Author: S. I. Hayakawa
Publisher: Collins Reference
ISBN: 9780062731319
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
This unique blend of thesaurus, dictionary, and manual of English usage defines, compares, and contrasts words of similar but not identical meaning--such as "infer" and "imply". More than 6,000 synonyms are included.
Choose the Right Word
Author: S. I. Hayakawa
Publisher: Collins Reference
ISBN: 9780062731319
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
This unique blend of thesaurus, dictionary, and manual of English usage defines, compares, and contrasts words of similar but not identical meaning--such as "infer" and "imply". More than 6,000 synonyms are included.
Publisher: Collins Reference
ISBN: 9780062731319
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
This unique blend of thesaurus, dictionary, and manual of English usage defines, compares, and contrasts words of similar but not identical meaning--such as "infer" and "imply". More than 6,000 synonyms are included.
The Right Word
Author: Jen Bryant
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 1467447641
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
2015 Caldecott Honor Book 2015 Sibert Medal Winner For shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companions -- and it wasn’t long before Peter began writing his own book. But he didn’t write stories; he wrote lists. Peter took his love for words and turned it to organizing ideas and finding exactly the right word to express just what he thought. His lists grew and grew, eventually turning into one of the most important reference books of all time. Readers of all ages will marvel at Roget’s life, depicted through lyrical text and brilliantly detailed illustrations. This elegant book celebrates the joy of learning and the power of words.
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 1467447641
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
2015 Caldecott Honor Book 2015 Sibert Medal Winner For shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companions -- and it wasn’t long before Peter began writing his own book. But he didn’t write stories; he wrote lists. Peter took his love for words and turned it to organizing ideas and finding exactly the right word to express just what he thought. His lists grew and grew, eventually turning into one of the most important reference books of all time. Readers of all ages will marvel at Roget’s life, depicted through lyrical text and brilliantly detailed illustrations. This elegant book celebrates the joy of learning and the power of words.
The Right Word
Author: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472986962
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
This three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional or amateur writer's bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and cliched words; the dictionary of Literary Terms provides concise definitions of linguistic forms. The budding writer can use this guide to quickly enhance their style and improve their word power. The rules and advice provided are accompanied by usage examples throughout.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472986962
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
This three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional or amateur writer's bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and cliched words; the dictionary of Literary Terms provides concise definitions of linguistic forms. The budding writer can use this guide to quickly enhance their style and improve their word power. The rules and advice provided are accompanied by usage examples throughout.
English Through the Ages
Author: William Brohaugh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Unique among etymology books, English Through the Ages places words on the long and dynamic timeline of English word creation, chronicling words according to when it can be confirmed they were in use. Words are organized into time groupings from "In Use by 1150" to "In Use by 1990". Entry-words list changes in meaning and when related words (such as the noun use of a verb) came into being. Timelines are grouped into categories of words, including "Geography/Places", "The Body", "Everyday Life", "Insults" and "Slang" so you can browse for related words. And, all entrywords are cross-referenced in a comprehensive index.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Unique among etymology books, English Through the Ages places words on the long and dynamic timeline of English word creation, chronicling words according to when it can be confirmed they were in use. Words are organized into time groupings from "In Use by 1150" to "In Use by 1990". Entry-words list changes in meaning and when related words (such as the noun use of a verb) came into being. Timelines are grouped into categories of words, including "Geography/Places", "The Body", "Everyday Life", "Insults" and "Slang" so you can browse for related words. And, all entrywords are cross-referenced in a comprehensive index.
The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time
Author: William Safire
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416587403
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
For the past twenty-five years Americans have relied on Pulitzer Prize-winning wordsmith William Safire for their weekly dose of linguistic illumination in The New York Times Magazine's column "On Language" -- one of the most popular features of the magazine and a Sunday-morning staple for innumerable fans. He is the most widely read writer on the English language today. Safire is the guru of contemporary vocabulary, speech, language, usage and writing. Dedicated and disputatious readers itch to pick up each column and respond to the week's linguistic wisdom with a gotcha letter to the Times. The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time marks the publication of Safire's sixteenth book on language. This collection is a classic to be read, re-read, enjoyed and fought over. Fans, critics and fellow linguists wait with bated (from the French abattre "to beat down") breath for each new anthology -- and, like its predecessors, this one is bound to satisfy and delight. Safire finds fodder for his columns in politics and current events, as well as in science, technology, entertainment and daily life. The self-proclaimed card-carrying language maven and pop grammarian is not above tackling his own linguistic blunders as he detects language trends and tracks words, phrases and clichés to their source. Scholarly, entertaining and thoughtful, Safire's critical observations about language and slanguage are at once provocative and enlightening. Safire is America's go-to guy when it comes to language, and he has included sharp and passionately opinionated letters from readers across the English-speaking world who have been unable to resist picking up a pen to put the maven himself in his place or to offer alternate interpretations, additional examples, amusing anecdotes or just props. The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time is a fascinating, learned and piquant look at the oddities and foibles that find their way into the English language. Exposing linguistic hooey and rigamarole and filled with Safire's trademark wisdom, this book has a place on the desk or bedside table of all who share his profound love of the English language -- as well as his penchant for asking "What does that mean?" Or, "Wassat?" This new collection is sure to delight readers, writers and word lovers everywhere and spark the interest of anyone who has ever wondered, "Where did the phrase 'brazen hussy' come from?"
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416587403
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
For the past twenty-five years Americans have relied on Pulitzer Prize-winning wordsmith William Safire for their weekly dose of linguistic illumination in The New York Times Magazine's column "On Language" -- one of the most popular features of the magazine and a Sunday-morning staple for innumerable fans. He is the most widely read writer on the English language today. Safire is the guru of contemporary vocabulary, speech, language, usage and writing. Dedicated and disputatious readers itch to pick up each column and respond to the week's linguistic wisdom with a gotcha letter to the Times. The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time marks the publication of Safire's sixteenth book on language. This collection is a classic to be read, re-read, enjoyed and fought over. Fans, critics and fellow linguists wait with bated (from the French abattre "to beat down") breath for each new anthology -- and, like its predecessors, this one is bound to satisfy and delight. Safire finds fodder for his columns in politics and current events, as well as in science, technology, entertainment and daily life. The self-proclaimed card-carrying language maven and pop grammarian is not above tackling his own linguistic blunders as he detects language trends and tracks words, phrases and clichés to their source. Scholarly, entertaining and thoughtful, Safire's critical observations about language and slanguage are at once provocative and enlightening. Safire is America's go-to guy when it comes to language, and he has included sharp and passionately opinionated letters from readers across the English-speaking world who have been unable to resist picking up a pen to put the maven himself in his place or to offer alternate interpretations, additional examples, amusing anecdotes or just props. The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time is a fascinating, learned and piquant look at the oddities and foibles that find their way into the English language. Exposing linguistic hooey and rigamarole and filled with Safire's trademark wisdom, this book has a place on the desk or bedside table of all who share his profound love of the English language -- as well as his penchant for asking "What does that mean?" Or, "Wassat?" This new collection is sure to delight readers, writers and word lovers everywhere and spark the interest of anyone who has ever wondered, "Where did the phrase 'brazen hussy' come from?"
Richard Scarry's Just Right Word Book
Author: Richard Scarry
Publisher: Golden Books
ISBN: 0553509020
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Captioned illustrations introduce objects in Bunny's bedroom, bathroom, and outside the Rabbits' home, in such places as the playground, farm, airport, grocery store, harbor, and doctor's office.
Publisher: Golden Books
ISBN: 0553509020
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Captioned illustrations introduce objects in Bunny's bedroom, bathroom, and outside the Rabbits' home, in such places as the playground, farm, airport, grocery store, harbor, and doctor's office.
Choose The Right Word
Author: Vic Mayhew
Publisher: How To Books
ISBN: 1845285387
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Whether applying for a job, writing a letter of complaint or simply talking with colleagues or friends, the people who get listened to are those with a confident command of language. Choose the Right Word is a fun guide to using English effectively and to avoiding common mistakes. It is both a valuable work of reference and an enjoyable read. While plotting a path through a minefield of rules and conventions, the book acknowledges that English is an ever-changing language and points out those rules that can at times be broken. 70 light-hearted quizzes show you how to use words that will make your point powerfully, and usage tips set you right on contextual issues. Curio Corners tell the fascinating stories behind dozens of everyday words and phrases. What's the difference between affect and effect; abjure and adjure? Does AD for Anno Domino come before or after the year - and the century? Should you write all right or alright; adviser or advisor? How did the word alcohol come into our language? Just how sure are you about your apostrophes?
Publisher: How To Books
ISBN: 1845285387
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Whether applying for a job, writing a letter of complaint or simply talking with colleagues or friends, the people who get listened to are those with a confident command of language. Choose the Right Word is a fun guide to using English effectively and to avoiding common mistakes. It is both a valuable work of reference and an enjoyable read. While plotting a path through a minefield of rules and conventions, the book acknowledges that English is an ever-changing language and points out those rules that can at times be broken. 70 light-hearted quizzes show you how to use words that will make your point powerfully, and usage tips set you right on contextual issues. Curio Corners tell the fascinating stories behind dozens of everyday words and phrases. What's the difference between affect and effect; abjure and adjure? Does AD for Anno Domino come before or after the year - and the century? Should you write all right or alright; adviser or advisor? How did the word alcohol come into our language? Just how sure are you about your apostrophes?
RIGHT WORD FINDER
Author: Donald R. Small, Ph.D.
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1467822043
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
RIGHT WORD FINDER is a cleverly designed literary tool for assisting writers of all ages and specializations in finding adjectives, nouns, verbs, and adverbs that are more expressively precise and colorful than those most typically used. RIGHT WORD FINDER is an ideal tool for use in conjunction with any academic composition. RIGHT WORD FINDER provides the writer with numerous options from which to choose in describing individual emotions or feelings, and any attributes of themselves, others, and things one observes. RIGHT WORD FINDER is organized in Five Dimensions, as shown below: ONE: Happiness/Elation/Contentment TWO: Sadness/Gloom/Depression THREE: Fear/Panic/Alarm FOUR: Anger/Disgust FIVE: Adjectives to describe perceptions
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1467822043
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
RIGHT WORD FINDER is a cleverly designed literary tool for assisting writers of all ages and specializations in finding adjectives, nouns, verbs, and adverbs that are more expressively precise and colorful than those most typically used. RIGHT WORD FINDER is an ideal tool for use in conjunction with any academic composition. RIGHT WORD FINDER provides the writer with numerous options from which to choose in describing individual emotions or feelings, and any attributes of themselves, others, and things one observes. RIGHT WORD FINDER is organized in Five Dimensions, as shown below: ONE: Happiness/Elation/Contentment TWO: Sadness/Gloom/Depression THREE: Fear/Panic/Alarm FOUR: Anger/Disgust FIVE: Adjectives to describe perceptions
Documents of the Right Word
Author: Abdullah Suwaydi
Publisher: Hakikat Kitabevi
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
A collection of small books written by Sunni scholars for answering Shi'a claims. This book contains 496 pages. You may request the book from the bookstore Hakikat.
Publisher: Hakikat Kitabevi
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
A collection of small books written by Sunni scholars for answering Shi'a claims. This book contains 496 pages. You may request the book from the bookstore Hakikat.
Roget's Descriptive Word Finder
Author: Barbara Kipfer
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
ISBN: 9781582971704
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Whether they're working on a full-length novel or short magazine article, writers can make their work fresher and more evocative with this thesaurus. It's the essential guide for choosing accurate, specific words--the key to any piece of good writing.
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
ISBN: 9781582971704
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Whether they're working on a full-length novel or short magazine article, writers can make their work fresher and more evocative with this thesaurus. It's the essential guide for choosing accurate, specific words--the key to any piece of good writing.