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Why literally shouldn't be taken literally. Why Americans think home in on something is a mistake and Brits think hone in is. Is it OK to spell OK okay? What's wrong with hence why? Was Alanis Morrisette ever ironic? Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English...

'An utterly delightful book to read, Dreyer's English will stand among the classics on how to use the English language properly.' ELIZABETH STROUT'A complete joy. For those who care about words - and for those who don't - Dreyer's English is the book we...

'An idea is a feat of association, and the height of it is a good metaphor' - Robert Frost. 'It is metaphor above all else that gives clearness, charm and distinction to the style' - Aristotle. Throughout history, great minds have demonstrated a special...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781419747953Author Will StorrFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Harry N. AbramsPublisher Harry N. AbramsWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 137mm *...

This book contains everything you need to write better A-Level and Undergraduate English essays on William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', all presented in a helpful and entertaining way to make study and revision easier. There are clear notes on the...

Ramp up your role-playing game (RPG) and make your character your own with this fun, interactive workbook-an essential addition to any player's gaming kit.You've chosen your class, bought your weapons, and rolled for your stats, and you're now the proud...

Hirohiko Araki is the author of one of the longest-running and most beloved manga of all time, the epic fan favorite JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. According to him, manga is the ultimate synthesis of all forms of art, and in this book he reveals the secrets...

Oxford Modern English Grammar is Oxford's brand new and definitive guide to English grammar. This book has been written by a leading expert in the field, covers both British and American English, and makes use of authentic spoken and written examples...

Short story publishing is flourishing in the 21st century and is no longer seen as a poor relation of the novel. But what is a short story? And how do you write one? Robert Graham takes you through everything you need to know, from how a writer works to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781610353304Author Jim MercurioFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Linden Publishing Co IncPublisher Linden Publishing Co Inc

LEARN HOW TO WRITE YOUR FIRST NOVEL WITH THIS COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE.This new edition of an acclaimed guide to writing a novel helps you if you are just at the very beginning of your writing journey, showing you how to gain confidence and find inspiration...

LEARN HOW TO WRITE YOUR FIRST NOVEL WITH THIS COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE.This new edition of an acclaimed guide to writing a novel helps you if you are just at the very beginning of your writing journey, showing you how to gain confidence and find inspiration...

For over a hundred years, Hart's Rules has been the authority on style, helping writers and editors prepare copy for publication. The latest edition of this guide has been updated for the twenty-first century using the resources of Oxford Languages and...

LEARN HOW TO WRITE GRIPPING CRIME FICTION.Do you have an idea for a gripping crime novel?Would you like to know how to plot your book flawlessly?Do you want to create beautifully crafted characters and nail biting twists?This book is designed for anyone...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780989772556Author Becca PuglisiFormat PaperbackPage Count 268Imprint Jadd PublishingPublisher Jadd PublishingWeight(grams) 472gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm...

This new edition of Writing Short Stories has been updated throughout to include new and revised exercises, up-to-date coverage of emerging technologies and a new glossary of key terms and techniques. Ailsa Cox, a published short-story writer, guides the...

This new edition of Writing Short Stories has been updated throughout to include new and revised exercises, up-to-date coverage of emerging technologies and a new glossary of key terms and techniques. Ailsa Cox, a published short-story writer, guides the...

The W&A Guide to Writing for Children and YA provides informed, practical advice from a successful and experienced writer of children's books across all ages. Its coverage includes picture books through middle grade and young adult; fiction and...

How to Write About Contemporary Art is the definitive guide to writing engagingly about the art of our time. Invaluable for students, arts professionals and other aspiring writers, the book first navigates readers through the key elements of style and...

The Artful Edit explores the many-faceted and often misunderstood-or simply overlooked-art of editing. The book brims with examples, quotes, and case studies, including an illuminating discussion of Max Perkins's editorial collaboration with F. Scott...

Illustrated and engaging, these workbooks make learning fun! Each book contains: - Over 100 pages of topic-based practice- Questions split into three levels of increasing difficulty- Progress tests so children can revisit topics and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312304461Author James N FreyFormat HardbackPage Count 271Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 426gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

'That word, "vacation," makes me sweat.' Coco Chanel on taking a break'You must do it irregardless, or it will eat its way out of you.' Zora Neale Hurston on writing'One has to choose between the Life and the Project.' Susan Sontag on choosing artFrom...

A complete guide to writing and selling your novel So you want to write a novel? Great! That's a worthy goal, no matter what your reason. But don't settle for just writing a novel. Aim high. Write a novel that you intend to sell to a publisher. Writing...

The New Oxford Style Manual brings together the new editions of two essential reference works in a single volume. Combining New Hart's Rules with the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors, this is the definitive guide to the written word. New...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385346894Author Constance HaleFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Three Rivers PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 232gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781853997174Author Stephen AndersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Bristol Classical PressPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLCWeight(grams)...

Guiding readers through the unique challenges and choices presented by digital publication, this book provides a practical set of tools to help students, creatives, and content professionals craft emotionally engaging nonfiction stories for online...

Who is telling the story to whom is the single most important question about any work of fiction; the answer is central to everything from style and tone to plot and pacing. Using hundreds of examples from Jane Austen to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Leo...

The science of neuroplasticity demonstrates that our brains can and do change. We each not only have the power but use the power to create new neural pathways - for better or for worse. This science has demonstrated that we can create pathways that lead...

The universe is made of stories, not atoms.' - Muriel Rukeyser. Today s world wants to know you and the real story behind why you do what you do. Whether you have a product to sell, a company mission to share or an audience to entertain, people are far...

The fast and easy way to write your memoir Memoir writing is a growing phenomenon, and not just by celebrities and politicians. Everyone has a story to tell, and Memoir Writing For Dummies provides hopeful writers with the tools they need to share their...

A unique collection of interviews with contemporary poets at the height of their craft. How does a subconscious thought become an award-winning poem? Journalist, Rosanna McGlone, speaks to some of the country's leading poets to find out. Don Paterson,...

Nigel Warburton, bestselling author and experienced lecturer, provides all the guidance and advice you need to dramatically improve your essay-writing skills. The book opens with a discussion of why it is so important to write a good essay, and proceeds...

Life Writing: A Writers' & Artists' Companion is an essential guide to writing biography, autobiography and memoir. PART 1 explores the history and forms of life writing and the challenges and potential pitfalls of the genre. PART 2 includes tips...

With growing academic responsibilities, family commitments, and inboxes, scholars are struggling to fulfill their writing goals. A finished book or even steady journal articles may seem like an impossible dream. But, as Joli Jensen proves, it really is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999735282Author Jenna MoreciFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Jenna MoreciPublisher Jenna MoreciWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm

For E2L students aged 16-18 who are planning to go on to study at an English-medium university. Steps to Academic Writing is aimed at students of English as a Second Language aged 16 to 18 who are planning to go on to study at an English-medium...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593329917Author Sharon JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 193gDimensions(mm) 201mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780865479937Author John TrubyFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint North Point PressPublisher North Point PressWeight(grams) 368gDimensions(mm) 209mm *...