Words I Use When I Write

by Alana Trisler

Author	: Alana Trisler
Publisher	: Modern Learning Press
Total Pages	: 0
Release	: 1989-12
Genre	: English language
ISBN	: 9780935493337

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Lists almost 500 high-interest, high-frequency words in large, hand-printed manuscript and provides space to add new words to help students improve their spelling, alphabetizing, reading, and writing. A 10-page back section includes pages for color words, number words, days of the week, months of the year, contractions, classmates and friends, family members, and pets. For grades 1-2.

More Words I Use When I Write

by Alana Trisler

Author	: Alana Trisler
Publisher	: Modern Learning Pr/Programs
Total Pages	: 92
Release	: 2004
Genre	: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN	: 9780838860700

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Provides more than 1,100 hand-printed, high-frequency words appropriate for intermediate students. Extra pages with blank lines are included to support a growing vocabulary.

Words We Use

by Diarmaid Ó Muirithe

Author	: Diarmaid Ó Muirithe
Publisher	: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Total Pages	: 475
Release	: 2006-10-31
Genre	: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN	: 0717151840

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Diarmaid Ó Muirithe's column Words We Use was a feature of The Irish Times for many years. This collection of his most memorable contributions, by turns witty and sympathetic, wears its prodigious learning lightly and is sure to delight those captivated by the power of language to shape the world around us. Drawing on the author's nearly inexhaustible knowledge of languages, their mechanics and idiosyncrasies, Words We Use has sections covering everything from Magic and Shakespeare to Computers and Text Messaging. It will change the way you think about language forever.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

by Kate Woodford

Author	: Kate Woodford
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 1550
Release	: 2003
Genre	: Foreign Language Study
ISBN	: 9780521824231

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The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.

Oxford English Dictionary

by John A. Simpson

Author	: John A. Simpson
Publisher	: Oxford University Press
Total Pages	:
Release	: 2002-04-18
Genre	: Reference
ISBN	: 9780195218893

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The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

by Lester Kaufman

Author	: Lester Kaufman
Publisher	: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages	: 272
Release	: 2021-04-16
Genre	: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN	: 1119652847

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The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.

Words That Work

by Dr. Frank Luntz

Author	: Dr. Frank Luntz
Publisher	: Hachette Books
Total Pages	: 438
Release	: 2007-01-02
Genre	: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN	: 1401385745

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The nation's premier communications expert shares his wisdom on how the words we choose can change the course of business, of politics, and of life in this country In Words That Work, Luntz offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the tactical use of words and phrases affects what we buy, who we vote for, and even what we believe in. With chapters like "The Ten Rules of Successful Communication" and "The 21 Words and Phrases for the 21st Century," he examines how choosing the right words is essential. Nobody is in a better position to explain than Frank Luntz: He has used his knowledge of words to help more than two dozen Fortune 500 companies grow. Hell tell us why Rupert Murdoch's six-billion-dollar decision to buy DirectTV was smart because satellite was more cutting edge than "digital cable," and why pharmaceutical companies transitioned their message from "treatment" to "prevention" and "wellness." If you ever wanted to learn how to talk your way out of a traffic ticket or talk your way into a raise, this book's for you.

1001 Words You Need To Know and Use

by Martin Manser

Author	: Martin Manser
Publisher	: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages	: 178
Release	: 2010-01-14
Genre	: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN	: 0199560056

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This A-Z provides 1001 words you need to know to make your writing and speaking effective, convincing, and expressive. With clear guidance on choosing the right word, this book is essential for anyone wanting to achieve greater success in written and spoken tasks including essays, interviews, CVs and application letters, reports, and more.

Other-Wordly

by Yee-Lum Mak

Author	: Yee-Lum Mak
Publisher	: Chronicle Books
Total Pages	: 62
Release	: 2016-10-11
Genre	: Reference
ISBN	: 1452163111

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Discover words to surprise, delight, and enamor. Learn terms for the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees, for dancing awkwardly but with relish, and for the look shared by two people who each wish the other would speak first. Other-Wordly is an irresistible ebook for lovers of words and those lost for words alike.