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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

by Jessica Brody ...

Series series Save the Cat!
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a ... Read more

$14.99 USD

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a
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How to Read a Book

by Mortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren ...

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material.A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” –Farheed ZakariaOriginally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a ... Read more

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With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material.A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” –Farheed ZakariaOriginally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a
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The Biblical Greek Companion for Bible Software Users

Grammatical Terms Explained for Exegesis

by Mark L. Strauss ...

Provides students with simple and clear explanations of the grammatical terms they're likely to encounter in their Bible software of choice.While Bible language and exegetical programs provide users with lots of useful information, most of them unfortunately don't explain the basic meaning of the grammatical terminology or why that information is significant for understanding biblical texts.For ... Read more

$9.49 USD

Provides students with simple and clear explanations of the grammatical terms they're likely to encounter in their Bible software of choice.While Bible language and exegetical programs provide users with lots of useful information, most of them unfortunately don't explain the basic meaning of the grammatical terminology or why that information is significant for understanding biblical texts.For
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life

by George Saunders ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today.**LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, Time, San Francisco Chronicle, Esquire, ... Read more

$13.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today.**LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, Time, San Francisco Chronicle, Esquire,
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Verbal Judo, Second Edition

The Gentle Art of Persuasion

by George J. Thompson, PhD ...

Verbal Judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. Listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the upper hand ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Verbal Judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. Listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the upper hand
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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

by William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White ...

'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of ... Read more

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'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of
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Finnish: An Essential Grammar

by Fred Karlsson ...

Series series Routledge Essential Grammars
This thoroughly revised third edition of Finnish: An Essential Grammar is grounded in fundamental insights of modern linguistics and incorporates some of the latest achievements in the description of written and spoken Finnish.It gives a systematic account of the structures of the written language and offers increased attention to the key characteristics of present-day colloquial Finnish. No prior ... Read more

$94.99 USD

This thoroughly revised third edition of Finnish: An Essential Grammar is grounded in fundamental insights of modern linguistics and incorporates some of the latest achievements in the description of written and spoken Finnish.It gives a systematic account of the structures of the written language and offers increased attention to the key characteristics of present-day colloquial Finnish. No prior
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Read and Think Spanish, 2nd Edition

by The Editors of Think Spanish ...

Learn Spanish as you explore the colorful and diverse world of Latino cultureBuild a rich Spanish vocabulary without the burden of boring repetition or tedious memorization with Read & Think Spanish. In this audio package, you will find more than 100 intriguing articles written in Spanish about the enchanting diversity of Latino culture--from Spain's Andres Segovia to Peru's ancient fishing ... Read more

$14.29 USD

Learn Spanish as you explore the colorful and diverse world of Latino cultureBuild a rich Spanish vocabulary without the burden of boring repetition or tedious memorization with Read & Think Spanish. In this audio package, you will find more than 100 intriguing articles written in Spanish about the enchanting diversity of Latino culture--from Spain's Andres Segovia to Peru's ancient fishing
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Spanish Grammar Drills

by Rogelio Vallecillos ...

Sharpen your SPANISH grammar with skill-building exercisesIf you want to be proficient in Spanish, you have to master its grammar. The best way to perfect your grammar skills is through drills, drills, and more drills. Covering all facets of Spanish grammar--from prepositions and pronouns to verbal forms and tenses--Spanish Grammar Drills helps you learn often-perplexing topics through hands-on ... Read more

$10.39 USD

Sharpen your SPANISH grammar with skill-building exercisesIf you want to be proficient in Spanish, you have to master its grammar. The best way to perfect your grammar skills is through drills, drills, and more drills. Covering all facets of Spanish grammar--from prepositions and pronouns to verbal forms and tenses--Spanish Grammar Drills helps you learn often-perplexing topics through hands-on
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Forallx - An Introduction to Formal Logic

Enriched edition. Master Formal Logic with Clear and Concise Concepts

by P.D. Magnus, Garrett Holland ...

In "Forallx - An Introduction to Formal Logic," P.D. Magnus offers a comprehensive and accessible entry point into the intricate world of formal logic. Utilizing a clear and engaging literary style, Magnus meticulously distills complex concepts into their fundamental components, making them approachable for students and enthusiasts alike. The book is structured to progressively build foundational ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Forallx - An Introduction to Formal Logic," P.D. Magnus offers a comprehensive and accessible entry point into the intricate world of formal logic. Utilizing a clear and engaging literary style, Magnus meticulously distills complex concepts into their fundamental components, making them approachable for students and enthusiasts alike. The book is structured to progressively build foundational
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Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate German Grammar

by Ed Swick ...

Series series Practice Makes Perfect Series
When you're ready to go further with your German skills, Practice Makes Perfect will take you to the next levelUsing extensive explanations, examples, reading passages, and practice exercises, Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate German Grammar helps you grow your understanding and usage of such grammar topics as verbs tenses and moods. It also increases your ability to communicate in German using ... Read more

$17.29 USD

When you're ready to go further with your German skills, Practice Makes Perfect will take you to the next levelUsing extensive explanations, examples, reading passages, and practice exercises, Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate German Grammar helps you grow your understanding and usage of such grammar topics as verbs tenses and moods. It also increases your ability to communicate in German using
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Easy French Step-by-Step

by Myrna Bell Rochester ...

Get up and running with FrenchEasy French Step-by-Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. You are quickly introduced to grammatical rules and concepts in order of importance, which you can build on as you progress through the book. You will also learn more than 300 verbs, chosen by their frequency of use. Numerous exercises and engaging ... Read more

$12.49 USD

Get up and running with FrenchEasy French Step-by-Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. You are quickly introduced to grammatical rules and concepts in order of importance, which you can build on as you progress through the book. You will also learn more than 300 verbs, chosen by their frequency of use. Numerous exercises and engaging
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Fun-Size Academic Writing for Serious Learning

101 Lessons & Mentor Texts--Narrative, Opinion/Argument, & Informative/Explanatory, Grades 4-9

by Gretchen Bernabei, Judith A. Reimer ...

Series series Corwin Literacy
Sometimes a student’s best teacher is another studentJust as the pressure for students to perform well on state assessments escalates ever higher, and the call to raise students’ achievement in narrative, opinion/argument , and informative/explanatory writing grows louder, Gretchen Bernabei and Judi Reimer publish Fun-Size Academic Writing for Serious Learning. If ever there were a book to answer ... Read more

$33.29 USD

Sometimes a student’s best teacher is another studentJust as the pressure for students to perform well on state assessments escalates ever higher, and the call to raise students’ achievement in narrative, opinion/argument , and informative/explanatory writing grows louder, Gretchen Bernabei and Judi Reimer publish Fun-Size Academic Writing for Serious Learning. If ever there were a book to answer
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Colloquial Finnish

The Complete Course for Beginners

by Daniel Abondolo ...

Series series Colloquial Series
Colloquial Finnish provides a step-by-step course in Finnish as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Finnish in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.Key features include:progressive coverage ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Colloquial Finnish provides a step-by-step course in Finnish as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Finnish in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.Key features include:progressive coverage
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Short-Form Creative Writing

A Writer's Guide and Anthology

by Stephanie Lenox, H. K. Hummel ...

Series series Bloomsbury Writer's Guides and Anthologies
Short-Form Creative Writing: A Writer's Guide and Anthology is a complete introduction to the art and craft of extremely compressed works of imaginative literature. H. K. Hummel and Stephanie Lenox introduce both traditional and innovative approaches to the short form and demonstrate how it possesses structure, logic, and coherence while simultaneously resisting expectations. With discussion ... Read more

$30.79 USD

Short-Form Creative Writing: A Writer's Guide and Anthology is a complete introduction to the art and craft of extremely compressed works of imaginative literature. H. K. Hummel and Stephanie Lenox introduce both traditional and innovative approaches to the short form and demonstrate how it possesses structure, logic, and coherence while simultaneously resisting expectations. With discussion
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Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French, Premium Third Edition

by Eliane Kurbegov ...

Gain the language skills you want with this bestselling French workbook!Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French is the proven companion to your French-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, the author explains one—and only one—grammar concept and illustrates it with clear examples. These lessons are purposefully short, so you can complete them in twenty minutes or less, and go at a pace that ... Read more

$12.49 USD

Gain the language skills you want with this bestselling French workbook!Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French is the proven companion to your French-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, the author explains one—and only one—grammar concept and illustrates it with clear examples. These lessons are purposefully short, so you can complete them in twenty minutes or less, and go at a pace that
... Read more
Tone Analysis for Field Linguists

by Keith Snider ...

Tone, the use of pitch to provide phonological contrast between morphemes, plays an integral role in the structures of many languages. This book teaches linguists a tried-and-proven methodology for analyzing tone in any part of the world. Significant features: • Delivers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to tone analysis for field linguists • Emphasizes the discovery of ... Read more

$12.39 USD

Tone, the use of pitch to provide phonological contrast between morphemes, plays an integral role in the structures of many languages. This book teaches linguists a tried-and-proven methodology for analyzing tone in any part of the world. Significant features: • Delivers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to tone analysis for field linguists • Emphasizes the discovery of
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Becoming A Translator For Dummies

by Regina Galasso ...

Unlock the intriguing world of translation and embark on a fulfilling career pathBecoming A Translator For Dummies is your gateway to the exciting world of translation. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the tools and knowledge to succeed in this dynamic field, regardless of the specific field you choose to enter. Dr. Regina Galasso unveils the secrets of becoming a successful translator ... Read more

$12.00 USD

Unlock the intriguing world of translation and embark on a fulfilling career pathBecoming A Translator For Dummies is your gateway to the exciting world of translation. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the tools and knowledge to succeed in this dynamic field, regardless of the specific field you choose to enter. Dr. Regina Galasso unveils the secrets of becoming a successful translator
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Teaching Online

A Practical Guide

by Susan Ko ...

Teaching Online: A Practical Guide is an accessible, introductory, and comprehensive guide for anyone who teaches online. The fourth edition of this bestselling resource has been fully revised, maintains its reader-friendly tone, and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section.New to this edition:entire new chapter on MOOCs ... Read more

$63.99 USD

Teaching Online: A Practical Guide is an accessible, introductory, and comprehensive guide for anyone who teaches online. The fourth edition of this bestselling resource has been fully revised, maintains its reader-friendly tone, and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section.New to this edition:entire new chapter on MOOCs
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Easy Italian Reader, Premium Third Edition

by Riccarda Saggese ...

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Start Reading in Italian Immediately and Build Your Language Skills in No Time!Whether you’re a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the new editions of these popular titles enable you to dive ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Start Reading in Italian Immediately and Build Your Language Skills in No Time!Whether you’re a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the new editions of these popular titles enable you to dive
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Modern French Grammar

A Practical Guide

by Margaret Lang, Isabelle Perez ...

Series series Modern Grammars
This new edition of the Modern French Grammar is an innovative reference guide to French, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. Divided into two parts, Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives and Part B is organized around language functions and notions such as:giving and seeking informationdescribing processes ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This new edition of the Modern French Grammar is an innovative reference guide to French, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. Divided into two parts, Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives and Part B is organized around language functions and notions such as:giving and seeking informationdescribing processes
... Read more
Literary analysis for English Literature for the IB Diploma

Skills for Success

by Carolyn P. Henly, Angela Stancar Johnson ...

Build confidence in a range of key literary analysis techniques and skills with this practical companion, full of advice and guidance from experienced experts.- Build analysis techniques and skills through a range of strategies, serving as a useful companion throughout the course - from critical-thinking, referencing and citation and the development of a line of inquiry to reflecting on the ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Build confidence in a range of key literary analysis techniques and skills with this practical companion, full of advice and guidance from experienced experts.- Build analysis techniques and skills through a range of strategies, serving as a useful companion throughout the course - from critical-thinking, referencing and citation and the development of a line of inquiry to reflecting on the
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English Made Easy Volume Two: British Edition

A New ESL Approach: Learning English Through Pictures

by Jonathan Crichton, Pieter Koster ...

This is a fun and user-friendly way to learn EnglishEnglish Made Easy is a breakthrough in English language learning—imaginatively exploiting how pictures and text can work together to create understanding and help learners learn more productively. It gives beginner English learners easy access to the vocabulary, grammar and functions of English as it is actually used in a comprehensive range of ... Read more

$12.99 USD

This is a fun and user-friendly way to learn EnglishEnglish Made Easy is a breakthrough in English language learning—imaginatively exploiting how pictures and text can work together to create understanding and help learners learn more productively. It gives beginner English learners easy access to the vocabulary, grammar and functions of English as it is actually used in a comprehensive range of
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Spanish Grammar in Context

by Juan Kattan Ibarra, Angela Howkins ...

Series series Languages in Context
Spanish Grammar in Context provides an accessible and stimulating approach to learning grammar. Authentic texts are used to illustrate and explain the key areas of Spanish grammar, followed by a range of exercises to help students reinforce and test their understanding. An answer key is also presented at the back of the book.Features include:A rich variety of texts sourced from all over the ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Spanish Grammar in Context provides an accessible and stimulating approach to learning grammar. Authentic texts are used to illustrate and explain the key areas of Spanish grammar, followed by a range of exercises to help students reinforce and test their understanding. An answer key is also presented at the back of the book.Features include:A rich variety of texts sourced from all over the
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