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Such entries as American ants, birds on bikes, and cow in car present the letters from A to Z.

A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood, including "The land of Counterpane," "My Shadow," "The Swing," "The Moon," and "Looking Forward."

"How to Write Short both instructs and delights, in equal measure. On every page there is some useful advice and an amusing observation or illustration. Read this book!" Look at tattoos, epitaphs, product slogans, and advice columns. Keep a daybook devoted to your favorite short writing. Try writing an ad for your favorite local restaurant. Test its persuasiveness by showing it to someone who has never eaten there before. You might wind up with a...

This book features clear explanations on parts of speech, spelling and punctuation, syntax, types of verbs, verb tenses and conjugations. There are plenty of practical examples and an alphabetical index for ease of use, making it an outstanding reference tool.

A completely revised and updated edition of this best selling language reference is now available. COvers the core vocabulary of everyday life with over 75,000 clear, concise definitions. Inlcudes pronunciations, word origins and synonym lists. Special sections and tables.

Rhyming text and illustrations depict groups of animals and the collection nouns which are used to refer to them, including a labor of moles, a lounge of lizards, and a tower of giraffes.

Instruction in English grammar which explains the six essential verb tenses, irregular verbs, tricky verbs such as lie and lay, and the subjunctive mood.

The Best Bilingual Dictionary for Home, School, and Office! Revised and updated for 2006, this edition provides accurate, up-to-date coverage of the current core vocabulary of American English and Latin-American Spanish. Perfect for teachers and learners, travelers, and businesspeople at all skill levels, this dictionary is an essential reference source for anyone who needs to communicate effectively in Spanish and English as they are spoken and written...