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|  | Words Fail Me
Whether you are working on the novel that's been in the back of your mind for years of simply facing an increasing demand to write well at work or school, the fact remains: more and more of us are writing more often these days reports, e-mails, faxes, and newsletters. But despite the increase in written communication, something has been lost the fundamentals of good writing. Grammar maven Patricia T. O'Conner comes to the rescue with the most painless, practical, and funny writing book ever written. In short, snappy chapters filled with crystal clear examples, amusing comparisons, and humorous allegories that cover everything from Pronoun Pileups and Verbs That Zing to What to Do When You're Stuck, O'Conner provides simple, straightforward tips to help you sort your thoughts and make sentences that make sense.
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Trade Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference 
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 | TASP Preparation Guide (Texas Academic Skills Program) by Jerry Bobrow, Peter Z. Orton, Robert Dixon-Kolar
This book is thorough, direct, concise, and easy to use. The materials, techniques, and strategies have been carefully researched and tested and are presently used in college and teachers` association preparation programs throughout the country. AUTHOR: Jerry Bobrow, Peter Z. Orton, Robert Dixon-Kolar
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | If You're Trying to Teach Kids How to Write, You've Gotta Have This Book by Judy Howard, Kathleen Bullock, Leslie Britt, Marjorie Frank
Updated for the 90s with all-new chapters on revising and editing, using writing portfolios in the classroom, and assessing student growth, this is the one-stop manual for understanding and working with the writing process, find fresh ideas for starting specific activities, and solving writing problems. AUTHOR: Judy Howard, Kathleen Bullock, Leslie Britt, Marjorie Frank
PUBLISHER: Incentive Publications, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners by William T. Stearn
Description not available.Offers gardeners and horticulturists a listing of the botanical names of nearly six thousand plants. AUTHOR: William T. Stearn
PUBLISHER: Timber Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | The Oxford Color Italian Dictionary by Debora Mazza
The Oxford Color Italian Dictionary offers wide-ranging coverage, including over 50,000 words and phrases and over 70,000 translations. Covering the vocabulary the user really needs, it includes the newest terminology from areas such as business, computing, and current affairs. It provides thousands of examples drawn from real speech and written sources, coverage of idiomatic phrases, as well as pronunciation guidance and full verb tables. AUTHOR: Debora Mazza
PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Don't Do That! by Barry L. Polisar, David Clark
A humorous etiquette book that teaches readers how to misbehave. Illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Barry L. Polisar, David Clark
PUBLISHER: Rainbow Morning Music Alternatives
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
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