3,762円 There are approximately 6,000 languages on Earth today, each a descendant of the tongue first spoken by Homo sapiens some 150,000 years ago. While laying out how languages mix and mutate over time, a noted linguistics professor argues that language is a living, dynamic entity that adapts itself t...

2,970円 In "Give Me a Break," ABC's veteran correspondent John Stossel delivers a sharp, witty account of how his years of ferreting out frauds and exposing government corruption have transformed him from a liberal consumer reporter to a lover of laissez faire.

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5,346円 This authoritative bestselling classic on American Sign Language has been updated to include more than 500 new signs and 1,500 new illustrations.

3,564円 Expert advice to perfect your proofreading skills"McGraw-Hill's Proofreading Handbook" helps ensure that your documents are letter-perfect, every time. Veteran editor and proofreader Laura Anderson arms you with all the tools of the proofreader's trade and walks you step-by-step through the entir...

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3,366円 Comedian and actor Fry explains the various elements of poetry in simple terms in his witty and practical guide, giving the aspiring poet the tools and confidence to write and understand poetry.

7,018円 These brisk and humorous one-sentence examples of writing mistakes provide teachers with what are often called "daily oral language" exercises that help students master the basics of capitalization, mechanics, punctuation, and usage. Such quick mini-lessons can become boring when the sentence com...

1,254円 Quick answers to questions about punctuation, capitalization, plurals, and quotations. ー A guide to copyediting and proofreading ー Special sections on word usage and grammar ー Instructions for preparing notes and bibliographies

3,366円 Analyzing his own writing and that of his teachers, and reflecting on the writing advice he had been given over the years, Carroll Dale Short's epiphany was the recognition of a dozen practical fundamentals of good writing. As one would expect from the author of The Shining Path (now available fr...

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