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Words You Should Know How to Spell

by David Hatcher & Jane Mallison

Ceilling. Beleive. Scissers.

Do you have trouble spelling everyday words? Is your spell check on overdrive? Well, this easy-to-use dictionary is just what you need! Organized with speed and convenience in mind,...

Words You Don't Know: Humorous Essays Involving Rare Words, Swear Words, Wrong Words, Long Words, Curse Words, Terse Words, Legal Words, Regal Words,

by Robin Bloor

In 23 chapters and 202 pages, author Robin Bloor shines a light on nearly 300 of the least known words in the English language, illuminating the history and mystery of each in short, humorous essays.

Words You Should Know 2013: The 201 Words from Science, Politics, Technology, and Pop Culture That Will Change Your Life This Year

by Nicole Cammorata

The most influential words and phrases of 2013!

Every day, hundreds of new words join our vocabulary, whether they're scientific creations, cultural terms, or politically and historically charged additions....

The Words You Should Know to Sound Smart: 1200 Essential Words Every Sophisticated Person Should Be Able to Use

by Bobbi Bly

This book is a tongue-in-cheek guide to words that any well-educated, witty person should be able to drop into cocktail conversation. The reader is encouraged to toss off words such as "disestablishmentarianism,"...

15,000+ Baby Names

by Bruce Lansky

You'll find a name for your new baby in this book!  15,000+ Baby Names was designed to let you easily scan through a list girls' and boys' names to find the right name for your new baby.  This book includes: ...

Jokes Every Man Should Know

by Don Steinberg

The Only Joke Book You’ll Ever Need

Featuring:

     •  Nine Jokes about Heaven and Hell

     •  Eight Jokes Just for Kids

     •  Nineteen Jokes Definitely Not for Kids

     • ...

How to Kick Someone's Ass

by E. R. Silverman

A drunk giant comes charging at you in a bar. Go with a roundhouse kick, Judo hip throw, or Karate punch to bring him to the ground. Your cheapskate neighbor refuses to pay you back. The next time he's on vacation,...

Your Dream Wedding on a Budget: 47 Cost-Cutting Secrets from America's Favorite Wedding Planner

by Mindy Weiss & Lisbeth Levine

No one knows how to plan a wedding like Mindy Weiss, the "mega-star wedding planner" (People magazine) whose wide-ranging clientele includes actors, artists, and musicians. In The Wedding Book, she created the...

25,000+ Baby Names

by Bruce Lansky

Select the perfect name for your new baby!

Not sure what to name your child?

Torn between a traditional family name and an up-and-coming name?

Or maybe you don't even know where to start?

Let 25,000+ Baby Names...

Mastering the Thesis Statement

by Steve Sharp

Author Steve Sharp tells his students that the thesis statement is the sun around which EVERYTHING in their paper orbits. Every sentence must fall within its gravitational pull and obey rational orbital laws....

100 Ways to Improve Your Writing

by Gary Provost

This is the one guide that anyone who writes--whether student, business person, or professional writer--should put on the desk beside pencil, pen, typewriter, or word processor. Filled with professional tips...

New American Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form (Revised &Updated)

by Philip Morehead

Published in hardcover as The Penguin Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form, this new paperback edition of the 20-million-copy bestselling thesaurus has been fully revised, expanded, and updated for the...

Cowboy: The Ultimate Guide to Living Like a Great American Icon

by Rocco Wachman & Matthew A. Pellegrini

Celebrity host of CMT's Cowboy U Rocco Wachman's modern guide to being a cowboy

Cowboy: The Ultimate Guide to Living Like a Great American Icon is the first book to explore, through a pop-culture lens, the many...

Weed

by I.M. Stoned

Weed. Pot. Mary Jane. Grass.

No matter what you call marijuana, it's still dope.

In this irreverent and all-inclusive look at cannabis, you will learn all there is to know about the psychoactive substance Bill...

Talking with Confidence for the Painfully Shy: How to Overcome Nervousness, Speak-Up, and Speak Out in Any Social or Business S ituation

by Don Gabor

s much about "speaking in public" as it is about "public speaking, " Talking with Confidence for the Painfully Shy can help even the most shy person speak up and speak out in any business or social situation....

Perfumes: The A-Z Guide

by Luca Turin & Tania Sanchez

I've long wished perfumery to be taken seriously as an art, and for scent critics to be as fierce as opera critics, and for the wearers of certain ""fragrances"" to be hissed in public, while others are cheered....

Does Anything Eat Wasps?: And 101 Other Questions

by New Scientist

How long can I live on beer alone? Why do people have eyebrows? Has nature invented any wheels? Plus 99 other questions answered. Every year, readers send in thousands of questions to New Scientist, the world's...

God Save the Queen

by Summersdale

A wealth of fascinating facts about Queen Elizabeth II

She's one of the most well-known women on the planet, but while many people know of her love of animals, her taste in fashion, and her attendances at Royal...

As a Man Thinketh: Classic Wisdom for Proper Thought, Strong Character, and Right Actions

by James Allen

Timeless Wisdom for the Modern Man

In the years since its publication in 1902, As a Man Thinketh has set thousands of men on the pathway to personal and financial growth. Now, in this unique rendition of James...

Fiske 250 Words Every High School Graduate Needs to Know

by Edward Fiske

Learn the words you need to succeed in college and beyond! With a powerful vocabulary on your side, a world of possibilities opens up. It is a gift of confidence and knowledge for college, your career, and beyond....