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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

par William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White ...

The Elements of Style is a prescriptive American English writing style guide in numerous editions. The original was composed by William Strunk Jr., in 1918, and published by Harcourt, in 1920, comprising eight "elementary rules of usage", ten "elementary principles of composition", "a few matters of form", a list of 49 "words and expressions commonly misused", and a list of 57 "words often ... En savoir plus

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The Elements of Style is a prescriptive American English writing style guide in numerous editions. The original was composed by William Strunk Jr., in 1918, and published by Harcourt, in 1920, comprising eight "elementary rules of usage", ten "elementary principles of composition", "a few matters of form", a list of 49 "words and expressions commonly misused", and a list of 57 "words often
... En savoir plus
The List

‘A terrifyingly twisted and devious story' that will take your breath away

par Carys Jones ...

Five names on a list. The first two are dead.The third is yours.A rip-roaring, addictive, intense and emotional thriller for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, Phoebe Morgan, CL Taylor and Lisa Jewell...* * * * * * *Beth Belmont runs every day, hard and fast on the trail near home. She knows every turn, every bump in the road. So when she spots something out of place - a slip of white pa... ... En savoir plus

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Five names on a list. The first two are dead.The third is yours.A rip-roaring, addictive, intense and emotional thriller for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, Phoebe Morgan, CL Taylor and Lisa Jewell...* * * * * * *Beth Belmont runs every day, hard and fast on the trail near home. She knows every turn, every bump in the road. So when she spots something out of place - a slip of white pa...
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What Every BODY is Saying

An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People

par Joe Navarro, Marvin Karlins ...

OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLDJoe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people and master the science of understanding human behavior: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLDJoe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people and master the science of understanding human behavior: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and
... En savoir plus
The Dictionary of Clichés

A Word Lover's Guide to 4,000 Overused Phrases and Almost-Pleasing Platitudes

par Christine Ammer ...

The largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clichés features more than four thousand unique clichés and common expressions. Author Christine Ammer explores the phrases and terms that enliven our language and uncovers expressions that have long been considered dead. With each entry, she includes a thorough definition, origin of the term, and an ... En savoir plus

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The largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clichés features more than four thousand unique clichés and common expressions. Author Christine Ammer explores the phrases and terms that enliven our language and uncovers expressions that have long been considered dead. With each entry, she includes a thorough definition, origin of the term, and an
... En savoir plus
French Made Simple

Learn to speak and understand French quickly and easily

par Pamela Rose Haze ...

Collections series Made Simple
French Made Simple will help you learn to speak French quickly and easily!An invaluable introduction to one of the most studied languages, French Made Simple is ideal for students, business professionals, and tourists alike. Teaching the basics of grammar, vocabulary, and culture, it guides you step-by-step through the process of learning and conversing quickly. Refreshingly easy to understand, ... En savoir plus

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French Made Simple will help you learn to speak French quickly and easily!An invaluable introduction to one of the most studied languages, French Made Simple is ideal for students, business professionals, and tourists alike. Teaching the basics of grammar, vocabulary, and culture, it guides you step-by-step through the process of learning and conversing quickly. Refreshingly easy to understand,
... En savoir plus
100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses

par Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries ...

Collections series 100 Words
Avoid vocabulary mistakes with this fun guide to tricky and troublesome words!With concise and authoritative usage notes from the editors of the American Heritage® Dictionaries, this guide explains common English-language errors—whether it's mixing up affect and effect; blatant and flagrant; or disinterested and uninterested, or stumbling over sound-alikes including discrete/ discreet or pr... ... En savoir plus

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Avoid vocabulary mistakes with this fun guide to tricky and troublesome words!With concise and authoritative usage notes from the editors of the American Heritage® Dictionaries, this guide explains common English-language errors—whether it's mixing up affect and effect; blatant and flagrant; or disinterested and uninterested, or stumbling over sound-alikes including discrete/ discreet or pr...
... En savoir plus
Bryson's Dictionary of Troublesome Words

A Writer's Guide to Getting It Right

par Bill Bryson ...

As usual, Bill Bryson says it best: “English is a merry confusion of quirks and irregularities that often seem willfully at odds with logic and common sense. This is a language where cleave can mean to cut in half or to hold two halves together; where the simple word set has 126 different meanings as a verb, 58 as a noun, and 10 as a participial adjective; where if you can run fast you are moving ... En savoir plus

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As usual, Bill Bryson says it best: “English is a merry confusion of quirks and irregularities that often seem willfully at odds with logic and common sense. This is a language where cleave can mean to cut in half or to hold two halves together; where the simple word set has 126 different meanings as a verb, 58 as a noun, and 10 as a participial adjective; where if you can run fast you are moving
... En savoir plus
The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities

A Yearbook of Forgotten Words

par Paul Anthony Jones ...

A day-by-day journey through 366 delightfully archaic words and quirky historical trivia.Open The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities and you'll find both a word and a day to remember, every day of the year. Each day has its own dedicated entry, on which a curious or notable event—and an equally curious or notable word—are explored.On the day on which flirting was banned in New York City, for ... En savoir plus

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A day-by-day journey through 366 delightfully archaic words and quirky historical trivia.Open The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities and you'll find both a word and a day to remember, every day of the year. Each day has its own dedicated entry, on which a curious or notable event—and an equally curious or notable word—are explored.On the day on which flirting was banned in New York City, for
... En savoir plus
Let's Bring Back: The Lost Language Edition

A Collection of Forgotten-Yet-Delightful Words, Phrases, Praises, Insults, Idioms, and Literary Flourishes from Eras Past

par Lesley M. M. Blume ...

An A-to-Z reference featuring wonderful words and expressions from the past: "What a fun book!" —Kathleen Dunn, Wisconsin Public RadioHistory is positively brimming with rich language deserving of rejuvenation. This compendium gathers forgotten words, phrases, names, insults, and idioms, plus fascinating and funny anecdotes, etymologies, and occasions for modern use.Let's Bring Back: The Lost ... En savoir plus

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An A-to-Z reference featuring wonderful words and expressions from the past: "What a fun book!" —Kathleen Dunn, Wisconsin Public RadioHistory is positively brimming with rich language deserving of rejuvenation. This compendium gathers forgotten words, phrases, names, insults, and idioms, plus fascinating and funny anecdotes, etymologies, and occasions for modern use.Let's Bring Back: The Lost
... En savoir plus
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

par John Koenig ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington PostA truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now.Have y... ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington PostA truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now.Have y...
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Divided by a Common Language

A Guide to British and American English

par Christopher Davies ...

This guide to the language differences between the United States and United Kingdom is "a fascinating collection full of all kinds of surprises" ( Minneapolis Star Tribune).Taxi rank . . . toad in the hole . . . dustman . . . fancy dress . . . American visitors to London (or viewers of British TV shows) might be confused by these terms. But most Britons would be equally puzzled by words like ... En savoir plus

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This guide to the language differences between the United States and United Kingdom is "a fascinating collection full of all kinds of surprises" ( Minneapolis Star Tribune).Taxi rank . . . toad in the hole . . . dustman . . . fancy dress . . . American visitors to London (or viewers of British TV shows) might be confused by these terms. But most Britons would be equally puzzled by words like
... En savoir plus
Rebel with a Clause

Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian

par Ellen Jovin ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"A fresh and democratic take on language by a gifted teacher." —Mary Norris"[Jovin] never hectors, never finger-points; she enlightens and illuminates. This is lovely work." —Benjamin DreyerAn unconventional guide to the English language following the adventures of a grammar guru's pop-up advice stand on an epic road trip across all 50 states.When Ellen Jovin first walked ... ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"A fresh and democratic take on language by a gifted teacher." —Mary Norris"[Jovin] never hectors, never finger-points; she enlightens and illuminates. This is lovely work." —Benjamin DreyerAn unconventional guide to the English language following the adventures of a grammar guru's pop-up advice stand on an epic road trip across all 50 states.When Ellen Jovin first walked ...
... En savoir plus
The Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words

Over 10,000 Common and Confusing Words Explained

par Diagram Group ...

This unique reference book strives to define words and phrases that the average person often encounters but which may not be immediately familiar. Batten, kiosk, proctor, coup de grace, alliteration, parsec, corona, renal, joystick, decant, citadel. Broken down into over fifty categories-from cultural essentials likeart, history, and sports to modern obsessions like text messaging and hip hop ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

This unique reference book strives to define words and phrases that the average person often encounters but which may not be immediately familiar. Batten, kiosk, proctor, coup de grace, alliteration, parsec, corona, renal, joystick, decant, citadel. Broken down into over fifty categories-from cultural essentials likeart, history, and sports to modern obsessions like text messaging and hip hop
... En savoir plus
499 Words Every College Student Should Know

A Professor's Handbook on Words Essential to Great Writing and Better Grades

par Stephen Spignesi ...

Words equal credibility. The more articulate a person is, the more seriously they will be taken—by everyone.On any given day, you might read “abrogate” used in a USA Today article; or “demagogue” or “fiduciary” used on CNN. You might hear “ensorcelled” and “torpor” in a TV drama; you’ll hear a political candidate described as “truculent.” You may hear “pedantic” used in a movie. How many of these ... En savoir plus

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Words equal credibility. The more articulate a person is, the more seriously they will be taken—by everyone.On any given day, you might read “abrogate” used in a USA Today article; or “demagogue” or “fiduciary” used on CNN. You might hear “ensorcelled” and “torpor” in a TV drama; you’ll hear a political candidate described as “truculent.” You may hear “pedantic” used in a movie. How many of these
... En savoir plus
The Writer's Lexicon: Descriptions, Overused Words, and Taboos

The Writer's Lexicon, #1

par Kathy Steinemann ...

Collections Livre 1 - The Writer's Lexicon
You just read your manuscript and discovered that your characters nod like marionettes in every chapter. When they're not nodding, they roll their eyes.Time to slash the Pinocchio strings and turn them into real people. Award-winning author Kathy Steinemann provides the tools. She cuts through the so-called rules and offers simple solutions.Too many repetitions of "little"? There's a cure for that ... En savoir plus

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You just read your manuscript and discovered that your characters nod like marionettes in every chapter. When they're not nodding, they roll their eyes.Time to slash the Pinocchio strings and turn them into real people. Award-winning author Kathy Steinemann provides the tools. She cuts through the so-called rules and offers simple solutions.Too many repetitions of "little"? There's a cure for that
... En savoir plus
MLA Handbook

par The Modern Language Association of America ...

Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized book on MLA style. The new, ninth edition builds on the MLA's unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements--facts, common to most sources, like author, title, and publication date--that allows writers to cite any type of work, from ... En savoir plus

$41.23 CAD

Relied on by generations of writers, the MLA Handbook is published by the Modern Language Association and is the only official, authorized book on MLA style. The new, ninth edition builds on the MLA's unique approach to documenting sources using a template of core elements--facts, common to most sources, like author, title, and publication date--that allows writers to cite any type of work, from
... En savoir plus
Little Book Of Tips For Descriptive Writing

par Patti Roberts ...

Participating Authors.David Bishop - The WomanSuzy Turner - The Ghost Of Josiah GrimshawElla Medler - Blood Is Power.Kenneth Hoss - Deadly Storm.Patricia Puddle - Ominous Love.Tarek Hassan Refaat - Ribbons & HeelsElaine Raco Chase - Double Occupancy.Sasha Kildare - Dream WalkingBarbara Watkins - Thorns Of An Innocent SoulGlenn Starkey.- Solomon's MenDonya Lynne - All the King's MenCarlyle ... En savoir plus

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Participating Authors.David Bishop - The WomanSuzy Turner - The Ghost Of Josiah GrimshawElla Medler - Blood Is Power.Kenneth Hoss - Deadly Storm.Patricia Puddle - Ominous Love.Tarek Hassan Refaat - Ribbons & HeelsElaine Raco Chase - Double Occupancy.Sasha Kildare - Dream WalkingBarbara Watkins - Thorns Of An Innocent SoulGlenn Starkey.- Solomon's MenDonya Lynne - All the King's MenCarlyle
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Letter Perfect

The A-to-Z History of Our Alphabet

par David Sacks ...

Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions -- the alphabet.The heart of the book is the 26 fact-filled “biographies” of letters A ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions -- the alphabet.The heart of the book is the 26 fact-filled “biographies” of letters A
... En savoir plus
Around the World in 80 Words

A Journey through the English Language

par Paul Anthony Jones ...

"A fabulous and erudite survey of words inspired by place names . . . Logophiles will have a ball." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)What makes a place so memorable that it survives forever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world tour, Paul Anthony Jones is your guide through the intriguing stories of how eighty places became immortalized in the English language.You'll discover why the ... En savoir plus

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"A fabulous and erudite survey of words inspired by place names . . . Logophiles will have a ball." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)What makes a place so memorable that it survives forever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world tour, Paul Anthony Jones is your guide through the intriguing stories of how eighty places became immortalized in the English language.You'll discover why the
... En savoir plus
100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles

par Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries ...

Collections series 100 Words
Eliminate mistakes and improve your vocabulary with this engaging guide to the world's most misused words.Do you know your delegate from your relegate, your cachet from your cache?At one time or another we've all suffered the embarrassment of having our remarks corrected by a family member, colleague, or stranger. 100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles presents fifty pairs of words that ... En savoir plus

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Eliminate mistakes and improve your vocabulary with this engaging guide to the world's most misused words.Do you know your delegate from your relegate, your cachet from your cache?At one time or another we've all suffered the embarrassment of having our remarks corrected by a family member, colleague, or stranger. 100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles presents fifty pairs of words that
... En savoir plus
The Writer's Body Lexicon: Body Parts, Actions, and Expressions

The Writer's Lexicon, #3

par Kathy Steinemann ...

Collections Livre 3 - The Writer's Lexicon
Ordinary writers describe the body in order to evoke images in readers' minds. Extraordinary writers leverage it to add elements such as tension, intrigue, and humor.The Writer's Body Lexicon provides tools for both approaches.Kathy Steinemann provides a boggling number of word choices and phrases for body parts, organized under similar sections in most chapters:• Emotion Beats and Physical ... En savoir plus

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Ordinary writers describe the body in order to evoke images in readers' minds. Extraordinary writers leverage it to add elements such as tension, intrigue, and humor.The Writer's Body Lexicon provides tools for both approaches.Kathy Steinemann provides a boggling number of word choices and phrases for body parts, organized under similar sections in most chapters:• Emotion Beats and Physical
... En savoir plus
Roget's Thesaurus of Words for Writers

Over 2,300 Emotive, Evocative, Descriptive Synonyms, Antonyms, and Related Terms Every Writer Should Know

par David Olsen, Michelle Bevilaqua, Justin Cord Hayes, Robert W Bly ...

The ultimate tool for writers!Whether you're crafting the next great American novel or pounding away at a last-minute blog entry, there will come a time in the process when you struggle to find just the perfect word or phrase. Under the time-tested banner of Roget's Thesaurus, this collection will quickly become the most essential tool on your desk when you're working on your next piece. Far from ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

The ultimate tool for writers!Whether you're crafting the next great American novel or pounding away at a last-minute blog entry, there will come a time in the process when you struggle to find just the perfect word or phrase. Under the time-tested banner of Roget's Thesaurus, this collection will quickly become the most essential tool on your desk when you're working on your next piece. Far from
... En savoir plus
The Horologicon

A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language

par Mark Forsyth ...

From Mark Forsyth, the author of the #1 international bestseller, The Etymologicon, comes a book of weird words for familiar situations. The Horologicon (or book of hours) contains the most extraordinary words in the English language, arranged according to what hour of the day you might need them.Do you wake up feeling rough? Then you’re philogrobolized.Find yourself pretending to work? That’s ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

From Mark Forsyth, the author of the #1 international bestseller, The Etymologicon, comes a book of weird words for familiar situations. The Horologicon (or book of hours) contains the most extraordinary words in the English language, arranged according to what hour of the day you might need them.Do you wake up feeling rough? Then you’re philogrobolized.Find yourself pretending to work? That’s
... En savoir plus
A Writer’s Quick Reference Guide to Words

par DeAnn Sicard ...

A Writer's Quick Reference Guide to Words is a book on transition words and phrases for writers. The lists are arranged as a handy, quick reference tool for writers of all levels, from homeschoolers to professionals looking for word alternatives.The words and phrases are compiled into categories for easy use, providing the writer with a variety of choices. "Whether you're writing an e-mail or the ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

A Writer's Quick Reference Guide to Words is a book on transition words and phrases for writers. The lists are arranged as a handy, quick reference tool for writers of all levels, from homeschoolers to professionals looking for word alternatives.The words and phrases are compiled into categories for easy use, providing the writer with a variety of choices. "Whether you're writing an e-mail or the
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