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In this fun collection of over 400 curious expressions and sayings, Dr. Funk explains the meanings that people use in everyday speech without even thinking about it. He has traced the expressions back through the years in an effort to determine their sources, to find out what the original allusions were, and give his expert opinion when facts cannot be traced.

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A practical guide to writing the biography of a close relative. It helps you unearth hidden chambers of memories, and anecdotes. It also includes tips on: What materials you will need; How to set the mood and gain trust; The right questions to ask to get started; How to get past sensitive subjects; and How to interview Alzheimer's patients.

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This unique self-study course is for elementary-level adults who need English for the hospitality industry, such as workers in hotels and restaurants. Ideal for front-line staff who need to communicate confidently in English to maintain good customer relations.

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John Sutherland, one of Britain's most celebrated professors of English literature, is here to test, stretch, amuse and instruct you with his definitive quiz on all things grammatical. This is neither a rule book nor a primer but a rollercoaster ride through the mysteries and magic of the world's greatest language.

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The ultimate test of grammar rules - the grammar book serialised in the Times feature 'Grammar for Grown-ups'.

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YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ART OF GETTING PUBLISHED.

This smart and comprehensive book shows how to plan or a published future - by showing fifty mistakes to avoid if you want to get your book published.

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There are many ways prospective authors routinely sabotage their own work. But why leave it to guesswork This title shows how you can ensure that your manuscript never rises above the level of unpublishable drivel; that your characters are unpleasant, dimensionless versions of yourself; and that your plot is digressive, tedious and unconvincing.

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A comprehensive guide to the career of writing featuring an introduction by Fay Weldon CBE.

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A powerful little book about what happens when women find their voice.

INCLUDES A NEW BONUS CHAPTER ON 'HOW TO OWN THE ZOOM'

'Full of helpful concepts...

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This companion volume to How to Read Classical Tibetan is distinguished by the author s meticulous explanation of sentence structure and his illuminating comments about the philosophical text the graded lessons are based on. The text, the Presentation of Tenets, is perfectly suited to Preston s method: it is short, predictable in structure, and contains a wealth of philosophical vocabulary.

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Learn how to get the most out of language courses, books and your own environment to be able to speak, read and write any language.

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From dardledumdue, which means daydreamer in East Anglia, through forkin robbins, the Yorkshire term for earwigs, to clemt, a Lancashire word that means hungry, this title investigates an astonishingly rich variety of regional expressions, and provides insight into the history of the English language.

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If you know sentences, you know everything. Good sentences promise nothing less than lessons and practice in the organization of the world. This title offers both sentence craft and sentence pleasure, skills invaluable to any writer (or reader).

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Umberto Eco's wise and witty guide to researching and writing a thesis, published in English for the first time.

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A practical guide for anyone who has to make every word count.

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This hands-on book will take you, step by step, through the stages by which most successful comedy writers develop their craft and careers.

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Using examples from contemporary specialists in each of the chosen genres, this book provides the reader with practical pointers, clear explanations and step-by-step exercises to develop their skills and understanding, and find their own voice.

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