glossary of Supply Chain Terminology: For Logistics, Manufacturing, Warehousing, & Technology ...

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Writing Skills

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100 Successful College Application Essays (Second Edition)

By Independent, Harvard

These are the essays that helped their authors gain admission to Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Wellesley, Colby, and other outstanding schools-followed by invaluable comments by experts in admissions, placement, and college counseling at some of the best learning instituti ...

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88 Money-Making Writing Jobs

By Bly, Robert

THe BeST WAYS TO MAKe THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WRITING! Writers today are no longer just working on books and newspapers. Businesses, advertisers, and hundreds of other outlets are desperate for people who can craft effective messages and persuade people with their words. A str ...

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The New American Handbook of Letter Writing

By Putnam, Penguin

Completely revised and updated, this guide to all forms of correspondence includes more than 260 model messages to help readers master all forms of communication, whether a traditional letter or business e-mail. Appropriate tone, sentence length, and language are covered, as ...

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Writer's Guide to Nonfiction

By Lyon, Elizabeth

This first book in the Writer's Compass series from professional writing instructor elizabeth Lyon helps writers navigate the art and craft of writing nonfiction, including:
� essays � memoirs � how-to � travel � technical � feature articles � food/recipes � and mor ...

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Novel Writing for Wanna-be's

By McCarver, Sam

Novel Writing for Wanna-be's is just what you've been looking for: an easy-to-read and enjoyable practical guide in how to write a novel written by a published author and experienced instructor. With this one book, learn everything you need to know about putting your ...

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Gram-O-Rama

By Athas, Daphne

If John Lennon, Gertrude Stein, Stephen Hawking, and Mother Goose had conspired to write a grammar book, GRAM-O-RAMA would be it.
Suited both for an audience of word-lovers and for students in the classroom, this textbook contains dozens of unconventional ex ...

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Just For Moms! (and Grandma, too)

By Possett, Marilyn S

This journal book is Just For Mom's (and Grandma, too). It's about Moms of all ages. Typically, what is handed down from our mothers is both a natural and material inheritance. It is a legacy of genes, behaviors, mannerisms, money, and property. Unless there is some s ...

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You Can Write Children's Books

By Dils, Tracey E.

You Can Write Children's Books, 2nd edition, provides you with the unique instruction and exercises you need to shape your ideas, develop your writing, and sell your work! ...

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Twisting Arms: Teaching Students How to Write to Persuade

By DiPrince, Dawn

Practical exercises for persuasive writing teach how to provide evidence to support a thesis statement, distinguish fact from opinion, avoid ambiguous language, and use transition words effectively. ...

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Write Rite Right

By Moore, Bill

Why a compendium of homonyms, homophones, and frequently misapplied words?
To paraphrase Mr. Twain:
Sometimes, the difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between going down in history and going down in flames.
Wh ...

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Webster's New World Student Writing Handbook

By Sorenson, Sharon

From essays to feature articles, from book reports to scripts, in all 37 types of writing are thoroughtly overviewed in this new edition. Solid coverage of good writing principals, subject-specific writing samples for each type of writing covered in the book, and important c ...

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The New American Handbook of Letter Writing

By Putnam, Penguin

Completely revised and updated, this guide to all forms of correspondence includes more than 260 model messages to help readers master all forms of communication, whether a traditional letter or business e-mail. Appropriate tone, sentence length, and language are covered, as ...

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Writer's Guide to Nonfiction

By Lyon, Elizabeth

This first book in the Writer's Compass series from professional writing instructor elizabeth Lyon helps writers navigate the art and craft of writing nonfiction, including:
� essays � memoirs � how-to � travel � technical � feature articles � food/recipes � and mor ...

Best price: $14.95
Twisting Arms: Teaching Students How to Write to Persuade

By DiPrince, Dawn

Practical exercises for persuasive writing teach how to provide evidence to support a thesis statement, distinguish fact from opinion, avoid ambiguous language, and use transition words effectively. ...

Best price: $17.16
The Writing Coach's Guide to FINALLY Writing Your Book!

By Taylor Huff, Lisa

The Writing Coach's Guide to FINALLY Writing Your Book! speaks to every would-be writer who has a great idea for a book, but no idea where to start or how to write it. This book provides a proven "coaching approach" to guiding you through an 8-step process, complet ...

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Gram-O-Rama

By Athas, Daphne

If John Lennon, Gertrude Stein, Stephen Hawking, and Mother Goose had conspired to write a grammar book, GRAM-O-RAMA would be it.
Suited both for an audience of word-lovers and for students in the classroom, this textbook contains dozens of unconventional ex ...

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Publication Manual - Style manual for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals

By of Editors, Council

Style manual for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals across all fields. Provides clear guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing. Includes examples, new guidelines and advice, and more. ...

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The Manual of Style by University of Chicago & The Elements of Style by William Strunk jr.

By of Chicago, University / Strunk jr., William

The Manual of Style by University of Chicago & The elements of Style by William Strunk jr.
The Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press Staff (editor) - 9th edition Countless publishing professionals have learned the details of their business from this classic ...

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Just For Moms! (and Grandma, too)

By Possett, Marilyn S

This journal book is Just For Mom's (and Grandma, too). It's about Moms of all ages. Typically, what is handed down from our mothers is both a natural and material inheritance. It is a legacy of genes, behaviors, mannerisms, money, and property. Unless there is some s ...

Best price: $5.42
Write Rite Right

By Moore, Bill

Why a compendium of homonyms, homophones, and frequently misapplied words?
To paraphrase Mr. Twain:
Sometimes, the difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between going down in history and going down in flames.
Wh ...

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Considered by many to be the most influential African writer of his generation, Achebe's works have been translated into more than 45 languages. This story paints a sweeping picture of Nigeria, informing the world of the dense riches of the country and culture. ...

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CliffsNotes Euripides Electra and Medea

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ernest Pontifex, protagonist in The Way of All Flesh, battles his father's iron will in a personal struggle to fully realize the potential of the self. While taking the position of an intellectual gadfly determined to attack the shams of society, Pontifex also assumes the de ...

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Joyce's Finnegans Wake: The Curse of Kabbalah: Volume 2

By Anderson, John P.

This second volume continues this non-academic author's ground-breaking word-by-word analysis of James Joyce's Finnegans Wake, Joyce's last blessing on mankind. In chapters 1.3 and 1.4, which are covered by this volume, the Kabbalah-based analysis peers into the darkness of ...

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CliffsNotes Victory

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"Baron Axel Heyst and his lover, Lena, a woman he saved from a sordid life, share an idyllic existence on the island of Samburan, until three intruders from Lena's past threaten to destroy their happiness. This concise supplement to Joseph Conrad's Victory helps students und ...

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CliffsNotes Volpone & The Alchemist

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How Not to Write a Novel

By Mittelmark, Howard

"What do you think of my fiction book writing?" the aspiring novelist extorted.
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McGraw-Hill's SAT Subject Test : Math Level 1, 2/E

By Diehl, John J.

expert guidance on the SAT Subject Test Math Level 1
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The Elements of Style by William Strunk jr. & How To Speak And Write Cor

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CISSP Exam Notes - All you need to pass the exam

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CISSP exam Notes is a precise and concise study guide for the CISSP exam. It covers all the essential materials of the ten CBK domains within 200 pages. All materials are in point or short paragraph format for easy understanding. You can preview the book by downloading a fre...more ...

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CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: Social Studies Content Knowledge Test (0081)

By Pate, Shana

Currently, 33 states require aspiring social studies teachers to pass this test, and almost 29,000 took the exam between September 2001 and July 2004. This book includes subject review chapters covering required knowledge in all subject areas tested as well as two full-l...more ...

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In a Sunburned Country

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Compared to his Australian excursions, Bill Bryson had it easy on the Appalachian Trail. Nonetheless, Bryson has on several occasions embarked on seemingly endless flights bound for a land where Little Debbies are scarce but insects are abundant (up to 220,000 species of the...more ...

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Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation

By Truss, Lynne

""You don't need to be a grammar nerd to enjoy this one...Who knew grammar could be so much fun?" -Newsweek We all know the basics of punctuation. Or do we? A look at most neighborhood signage tells a different story. Through sloppy usage and low standards on the internet...more ...

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How Not to Write a Novel Review: This is a subject, that up till now, has probably been covered too much. Most of the books I've read in the past were all saying the same old thing. Well, this ebook download not only made me really think about ... more	CliffsNotes To Kill a Mockingbird Review: At times it can get slow, but I read this ebook download for school and we really got in depth about motifs and the meaning/messages ... more	A Dictionary Of International Units Review: this ebook download will assist the USA and other non-metric countries to at least move forward a bit more towards metrication. If all students (at an early age) had access to a copy of this ebook download it would encou ... more
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