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1986
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English
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Library Journal: A tie-in for a nine-part television series to be broadcast over PBS beginning in September, this is a wide-ranging account of the travels and changes of the English tongue from its beginnings to tomorrow, from England to America to Australia to Africa and India and the Pacific. Despite an occasionally perceptible British bias, the authors have tried hard to paint a colorful, vivid picture of the many faces and varieties of English....
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1959
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English
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In 1918, William Strunk Jr., a lecturer in English at Cornell University, wrote a short guide to style for his students. He aimed to show them how to write crispt, concise text that would inform readers as swiftly and clearly as possible. Strunk outlined eight "elementary rules of usage," just ten "elementary principles of composition," and "a few matters of form." The book has been in print ever since.
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2007
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English
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This volume which has been updated with the addition of about 500 new thesaurus entries as well as new Canadian and British spelling variants. Front matter and alpha sections A to Z, plus back matter section on punctuation.
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2001
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English
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"Verbs are easier to show than explain! Luckily, this 20th anniversary edition is chock-full of them. Updated design elements, Try It! features, and brand-new back matter make this a must-have for readers learning about verbs"-- Provided by publisher.
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2000
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English
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"Simple, rhyming text and colorful cartoon cats help children understand adjectives in the 20th anniversary edition of this lighthearted book of verse. Updated with new back matter, a fresh design, and Try It! features"-- Provided by publisher.
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2015
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English
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"Have you ever heard of a prickle of porcupines? Or a tower of giraffes? What about a parcel of penguins? This ... romp through the animal kingdom introduces collective nouns for animals through wordplay"--Amazon.com.
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1990
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English
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Provides clear and practical guidance for what to say--and what not to say--in any situation. Covering everything from business correspondence to personal letters, this new edition features expanded advice for personal and business emails, blogs, and international communication.
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2002
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English
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"Playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. This 20th anniversary edition includes brand-new design details, fun back matter, and hands-on Try It! features"-- Provided by publisher.
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2001
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English
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The fun and easy way to improve your grammar Teaches the rules of verbs, adjectives, ...
Enhancing your speaking and writing skills helps in everyday situations, such as writing a paper for school, giving a presentation to a company's bigwigs, or communicating effectively with family and friends. English Grammar For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the latest techniques for improving your efficiency with English grammar and punctuation.
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