Ardis Cameron

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Massachusetts

English

A Biography of Peyton Place

In this lively account of the writing, publication, and legacy of the 1956 bestselling novel, "Peyton Place," Ardis Cameron tells how the story of a patricide in a small New England village became a cultural phenomenon.

Unbuttoning America

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New Jersey

Phrases Borrowed from the Classics and the Stories Behind Them

Are you known to strike like a thunderbolt when things don't go your way?
Are you fortunate enough to have the Midas touch?
Have you ever been struck by Cupid's arrow?

Classically derived expressions are commonly used in our everyday language, yet many of us have little knowledge of the Greek and Roman influences that inspired them. With Opening Pandora's Box you'll discover the fascinating stories behind familiar phrases like Achilles' Heel, a Nemesis, To Fly too Close to the Sun, and more. For example, did you know that...


 * The lifesaving operation known as the Caesarean section is so named because Julius Caesar was delivered by being cut out of his mother's womb?
 * The original labyrinth was built on the orders of King Minos of Crete after Aphrodite cursed his wife to fall in love with a bull and produce a monstrous baby? The king locked the baby in a maze so complicated and tangled that, once in, he would never emerge.
 * The word cereal is derived from the Italian corn goddess Ceres?

Pry open the lid of the English language to find the secrets behind classical phrases we use every day.

Opening Pandora's Box

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Henrik Ibsen

Rolf Fjelde

Joan Templeton

New York

Dramatizes confrontations with family guilt, social hypocrisy, conventional morality, and material ethics in this collection of four plays--A Doll House, The Wild Duck, Hedda Gabler, and The Master Builder--that capture the author's brilliant contributions to the theater. Reissue.

Four Major Plays, Volume I

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Maryland

How to Speak and Write It Right

Sharpen your language skills and navigate your way around grammatical minefields with this entertaining and practical guide. For anyone who has ever been stumped by dangling modifiers and split infinitives, or for those who have no idea what these things even are, My Grammar and I...Or Should That Be Me? offers practical and humorous guidance on how to avoid falling into language pitfalls. Here are all the right tools to help you gain confidence as a speaker and writer, highlighting the most common language errors, such as wrongly used prepositions, misplaced modifiers, and confusing participles.

This refreshing refresher course covers:
? Spelling and Confusables-There are times when the spelling rule "i before e except after c" does not apply
? Parts of Speech-Is it "its" or "it's"? "Whose" or "who's"?
? Sentence Structure-Let us ponder the subject, or object, of "I" and "me"
? Punctuation-So where does a comma go?
? Elements of Style-There is more to grammar than knowing the difference between a subordinate object and a nonrestrictive apostrophe

And, for those grammar know-it-alls, there are entertaining "Smart Aleck" trivia, anecdotes, witticisms, and more. Clever and informative, this is the ideal gift for all English-language sticklers.

My Grammar and I... or Should That Be Me?

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Texas

Reading & Language Arts

750 Words and Their Fascinating Stories and Origins

Contains 750 word origins written in a witty short-story style, provides details about the words' history and usage, and comes with a language chart, an index, and an introduction by a linguistics scholar.

In a Word - read description 

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Mint book. No flaws. Very clean inside. Board book version.

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Big Book of English Words

TinkerActive workbooks take kids beyond the ABCs and 123s and encourage them to try new things, discover new skills, and imagine new possibilities. 

Georgia

TINKERACTIVE WORKBOOKS: 1ST GRADE ENGLISH is part of an exciting workbook series that blends traditional exercises with hands-on activities. Tinker, make, and engineer to learn through play! With TINKERACTIVE WORKBOOKS, learning leaps off the page and into the real world. Start with interactive and entertaining exercises that cover the essential first grade English skills. Then, apply what you've learned with exciting hands-on tinkering, making, and engineering activities that utilize only common household materials. Plus, the charming cast of characters, the MotMots, guide kids through every new concept with cheer and humor. Once you've completed the workbook, unbox a collectible magnet badge hidden in the back cover. Vetted by award-winning educators, TINKERACTIVE WORKBOOKS are designed for all learners. They build your child's fundamental English skills AND inspire them to try new things, discover new skills, and imagine new possibilities. Illustrations by Taryn Johnson

TinkerActive Workbooks: 1st Grade English Language Arts

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Peggy M. Houghton

Timothy J. Houghton

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

California

The Easy Way!

A simple guide to APA writing style that discusses the mechanics of APA format and internal text citations, and includes guidelines for actual reference page entries and a sample paper.

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Grant Barrett

Never used! Brand new! Free bookish gifts with every purchase! (While supplies last)

Kentucky

The Indispensable Guide to Excellent Writing and Speaking

Learn to communicate exactly what you mean with this writing and speaking guide.

From conjugating verbs to mastering punctuation to polishing your speaking skills, Perfect English Grammar makes it easier than ever to improve your grasp of grammar. Language learners of all levels can turn to this easy-to-navigate grammar guide again and again for quick and authoritative information for improving everyday communication.
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 * Never Be Wrong: Catchy examples help you remember core grammar rules
 * Sharpen Your Style: Composition guidelines let you express yourself fully
 * Look It Up: Seamless navigation makes it easy to find answers quickly
 * Geek Out: Explore the tricky questions with Grant Barrett's help



Perfect English Grammar helps you clearly say what you want to say--and the best way to say it.

Perfect English Grammar

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Charles Lipson

How to Prepare Citations, Avoid Plagiarism, and Achieve Real Academic Success

Doing Honest Work in College stands on three principles: do the work you say you do, give others credit, and present your research fairly. These are straightforward concepts, but the abundance of questionable online sources and temptation of a quick copy-paste can cause confusion as to what’s considered citing and what’s considered cheating. This guide starts out by clearly defining plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty and then gives students the tools they need to avoid those pitfalls. This edition addresses the acceptable use of mobile devices on tests, the proper approach to sources such as podcasts or social media posts, and the limitations of citation management software.

Doing Honest Work in College, Third Edition

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Words and Phrases Coined or Popularized by America's Presidents

The founding fathers (a term created by Warren G. Harding for his "front porch campaign" of 1920) felt that coining words and creating new uses for old ones was part of their role in creating a new American culture and language, distinct from the proscriptive King's English. Noah Webster called the creation of such Americanisms "acts of defiance," along with such radical ideas as universal literacy and public libraries. Ever since, American presidents have enriched our vocabulary with words,phrases, and concepts that weve put to general use.

Acclaimed lexicographer Paul Dickson has compiled the first collection of new words and lexical curiosities originating on Pennsylvania Avenue. Organized chronologically, each entry contains the definition, etymology, and a brief essay placing the word or phrase in its cultural context. From Washington (tin can) and Jefferson (who alone gets credit for some one hundred coinages, includingbelittleand the expression holding the bag), to Lincoln (relocate) and Teddy Roosevelt (bully pulpit), to Ike (mulligan) and Obama (Snowmageddon), they collectively provide an illuminating tour of more than two centuries of our history.

Bloviate ... lunatic fringe ... iffy ... military industrial complex ... Anglophobia ... kitchen cabinet ... public relations ... ottoman ... pedicure ... point well taken ... personal shopper ... normalcy

Words from the White House

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-good condition except for some spots and scratches on the cover-

Tennessee

Jake at Gymnastics 

A Way to Better Reading

Word Attack

Jon Agee

Some creasing starting at the top of the cover jacket on the front cover. Shown in photos.

This absurdly clever and funny graphic novel, told entirely in palindromes, is created by World Palindrome Champion Jon Agee, author of Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog! Otto is having a very palindramatic day. His pet, Pip, has gone missing, and his search for the dog leads him deeper and deeper into a strange and perplexing world--full of talking owls, stacks of cats, storms and mazes, boats and trains and automobiles . . . oh my! Everything seems to be the same backward and forward, and Pip isn't sure he'll ever find his way home to Mom and Pop. But you, reader, will enjoy his Oz-like journey thoroughly.

Otto: a Palindrama

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Published 1976, 1st Edition/2nd Printing/Dust Jacket

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

An Illustrated Treasury of American Words and Phrases

I Hear America Talking

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McGraw-Hill Staff

Almost mint. Has some damage on back cover as pictured. No other flaws. Barely any wear.

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Boost your word power with Vox! The Vox New College Spanish and English Dictionary gives you the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference to the words and phrases you need to know and understand to communicate effectively. Inside you'll find thousands of terms from all aspects of contemporary life--all presented in an exceptionally clear and legible format for easy use. The Vox New College Spanish and English Dictionary features: More than 240,000 translations Hundreds of idiomatic expressions Thousands of usage examples A complete grammar overview, verb charts, and maps Compiled by a team of experienced lexicographers, translators, and language teachers, this dictionary helps you understand the words in context, so you can confidently choose the correct term for any situation. It covers both European and American usage and includes new terms relating to computing, the Internet, and environmental concerns.

New College Spanish and English Dictionary

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Brian P. Cleary

Retired school library book. Previous owners information has been marked out on the inside of the front and back cover. Pages are in like new condition. 

Missouri

What Is an Adjective?

Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of adjectives, from "hairy, scary, cool, and ordinary" to "tan and tall, " "funny, frisky, smooth, and small."

Hairy, Scary, Ordinary

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More about Adjectives

Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky

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More about Synonyms

Stroll and Walk, Babble and Talk 

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Carol Callahan

An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care, training and companionship! You'll not only learn about the specie-specific traits of your special pet, you'll also learn what the world's like from your pet's perspective; how to feed, groom and keep your pet healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together. The English Springer Spaniel is written by a breed expert and includes a special chapter on training by Dr. Ian Dunbar, internationally renowned animal behaviorist, and chapters on getting active with your dog by long-time Dog Fancy magazine columnist Bardi McLennan.

The English Springer Spaniel

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Jules Massenet

Rhode Island

Libretto

Manon

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William Strunk

E. B. White

Library stamp on inside page - name scratched out on inside front and back covers - book is in excellent condition

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Unbuttoning America

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Four Major Plays, Volume I

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My Grammar and I... or Should That Be Me?

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Grant Barrett

Perfect English Grammar

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Doing Honest Work in College, Third Edition

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Words from the White House

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Jake at Gymnastics

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Word Attack

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Otto: a Palindrama

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I Hear America Talking

McGraw-Hill Staff

New College Spanish and English Dictionary

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Brian P. Cleary

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Carol Callahan

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Jules Massenet

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William Strunk; E. B. White

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Jean C. Vermes

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