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Containing more than 11,000 main entries, a handy, alphabetically arranged thesaurus offers more than 200,000 synonyms and antonyms grouped by meanings, fields of interest, and levels of formality, as well as more than four hundred synonym studies.

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This dictionary is a treasury of more than 4,500 signs for the novice and experienced user alike. It includes complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso illustrations. There is also a subject index for easy reference as well as alternate signs for the same meaning.

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An updated new Spanish language reference furnishes thousands of definitions within separate sections for Spanish-English and English-Spanish, along with helpful pronunciation keys for every word. Original. 35,000 first printing.

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If you've ever struggled to craft a powerful message that really hits the spot, you'll know it's harder than it looks

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(Paperback, Main)

Neil LaBute's romantic comedy Reasons to be Happy had its UK premiere at Hampstead Theatre, London, in March 2016.

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Features an easy-to-use dictionary format and a Concept Index that arranges words by idea, thus enhancing the user's process of association and leading to scores of additional selections. This work includes a spectrum of words and phrases with each entry from sophisticated choices to new vocabulary in the language.

(Paperback, 7th edition)

This seventh edition of "Roget's International Thesaurus" is the most up-to-date edition of the world's bestselling thesaurus--and the only thesaurus based on Peter Roget's original reference classic of 1852, with nearly 3,000 new words added. Original.

(Hardback, 8th edition)

"A newly revised and updated 8th edition of the world's bestselling thesaurus-the only thesaurus based on Peter Roget's original reference classic of 1852. This hardcover thumb indexed edition includes more than 325,000 words and phrases (more than 2,400 of which are new) in 1,075 categories"--

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A highly popular and informative guide to the Scots language in an attractive format. Contains words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-native speakers alike.

(Paperback, Main)

The secret of writing a successful screenplay is sought after by ever-growing numbers of scribes and enthusiasts. This book offers advice in that line, through interviews with nineteen of the leading scriptwriters of our day whose insights are useful to any aspirant. Each interview guides the reader through the creation process of the film.

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Where does the ampersand get its name from What does the hashtag have to do with commerce in ancient Rome This book gives answers to these questions. From the pilcrow to the ampersand, it reflects the changes in written communication through the ages, charting how punctuation has adapted to each new technological innovation.

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Signs of Civilisation provides an account of the rich cultural history of punctuation.

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What is the difference between amend and emend, between imply and infer, and between uninterested and disinterested When should one put owing to rather than due to Why should the temptation to write actually, basically or at this moment in time always be strenuously resisted This book deals with these questions.

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The most up-to-date collection of curses, insults, ethnic slurs, sexual slang, metaphors, drug talk, street slang, college lingo, and other outlandish words are presented in this comprehensive, unabashed reference book that includes word origins, locales, and time periods.

(Hardback, Tenth edition)

The worlds leading Spanish to English and English to Spanish bilingual dictionary.

The perfect resource for all advanced students of the Spanish and English languages.

(Paperback)

You know a leader when you hear one! Deliver well-constructed messages with confidence, poise, and authenticity, so you can sound as capable as you truly are.

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A guide to overcoming a fear of public speaking urges readers to identify the roots of performance anxiety and provides strategies for becoming adept at communicating naturally and effectively before business audiences of any size.

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"This volume engages in a wide-ranging investigation of what speculation can mean and how, and what is at stake for artistic, curatorial critical and institutional practices in relating to their own speculative character"--

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In this book, you'll learn the different qualities of words and the many ways those words can be combined to create sentences that hook readers. You'll emulate sentences from your favorite writers, practice proven techniques, and develop your skills one step at a time.

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How on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm And what do chips on shoulders have to do with inferiority complexes Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas provides us with the meanings of these well-worn and much-loved phrases by putting these linguistic quirks in context, and explaining how and why they were first used.