Words That Work
Words That Work

Author: Dr. Frank Luntz

Publisher: Hachette Books

Published: 2007-01-02

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 1401385745

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The nation's premier communications expert shares his wisdom on how the words we choose can change the course of business, of politics, and of life in this country In Words That Work, Luntz offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the tactical use of words and phrases affects what we buy, who we vote for, and even what we believe in. With chapters like "The Ten Rules of Successful Communication" and "The 21 Words and Phrases for the 21st Century," he examines how choosing the right words is essential. Nobody is in a better position to explain than Frank Luntz: He has used his knowledge of words to help more than two dozen Fortune 500 companies grow. Hell tell us why Rupert Murdoch's six-billion-dollar decision to buy DirectTV was smart because satellite was more cutting edge than "digital cable," and why pharmaceutical companies transitioned their message from "treatment" to "prevention" and "wellness." If you ever wanted to learn how to talk your way out of a traffic ticket or talk your way into a raise, this book's for you.

The Thesaurus of Slang
The Thesaurus of Slang

Author: Esther Lewin

Publisher: Checkmark Books

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9780816036615

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Includes jargon, sports slang, and ethnic and regional expressions

Mother Goose in Prose
Mother Goose in Prose

Author: L. Frank Baum

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2002-05-01

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780486420868

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A collection of twenty-two nursery rhymes, including "Old King Cole" and "Little Bo-Peep," fashioned into full-length stories by the author of "The Wizard of Oz."

Hydrogeology Field Manual, 2e
Hydrogeology Field Manual, 2e

Author: Willis D. Weight

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2008-01-28

Total Pages: 770

ISBN-13: 0071477497

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"The Second Edition of Hydrogeology Field Manual provides the latest information on applied applications in groundwater sampling and water-quality assessment, aquifer characterization, contamination issues, karst applications, and more. The book includes actual procedures, real-world decisions, and many examples and case studies to help you understand the occurrence and movement of groundwater in a variety of geologic settings." "Filled with tips, tricks-of-the-trade, and anecdotes from seasoned field hydrogeologists, the book explains how to gain instant expertise in most field methodologies and expand your abilities for data interpretation and other essential skills."--BOOK JACKET.

Anagram Solver
Anagram Solver

Author: Bloomsbury Publishing

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 719

ISBN-13: 1408102579

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Anagram Solver is the essential guide to cracking all types of quiz and crossword featuring anagrams. Containing over 200,000 words and phrases, Anagram Solver includes plural noun forms, palindromes, idioms, first names and all parts of speech. Anagrams are grouped by the number of letters they contain with the letters set out in alphabetical order so that once the letters of an anagram are arranged alphabetically, finding the solution is as easy as locating the word in a dictionary.

Merriam-Webster's Rhyming Dictionary
Merriam-Webster's Rhyming Dictionary

Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc

Publisher: Merriam-Webster

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780877796329

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New edition! Convenient listing of words arranged alphabetically by rhyming sounds. More than 55,000 entries. Includes one-, two-, and three-syllable rhymes. Fully cross-referenced for ease of use. Based on best-selling Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition.