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|  | How to Speak, How to Listen by Harold N. Cropp, Mortimer J. Adler
Description not available.Explains the fundamental principles of communicating through speech, with sections on such specialized presentations as the sales talk, the lecture, and question-and-answer sessions and advice on effective listening and learning by discussion AUTHOR: Harold N. Cropp, Mortimer J. Adler
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Trade Paperbacks
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference 
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 | Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Emily Hutchinson, Jerry Pinkney, Mildred D. Taylor
The struggles and triumphs of the Logans, a poor African American family living in Depression-era Mississippi. Despite the fact that the Logans own a farm, they face prejudice in the form of local store and plantation owners. When the Logans try to form a cooperative with nearby sharecroppers, they suffer more persecution and nearly loose what little they have. Meanwhile, nine-year-old Cassie is forced to apologize to a white girl for an imagined slight. AUTHOR: Emily Hutchinson, Jerry Pinkney, Mildred D. Taylor
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | NTC's Super-Mini American Idioms Dictionary by Richard A. Spears
With more than 1,500 cliches, proverbs, and informal expressions, this is a super source of everyday American idioms. AUTHOR: Richard A. Spears
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Twenty-First Century Grammar Handbook by Barbara A. Kipfer, Barbara Ann Kipfer, Princeton Language Institute Staff
This all-new guide to english is designed to be user-friendly. Its innovative A-to-Z dictionary format lets you find the answers to your questions about grammar, punctuation, and preferred usage quickly and easily. Simply look up the problem areas as you would look up a word in the dictionary. It's just that simple and time-saving. A glossary of terms and plentiful cross-references offer even more help when you need it. Created by a leading expert in linguistics and lexicography. Covers all essential areas of grammar and style. A key word index for fast access.. Clear, plentiful examples. Up-to-date, modern, preferred academic and business usage. Portable for school, home, or office. AUTHOR: Barbara A. Kipfer, Barbara Ann Kipfer, Princeton Language Institute Staff
PUBLISHER: Dell Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | The Art of Styling Sentences by K. D. Sullivan, Marie L. Waddell
Description not available.Shows how to make use of twenty basic sentence patterns, provides advice on varying rhythm to provide interest, and offers updated sample sentences from well-known writers. AUTHOR: K. D. Sullivan, Marie L. Waddell
PUBLISHER: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Improve Your Reading by Ronald W. Fry
Description not available.Teaches techniques designed to improve reading skills, such as finding the main idea, gathering facts, retaining information, and analyzing text. AUTHOR: Ronald W. Fry
PUBLISHER: Career Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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