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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

de 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 ... Leer más

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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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The 99% Invisible City

A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design

de Roman Mars, Kurt Kohlstedt ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER“[A] diverse and enlightening book . . . The 99% Invisible City is altogether fresh and imaginative when it comes to thinking about urban spaces.”—The New York Times Book Review**“Here is a field guide, a boon, a bible, for the urban curious. Your city’s secret anatomy laid bare—a hundred things you look at but don’t ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

**A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER“[A] diverse and enlightening book . . . The 99% Invisible City is altogether fresh and imaginative when it comes to thinking about urban spaces.”—The New York Times Book Review**“Here is a field guide, a boon, a bible, for the urban curious. Your city’s secret anatomy laid bare—a hundred things you look at but don’t
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition

How to Edit Yourself Into Print

de Renni Browne, Dave King ...

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing
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Dolly Parton

In Her Own Words

de Suzanne Sonnier ...

Series series In Their Own Words
A collection of quotations from one of America's most beloved cultural icons.Curated from Dolly Parton's numerous public statements—interviews, speeches, social media posts, and more—this is a comprehensive picture of her legacy as a musician, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Since her career began in the Nashville music scene of the 1960s, Parton has become revered for her work as a singer, ... Leer más

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A collection of quotations from one of America's most beloved cultural icons.Curated from Dolly Parton's numerous public statements—interviews, speeches, social media posts, and more—this is a comprehensive picture of her legacy as a musician, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Since her career began in the Nashville music scene of the 1960s, Parton has become revered for her work as a singer,
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All Tomorrows

Author's Answers Edition

de C.M. Kosemen ...

The complete cult classic, now with an exclusive Author's Answers Edition.Read the full text of All Tomorrows, then dive deeper with bonus content in which creator C. M. Kosemen answers readers' most fascinating questions about the book's world, artwork and creation.Twenty years after its original conception, All Tomorrows has become one of the most influential works of speculative evolution ever ... Leer más

$12.79 USD

The complete cult classic, now with an exclusive Author's Answers Edition.Read the full text of All Tomorrows, then dive deeper with bonus content in which creator C. M. Kosemen answers readers' most fascinating questions about the book's world, artwork and creation.Twenty years after its original conception, All Tomorrows has become one of the most influential works of speculative evolution ever
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How to Write Like a Writer

A Sharp and Subversive Guide to Ignoring Inhibitions, Inviting Inspiration, and Finding Your True Voice

de Thomas C. Foster ...

The New York Times bestselling author of the beloved classic How to Read Literature Like a Professor teaches you how to write everything from a report for your community association to a meaningful memoir in this masterful and engaging writing guide.Combing anecdotes and hard-won lessons from decades of teaching and writing—and invoking everyone from Hemingway to your third-grade teacher—retired ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

The New York Times bestselling author of the beloved classic How to Read Literature Like a Professor teaches you how to write everything from a report for your community association to a meaningful memoir in this masterful and engaging writing guide.Combing anecdotes and hard-won lessons from decades of teaching and writing—and invoking everyone from Hemingway to your third-grade teacher—retired
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Several Short Sentences About Writing

de Verlyn Klinkenborg ...

Most of what you think you know about writing is useless. It’s the harmful debris of your education—a mixture of half-truths, myths, and false assumptions that prevents you from writing well. Drawing on years of experience as a writer and teacher of writing, Verlyn Klinkenborg offers an approach to writing that will change the way you work and think. There is no gospel, no orthodoxy, no dogma in ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Most of what you think you know about writing is useless. It’s the harmful debris of your education—a mixture of half-truths, myths, and false assumptions that prevents you from writing well. Drawing on years of experience as a writer and teacher of writing, Verlyn Klinkenborg offers an approach to writing that will change the way you work and think. There is no gospel, no orthodoxy, no dogma in
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Writing to Learn

How to Write - and Think - Clearly About Any Subject at All

de William Zinsser ...

This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning. ... Leer más

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This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning.
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Strong's Bible Concordance

Enriched edition. Including Holy Bible - King James Edition

de James Strong, Damon Carrowell ...

In "Strong's Bible Concordance," James Strong presents an exhaustive and systematic reference tool designed to enhance biblical scholarship and personal study. The book meticulously catalogs every word found in the King James Version of the Bible, offering a unique numbering system that allows readers to access the original Hebrew and Greek terms alongside their meanings. The literary style is ... Leer más

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In "Strong's Bible Concordance," James Strong presents an exhaustive and systematic reference tool designed to enhance biblical scholarship and personal study. The book meticulously catalogs every word found in the King James Version of the Bible, offering a unique numbering system that allows readers to access the original Hebrew and Greek terms alongside their meanings. The literary style is
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics

Sixth Edition

de Richard Earl, James Nicholson ...

Series series Oxford Quick Reference
With over 4,000 entries, this informative A to Z provides clear, jargon-free definitions on a wide variety of mathematical terms. Its entries cover both pure and applied mathematics, and include key theories, concepts, methods, programmes, people, and terminology. For this sixth edition, around 800 new terms have been defined, expanding on the dictionary's coverage of topics such as algebra, ... Leer más

$12.39 USD

With over 4,000 entries, this informative A to Z provides clear, jargon-free definitions on a wide variety of mathematical terms. Its entries cover both pure and applied mathematics, and include key theories, concepts, methods, programmes, people, and terminology. For this sixth edition, around 800 new terms have been defined, expanding on the dictionary's coverage of topics such as algebra,
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SEAL Survival Guide

A Navy SEAL's Secrets to Surviving Any Disaster

de Cade Courtley ...

Think and act like a Navy SEAL and you can survive anything. You can live scared—or be prepared.“We never thought it would happen to us.” From random shootings to deadly wildfires to terrorist attacks, the reality is that modern life is unpredictable and dangerous. Don’t live in fear or rely on luck. Learn the SEAL mindset: Be prepared, feel confident, step up, and know exactly how to survive any ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Think and act like a Navy SEAL and you can survive anything. You can live scared—or be prepared.“We never thought it would happen to us.” From random shootings to deadly wildfires to terrorist attacks, the reality is that modern life is unpredictable and dangerous. Don’t live in fear or rely on luck. Learn the SEAL mindset: Be prepared, feel confident, step up, and know exactly how to survive any
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The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism

de Robert E. Buswell Jr., Donald S. Lopez Jr. ...

The most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in EnglishWith more than 5,000 entries totaling over a million words, this is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in English. It is also the first to cover terms from all of the canonical Buddhist languages and traditions: Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. ... Leer más

$53.99 USD

The most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in EnglishWith more than 5,000 entries totaling over a million words, this is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in English. It is also the first to cover terms from all of the canonical Buddhist languages and traditions: Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
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New Hart's Rules

The Oxford Style Guide

Edición de Oxford University Press ...

For over a hundred years, Hart's Rules has been the authority on style, helping writers and editors prepare copy for publication. The latest edition of this guide has been updated for the twenty-first century using the resources of Oxford Languages and with the advice of publishing experts. Twenty-one chapters give information on all aspects of writing and of preparing copy for publication, ... Leer más

$18.09 USD

For over a hundred years, Hart's Rules has been the authority on style, helping writers and editors prepare copy for publication. The latest edition of this guide has been updated for the twenty-first century using the resources of Oxford Languages and with the advice of publishing experts. Twenty-one chapters give information on all aspects of writing and of preparing copy for publication,
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The TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition — Introduction and Core Concepts

de The Open Group ...

This document is the TOGAF Standard — Introduction and Core Concepts. It has been developed and approved by The Open Group, and is part of the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition.This document introduces the standard, including an executive overview of Enterprise Architecture, a description of how the standard is organized, and a summary of core concepts. It also contains the material common to the ... Leer más

$33.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This document is the TOGAF Standard — Introduction and Core Concepts. It has been developed and approved by The Open Group, and is part of the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition.This document introduces the standard, including an executive overview of Enterprise Architecture, a description of how the standard is organized, and a summary of core concepts. It also contains the material common to the
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Learn English Through Stories (for Beginners in American English): Improve Grammar & Vocabulary with 23 Short Stories

de Jackie Bolen ...

Short stories in American English for beginners!What would it mean for your studies or career to be able to read freely in English? How about understanding more vocabulary? These short stories in English for beginners are designed to improve your English quickly and easily.Pick up the book if you want to...Learn some new English vocabulary, including idioms and phrasesHave a variety of authentic ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Short stories in American English for beginners!What would it mean for your studies or career to be able to read freely in English? How about understanding more vocabulary? These short stories in English for beginners are designed to improve your English quickly and easily.Pick up the book if you want to...Learn some new English vocabulary, including idioms and phrasesHave a variety of authentic
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Ultimate Guide to Kink

BDSM, Role Play and the Erotic Edge

Edición de Tristan Taormino ...

The Ultimate Guide to Kink is the first major guide to BDSM in a generation—a bold and sexy collection of essays that run the gamut from expert how-to tutorials to provocative essays that delve into complex questions about desire, power, and pleasure. The book brings together diverse voices from the kink community in an unprecedented way: each chapter is written by a different sexuality/BDSM ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The Ultimate Guide to Kink is the first major guide to BDSM in a generation—a bold and sexy collection of essays that run the gamut from expert how-to tutorials to provocative essays that delve into complex questions about desire, power, and pleasure. The book brings together diverse voices from the kink community in an unprecedented way: each chapter is written by a different sexuality/BDSM
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How to Write a BA Thesis, Second Edition

A Practical Guide from Your First Ideas to Your Finished Paper

de Charles Lipson ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
How to Write a BA Thesis is the only book that directly addresses the needs of undergraduate students writing a major paper. This book offers step-by-step advice on how to move from early ideas to finished paper. It covers choosing a topic, selecting an advisor, writing a proposal, conducting research, developing an argument, writing and editing the thesis, and making through a defense. Lipson ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

How to Write a BA Thesis is the only book that directly addresses the needs of undergraduate students writing a major paper. This book offers step-by-step advice on how to move from early ideas to finished paper. It covers choosing a topic, selecting an advisor, writing a proposal, conducting research, developing an argument, writing and editing the thesis, and making through a defense. Lipson
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Queer Data

Using Gender, Sex and Sexuality Data for Action

de Kevin Guyan ...

Series series Bloomsbury Studies in Digital Cultures
Data has never mattered more. Our lives are increasingly shaped by it and how it is defined, collected and used. But who counts in the collection, analysis and application of data?This important book is the first to look at queer data – defined as data relating to gender, sex, sexual orientation and trans identity/history. The author shows us how current data practices reflect an incomplete ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

Data has never mattered more. Our lives are increasingly shaped by it and how it is defined, collected and used. But who counts in the collection, analysis and application of data?This important book is the first to look at queer data – defined as data relating to gender, sex, sexual orientation and trans identity/history. The author shows us how current data practices reflect an incomplete
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Only Dull People Are Brilliant at Breakfast

de Oscar Wilde ...

Series series Penguin Little Black Classics
'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself'Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and ... Leer más

$1.99 USD

'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself'Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and
... Leer más
Collins Dictionary Of Surnames

From Abbey to Mutton, Nabbs to Zouch

de Leslie Dunkling ...

Dictionary of Surnames is the definitive guide to the origin and meaning of British surnames by one of Britain’s leading authority on names.The essential A–Z companion to the study of names of the British IslesIncludes the oldest varieties of British names as well as recent arrivals such as PatelAs well as individual entries, includes collective entries on topics such as names which derive from ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Dictionary of Surnames is the definitive guide to the origin and meaning of British surnames by one of Britain’s leading authority on names.The essential A–Z companion to the study of names of the British IslesIncludes the oldest varieties of British names as well as recent arrivals such as PatelAs well as individual entries, includes collective entries on topics such as names which derive from
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How to Invent Everything

A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler

de Ryan North ...

An NPR Best Book of 2018"How to Invent Everything is such a cool book. It's essential reading for anyone who needs to duplicate an industrial civilization quickly." --Randall Munroe, xkcd creator and New York Times-bestselling author of What If?The only book you need if you're going back in timeWhat would you do if a time machine hurled you thousands of years into the past. . . and then br... ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

An NPR Best Book of 2018"How to Invent Everything is such a cool book. It's essential reading for anyone who needs to duplicate an industrial civilization quickly." --Randall Munroe, xkcd creator and New York Times-bestselling author of What If?The only book you need if you're going back in timeWhat would you do if a time machine hurled you thousands of years into the past. . . and then br...
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Story

Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting

de Robert McKee ...

Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Gloria Steinem, Julia Roberts, John Cleese and David Bowie are just a few of his celebrity alumni. Writers, producers, development executives and agents all flock to his lecture series ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Gloria Steinem, Julia Roberts, John Cleese and David Bowie are just a few of his celebrity alumni. Writers, producers, development executives and agents all flock to his lecture series
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Quotes That Will Change Your Life

A Currated Collection of Mind-Blowing Wisdom

Edición de Russ Kick ...

Find just the right quote to motivate and inspire you in this collection of hard-earned wisdom, sudden illuminations, and lightning wit.The right quotation can change your life. That condensed idea—expressed in just a few words or a sentence or two—can shift your thinking, trigger an epiphany, and alter your way of seeing the world. The wisest, most experienced, and most thoughtful people in ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Find just the right quote to motivate and inspire you in this collection of hard-earned wisdom, sudden illuminations, and lightning wit.The right quotation can change your life. That condensed idea—expressed in just a few words or a sentence or two—can shift your thinking, trigger an epiphany, and alter your way of seeing the world. The wisest, most experienced, and most thoughtful people in
... Leer más
The Silva Mind Control Method

de José Silva ...

The revolutionary program that teaches you how to use meditation and visualization to change your life.First published in 1978, The Silva Mind Control Method has helped millions of people create better, happier, and more successful lives. Based on the extraordinary course pioneered by José Silva in the 1960s, this accessible guidebook uses meditation and visualization to help you alleviate stress, ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

The revolutionary program that teaches you how to use meditation and visualization to change your life.First published in 1978, The Silva Mind Control Method has helped millions of people create better, happier, and more successful lives. Based on the extraordinary course pioneered by José Silva in the 1960s, this accessible guidebook uses meditation and visualization to help you alleviate stress,
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