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Your Guide to College Writing is a practical handbook for academic writers. This book teaches you the rules for college research and writing and shows you how to follow them in real-world examples. By starting with the basics of paragraphs, sentences, punctuation, word choice, research, and guides to MLA, APA, and Chicago styles, you'll become comfortable with the building blocks of writing in college. When you have trouble with a specific error or...
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Ce recueil de portraits nous fait pénétrer dans l'intimité de dix traducteurs qui appartiennent à diverse époques : XVIe, XVIIIe, XIXe et XXe siècles. Les textes traduits vont de l'article de presse aux Saintes Écritures, en passant par la tragédie grecque, le roman, la poésie, le conte, le « polar » et les traités de droit. Réintroduisant la subjectivité dans le discours sur la traduction, ces portraits contribuent au nécessaire recentrement...
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Desde hace 19 años que el Premio Periodismo de Excelencia de la Universidad Alberto Hurtado elige a grandes periodistas, editores, profesores y pensadores de la comunicación para que seleccionen, como prejurados y jurados finalistas, a aquellos trabajos periodísticos que logran ir más allá: los que descubren las causas, las consecuencias, las tendencias, lo que está pasando y lo que muestra el germen de lo que vendrá. Este libro es un ejemplo...
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Adjectives have long suffered from bad press. For many years, English teachers have been fond of telling students that "adjectives are the enemy of nouns, and adverbs are the enemy of everything else."
While it's still advisable to heed your English teacher's advice on most other matters, The Highly Selective Dictionary of Golden Adjectives for the Extraordinarily Literate proves that breaking certain rules can make written and spoken language that...
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"What do you think of my fiction book writing?" the aspiring novelist extorted.
"Darn," the editor hectored, in turn. "I can not publish your novel! It is full of what we in the business call 'really awful writing.'"
"But how shall I absolve this dilemma? I have already read every tome available on how to write well and get published!" The writer tossed his head about, wildly.
"It might help," opined the blonde editor, helpfully, "to ponder how...
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Anyone who laments the demise of print text would find a sympathetic listener in Andrea A. Lunsford. Anyone who bemoans the lack of respect for blogs, graphic novels, and other new media would find her no less understanding. Lunsford is at home in both camps because she sees beyond writing's ever-changing forms to the constancy of its power to "make space for human agency-or to radically limit such agency."
Lunsford is a celebrated scholar of rhetoric...
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A straightforward guide to creating a great story that keeps your audience riveted.
The art of telling stories has been around as long as humans. And in today's noisy, techy, automated world, storytelling is not only prevalent, it's vital. Whether you're interested in enlivening verbal communication, building your business brand, making presentations, sharing family wisdom, or performing on stage, Story Power shows you how to make use of a good story.
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Between TV talk shows, radio call-in programs, email and the Internet, spontaneous-talk media has skyrocketed in the '90s. People are interacting more frequently and more fervently than ever before, turning the English language into an indecipherable mess. Now, this unique and concise compendium presents the most confused and misused words in the language today -- words misused by careless speakers and writers everywhere. It defines, discerns and...
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The parents of second language children are often seen but not heard in schools. This book is unique in addressing the many issues facing parents of children whose first language is different from that of the school classroom.
Drawing on teaching theory, the book provides these parents with a wealth of practical information, guidelines and checklists, enabling them to ask schools intelligent and challenging questions to test whether their children's...
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Perfect for German revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to German verbs. The main section of the book consists of 200 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular, weak and strong. Each is self-contained, showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. The tables also tell you if the verb is weak or strong and if it takes the auxiliary "haben" or "sein". New German spellings are included throughout. There...
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This book offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of Italian. Ideal for Italian revision. Designed for all those learning Italian at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology. This book also...
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Perfect for French revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to French verbs. The main section of the book consists of 112 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular. Each is self-contained, showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. Major constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for most verb models. Similarly conjugated verbs are listed with their translations for complete clarity. The introduction...
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Perfect for Spanish revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to Spanish verbs. The main section of the book consists of 120 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular. Each is self-contained, showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. The introduction gives a detailed explanation of each of the three main tenses. It also deals with compound tenses and the use of the passive. Finally, an alphabetical index...
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This book offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of French. Ideal for French revision. Designed for all those learning French at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology. This...
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Ignite Your Writing with Cinematic Flair: The Popcorn Principles Unleashed Unveil the secrets of blockbuster storytelling in your novels!Introducing "The Popcorn Principles Unleashed: A Workbook for Novelists" – your definitive guide to infusing your writing with the suspense and drama of Hollywood's greatest hits. This hands-on workbook offers nearly 50 writing exercises with examples from over 60 hit films. Launch Your Story with a Bang!Begin...
17) TOEFL 2024
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In the ever-evolving landscape of international education and career advancement, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) remains a crucial stepping stone for countless individuals. "TOEFL 2024" is your definitive guide to mastering this essential test. Whether you're a student aiming for higher education abroad, a professional seeking global opportunities, or an immigrant looking to integrate into an English-speaking environment, this book...
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Newspaper reports of Jack the Ripper, Jesse James, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and others compiled by the New York Times-bestselling author.
Former detective and bestselling author Mike Rothmiller has, brought together classic works of journalism that will take the reader on a fascinating journey back in time to when these horrific tales mesmerized a nation. Some may find these articles and their descriptions of people and crimes shocking...
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IImprove Your People Skills For Effective Communication With Your Peers, Friends, Family, Relationships, and In Business Today! Do you feel awkward in social situations where first impressions are so vital? Do you lack confidence and charisma in your daily communications that make you come off as aloof and unengaging? If so, you could be lacking some crucial people skills that are essential to your survival and success in...
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"Sentence Structure: Second Edition" is a comprehensive and engaging guide designed to revolutionize the way you think about sentence construction. Tailored for clarity and simplicity, this book is your ultimate companion in understanding the intricate world of clauses and sentences, making it ideal for students, aspiring writers, and language enthusiasts.At the heart of this book is the exploration of sentence architecture. You'll start with the...
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