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An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

de Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” ... Leer más

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“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.”
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20 Short Stories in Portuguese for Beginners

Learn Portuguese fast with beginner-friendly tales

de lingoXpress ...

Series series lingoXpress Portuguese Series
Improve your language skills and enjoy this collection of short stories for beginners!Reading can be a powerful tool in language learning, offering a multitude of benefits that improve understanding and enjoyment of the new language. Here are some of the main benefits:Expanding Vocabulary: Reading exposes you to new words in context, which is crucial for building vocabulary. Learning new words ... Leer más

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Improve your language skills and enjoy this collection of short stories for beginners!Reading can be a powerful tool in language learning, offering a multitude of benefits that improve understanding and enjoyment of the new language. Here are some of the main benefits:Expanding Vocabulary: Reading exposes you to new words in context, which is crucial for building vocabulary. Learning new words
... Leer más
Fluent in 3 Months

How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World

de Benny Lewis ...

Benny Lewis, a renowned polyglot who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World ... Leer más

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Benny Lewis, a renowned polyglot who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World
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Secrets to Writing a Fantasy

Write Novels That Sell, #4

de K. Stanley, L. Cooke ...

Series Libro 4 - Write Novels That Sell
Unlock the secrets to writing a bestselling fantasy novel. This book reveals the intricate structure specific to fantasy novels, showing you the essential elements that make these stories captivating and engaging.The following books have entertained millions of readers, and we show you why.● Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros● Twilight by Stephenie Meyer● The Unbroken by C. L. Clark● A Court of Thorns ... Leer más

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Unlock the secrets to writing a bestselling fantasy novel. This book reveals the intricate structure specific to fantasy novels, showing you the essential elements that make these stories captivating and engaging.The following books have entertained millions of readers, and we show you why.● Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros● Twilight by Stephenie Meyer● The Unbroken by C. L. Clark● A Court of Thorns
... Leer más
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition

How to Edit Yourself Into Print

de Renni Browne, Dave King ...

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing
... Leer más
Secrets to Writing a Series

Write Novels That Sell, #3

de K. Stanley, L. Cooke ...

Series Libro 3 - Write Novels That Sell
Are you dreaming of writing a series but don't know where to start?Unlock the secrets to writing a bestselling series. This book takes you from an idea to a series readers love.We'll guide you through an actionable process, so you can set up your series and write it as you read this book.You'll learn:Differences between writing a standalone novel and a series.Decisions you should make before ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Are you dreaming of writing a series but don't know where to start?Unlock the secrets to writing a bestselling series. This book takes you from an idea to a series readers love.We'll guide you through an actionable process, so you can set up your series and write it as you read this book.You'll learn:Differences between writing a standalone novel and a series.Decisions you should make before
... Leer más
Essays that Worked for Medical Schools

40 Essays from Successful Applications to the Nation's Top Medical Schools

de Ballantine ...

Discover why admissions officers from the nation’s top medical schools selected these essays of worthy applicantsWith only a limited number of spaces available every year to the thousands ofqualified applicants to the nation’s top medical schools, a serious candidate must finda way to set himself or herself apart from the crowd. The essay is your one chance tohighlight the personal qualities and ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Discover why admissions officers from the nation’s top medical schools selected these essays of worthy applicantsWith only a limited number of spaces available every year to the thousands ofqualified applicants to the nation’s top medical schools, a serious candidate must finda way to set himself or herself apart from the crowd. The essay is your one chance tohighlight the personal qualities and
... Leer más
Spanish All-In-One For Dummies

Book + Audio Online

de Gail Stein, Cecie Kraynak ...

A comprehensive and actionable Spanish resourceSpanish All-In-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition walks you through a step-by-step roadmap of Spanish basics—including how to speak, write, and read Spanish in common, everyday situations.This guide is packed with practice opportunities, online audio, and intuitively organized info you can use immediately as you improve your conversational Spanish. The book ... Leer más

$26.00 USD

A comprehensive and actionable Spanish resourceSpanish All-In-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition walks you through a step-by-step roadmap of Spanish basics—including how to speak, write, and read Spanish in common, everyday situations.This guide is packed with practice opportunities, online audio, and intuitively organized info you can use immediately as you improve your conversational Spanish. The book
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As You Like It by William Shakespeare (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

de Bright Summaries ...

Series series BrightSummaries.com
Unlock the more straightforward side of As You Like It with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of As You Like It by William Shakespeare, a pastoral comedy which stands out for its sparkling wit and amusing subversion of many of the tropes of the pastoral genre. In the play, numerous characters find themselves in the idyllic Forest of Arden: ... Leer más

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Unlock the more straightforward side of As You Like It with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of As You Like It by William Shakespeare, a pastoral comedy which stands out for its sparkling wit and amusing subversion of many of the tropes of the pastoral genre. In the play, numerous characters find themselves in the idyllic Forest of Arden:
... Leer más
The Complete University Study Guide - Starting | Mastering | Furthering Your Degree

de S.L. Dobson ...

We hear so much these days about how important a degree is for your career, how everyone seems to have one and that the government will happily stump up the cash to pay for it. But is it really important? Is it really worth all that debt? And is it right for you?This book contains the complete series of the University Study Guide including;Starting Your DegreeMastering Your DegreeFurthering Your ... Leer más

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We hear so much these days about how important a degree is for your career, how everyone seems to have one and that the government will happily stump up the cash to pay for it. But is it really important? Is it really worth all that debt? And is it right for you?This book contains the complete series of the University Study Guide including;Starting Your DegreeMastering Your DegreeFurthering Your
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American Language Supplement 1

de H.L. Mencken ...

Perhaps the first truly important book about the divergence of American English from its British roots, this survey of the language as it was spoken-and as it was changing-at the beginning of the 20th century comes via one of its most inveterate watchers, journalist, critic, and editor HENRY LOUIS MENCKEN (1880-1956).In this replica of the 1921 "revised and enlarged" second edition, Mencken turns ... Leer más

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Perhaps the first truly important book about the divergence of American English from its British roots, this survey of the language as it was spoken-and as it was changing-at the beginning of the 20th century comes via one of its most inveterate watchers, journalist, critic, and editor HENRY LOUIS MENCKEN (1880-1956).In this replica of the 1921 "revised and enlarged" second edition, Mencken turns
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle - 10th anniversary edition

A Year of Food Life

de Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, Steven L. Hopp, Lily Hopp Kingsolver ...

“A profound, graceful, and literary work of philosophy and economics, well tempered for our times, and yet timeless. . . . It will change the way you look at the food you put into your body. Which is to say, it can change who you are.” — Boston GlobeFrom acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver—recipient of numerous literary awards including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Humanities Medal, the Dayton ... Leer más

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“A profound, graceful, and literary work of philosophy and economics, well tempered for our times, and yet timeless. . . . It will change the way you look at the food you put into your body. Which is to say, it can change who you are.” — Boston GlobeFrom acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver—recipient of numerous literary awards including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Humanities Medal, the Dayton
... Leer más
Secrets to Outlining a Novel

Write Novels That Sell, #2

de K. Stanley, L. Cooke ...

Series Libro 2 - Write Novels That Sell
Do you want to write a novel based on a strong foundation? Yes? Unlock the secrets to outlining a bestselling novel.We'll give you an actionable process. Your story will be unique, spectacularly your own, AND structurally sound. You'll build an outline and create a framework for writing a well-loved story.In Secrets to Outlining a Novel, we'll share a secret process that unlocks story creativity. ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Do you want to write a novel based on a strong foundation? Yes? Unlock the secrets to outlining a bestselling novel.We'll give you an actionable process. Your story will be unique, spectacularly your own, AND structurally sound. You'll build an outline and create a framework for writing a well-loved story.In Secrets to Outlining a Novel, we'll share a secret process that unlocks story creativity.
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Retire Reset Recharge

de Subrata Mazumder ...

Introduction:Congratulations on nearing or entering retirement! This handbook, titled "Retire Reset Recharge," is designed to provide invaluable insights and guidance based on my successful eight-year retirement journey. Unlike other retirement guides focused on extraordinary success stories, this book emphasizes that retirement is attainable and fulfilling for everyone, including individuals with ... Leer más

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Introduction:Congratulations on nearing or entering retirement! This handbook, titled "Retire Reset Recharge," is designed to provide invaluable insights and guidance based on my successful eight-year retirement journey. Unlike other retirement guides focused on extraordinary success stories, this book emphasizes that retirement is attainable and fulfilling for everyone, including individuals with
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L'enseignement de Las Vegas

ou Le symbolisme oublié de la forme architecturale

de Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown, Steven Izenour ...

Un ouvrage de référence dans le monde de l'architecture.Publié par un couple de jeunes architectes et enseignants qui y sonnent la révolte, Learning from Las Vegas cristallise les débats dans le milieu architectural américain du début des années soixante-dix. Aux constructions imaginaires d'un monde meilleur, l'ouvrage oppose l'observation de la réalité, faisant de la ville existante - ici Las ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

Un ouvrage de référence dans le monde de l'architecture.Publié par un couple de jeunes architectes et enseignants qui y sonnent la révolte, Learning from Las Vegas cristallise les débats dans le milieu architectural américain du début des années soixante-dix. Aux constructions imaginaires d'un monde meilleur, l'ouvrage oppose l'observation de la réalité, faisant de la ville existante - ici Las
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The BDSM Contract Book

de Michelle Fegatofi ...

What is a BDSM Contract and why should I sign one? The process of drafting a Contract between all parties is a strong tool that should be utilized as one of the foundations when starting a new BDSM relationship of any kind. It is very important to ensure that everyone involved has a complete understanding, from the beginning, of all the principles according to which their relationship and their ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

What is a BDSM Contract and why should I sign one? The process of drafting a Contract between all parties is a strong tool that should be utilized as one of the foundations when starting a new BDSM relationship of any kind. It is very important to ensure that everyone involved has a complete understanding, from the beginning, of all the principles according to which their relationship and their
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La carretera de Cormac McCarthy (Guía de lectura)

Resumen y análisis completo

de Julie Mestrot ...

Traducido por Marta Sánchez Hidalgo ...

Series series Guía de lectura
ResumenExpress.com presenta y analiza en esta guía de lectura La carretera, novela postapocalíptica en la que el escritor estadounidense Cormac McCarthy narra el periplo de sus personajes en busca de un paraíso perdido. Esta obra ganadora de un Pulitzer reflexiona sobre la vida humana, la supervivencia y la esperanza frente a la desesperación y la muerte.¡Ya no tienes que leer y resumir todo el ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

ResumenExpress.com presenta y analiza en esta guía de lectura La carretera, novela postapocalíptica en la que el escritor estadounidense Cormac McCarthy narra el periplo de sus personajes en busca de un paraíso perdido. Esta obra ganadora de un Pulitzer reflexiona sobre la vida humana, la supervivencia y la esperanza frente a la desesperación y la muerte.¡Ya no tienes que leer y resumir todo el
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The Enlightened College Applicant

A New Approach to the Search and Admissions Process

de Andrew Belasco, Dave Bergman ...

Deluged with messages that range from “It’s Ivy League or bust” to “It doesn’t matter where you go,” college applicants and their families often find themselves lost, adrift in a sea of information overload. Finally—a worthy life preserver has arrived. The Enlightened College Applicant presents a no-nonsense account of how students should approach the college search and admissions process. Instead ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

Deluged with messages that range from “It’s Ivy League or bust” to “It doesn’t matter where you go,” college applicants and their families often find themselves lost, adrift in a sea of information overload. Finally—a worthy life preserver has arrived. The Enlightened College Applicant presents a no-nonsense account of how students should approach the college search and admissions process. Instead
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Test bank Development Giddens Concepts for Nursing Practice

de Lisa Funderburk ...

How can a nursing test bank help me in school?Think about it like this. You have one text book in your class. So does your teacher. Each text book has one test bank that teachers use to test students with. This is the nursing test bank for the book you have. All authentic chapters and questions and answers are included.Do I get to download this nursing test bank today?Since we know that students ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

How can a nursing test bank help me in school?Think about it like this. You have one text book in your class. So does your teacher. Each text book has one test bank that teachers use to test students with. This is the nursing test bank for the book you have. All authentic chapters and questions and answers are included.Do I get to download this nursing test bank today?Since we know that students
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Quotationary - The A-Z Book of Quotations

Covering Over 14,000 Quotes in More Than 350 Topics

de Nasser Amiri ...

Compiled over many years by Nasser Amiri, this is by far the most comprehensive collection ever complied of carefully selected quotations from the world’s great philosophers, writers, historians, musicians and thinkers.Quotationary is a source of inspiration for every writer, book-lover and thinker. It contains the thoughts of many of the finest minds since ancient man started to express his wit ... Leer más

$11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Compiled over many years by Nasser Amiri, this is by far the most comprehensive collection ever complied of carefully selected quotations from the world’s great philosophers, writers, historians, musicians and thinkers.Quotationary is a source of inspiration for every writer, book-lover and thinker. It contains the thoughts of many of the finest minds since ancient man started to express his wit
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Understanding the Concepts of English Prepositions

de Andrew Bruckfield ...

ENGLISH PREPOSITIONS are the mostfrequently occurring type of essential words in the English language and should be learned by everyone who wants to speak English fluently—whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner.Prepositions have a strategic function in the English discourse—especially for nonnative speakers. These (often logical) connectors have tremendous power and are of critical ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

ENGLISH PREPOSITIONS are the mostfrequently occurring type of essential words in the English language and should be learned by everyone who wants to speak English fluently—whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner.Prepositions have a strategic function in the English discourse—especially for nonnative speakers. These (often logical) connectors have tremendous power and are of critical
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Writing on the Job

Best Practices for Communicating in the Digital Age

de Martha B. Coven ...

Series series Skills for Scholars
A practical and compact guide to writing for professionalsWriting is an essential skill in today’s workplace. From messaging platforms and social media to traditional forms of communication like memos and reports, we rely on words more than ever. Given how much reading we do on mobile devices, being able to write succinctly is critical to success. Writing on the Job is an incisive guide to clear ... Leer más

$12.29 USD

A practical and compact guide to writing for professionalsWriting is an essential skill in today’s workplace. From messaging platforms and social media to traditional forms of communication like memos and reports, we rely on words more than ever. Given how much reading we do on mobile devices, being able to write succinctly is critical to success. Writing on the Job is an incisive guide to clear
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Black History

More than Just a Month

de Mike Henry ...

Some of the most interesting people and events of the past often get bypassed in a classroom. This includes a large number of African-Americans who helped build this country. Black History: More Than Just A Month pays tribute to these forgotten individuals and their accomplishments. Some of the people included are war heroes, inventors, celebrities, athletes, etc. This book is a great supplement ... Leer más

$38.99 USD

Some of the most interesting people and events of the past often get bypassed in a classroom. This includes a large number of African-Americans who helped build this country. Black History: More Than Just A Month pays tribute to these forgotten individuals and their accomplishments. Some of the people included are war heroes, inventors, celebrities, athletes, etc. This book is a great supplement
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On Teaching and Writing Fiction

de Wallace Stegner ...

Wallace Stegner founded the acclaimed Stanford Writing Program-a program whose alumni include such literary luminaries as Larry McMurtry, Robert Stone, and Raymond Carver. Here Lynn Stegner brings together eight of Stegner's previously uncollected essays-including four never-before-published pieces -on writing fiction and teaching creative writing. In this unique collection he addresses every ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Wallace Stegner founded the acclaimed Stanford Writing Program-a program whose alumni include such literary luminaries as Larry McMurtry, Robert Stone, and Raymond Carver. Here Lynn Stegner brings together eight of Stegner's previously uncollected essays-including four never-before-published pieces -on writing fiction and teaching creative writing. In this unique collection he addresses every
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