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|  | Woe Is I by Patricia T. O'Conner
A veteran copy editor at The New York Times Book Review --and an antic wit--illuminates the underlying logic of the quirky language of English, and gives readers practical insight into their native tongue. AUTHOR: Patricia T. O'Conner
PUBLISHER: Putnam Publishing Group, The
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference 
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 | Chambers Dictionary of Etymology by Sol Steinmetz, Barnhart
How are the words door, German Tur, and Sanskrit dvar related? When did the word Blarney first appear in print? What's the linguistic history of the word history ? The Chambers Etymological Dictionary holds all the answers for any person curious about the origins of the words they use, and how these words have changed over time. This fascinating dictionary explores the development of meaning, spelling, and pronunciation of over 25,000 English words. Over 30,000 detailed entries trace words back t their Proto-Germanic or Indo-European roots, and include words borrowed from other languages, as well as the sources and dates of their first recorded use. For many years academics, wordsmiths, crossword lovers, and language enthusiasts of all stripes have turned to this celebrated volume as their reference of choice in lexical matters. First published as the Barnhart Etymological Dictionary, the Chambers Dictionary of Etymology offers a unique combination of approachability and authoritativeness in an accessible single-volume format, making it an essential etymological resource for the expert, and a fascinating reference for the general reader. AUTHOR: Sol Steinmetz, Barnhart
PUBLISHER: Chambers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Teaching Tall Tales Across the Curriculum by Tracey West
Tall tale characters like Pecos Bill, Slue Foot Sue, and John Henry put a fun new twist on teaching history, geography, and literature through these engaging activities. Tall Tale Trading Cards instruct about the great rivers, a timeline chronicles the effect of the nation's railroads, and a giant geography poster game makes learning the states a snap! AUTHOR: Tracey West
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | HarperCollins French Concise Dictionary by HarperCollins Staff
A new look at language Extra help with grammar: Step-by-step guide to French grammar from adjectives to sentence structure Extensive examples of grammatical constructions and idiomatic usage Thorough explanation of grammatical elements from noun cases to verb tenses Practical, user-friendly, comprehensive: From MTV to e-mail, junk bonds to tabloids, the HarperCollins French Concise Dictionary keeps you up-to-date with contemporary French Special entries throughout the text illuminate aspects of French life and culture All the information you need to keep to write a paper, read a book, or tell a story. AUTHOR: HarperCollins Staff
PUBLISHER: HarperInformation
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Let's Learn Spanish Coloring Book by Anne-Francoise Pattis
This delightful book will provide young learners Spanish with hours of enjoyment as they color and learn practical Spanish vocabulary words. AUTHOR: Anne-Francoise Pattis
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Trade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | French Reference Grammar by Daniel J. Calvez
'French Reference Grammar' is a practical guide to French grammar for learners at all levels. Designed to help students speak and write correct French, this book will be appreciated by high school and college students, as well as by self-learners in need of a handy reference for French grammar. AUTHOR: Daniel J. Calvez
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Trade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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