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Unsure about proper punctuation? When in doubt, look it up! THE PRACTICAL, ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO CORRECT PUNCTUATION Whether you're writing a business report or a book report, creating an article for a newsletter, writing a note to your child's teacher, a personal letter, or a cover letter, using proper punctuation helps you make your points clearly and make a good impression. This user-friendly reference helps you quickly find the commonly accepted...
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Punctuation is an aspect of language where editors and proofreaders are constantly taking decisions, no matter what type of document they're working on. But how do they decide? Gerard M-F Hill offers a reason-based approach to punctuation and its uses, to help achieve maximum clarity and consistency for the reader. The guide covers:
• what punctuation is, what it does and why we need it
• how the main punctuation marks are used in British English
• some...
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Mad hatter . . . pie in the sky . . . egg on your face. We use these phrases every day, yet how many of us know what they really mean or where they came from?
From bringing home the bacon to leaving no stone unturned, the English language is peppered with hundreds of common idioms borrowed from ancient traditions and civilizations throughout the world. In Red Herrings and White Elephants, Albert Jack has uncovered the amazing and sometimes downright...
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Especialmente escrito para dispositivos eletrnicos, Verbos Franceses faz uma introdução à construção dos tempos verbais em francês, bem como traz 100 verbos essenciais, totalmente conjugados e com o seu significado. Este livro permite ao usuário pesquisar em todo o texto porque não possui imagens ou textos que desaparecem ou são ilegíveis.
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Escrito especialmente para aparelhos eletrnicos, o livro Verbos Italianos apresenta uma introdução à formação de todos os tempos verbais em Italiano, assim como 100 verbos conjugados e com seus significados. Este livro permite ao leitor uma pesquisa fácil através do texto, já que não há imagens, nem texto ilegível.
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There is no magic formula to good writing……There is no quick, easy way to write a bestselling novel or short story.Sure, you can hammer out a fifty-thousand-word novel in a month or less if you know what you're doing, but how do you get there from here? Easy, you write every day, right? Well, that's one way to do it, but just like any endeavor, one needs to also develop a few skills to be good at writing.There are a few indispensable tidbits of...
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This book is the FIRST in a series of writing books that take the skill from the basics. They are intended for kids learning to write, students who have basic writing skills, college and university students who intend to hone their communication skills thoroughly and for the general writer, especially the scholar and the creative writer who wants to learn good writing skiils. The books are divided depending on the level of the skill of the learner...
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Embark on an exciting journey into the enchanting world of French language and culture with "Easy English to French Learning"! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your language skills, this comprehensive guide is your ticket to mastering French with ease.• Unlock the mysteries of French pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through our user-friendly approach designed for learners of all levels. From basic greetings to advanced...
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Writing Editing - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Edit Writing, How to Self-Publish and How to Write Content
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HOW TO EDIT WRITING:
7 Easy Steps to Master Writing Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation.
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• The stages of editing: structural, line editing, and copy editing
• Necessary conversations to have between writers and editors
• The benefits of reading aloud to yourself and...
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"English Vocabulary" is a comprehensive guide designed to enhance your command of the English language through the power and beauty of words. This book is a treasure trove for anyone eager to deepen their understanding and use of English vocabulary, whether you're a student, professional, or language enthusiast.At its heart, the book recognizes vocabulary as the cornerstone of effective communication, impacting reading, writing, and speaking skills....
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"Selcouth" is a collection of unfamiliar, rare, strange, yet marvelous words that will leave you stunned, showcasing over 400 unique and beautiful words!This book has words from all around the world with many meanings, from words that describe the weather, and sensational feelings, to hilarious terms that will leave you awestruck!
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Phoebe's on a mission to clean up the grammar in the dirtiest books! Are you a romance writer? Or maybe you're just interested in learning grammar rules and style in a fun, new, and, dare I say, SEXY way? My no-holds-barred grammar guide covers parts of speech, commonly confused words, point of view, verb tenses, and punctuation. You'll also learn everything you ever wanted to know about editing, including how to find an editor and prepare your manuscript...
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"First published in 1947, The Reader Over Your Shoulder remains required reading for anyone who wants to write more clearly and artfully. Editor Alan Hodge and I, Claudius author Robert Graves enjoin the writer to write as if "a crowd of his prospective readers. [were] looking over his shoulder," anticipating possible questions and criticism. They identify the most common blunders writers make and lay out forty-one principles--twenty-five dealing...
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Correct grammar and proper spelling can be a challenge, and their absence can be a source of gleeful humor to everyone but the victim of a bad grammar attack. How do you react to sandwich boards, road signs, laminated instructions, and other written missives that are just not exactly what their creator meant? If you've ever (gently) judged anyone else for their linguistic failures, if you find yourself guffawing about the frequent confusion between...
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The main purpose of English Grammar Exercises by Difficulty Series is to provide you a valuable and enlightening collection of English Grammar multiple-choice grammar exercises with answer key. This book contains different items sorted by difficulty and takes you on a beautiful journey towards improving your English language skills. Within this book you can find exercises regarding a multitude of topics like: word order, articles, verb tenses, active...
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An English Translation of Nahw Meer for the student of Arabic Grammar by Meer Syed Shareef Abul Hasan Bin Mohammed Al-Jurjani (RA). Ilm un Nahw is that science that teaches us how to join Nouns, Verbs, and Particles to form a complete sentence and what the vowel of the last letter of each word should be. This science started from the time of Omar bin Al-Khattab (RA) when one of the Bedouins read part of the Ayah 3 of Surah At-Tauba with a Kasrah at...
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Are you preparing for the CAE exam and looking for an effective way to enhance your reading skills? Look no further! We proudly present "CAE Exam Reading Comprehension Exercises," the comprehensive exercise book designed to help you ace the reading section of the CAE exam. What sets "CAE Exam Reading Comprehension Exercises" apart from other study materials is its laser-focused approach on the specific requirements of the CAE exam. This book has been...
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"Few people can write on the English language with the authority of Bryan A. Garner. The author of The Chicago Manual of Style's "Grammar and Usage" chapter, Garner explains the vagaries of English with absolute precision and utmost clarity. With The Chicago Guide to Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation, he has written the definitive guide for writers who want their prose to be both memorable and correct. Throughout the book Garner describes standard literary...
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