Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy
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Lifespan of a Fact
$19.99 Read moreHow negotiable is a fact? In 2003, after publishing his book of experimental essays, Halls of Fame, John D’Agata was approached by Harper’s magazine to write an essay for them, one that was eventually
- Author: D’Agata, John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: February 27 2012
- ISBN10: 0393340732
- Language: English
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The Grim Reader: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Putting Your Characters in Peril
$25.00 Add to cartMany authors draw from headlines or movies rather than personal experience to write drug-related scenes, and the result may be more fiction than fact. So, how can you craft a convincing scene involvin
- Author: Seideman, Miffie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: January 16 2024
- ISBN10: 1684352142
- Language: English
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The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo-European Roots
$24.99 Add to cartThe American Heritage Dictionary of Indo-European Roots traces over 13,000 words, representing nearly 1,350 basic roots, to their origins in Proto-Indo-European, the prehistoric ancestor of English. T
- Author: Watkins, Calvert
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: September 13 2011
- ISBN10: 054754944X
- Language: English
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Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing
$15.95 Add to cartFrom the bestselling author of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments “A clear-eyed glance into the shadows where writers work and live.” —The Washington Post Book World
In this wise and irresistibl- Author: Atwood, Margaret
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: September 09 2003
- ISBN10: 1400032601
- Language: English
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Other-Wordly: Words Both Strange and Lovely from Around the World (Book Lover Gifts, Illustrated Untranslatable Word Book)
$14.99 Read moreDiscover 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… [more below]
- Author: Mak, Yee-Lum
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: October 11 2016
- ISBN10: 1452125341
- Language: English
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No Plot? No Problem!: A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days
$14.95 Read moreChris Baty, founder of the wildly successful literary marathon known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), has completely revised and expanded his definitive handbook for extreme noveling. Chri… [more below]
- Series: Nanowrimo
- Author: Baty, Chris
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 200
- Publish Date: September 16 2014
- ISBN10: 1452124779
- Language: English
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Memory Speaks: On Losing and Reclaiming Language and Self
$18.95 Read more“At once an eloquent memoir, a wide-ranging commentary on cultural diversity, and an expert distillation of the research on language learning, loss, and recovery.”–The Economist
“Insightful and infor- Author: Sedivy, Julie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: August 22 2023
- ISBN10: 0674293932
- Language: English
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Blurb Your Enthusiasm: A Cracking Compendium of Book Blurbs, Writing Tips, Literary Folklore and Publishing Secrets
$17.95 Read moreA dazzling dictionary of book blurbs, filled with writing tips, literary folklore and publishing secrets
A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR ‘A small masterpiece. There is something funny, notable or awe-inspiri- Author: Willder, Louise
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: October 10 2023
- ISBN10: 0861546164
- Language: English
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Journey to Bethlehem: A Treasury of Classic Christmas Devotionals
$29.99 Read moreA 30-Day Anthology of Classic Christmas Writings
For centuries, Christians have treasured the same classic hymns and passages at Christmas. While these works have stood the test of time, believers ca
- Author: Ryken, Leland
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: September 19 2023
- ISBN10: 1433584190
- Language: English
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Farnsworth’s Classical English Rhetoric
$18.95 Read more“I must refrain from shouting what a brilliant work this is (pr teritio). Farnsworth has written the book as he ought to have written it – and as only he could have written it (symploce). Buy it and r
- Series: Farnsworth’s Classical English #1
- Author: Farnsworth, Ward
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: January 28 2016
- ISBN10: 1567925529
- Language: English
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Linguistic Fingerprints: How Language Creates and Reveals Identity
$28.95 Read moreHow much of ourselves do we disclose when we speak or write? A person’s accent may reveal, for example, whether they hail from Australia, or Ireland, or Mississippi. But it’s not just where we were bo
- Author: Kreuz, Roger
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1633888975
- Language: English
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Gran Libro de Baby Sign
$17.95 Read moreThe authors, thanks to their experience, embodied in this work, and with the help of original illustrations and simple explanations, will help you communicate in a fun, effective and early way with yo… [more below]
- Author: Beitia, Andrea
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: February 21 2023
- ISBN10: 844144188X
- Language: Spanish
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Translating Myself and Others
$36.58 Read moreLuminous essays on translation and self-translation by an award-winning writer and literary translator
Translating Myself and Others is a collection of candid and disarmingly personal essays by Pulitz- Author: Lahiri, Jhumpa
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: May 17 2022
- ISBN10: 0691231168
- Language: English
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How to Start Writing (and When to Stop): Advice for Writers
$17.95 Read moreIn this witty “how-to” guide, Wislawa Szymborska has nothing but sympathy for the labors of would-be writers generally: “I myself started out with rotten poetry and stories,” she confesses in this col… [more below]
- Author: Szymborska, Wislawa
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: October 05 2021
- ISBN10: 0811229718
- Language: English
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30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary
$17.99 Add to cartElevate your vocabulary in just thirty days with this informative, fun, and accessible guide to utilizing powerful language.
Do you occasionally misuse or misunderstand certain words? Do you sometimes- Author: Lewis, Norman
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: June 21 2022
- ISBN10: 1982194715
- Language: English
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The Artful Edit: On the Practice of Editing Yourself
$15.95 Add to cartThe Artful Edit explores the many-faceted and often misunderstood–or simply overlooked–art of editing. The book brims with examples, quotes, and case studies, including an illuminating discussion of… [more below]
- Author: Bell, Susan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: August 01 2008
- ISBN10: 0393332179
- Language: English
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Hand Lettering for Happiness: An Introduction to Hand Lettering & Calligraphy Techniques–Designed to Spark Joy!
$17.99 Read moreHand letter your way to happiness with these 50 joyful projects that highlight uplifting quotes and provide a variety of techniques to learn and practice.
Learn intricate designs and styles as you inv- Author: Jordan, Brenna
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: November 07 2023
- ISBN10: 1507221002
- Language: English
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Finish Your First Novel: A No-Bull Guide to Actually Completing Your First Draft
$17.99 Read moreJumpstart Your Creative FLOW, Banish Writer’s Block and (Finally) Write Your Dream Novel
Whether a story has just popped into your brain or you’ve been dreaming about it for years, it’s easier than ev- Author: Anna, Char
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: August 15 2023
- ISBN10: 1645677974
- Language: English
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Yours Truly: An Obituary Writer’s Guide to Telling Your Story
$25.00 Read moreIn a surprisingly upbeat, heartfelt book about a serious subject, The Wall Street Journal‘s veteran obituary writer, award-winning journalist James R. Hagerty, shares his unique skills with those who … [more below]
- Author: Hagerty, James R.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: December 27 2022
- ISBN10: 0806542071
- Language: English
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English Grammar All-In-One for Dummies (+ Chapter Quizzes Online)
$29.99 Add to cartLearn to get your ideas across clearly and correctly–the easy way
English Grammar All-in-One For Dummies is packed with everything you need to know to communicate with confidence–in your writing, on
- Author: Woods, Geraldine
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 528
- Publish Date: April 11 2023
- ISBN10: 1394159447
- Language: English
