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Stegner, Wallace On Teaching and Writing Fiction (Mobipocket) eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Wallace Stegner founded the acclaimed Stanford Writing Program-a program whose alumni include such literary luminaries as Larry McMurtry, Robert Stone, and Raymond Carver. Here Lynn Stegner brings together eight of Stegner's previously uncollected essays-including four never-before-published pieces -on writing fiction and teaching creative writing. In this unique collection he addresses every aspect of fiction writing-from the writer's vision to his or her audience, from the use of symbolism to swear words, from the mystery of the creative process to the recognizable truth it seeks finally to reveal. His insights will benefit anyone interested in writing fiction or exploring ideas about fiction's role in the broader culture.

Brown, Stephen E., Lucas, Ceil Improve Your English : English in Everyday Life eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Swan, Oscar Polish Verbs & Essentials of Grammar, Second Edition eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Grothe, Mardy Never Let a Fool Kiss You or a Kiss Fool You eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

What do Mae West, John F. Kennedy, Victor Hugo, and H. L. Mencken have in common? They all indulged in chiasmus-a literary device in which word order is reversed to hilarious or poignant effect. When Mae West said, "It's not the men in my life, it's the life in my men," she was using chiasmus; when John F. Kennedy said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country," he was doing the same. Dr. Mardy Grothe has compiled hundreds of examples of chiasmus in this whimsically illustrated collection, bringing this witty and thought-provoking device out of obscurity and into the public imagination.

Schmitt, Conrad J. Schaum's Outline of Spanish Vocabulary, 3ed eBook

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Everett, Daniel L. DONT SLEEP THERE ARE SNAKES eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Daniel L. Everett is the Chair of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Illinois State University.

From the Hardcover edition.

Schmitt, Conrad J. Schaum's Outline of Spanish Grammar, 5ed eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Widdowson, H. G. Text, Context, Pretext: Critical Isssues in Discourse Analysis (Adobe Reader) eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Written by a leading researcher in the field, this fascinating examination of the relations between grammar, text, and discourse is designed to provoke critical discussion on key issues in discourse analysis which are not always clearly identified and examined.

Written by a leading researcher in the field

Continues the enquiry into discourse analysis that Zellig Harris initiated 50 years ago, which raised a number of problematic issues that have remained unresolved ever since

Introduces the notion of pretext as an additional factor in the general interpretative process

Focuses attention specifically on the work of critical discourse analysis (CDA) in light of the issues discussed

Dodd, Philip The Reverend Guppy's Aquarium eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Whats in a name? For Philip Dodd, this question led to an international hunt for the best stories of eponymous heroes-- an extraordinarily diverse group of people with just one thing in common: by chance or deliberately, they have left their names deeply embedded in the language and consciousness of future generations. A few, such as instrument-maker Adolphe Sax, set out to achieve immortality. A handful Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, for example positively shunned the prospect. But the majority, like Joseph P. Frisbie or Ernst Grfenberg (the G in G- spot), simply had no idea that some strange quirk of their lives, work, or personalities would catapult them to fame, or that one day their family name would become a household word. Tracing their varied paths to glory has taken Philip Dodd on a worldwide quest. He has voyaged to the desolate Matagorda peninsula on the Gulf Coast of Texas to find out the truth about the notorious cattle rancher Samuel Maverick. He has been to Happy Valley, California, to find Roy Jacuzzi, alive and well and still bubbling with ideas. He has followed the story of Joseph P. Frisbie from a former pie factory in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the headquarters of Wham-O, trying the fledgling sport of Frisbie golf and taking home a rather strange and macabre memento And, of course, he has ventured to the St Anns River in Trinidad to see for himself the spot where Robert Lechmere Guppy, naturalist extraordinaire, first collected a certain small freshwater fish. His discoveries breathe life back into words that we too readily take for granted. Philip Dodds globetrotting, personal approach brings these idiosyncratic, occasionally bizarre stories to vivid life armchair travel at its best. In this marvelous tribute to the forgotten people who changed our language, we learn that the prospect of immortality is only a fluke away. In an age of instant 15-minute celebrity, that's a reassuring thought.

McWhorter, John Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar Why do we say I am reading a catalog instead of I read a catalog? Why do we say do at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, Our Magnificent Bastard Language distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one lively history. Covering such turning points as the little-known Celtic and Welsh influences on English, the impact of the Viking raids and the Norman Conquest, and the Germanic invasions that started it all during the fifth century ad, John McWhorter narrates this colorful evolution with vigor. Drawing on revolutionary genetic and linguistic research as well as a cache of remarkable trivia about the origins of English words and syntax patterns, Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue ultimately demonstrates the arbitrary, maddening nature of English and its ironic simplicity due to its role as a streamlined lingua franca during the early formation of Britain. This is the book that language aficionados worldwide have been waiting for (and no, its not a sin to end a sentence with a preposition).

Musgrave, Jim Five Steps to Make Online Research Faster and Easier eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

As a college composition teacher for over fifteen years now, I have taken time to make the teaching of online research the most painless, comfortable and usable experience possible. However, since people need a tool that they can use for their own purposes, not just to research a paper for a college grade, I wanted extend my techniques to the masses. I am so proud of this etext that I am willing to offer a "money-back guarantee" to its readers and users. If you are not totally satisfied with the steps you learn in this research manual, then tell me about the problems you had, and I'll refund your purchase completely. This book contains all the tools you'll need to get started right away doing whatever specific research task you have in mind. I follow the time-honored adult learning model that adheres to the following procedure: 1. Tell the student why he or she must learn this step. 2. Show the student the step. 3. Let the student practice the step on his or her own. 4. Tell the student what he or she has learned and how it can be used.

Garg, Anu The Dord, the Diglot, and an Avocado or Two eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

From the creator of the popular A.Word.A.Day e-mail newsletter A collection of some of the most interesting stories and fascinating origins behind more than 300 words, names, and terms by the founder of WordSmith.org. Did you know: Theres a word for the pleasant smell that accompanies the first rain after a dry spell? Petrichor, combining petros (Greek for stone) and ichor (the fluid that flows in the veins of Greek gods). An illeist is one who refers to oneself in the third person. Theres a word for feigning lack of interest in something while actually desiring it: accismus. For any aspiring deipnosophist (a good conversationalist at meals) or devoted Philomath (a lover of learning), this anthology of entertaining etymology is an ideal way to have fun while getting smarter.

Gobetti, Daniela Intermediate Italian For Dummies; (Adobe Reader) eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Take your Italian skills to the next level the fun and easy way with Intermediate Italian For Dummies! This practical, easy-to-follow guide will help you to be more fluent and comfortable in your Italian writing. You’ll learn key concepts, practice what you’ve learned, and check your answers. With the exercises and lessons featured in this book, you will be able master written communication in Italian.

You’ll quickly understand the basics of Italian grammar and pick up on the nuances of this romantic language. You’ll learn how to conjugate verbs, navigate tenses, and feel comfortable with gendered words. Say and spell words correctly, and no one will be able to tell that you’re not a native Italian. You’ll discover the basics of ordering words, answering questions, and forming complete sentences. You’ll be able to master parts of speech and apply articles as needed. Find out how to:

Navigate grammar, language nuances, and verb tenses
Conjugate verbs and understand the basics of gender
Say and spell words correctly
Order words correctly
Answer questions and form complete sentences
Use articles where necessary
Understand the various parts of speech
Write and speak Italian like a native

Complete with lists of ten facts to remember about Italian grammar and ten subtle terminology distinctions, Intermediate Italian For Dummies is your one-stop guide to taking your Italian skills to the next level and improving upon what you already know about this widely spoken language.

DeCarlo, Isabella Learn Hieroglyphs - The Uniliterals (Mobipocket) eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

With Learn Hieroglyphs - The Uniliterals you will learn to recognize 24 hieroglyphs comprising the ancient Egyptian "alphabet". You will also learn 72 Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic words! and more than 72 Determinatives. After each hieroglyph tutorial you will be quizzed in a way that takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of the ebook format.

Law, Tom Lettuce from Shangars eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Lettuce from Shangars is a short collection of oblique and ribald poems from the illusive but sweeping hand of author Tom Law. He shows some depth in piercing below the rubbery epidermis of this vibrant new city (Shanghai) and the people within as well as those of its hinterland. He shows little respect for what he sees as an outmoded and anachronistic central government. Once dipping its hands in blood it now dips into the profits of a resurgent and expanding super-economy. What monumental changes are just around the corner?

Furmston, Michael Powell-Smith and Furmston's Building Contract Casebook eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

This well established reference book brings together leading cases on building contracts to illustrate legal principles. It provides a statement of the principle established, a summary of the facts and the decision and, for most cases, a verbatim extract of the judgment. The latest edition includes a number of new cases since the last edition was published in 1999.

Stobbe, Gabrielle Just Enough Spanish Grammar Illustrated eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Hong, Jungwook KOREAN FOR DUMMIES (Adobe Reader) eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

The fun and easy way to start speaking Korean
There are 42 million native Korean speakers, including more than 1 million in the U.S., and knowledge of Korean is increasingly in demand due to South Korea's growing economic influence and North Korea's continuing international security issues. This fun and easy guide helps people pick up basic skills in this challenging language. Complete with a CD featuring sample dialogues in MP3 format, it covers grammar, numbers, greetings and introductions, small talk, phone conversations, eating and drinking, money, transportation, directions, shopping, recreation, and emergencies.
Jungwook Hong (Charlottesville, VA) created a Korean language program and taught beginning-level Korean at the University of Virginia, where he also helped found the Korean Studies Organization. He has worked as an interpreter at international business conferences.

Wolman, David Righting the Mother Tongue eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Righting the Mother Tongue tells the cockamamie story of English spelling. When did ghost acquire its silent 'h'? Will cyberspace kill the one in rhubarb? And was it really rocket scientists who invented spell-check?

Seeking to untangle the twisted story of English spelling, David Wolman takes us on a wordly adventure from English battlefields to Google headquarters. Along the way, he pickets with spelling reformers outside the national spelling bee, visits the town in Belgium, not England, where the first English books were printed, and takes a road-trip with the boss at Merriam-Webster Inc. The journey is punctuated by spelling battles waged by the likes of Samuel Johnson, Noah Webster, Theodore Roosevelt, Andrew Carnegie and the members of today's Simplified Spelling Society.

Rich with history, pop culture, curiosity and humor, Righting the Mother Tongue explores how English spelling came to be, traces efforts to mend the code and imagines the shape of tomorrow's words.

Hyde Parker, Rebecca / Guadarrama Garcia, Karla Thinking Translation: Perspectives from Within and Without (Conference Proceedings, Third UEA Postgraduate Translation Symposium) (Mobipocket) eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

This book is a collection of selected articles based on talks given by established academics and translators, as well as younger researchers, at the third postgraduate symposium organized by the School of Literature and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, UK. The objective of the third postgraduate translation symposium at the University of East Anglia was to explore the current relevance of theory to the practice of translation. This volume builds on the key ideas and discussion that arose from the symposium, bringing together, amongst others, the current debates concerning the complex relationship between theory and practice in the field of translation studies, taking into consideration a wide range of perspectives, both modern and traditional. A broad cross-section of research exploring the present relevance of translation theory to practice is presented by many of the individual contributors to this volume. These papers provide both current theoretical insights into the relevance of theory to translation and also, in some examples, offer first-hand experiences of applying appropriate strategies and methods to the practice and description of translation.

MacConnell, Lt. Jacquelyn R. The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Spanish for Law Enforcement Professionals eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Communicate with ease with the Spanish-speaking public! Learning Spanish is vital to performing many public services, include police work and other law-enforcement professions. Police, patrollers, detectives, and corrections, parole, court and security officers who interact with Spanish- speaking people need this specialized, easy-to-use guide to help them communicate and sometimes translate quickly and effectivelyanywhere. From expert authors with experience in Spanish language instruction for law enforcement officials Essential phrasesincluding Miranda rightsand vocabulary for patrol, investigations, emergency situations, narcotics, corrections, and more Easy-to-use phonetic translations Useful information on Latino culture and street Spanish

Marucchi / Craig Lottery Secret (Mobipocket) eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

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Stavans, Ilan RESURRECTING HEBREW eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Ilan Stavans is the author of two collections of short stories and fifteen works of nonfiction, including On Borrowed Words and Dictionary Days. His many awards and honors include an Emmy nomination, a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Pablo Neruda Medal, and the National Jewish Book Award (for his anthology The Chicken Book of Modern Sephardic Literature). He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he is the Lewis-Sebring Professor in Latin American and Latino Culture and Five College Fortieth Anniversary Professor at Amherst College.

From the Hardcover edition.

Romantic Representations of British India (Adobe Reader) eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT

Rhetoric, Women and Politics in Early Modern England (Adobe Reader) eBook

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 54:11:53 GMT