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|  | The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches by Christine Ammer
Description not available.A guide to more than 3,500 clichaes explains the meanings of such phrases as give the devil his due, and gild the lily, and traces the history of these expressions. AUTHOR: Christine Ammer
PUBLISHER: Facts on File Inc.
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference 
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 | If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland, Pat Carroll
A book of advice to aspiring writers, by the well-regarded novelist and poet. AUTHOR: Brenda Ueland, Pat Carroll
PUBLISHER: HighBridge Company
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Japanese for Busy People III by Japaneese Language Association Staff
Since publication of the Revised Edition and Kana Version of the Japanese for Busy People series, sales of Japanese for Busy People III have been rising steadily in the United States. Teachers and students alike have discovered that Japanese for Busy People III is an excellent way of studying Japanese in a surprisingly short time. This workbook and its companion cassette tapes provide more practice and advice on how to apply what has been learned in the classroom. Each lesson is divided into eight related but independent components. Students begin by Browsing through the main theme of the lesson. A Warming-up section reviews grammar and sentence patterns. The exercises and drills that make up the Practice section provide students with an opportunity to check that they have understood any new grammar points. Comprehension of recordings of radio news programs on the companion Workbook Tapes is improved and tested by activities in the Listening section. Stimulating discussions -- also recorded on the companion Workbook Tapes -- and related activities help build speaking and listening skills in the Conversation section. Word Power helps students understand the different nuances between close synonyms while expanding vocabulary. Reading comprehension skills are developed in a separate Reading section that familiarizes the student with authentic written sources taken from books, newspapers, and magazines. Finally, a Challenge section encourages students to apply their learning and practice writing by creating dialogues and short essays that can be used in real Japanese conversations. AUTHOR: Japaneese Language Association Staff
PUBLISHER: Kodansha America, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | The Young People's Atlas of the United States by Eleanor Van Zandt, James Harrison
Youngsters will embark on an exciting and educational journey of the United States with this information-packed atlas. Each state is profiled in a double-page spread which features information on geography, history, major cities, people, industry, and agriculture. Fact boxes give important statistics and show each state's flower, bird, and tree. AUTHOR: Eleanor Van Zandt, James Harrison
PUBLISHER: Kingfisher Publications, plc
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | The Magazine from Cover to Cover by Patricia Prijatel, Sammye Johnson
This fascinating overview examines the planning and organizing of a magazine and its staff and explains editorial, design, production, legal, and ethical issues, as well as industry trends. It shows how magazines reflect and influence the world around them. AUTHOR: Patricia Prijatel, Sammye Johnson
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Your First 100 Words in Italian by Jane Wightwick
Takes the intimidation out of learning Italian Learning Italian can be scary to you as a beginner, especially if you have attempted once before and failed. The reasons are many: too fast a pace, an overwhelming amount of vocabulary, or problematic memorization. Your First 100 Words in Italian eliminates these obstacles by presenting the meanings and pronunciations of 100 basic words in a simple workbook format, each illustrated and transliterated so you can grasp the word without struggling. AUTHOR: Jane Wightwick
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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