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Bryson's Dictionary of Troublesome Words [Secure]
by Bill Bryson
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One of the English language's most skilled and beloved writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free usage. As usual Bill Bryson says it best: "English is a dazzlingly idiosyncratic tongue, full 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; whe... more info>> (Published: 2002)
Words: 90000 - Reading Time: 257-360 min.
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Robert's Rules in Plain English 2e [Secure]
by Doris P. Zimmerman
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A revised edition of the bestselling Robert's Rules in Plain English, which still stands as the most concise, most--user friendly guide to parliamentary procedure on the market today. If you've ever had to run a meeting according to parliamentary procedures, you know just how difficult it is to keep track of all the rules, much less follow them. Figuring out what to say and how to say it seems an impossible task. Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, is the solution to that problem. Not ... more info>> (Published: 2007)
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12 World Religions Instantly
by Vladimir Strejcek
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12 World Religions Instantly should help to get quick information about the main 12 world religions instantly. Chronologically posted questions about 12 world religions are answered in a simple way. To become familiar with names like: Moses, Abraham, Buddha, Krishna, Christ, Muhammad and relate them to specific religion will help us to orient quickly in religious history. 12 World Religions Instantly is here for those who wish to expand their knowledge on this subject in a very short time. (Published: 2007)
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Escape the Slush Pile [Mastering the Query Letter and Other Publishing Secrets]
by MaryJanice Davidson
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A must-have for any writer interested in seeing their work published, Escape the Slush Pile will show you how to get and keep the interest of editors, whether you're writing magazine articles or novels. From actual examples of queries that resulted in contracts, to the difference between an e-mail query and a snail mail query, to how to write a synopsis that will pique an editor's interest, Escape the Slush Pile is your ticket out of the slush pile and onto the best-seller list. (Published: 2001)
Words: 41434 - Reading Time: 118-165 min.
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How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines [Secure]
by Thomas C. Foster
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What does it mean when a fictional hero takes a journey?. Shares a meal? Gets drenched in a sudden rain shower? Often, there is much more going on in a novel or poem than is readily visible on the surface--a symbol, maybe, that remains elusive, or an unexpected twist on a character--and there's that sneaking suspicion that the deeper meaning of a literary text keeps escaping you. In this practical and amusing guide to literature, Thomas C. Foster shows how easy and gratifying it is to unlock tho... more info>>
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Mental Floss Presents Forbidden Knowledge: A Wickedly Smart Guide to History's Naughtiest Bits [Secure]
by Mental Floss Publishing
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Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at "mental_floss", creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff you're not supposed to know and you certainly never learned in school. Organized by theme, with cha... more info>>
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Rescued by Love
by Joan Vincent
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Sisters Sarita and Deborah, Reverend Durham's daughters, live in a remote Sussex rectory where tyrannical Lord Pergrine keeps them impoverished and in danger. But the breakdown of a coach brings spritely Lady Phillippa, plump Lady Imogene, and haughty Lady Brienne to the rescue. In their search for adventure, these three elderly ladies caused mayhem--and matchmaking. Georgian Romance by Joan Vincent; originally published by Dell Candlelight (Published: 1981)
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The New Jewish Wedding, Revised [Secure]
by Anita Diamant
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The Definitive, Completely Up-to-Date Guide to Planning a Jewish Wedding.... Since its original publication in 1986, The New Jewish Wedding has become required reading, assigned to engaged couples by Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist rabbis alike. In this new revision, Anita Diamant, one of the most respected writers of guides to Jewish life, continues to offer step-by-step guidance to planning the ceremony and the party that follows--from hiring a rabbi and wording the invitation to o... more info>>
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The Pocket Guide to the Saints [Secure]
by Richard McBrien
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A pocket abridged version of our Lives of the Saints, with only the essential facts about each saint and their lives and sainthood, perfect for the student or historian who wants a quick thumbnail sketch. (Published: 2006)
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The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing
by Mayra Calvani, Anne K. Edwards
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Are you passionate about books? Do you have a talent for easily capturing the essence of a book after having read it? Do you often feel the desire to share your thoughts about a book with readers? If you answered 'Yes' to these questions, then book reviewing can be one of the most satisfying, rewarding activities you'll ever undertake. In fact, book reviewing can become addictive. I started reviewing in 1998. Back then, I wished someone had written a book with all there is to know about book rev... more info>> (Published: 2008) EPPIE Award Finalist, ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award Finalist, USA Book News Best Book Award Finalist
Words: 43877 - Reading Time: 125-175 min.
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US Presidents Factbook [Secure]
by Elizabeth Jewell
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Up-to-date through the 2004 election, the ultimate resource on the American presidency. Whether students are writing an essay on American history or parents are choosing which candidate gets their vote, the U.S. Presidents Factbook is one of the best resources on presidential history. Up-to-date with presidents from George Washington to the winner of the 2004 election. This is the only comprehensive and unbiased coverage of more than 200 years of American leadership. Includes each president's fa... more info>>
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When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better and/or Worse [Secure]
by Ben Yagoda
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What do you get when you mix nine parts of speech, one great writer, and generous dashes of insight, humor, and irreverence? One phenomenally entertaining language book. In his waggish yet authoritative book, Ben Yagoda has managed to undo the dark work of legions of English teachers and libraries of dusty grammar texts. Not since School House Rock have adjectives, adverbs, articles, conjunctions, interjections, nouns, prepositions, pronouns, and verbs been explored with such infectious exuberan... more info>>
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10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking [Secure]
by Princeton Language Institute
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Self-improvement in only minutes a day! Say good-bye to stage fright forever! Great public speaking is only days away! Written by an expert in the field, this book has the tools you need to become a relaxed, effective, and commanding public speaker. A clear, concise, step-by-step approach with dozens of inside tips, 10 DAYS TO MORE CONFIDENT PUBLIC SPEAKING will help you: Overcome nervousness and discover your own natural style, Establish an immediate rapport with your audience, Practice your n... more info>> (Published: 2001)
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101 Auction Secrets Revealed
by Tim Campbell
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In the coming pages, I am going to share with you some auction secrets I have picked up during my time selling with auctions. They are all yours. 101 of them to be exact. Boost your profits and your bids. Online auctions have become a way of life and a great source of income. Learn how to maximize your returns.
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A Book of Ages: An Eccentric Miscellany of Great and Offbeat Moments in the Lives of the Famous and Infamous, Ages 1 to 100 [Secure]
by Eric Hanson
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Age Isn't Just A Number--It's A Way Of Keeping Score. This Is Your Scorecard. The day we turn any age, we become contemporaries of everyone who has ever been that age, and it becomes our business to know that Bob Dylan wrote "Blowin' in the Wind" when he was twenty, Orson Welles cowrote, directed, and starred in Citizen Kane when he was twenty-five, Winston Churchill was fired from the Admiralty when he was forty and took up painting, and Jane Austen died, unmarried and mostly unknown, when she ... more info>>
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A Broom of One's Own: Words on Writing, Housecleaning, and Life [Secure]
by Nancy Peacock
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For the twice-published novelist, reading an article about herself in the National Enquirer--under the headline "Here's One for the Books: Cleaning Lady Is an Acclaimed Author"--was more than a shock. It was an inspiration. In A Broom of One's Own, Nancy Peacock, whose first novel was selected by the New York Times as a Notable Book of the Year, explores with warmth, wit, and candor what it means to be a writer. An encouragement to all hard-working artists, no matter how they make a living, Peac... more info>>
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A Wedding Like No Other: Inspiration for Creating a Unique, Personal, and Unforgettable Celebration [Secure]
by Peggy Post
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Destination weddings planned in exotic locales, intimate weddings organized on a shoestring budget, full-scale galas with guests from all over the globe.... In A Wedding Like No Other, read the stories of some of the most incredible, romantic ceremonies and receptions collected by the wedding etiquette experts at the Emily Post Institute. As different as they all are, the stories featured here are examples of how a wedding can be heartwarming and unique--even if everything doesn't go exactly as ... more info>>
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A Writer's Coach: An Editor's Guide to Words That Work [Secure]
by Jack Hart
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A practical, innovative step-by-step approach to the writing process from one of the most acclaimed writing coaches in the country. In A Writer's Coach, Jack Hart--a managing editor at The Oregonian--shares the wisdom with which he has coached reporters to Pulitzer Prize--winning success. He gives invaluable advice on gathering ideas, writing theme statements and outlines, and using the "ladder of abstraction" to add variety and texture to writing. He provides a lexicon of lead sentences. He sha... more info>>
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Are Lobsters Ambidextrous?: An Imponderables Book [Secure]
by David Feldman
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Ponder, if you will ... Has anyone ever seen a live Cornish game hen? Why do quarterbacks say "Hut"? Why do "sea" gulls congregate in parking lots of shopping centers? What does the "Q" in Q-Tips stand for? Pop culture guru David Feldman demystifies these questions and much more in Are Lobsters Ambidextrous? Part of the Imponderables series--the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's everyday mysteries--and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, this book provides you with informatio... more info>>
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Bartending Made Easy
by Janette Dixon
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Bartending Made Easy is the guide for every bartender or wanna be bartender. In plain words Janette Dixon shows you how to be an expert at bartending so all your parties can be a smash.
Words: 6527 - Reading Time: 18-26 min.
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Bartlett's Book of Anecdotes: Seventh Edition [Secure]
by Clifton Fadiman, Andre Bernard
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From Cleopatra to Bill Clinton, the ultimate anthology of anecdotes is now revised with more than 700 new entries--a must-have reference for every personal library. Indexed by both author and subject. (Published: 2000)
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Bartlett's Words for the Wedding [Secure]
by Brett Fletcher Lauer, Aimee Kelley
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Bartlett's Words For The Wedding is an essential resource for anyone planning a wedding ceremony or renewing vows. Comprising passages from Plato, Sappho, Shakespeare, Shelley, Auden, Rilke, and many others, this gorgeous edition is a source for inspiration and an invaluable core text from which to select passages. Beautifully packaged, Bartlett's Words For The Wedding includes prose and poetry selections from ancient times to the modern day. (Published: 2007)
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Best-Loved Chinese Proverbs (2nd Edition) [Secure]
by Theodora Lau
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By filling one's head instead of one's pocket, one cannot be robbed." The appeal of Chinese proverbs is profound and universal. With brevity, clarity, and simplicity, these carefully chosen words help pass wisdom and insight throughout the ages. This timeless, eloquent collection of proverbs offers fundamental truths about the natural world and the human condition, on subjects such as: Ability * Adversity * Beauty * Character * Conflict Cooperation * Deception * Defeat * Fortune * Greed * Happin... more info>>
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Book Promo 101 [Book 1 in the How to Promote Your Book Series]
by Nikki Leigh
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This first in a series of books on how to promote your published work is by an author who speaks from long experience. Not only does she offer her own expertise, but she has also collected quotes from many of the best people in the business when it comes to getting their books "out there" and getting them noticed by reviewers, the press, and readers' groups (Published: 2007)
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Bridal Guide Magazine's How to Plan the Perfect Wedding...Without Going Broke [Secure]
by Diane Forden
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For the first time, the experts at Bridal Guide, America's leading bridal magazine, have gathered all of their favorite cost-containing tips and stress-reducing strategies into one handy volume. This comprehensive, practical wedding planner offers hundreds of insider tips for cutting back on wedding costs without cutting back on style. From etiquette to officiants, transportation to tipping, and registry to rehearsal dinners, Bridal Guide's Diane Forden spells it all out for you. Charts, checkli... more info>>
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