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|  | World's Best Writing Advice by Joan Bolker
Writing is a solitary sportbut none of us can do it without good company at crucial moments. This spirited anthology of the most inspiring and useful essays and exercises ever produced on the craft of writing, compiled and edited by a professor of writing for more than 30 years, is the next best thing to having an experienced writer at one's side. Thirty-two pieces, most never published in book form, are grouped by subject, and many carry surprising bylines. AUTHOR: Joan Bolker
PUBLISHER: Holt, Henry & Company, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference 
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 | Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Alfred Kazin, Barry Moser, Bob Blaisdell, Donald McKay, E. W. Kemble
Twain spent seven years writing this classic novel--the book Hemingway claimed is the basis for all American fiction. The story of Huck's and Jim's quest for freedom on a raft on the Mississippi provides a panoramic view of Southern society, which Twain saw as beset by greed, violence, and coldhearted brutality. At the end, Huck definitively abandons the conventional cant which he has been raised to believe in when he makes the decision to go to hell rather than betray his friend Jim and send him back to slavery. The book has been banned from time to time, beginning with its publication when it was deemed too subversive for children, until in the late 20th century when, despite its sympathetic attitude toward blacks and is violent denunciation of slavery, it has been branded racist largely because Twain's use of dialect and offensive language. AUTHOR: Alfred Kazin, Barry Moser, Bob Blaisdell, Donald McKay, E. W. Kemble
PUBLISHER: Brilliance Audio
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Animalia by Graeme Base
Readers are introduced to the letters of the alphabet via colorful illustrations of such scenes as Eight Enormous Elephants Expertly Eating Easter Eggs. Detailed color illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Graeme Base
PUBLISHER: Abrams, Harry N. Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Essential English Idioms by Richard A. Spears
This fascinating reference presents more than 1,800 of the most interesting and difficult-to-grasp expressions used by Brits around the world. Completely indexed. AUTHOR: Richard A. Spears
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Chinese-Cantonese Phrase Book by Berlitz Editors
Part language instructor, part tour guide, the world-renowned Berlitz Phrase Book series has been the ideal companion guide for millions of travelers worldwide. Providing a wealth of essential information and practical tips, this popular series, redesigned and updated, is primed for a new generation of foreign country visitors. With over 1,200 useful phrases and expressions and over 2,300 words covering just about any situation a traveler is likely to encounter, Berlitz Phrase Books remain the unparalleled market leader. Completely redesigned for greater ease of use, Berlitz Phrase Books provide: -- A new essentials section, offering the most basic vocabulary for quick reference -- Expanded cultural tips, including sites to visit, places to dine, and faux pas to avoid -- Easier-to-read single columns -- Contemporary icons and illustrations -- Up-to-date language to reflect the changes in banking, entertainment, media, and technology -- Over 1,200 useful phrases and over 2,300 words -- A unique color-coding system -- An easy-to-read pronunciation guide -- A dictionary with more than 3,500 words to fit any situation -- A manageable, portable size AUTHOR: Berlitz Editors
PUBLISHER: Berlitz International, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Webster's Handy American Dictionary
Description not available.Furnishing clear and concise definitions for more than fifty thousand words and phrases, this helpful reference encompasses the latest American slang and provides pronunciations and usage notes for each entry. Original. 25,000 first printing.
PUBLISHER: Random House Information Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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