This 16th edition of the book, first published in 1855, has been expanded to include more than 20,000 quotations and more than 340 new authors both historical and contemporary - from Russell Baker, The Doors, Elvis, Nadine Gordimer, Stephen Hawking, Primo Levi, Norman Mailer, Salman Rushdie, the Talmud, Alice Walker and Elie Wiesel. This edition has been revised and edited by Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Justin Kaplan. View More...
In this updated edition, teachers and students write about writing, sharing views of developments in the field of composition and rhetoric. Contributors examine research, theory, and practice, and discuss writing processes and products. Readers are encouraged to respond through work of their own. View More...
"America's Best Newspaper Writing" represents the "best-of-the-best" from 25 years of the American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE) Distinguished Writing Awards competition. With an emphasis on local reporting, new stories including more on crisis coverage, and pedagogical tools to help students become better writers, the second edition is the most useful and up-to-date anthology available for feature writing and introduction to journalism classes. View More...
A bilingual, bidirectional guide to French and North American English. Extensive coverage of Canadian French More than 80,000 entries and 100,000 translations Abundant examples of words used in context View More...
Extensively redesigned and rewritten, the second edition of Pocket Oxford American Dictionary combines its highly popular, pocket-sized packaging with a dramatic revision of the copy, with completely reworded entries throughout. With more than 140,000 words, phrases, and definitions, including a wealth of new words, sample sentences, and usage notes, this marvelous edition makes it easier than ever before to find the correct meaning of a word. The editors have completely rewritten the entries, stressing everyday English to make each definition as accessible as possible. Moreover, they have use... View More...
What things does every college student need to know? In 1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know, Harry H. Harrison Jr. provides practical advice ranging from classroom enrollment, living on campus, study habits, and more, that every student and parent will benefit from. This book is a solid gift if you know a college student that needs a little wisdom about: Financial advice while attending schoolHandling parental expectations and being away from homeTaking care of your mental health and maintaining your faithTaking and mastering multiple choice testsCreating healthy relationships with... View More...
Have you ever wondered about the origin of "son of a gun," "flotsam and jetsam," or "hunky-dory"? You'll find the nautical derivation of these expressions and more than 250 others in this collection of nautical metaphors and colloquialisms. In addition, this book includes thought-provoking and entertaining examples of these words drawn from literature, movies, and song, and contains sections of legends of the sea and weather lore. Fascinating reading for sailors and language enthusiasts alike. Here's the scuttlebutt: Barge right in and swallow the anchor, and let's chew the fat and splice the ... View More...
Twentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King's critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. "Long live the King" hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King's On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writ... View More...
Interested in journalism and creative writing and want to write a book? Read inspiring stories and practical advice from America's most respected journalists.The country's most prominent journalists and nonfiction authors gather each year at Harvard's Nieman Conference on Narrative Journalism. Telling True Stories presents their best advice--covering everything from finding a good topic, to structuring narrative stories, to writing and selling your first book. More than fifty well-known writers offer their most powerful tips, including: - Tom Wolfe on the emotional core of the story- Gay Tales... View More...
An essential volume for generations of writers young and old, Bird by Bird is a modern classic. This twenty-fifth anniversary edition will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. For a quarter century, more than a million readers--scribes and scribblers of all ages and abilities--have been inspired by Anne Lamott's hilarious, big-hearted, homespun advice. Advice that begins with the simple words of wisdom passed down from Anne's father--also a writer--in the iconic passage that gives the book its title: "Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was try... View More...
This pocket guide lists five hundred of the most frequently used signs, providing clear line drawings and descriptions of each, plus suggestions for successful signing, a chart of the American Manual Alphabet, and a section on numbers. View More...
Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher*It is possible to travel in Germany without speaking a word of German, but just a few phrases go a long way in making friends, inviting service with a smile, and ensuring a rich and rewarding travel experience - you could discover a hidden Berlin bar, find the best new fashion boutiques, or be able to buy last minute tickets to the opera.Essential phrases to meet all your travel needsHow to get local recommendationsEasy-to-use pronunciation guidesExpert tips to boost your confidenceAbout Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading trav... View More...
Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Although you can get by in Japan without speaking the language, knowing just a few phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding experiences.Score a table in Tokyo's famous fish market, join the power-ballad belters at a late-night karaoke bar, or sip on sake with newly found friends in a centuries-old Kyoto brewery.Fast, fun and easy to useEssential words and phrases Simple pronunciation guidesExpert tips to boost confidenceAbout Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel m... View More...
Lonely Planet Latin American Spanish Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Latin American Spanish phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Mingle with locals at a colourful Latin American mercado, spend a night out dancing to live music, or enjoy a meal in an out-of-the-way restaurant -all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Sit... View More...
Highlighting Latin American Spanish, this dictionary features the unique Spanish of Central and South America. Over 80,000 words and phrases are provided for those at all levels of language skill, from travellers to business professionals. View More...
This 2014 revised and updated edition is ideal for English and Spanish speakers, this bidirectional dictionary defines the core vocabularies of Latin-American Spanish and American English.
This value-priced Spanish-English Dictionary, with over 50,000 translations is the best bilingual reference for students. View More...
