Download or read book Abused Confused and Misused Words written by Mary Embree and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2013 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining and enlightening reference that demystifies some of the most mistreated words in the English...
Download or read book The Love Book written by Anthony DeStefano and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a delightful look at one of the most abused, confused, and misused words in the English language—love—and explore its true meaning with bestselling author Anthony DeSefano. He has paired smile-making photos—of adults, couples, children, and even babies—with a refreshingly honest and truthful story to help you understand that real love is so much more than a greeting-card sentiment. This charming and heartwarming gift book leads you to discover that real love comes from God. By fully embracing that love, you'll discover that you are able to love your family and friends more deeply and sincerely than ever before.
Download or read book English Confused Abused and Misused Words written by Sorin Baciu and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grammar Girl s 101 Misused Words You ll Never Confuse Again written by Mignon Fogarty and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of people around the world communicate better thanks to Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, whose top-rated weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 30 million times. After realizing her fans were asking the same questions over and over, Mignon decided to focus her attention on those words that continuously confound the masses. In Grammar Girl's 101 Misused Words You'll Never Confuse Again, you'll learn: - When you should use affect and when effect is right- Whether you should you say purposely or purposefully- The difference between hilarious and hystericalPacked with clear explanations, fun quotations showing the word used in context, and the quick and dirty memory tricks Mignon is known for, this friendly reference guide ends the confusion once and for all and helps you speak and write with confidence.
Download or read book Word Watcher s Handbook written by Phyllis Martin and published by St Martins Press. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies trite and overused expressions that should be avoided, and explains how to use commonly misused words correctly
Download or read book Word Watcher s Handbook written by Phyllis Rodgers Martin and published by . This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Words Confused and Misused written by Maurice Harley Weseen and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Literally the Best Language Book Ever written by Paul Yeager and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-05-06 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By turns gleefully precise and happily contrarian, this is a highly opinionated guide to better communication. In Literally, the Best Language Book Ever, author Paul Yeager attacks with a linguistic scalpel the illogical expressions and misappropriated meanings that are so commonplace and annoying. Identifying hundreds of common language miscues, Yeager provides an astute look at the world of words and how we abuse them every day. For the grammar snobs looking for any port in a storm of subpar syntax, or the self-confessed rubes seeking a helping hand, this witty guide can transform even the least literate into the epitome of eloquence.
Download or read book I Just Can t Take It Anymore written by Anthony DeStefano and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By pairing a thoughtful story line with amusing full-color photographs of children, bestselling author Anthony DeStefano succeeds in delivering a lighthearted look at the age-old question, "why me?" Through photos, especially chosen to bring out a smile, and carefully crafted sentiment, Anthony shares his delightful sense of humor, lifts the reader's spirit, and plants a firm message of hope and encouragement. Fun for all, this is one book that can be given—or received!—on any occasion.
Download or read book The Birds and Bees of Words written by Mary Embree and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Himbo: a male bimbo. Protire: leave a boring job to do something more interesting. Sheeple: people who follow the crowd. These are just a few of the newly evolved words discussed and explained in The Birds and Bees of Words, an entertaining, informative look at the ever-changing nature of the English language. More than 1,000 words are featured on the book’s list of new and inventive words; nearly 30,000 more words are discussed in sections including a look at word roots and how they are used in modern language; a list of words that are commonly misspelled or misunderstood; and a style guide to usage rules and how and why they can be broken. Anyone who is intrigued by language, who is fascinated by words, or who simply wants to use our language clearly and effectively will enjoy The Birds and Bees of Words. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Download or read book What s the Difference written by Jeff Rovin and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Wrong Word Dictionary written by Dave Dowling and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The correct usage for more than 2,500 commonly misused words is provided in this concise and accessible handbook that assures, insures, and ensures that anyone who wants to communicate accurately and effectively chooses the right word every time. Arranged alphabetically in pairs (or threes when appropriate), entries are carefully cross-referenced and explained with a sentence, guaranteeing that readers find boycott, even when they look up embargo first. Two dozen accompanying cartoons humorously clarify confusing distinctions between words, making this a fun reference for all word lovers to enjoy.
Download or read book Confused and Misused Words written by By G. K. Puri and published by . This book was released on with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing Meanings And Full Sentences.
Download or read book Comma Sense written by Ellen Sue Feld and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide for Grammar, Voice, and Sentence Structure “If you're going to have one grammar book on your shelf, make it this one!” —Dani Alcorn, COO at Writing Academy and cofounder of Writer's Secret Sauce #1 New Release in Writing, Research & Publishing Guides, Composition and Language, Grammar Reference, Semantics, Vocabulary Books, Study & Teaching Reference, Reading Skills, and editing Comma Sense by Ellen Feld is a style guide for all things grammar. Learn the rules of adverbs, punctuation, abbreviations, prepositions, and much more. Feld shows you how to write technically, professionally, and personally. Grammar for everyone. Master English grammar with Ellen Feld. Comma Sense goes above and beyond the average grammar book. Professional writers, students, novices, and experts can benefit from learning or relearning the basics of grammar and beyond: em dashes, parentheticals and parallelism, diction and logic, run-on sentences and sentence fragments, and more. Become a master of capitalization and punctuation, subjects and predicates, and contractions and possessives. Test Your Knowledge. After every chapter, take a quiz to practice your new grammatical skills in this great grammar workbook. At the end of the book, a comprehensive test allows you to utilize all you have learned. Inside, you’ll find: The basics of grammar and beyond Tips for better writing Terrific supplementary resources Readers who enjoyed The Elements of Style; Actually, the Comma Goes Here; The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation; or The Perfect English Grammar Workbook will love Comma Sense: A Guide to Grammar Victory. Workbook will love Comma Sense: Your Guide to Grammar Victory.
Download or read book The McGraw Hill Dictionary of Misspelled and Easily Confused Words written by Downing David and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to spell good well Is there an "e" in judgment? When do you imply rather than infer? The only resource that answers both these questions is The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Misspelled and Easily Confused Words. It's the only book that includes commonly misspelled words and a comprehensive usage guide in one handy volume. Featured are 7,000 of the most commonly misspelled words with their incorrect and correct spellings and a guide to demystifying homophones (cite vs. site), grammatically troublesome words (can vs. may), and subtly different words (imply vs. infer).
Download or read book Right Word Wrong Word written by L. G. Alexander and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 1994 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Author s Toolkit written by Mary Embree and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All writers yearn for success and recognition. And now we are entering a golden era in which self-publishers are in the driver’s seat. In The Author’s Toolkit, aspiring authors, students, and even established writers will find the resources they need to achieve their goals and avoid common writer pitfalls. Updated and expanded to cover the changes in copyright fees and registration, the newest developments in electronic publishing, the growth of ebooks and print on demand, and tips for using social media for promotion and community, this detailed guide offers advice on every step of the writing and publishing process. Readers will learn how to: •Develop and research fiction and nonfiction ideas •Find a “hook” to attract reader interest •Organize a plot and delineate characters •Format for print and ebook readers •Find an agent •Understand literary contracts •Market and promote a finished book •Obtain backing such as crowdfunding Written in an informative and easy-to-understand style, this guide is a treasure chest of resources and tools for writers seeking professional advice. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
