Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

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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Maryland

Advice and Reflections

"How To Write will appeal to those who desire a career in writing, who want to express themselves better through language, or who are interested in the beauty and the magic of language. Comfortably and familiarly, Rhodes addresses the concerns of all writers: finding your voice, researching your subject, the business and process of writing - including getting your manuscript published once you have finished it - and keeping grounded in your work." "Rich with personal vignettes about the author's sources of inspiration, How To Write is also a memoir of one of the most original writers of our day. Readers will be drawn to Rhodes's frank and honest remembrances of his difficult childhood and his testimony to how writing acted as a form of therapy. How To Write sparks new excitement about writing and language and provides a deeper look at a master of both."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

How to Write

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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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Paul Dickson

Cover is torn, but book is In wonderful condition 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Massachusetts

The Authoritative Topic-by-Topic Dictionary of American Lingoes from All Walks of Life

Completely updated with more than twice as many entries, this latest volume encompasses the whole colorful range of current American slang. Divided into twenty-nine categories, these are the words that make American English as expressive as it is fascinating. From high schools to the halls of Congress, this invaluable resource reveals the way Americans speak and think today.

Slang

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Iowa

Los Sonidos Del Bebe 

Baby Sounds

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Populist Guide to Our Language

American Tongue and Cheek

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#engrossing #language #literaryfiction #chinese #chineseauthor

New York

A dazzling debut novel about the power of love and language...

Li Jing, a successful, happily married businessman, is dining at a grand hotel in Shanghai when a gas explosion shatters the building. A shard of glass neatly pierces Li Jing's forehead--obliterating his ability to speak Chinese. The only words that emerge from his mouth are faltering phrases of the English he spoke as a child growing up in Virginia. Suddenly Li Jing finds himself unable to communicate with his wife, Meiling, whom he once courted with beautiful words, as she struggles to keep his business afloat and maintain a brave face for their son. The family turns to an American neurologist, Rosalyn Neal, who is as lost as Li Jing--whom she calls James--in this bewitching, bewildering city, where the two form a bond that Meiling does not need a translator to understand.

The Lost and Forgotten Languages of Shanghai

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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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Learn how to write and speak in Spanish with this engaging augmented reality workbook.
Includes Reward Stickers 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

World Languages

Language Workbook 

Early Spanish Grades 1-3

Published in 1968. This book has beautiful illustrations and each page lists of variety of words in four separate languages - English, French, Russian, and Spanish. There is a small stamp on the inside front cover (pictured)

Georgia

An Excursion in Four Languages

In the Park

Vintage Spanish language textbook from 1959. Great for homeschooling or individual study!

Oregon

Gramatica Espanola de Repaso (Spanish language textbook)

Dinkum Dictionary of Aussie English

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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

Reading & Language Arts

What Is a Verb?

Rhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of verbs, from "toss and tumble," "jump and jam," to "whine and whisper," "sleep and slam." By the creators of A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What Is a Noun?

To Root, to Toot, to Parachute

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More about Nouns

A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime

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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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Karen Lewis

Maine

A Complete Introduction to American Sign Language

Sign Language Made Simple will include five Parts: Part One: an introduction, how to use this book, a brief history of signing and an explanation of how signing is different from other languages, including its use of non-manual markers (the use of brow, mouth, etc in signing.) Part Two: Fingerspelling: the signing alphabet illustrated, the relationship between signing alphabet and ASL signs Part Three: Dictionary of ASL signs: concrete nouns, abstractions, verbs, describers, other parts of speech-approx. 1,000 illustrations. Will also include instructions for non-manual markers, where appropriate. Part Four: Putting it all together: sentences and transitions, includes rudimentary sentences and lines from poems, bible verses, famous quotes-all illustrated. Also, grammatical aspects, word endings, tenses. Part Five: The Humor of Signing: puns, word plays and jokes. Sign Language Made Simple will have over 1,200 illustrations, be easy to use, fun to read and more competitively priced than the competition. It's a knockout addition to the Made Simple list.

Sign Language Made Simple

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California

A prominent cognitive scientist and author of The Language Instinct explains how the brain evolved to store and use information, allowing our ancestors to control their environment, and why we think and act as we do. 50,000 first printing.

How the Mind Works

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Claire Winslow

Multi-lingual Children’s numbers book
English - Spanish - French - Mandarin 

Michigan

"Count from 1 to 10 in English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin as you follow a little bunny on her garden adventure!"--

A Book in Four Languages: My Numbers

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Roger Price

Leonard Stern

Minnesota

World's Greatest Word Game

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories about all things pink! Everyone knows that PLURAL NOUN just wanna have fun! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about sparkly dresses, funny pigtails, and secret crushes, Totally Pink Mad Libs has something for everyone! Play alone, in a group, or at a sleepover! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Totally Pink Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories all about girly things! - Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills. - Fun with Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!

Totally Pink Mad Libs

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Berlitz Editors

Quick reference words, phrases and dictionary of the German language. Perfect for travelers, students, studying German, and for those who need to brush up on the language. The ideal companion for travelers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. ￼ lightweight, pocket size book for easy toting.

German Phrase Book

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Anthony Lewis

Significant wear on cover. Sticker residue on back. Book is clean and in tact.

Texas

American Sign Language

Illustrations of babies and toddlers demonstrate forty-eight signs from American Sign Language for both wild and domestic animals. On board pages.

My First Animal Signs

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Please let me know if you have any questions.  

Used condition: book may have minor issues such as sticker residue, minor cover blemishes, discolored pages, minor page bends, etc. If there are major issues, they will be listed in the book description.

North Carolina

This course teaches English through thematic units based on grade-level science, social studies, health, mathematics and art. There are carefully sequenced activities in listening, speaking, reading, writing and thinking and authentic assessment activities.

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Opening Pandora's Box

Richard Lee Rhodes

How to Write

J. A. Wines; Caroline Taggart

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

Paul Dickson

Slang

Joy Allen

Baby Sounds

Jim Quinn; Benjamin DeMott (Introduction by)

American Tongue and Cheek

Ruiyan Xu

The Lost and Forgotten Languages of Shanghai

Paul Dickson; Gretchen Achilles

Words from the White House

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Early Spanish Grades 1-3

Esther Hautzig

In the Park

Francisco Ugarte

Gramatica Espanola de Repaso (Spanish language textbook)

Allan Cornwall (Editor); Gary Lewis (Photographer)

Dinkum Dictionary of Aussie English

Brian P. Cleary

To Root, to Toot, to Parachute

Brian P. Cleary

A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime

Brian P. Cleary

Hairy, Scary, Ordinary

Brian Cleary

Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky

Brian P. Cleary

Stroll and Walk, Babble and Talk

Karen Lewis

Sign Language Made Simple

Steven Pinker

How the Mind Works

Claire Winslow

A Book in Four Languages: My Numbers

Roger Price; Leonard Stern

Totally Pink Mad Libs

Berlitz Editors

German Phrase Book

Anthony Lewis

My First Animal Signs

Jim Cummins

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