A Whole Bunch of Words

A Whole Bunch of Words

Author: Jon Glenn

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-03-11

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 1312993103

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An inspiring collection of songs and poems written by Jon Glenn


Word by Word

Word by Word

Author: Kory Stamper

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2018-03-06

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 110197026X

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“We think of English as a fortress to be defended, but a better analogy is to think of English as a child. We love and nurture it into being, and once it gains gross motor skills, it starts going exactly where we don’t want it to go: it heads right for the goddamned electrical sockets.” With wit and irreverence, lexicographer Kory Stamper cracks open the obsessive world of dictionary writing, from the agonizing decisions about what to define and how to do it to the knotty questions of ever-changing word usage. Filled with fun facts—for example, the first documented usage of “OMG” was in a letter to Winston Churchill—and Stamper’s own stories from the linguistic front lines (including how she became America’s foremost “irregardless” apologist, despite loathing the word), Word by Word is an endlessly entertaining look at the wonderful complexities and eccentricities of the English language.


3,000 Spanish Words and Phrases They Won't Teach You in School

3,000 Spanish Words and Phrases They Won't Teach You in School

Author: Eleanor Hamer

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-11-21

Total Pages: 511

ISBN-13: 1510725377

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No matter how much Spanish you study, it’s nearly impossible to fully convince the native-speakers that you’ve got it. Even those estudiantes perfectos who have seemingly mastered speaking a foreign language in a classroom run into problems in real-life situations. 3,000 Spanish Words and Phrases They Won’t Teach You in School goes beyond classroom Spanish by thoroughly explaining expressions, idioms, and quirks used daily by native speakers. This must-have manual also includes information on pronunciation, manners, abbreviations, and culture, making it much more than a phrase book! Learn within these pages everything you need to know to speak colloquial Spanish, including: Translation of common proverbs: like When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Slang: Like ¡Alivianate!— cheer up or get high Dual words: like integro and entero—with the same meaning. False cognates: Words that are similar but have very different meanings in English and Spanish So next time you plan a trip or just want to impress your friends, pick up 3,000 Spanish Words and Phrases They Won’t Teach You in School and drop the stuffy high school phrase book!


Cool Infographics

Cool Infographics

Author: Randy Krum

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-10-23

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 1118837150

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Make information memorable with creative visual design techniques Research shows that visual information is more quickly and easily understood, and much more likely to be remembered. This innovative book presents the design process and the best software tools for creating infographics that communicate. Including a special section on how to construct the increasingly popular infographic resume, the book offers graphic designers, marketers, and business professionals vital information on the most effective ways to present data. Explains why infographics and data visualizations work Shares the tools and techniques for creating great infographics Covers online infographics used for marketing, including social media and search engine optimization (SEO) Shows how to market your skills with a visual, infographic resume Explores the many internal business uses of infographics, including board meeting presentations, annual reports, consumer research statistics, marketing strategies, business plans, and visual explanations of products and services to your customers With Cool Infographics, you'll learn to create infographics to successfully reach your target audience and tell clear stories with your data.


Mental Floss: Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words

Mental Floss: Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words

Author: Erin McCarthy

Publisher: Weldon Owen International

Published: 2023-06-06

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13:

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Ever wonder if there is a synonym for the word synonym? Or why people really hate the word “moist?” Maybe you want to know why we tell a person to take something “with a grain of salt,” or why McDonalds went to war with a dictionary. From obscure words to the best literary insults ever written, this linguistic miscellany is sure to spice up your vocabulary, make you a whizz at word games, and prepare you for plenty of wordy repartee for your next soiree, with some of the most bizarre terms you never knew you needed. A CACOPHONY OF WORDS: Learn the meaning and surprising history of hundreds of words and phrases LOTS OF LISTS: Discover curated collections of literary insults, old-timey words, popular slang, and much more WORD GAME WIZ: Includes tips for mastering popular word games from Scrabble to Wordle WIT FOR WRITERS: Writers looking for just the right word will be inspired by hundreds of unusual and obscure words REFERENCE FOR READERS: Fans of every genre, from Norse Myths to Victorian Romance will find histories, origins, and backstories of the words that make up their favorites reads COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Mental Floss: The Curious Reader, Mental Floss: The Curious Movie Buff, and Mental Floss: The Curious Viewer are also available.


When The Words Are Spoken

When The Words Are Spoken

Author: Simone Beaudelaire

Publisher: Next Chapter

Published: 2022-02-03

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13:

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After years of waiting, English instructor Sheridan Murphy is fed up with waiting for her former professor, Dr. Michael Burke, to bring an end to their unrequited longing. She finally takes initiative and asks for the relationship they both want. But what should have been the romance of a lifetime is quickly derailed by the secrets each of them has kept from the other. Can Michael and Sheridan overcome their tragic pasts and find their way to the love they were meant to share? Because when the words are spoken, there's no going back. This book contains graphic sex and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.


Bipolar Words Word Madness Healing Words: Three Part Compendium

Bipolar Words Word Madness Healing Words: Three Part Compendium

Author: O. H. Owhens

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-03-26

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 1365849635

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INCLUDES 215 ADDITIONAL PAGES AS PART THREE. This will challenge the conservative Christian's beliefs of where the mind can go, and challenge the non-Christian as to what Bipolar disorder can be. Those who have mental illness and what is called mental illness will relate to the writing and writing style: the main expression of my hypomania and mania. The construction is partially designed to offend churchy folks and the medical industry, a poke in the eye towards the abuses I've received from both, while seeking help. We are all living in a stand in the gap moment of time, the Christian's 1950's frame of mind and the realities of 2017, which I attempt to bridge in this book and the yet to be released 2nd volume. Topics presented are defenses of the KJB, artificial intelligence, the end times, the spiritual dynamics of the two separate but interlaced kingdoms of good and evil, humor, fiction, bipolar health, and so much more... Presented as essays in chapters, in chronological order, all of which are related.


Regular Expression Recipes

Regular Expression Recipes

Author: Nathan A. Good

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2007-03-01

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1430204168

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*Discusses regular expressions in quick, easy manner (Friedl book is exhaustive, and other two books are superficial) *Teaches by example without exhaustive syntax explanation *Covers the major open source languages