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You've probably heard the expression "when pigs fly," but have you heard the Spanish phrase "when frogs grow hair" or the Yoruba saying "when chicken have teeth"? This fun-filled collection of idioms from around the world includes expressions in ten languages..all of them sure to put a smile on any child's face.
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Embark on an exciting journey into the enchanting world of French language and culture with "Easy English to French Learning"! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your language skills, this comprehensive guide is your ticket to mastering French with ease.• Unlock the mysteries of French pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through our user-friendly approach designed for learners of all levels. From basic greetings to advanced...
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The newest volume in the Million Dollar Writing series, Once More, With Feeling is a guide by New York Times Bestselling author Jody Lynn Nye to revising your finished manuscript.
Nye goes point by point over the topics you should review when working toward a final draft of a new book. From narrative hook to resolution, with discussions of formatting, resources, and numerous examples of problem-solving, this volume should be by the elbow of any aspiring...
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Himbo: a male bimbo. Protire: leave a boring job to do something more interesting. Sheeple: people who follow the crowd. These are just a few of the newly evolved words discussed and explained in The Birds and Bees of Words, an entertaining, informative look at the ever-changing nature of the English language. More than 1,000 words are featured on the book's list of new and inventive words; nearly 30,000 more words are discussed in sections including...
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Writing Editing - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Edit Writing, How to Self-Publish and How to Write Content
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HOW TO EDIT WRITING:
7 Easy Steps to Master Writing Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation.
YOU'LL LEARN:
• The stages of editing: structural, line editing, and copy editing
• Necessary conversations to have between writers and editors
• The benefits of reading aloud to yourself and...
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Aitareya is one of the earliest Upanishads and is, attributed to sage Mahidasa Aitareya. It consists of five sections, viz. sections 21 to 25. These sections form the 4th, 5th, and 6th chapters of the 2nd part of the Rigveda Aranyaka.
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• the young student the Samhita verses.
• the householder the Brahmana verses.
• the retired the Aranyaka verses.
• the sannyasi the Upanishad verses.
Young Student = one, who is yet being cared for by parents.
Householder...
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"Delightful." -Mary Norris, The New Yorker
A page-turning, existential romp through the life and times of the world's most polarizing punctuation mark
The semicolon. Stephen King, Hemingway, Vonnegut, and Orwell detest it. Herman Melville, Henry James, and Rebecca Solnit love it. But why? When is it effective? Have we been misusing it? Should we even care?
In Semicolon, Cecelia Watson charts the rise and fall of this infamous punctuation mark,...
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Who decided not to split infinitives? With whom should we take issue if in fact, we wish to boldly write what no grammarian hath writ before? In Founding Grammars, Rosemarie Ostler delves into the roots of our grammar obsession to answer these questions and many more. Standard grammar and accurate spelling are widely considered hallmarks of a good education, but their exact definitions are much more contentious - capable of inciting a full-blown grammar...
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Mundaka Upanishad is from the Gopatha-Brahmana of the Atharva Veda. Whereas its Samhita portion survives in two recensions, after sages Paippalada and Shaunaka, the Brahmana portion available today is only of sage Gopatha.
Mundaka Upanishad gets its name from "a head shaved of all heavy botheration". By the sincere study of this Upanishad, one's mind resolves all troubles, difficulties seem trifles. It quenches the thirst of the sincere seeker and...
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"Short Stories in French for Beginners" is a collection of 20 easy-to-read short stories designed for novice French learners. The stories are written in simple language and feature relatable characters and everyday situations, making them ideal for those who are just starting to learn the language. Each story is followed by a series of a vocabulary list and exercises, enabling readers to check their understanding and expand their knowledge of French...
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This Mandarin Chinese Dictionary is for elementary to intermediate learners of Chinese. Tuttle Learner's Chinese-English Dictionary is a totally new dictionary designed specifically for elementary to intermediate learners of Chinese, and contains all 3, 051 vocabulary items prescribed for Levels A and B of the internationally recognized test of Mandarin language proficiency, Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK). This self-contained dictionary has over 3, 000...
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DEBOLSILLO
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2012
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Español
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Se trata de uno de los mejores cursos de oratoria publicado hasta el momento; es una lectura fácil de seguir que lleva paso a paso por el difícil arte de hablar en público.
Tiene en sus manos, amable lector, el mejor curso de oratoria publicado hasta el momento, un curso fácil de seguir, que lo llevará paso a paso por el difícil arte de hablar en público hasta hacer de usted un orador respetable. Con este libro usted aprenderá a vencer el...
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Penguin Publishing Group
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A cornucopia of spelling challenges—from the deceptively simple to the truly vexing—for good, better, and exceptional spellers (or those who want to be).
So You Think You Can Spell? is a handy way to go one on one, pencil to paper, against hard, harder, and heartless words. The challenges vary from three- and five-word mini-quizzes to fifty-worders, from tests of quite familiar (but ever misspelled) words to those rife
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Phoebe's on a mission to clean up the grammar in the dirtiest books! Are you a romance writer? Or maybe you're just interested in learning grammar rules and style in a fun, new, and, dare I say, SEXY way? My no-holds-barred grammar guide covers parts of speech, commonly confused words, point of view, verb tenses, and punctuation. You'll also learn everything you ever wanted to know about editing, including how to find an editor and prepare your manuscript...
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Qu'est-ce que le langage ? Une question qui a fait l'objet de nombreuses études, théories et réflexions au cours des siècles...
Le langage est l'une des capacités majeures des êtres humains. Mais qu'est-ce que le langage ? Cette question n'a cessé d'être posée au fil des siècles, d'abord par les philosophes et les grammairiens puis, dès la fin du XIXe siècle, par les linguistes et les psychologues du langage. Les théoriciens et chercheurs...
398) English Vocabulary
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"English Vocabulary" is a comprehensive guide designed to enhance your command of the English language through the power and beauty of words. This book is a treasure trove for anyone eager to deepen their understanding and use of English vocabulary, whether you're a student, professional, or language enthusiast.At its heart, the book recognizes vocabulary as the cornerstone of effective communication, impacting reading, writing, and speaking skills....
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"Selcouth" is a collection of unfamiliar, rare, strange, yet marvelous words that will leave you stunned, showcasing over 400 unique and beautiful words!This book has words from all around the world with many meanings, from words that describe the weather, and sensational feelings, to hilarious terms that will leave you awestruck!
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This comprehensive Mandarin workbook can be used with any textbook or on its own to dramatically enhance your Mandarin speaking and listening skills. No matter what textbook you're using to learn Mandarin, it requires a lot of practice. Here is a wealth of effective activities and drills-plus over 16 hours of audio recordings-to help you improve your spoken Mandarin Chinese quickly and effectively. This book follows the Basic Mandarin Chinese-Speaking...
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