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With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Brysonthe acclaimed author of The Lost Continentbrilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson tells the fascinating, often uproarious story of an inadequate, second-rate tongue of peasants that developed into...

Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. One year ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. More than seven million episodes have now been downloaded, and Mignon has dispensed grammar tips on Oprah and appeared on the pages of the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal,

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"This A to Z children's pictorial covers topics such as Beijing, Dragon Dance, Himalayan Mountain Range, Mongolians, and the giant panda. Each subject is introduced with a simple rhyme for younger readers. Expository text is also included for older readers"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve books filled with fun, drama, and surprise keep interest high for even the youngest readers. Use of three-letter words and consistent vowel sounds in slightly longer stories build confidence.

Brief rhymes for each letter of the alphabet, accompanied by longer explanatory text, present features of Nevada.

Humorous illustrations and die-cut pages introduce short vowel sounds, consonant blends, and word families in this Flip-a-word book.

A dog named Lucky demonstrates opposites such as slow and fast, dry and wet, cold and warm, and here and there.

Introduces the dos and don'ts of English grammar--ranging from punctuation to spelling and sentence construction--using humorous, down-to earth examples.

Rhyming text and illustrations present numerous examples of adverbs and their functions.

This eBook will help you build the skills to express yourself professionally and achieve workplace success. Improve your word usage in cover letters, emails, presentations, and more with step-by-step guidance and real-world practice exercises.