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An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

de Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” ... Leer más

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“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.”
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream

de Hunter S. Thompson ...

A fiftieth-anniversary edition of the cult classic of gonzo journalism, hailed as “the best book on the dope decade” (The New York Times Book Review), featuring Ralph Steadman’s original drawings and an introduction by Caity WeaverThe inspiration for the major motion picture directed by Terry Gilliam, starring Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro“A scorching epochal sensation!”—Tom WolfeFirst ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

A fiftieth-anniversary edition of the cult classic of gonzo journalism, hailed as “the best book on the dope decade” (The New York Times Book Review), featuring Ralph Steadman’s original drawings and an introduction by Caity WeaverThe inspiration for the major motion picture directed by Terry Gilliam, starring Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro“A scorching epochal sensation!”—Tom WolfeFirst
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All the President's Men

de Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein ...

50th Anniversary Edition—now with a new foreword on what Watergate means today.“The work that brought down a presidency...perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in history” (Time)—from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Final Days.The most devastating political detective story of the century: two Washington Post reporters, whose brilliant, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigat. ... Leer más

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50th Anniversary Edition—now with a new foreword on what Watergate means today.“The work that brought down a presidency...perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in history” (Time)—from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Final Days.The most devastating political detective story of the century: two Washington Post reporters, whose brilliant, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigat.
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Calling Bullshit

The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World

de Carl T. Bergstrom, Jevin D. West ...

Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.“A modern classic . . . a straight-talking survival guide to the mean streets of a dying democracy and a global pandemic.”—WiredMisinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. ... Leer más

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Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.“A modern classic . . . a straight-talking survival guide to the mean streets of a dying democracy and a global pandemic.”—WiredMisinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true.
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Plot Twist

Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft: A Memoir on Writing

de Harlan Coben ...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques.“For aspiring writers, Harlan’s advice, stories, and anecdotes are wise, proven, and valuable. For published authors, his book evokes memories of what it was like back then. It’s a romp, a riot, and a joy to ... Leer más

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques.“For aspiring writers, Harlan’s advice, stories, and anecdotes are wise, proven, and valuable. For published authors, his book evokes memories of what it was like back then. It’s a romp, a riot, and a joy to
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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Italian the fun way!

de Olly Richards ...

Series series Readers
'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both ... Leer más

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'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both
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Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

de Anne Lamott ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.” ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.”
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The Best Punctuation Book, Period

A Comprehensive Guide for Every Writer, Editor, Student, and Businessperson

de June Casagrande ...

This all-in-one reference is a quick and easy way for book, magazine, online, academic, and business writers to look up sticky punctuation questions for all styles including AP (Associated Press), MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association), and Chicago Manual of Style.Punctuate with Confidence—No Matter the StyleConfused about punctuation? There’s a reason. ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

This all-in-one reference is a quick and easy way for book, magazine, online, academic, and business writers to look up sticky punctuation questions for all styles including AP (Associated Press), MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association), and Chicago Manual of Style.Punctuate with Confidence—No Matter the StyleConfused about punctuation? There’s a reason.
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Write Through It

An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life

de Kate McKean ...

Discover what every new and aspiring author needs to know about the publishing industry and how to navigate all the complicated feelings that come with writing a book in this no-nonsense guide from literary agent, author, and creator of the popular newsletter Agents & Books Kate McKean.Writers all want the secret to getting published: the magic formula for a query letter, the list of agents who ... Leer más

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Discover what every new and aspiring author needs to know about the publishing industry and how to navigate all the complicated feelings that come with writing a book in this no-nonsense guide from literary agent, author, and creator of the popular newsletter Agents & Books Kate McKean.Writers all want the secret to getting published: the magic formula for a query letter, the list of agents who
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How To Write A Novel

From Idea To Book

de Joanna Penn ...

Series Libro 14 - Books for Writers
Writing a novel will change your life.It might not be in the way that you expect, but when you hold your book in your hand and say, “I made this,” something will shift.The process of getting to that point will light a spark in your creative soul and help you discover unexpected aspects of yourself. It will be one of the things you are most proud of in your life. This book will help you get there.I ... Leer más

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Writing a novel will change your life.It might not be in the way that you expect, but when you hold your book in your hand and say, “I made this,” something will shift.The process of getting to that point will light a spark in your creative soul and help you discover unexpected aspects of yourself. It will be one of the things you are most proud of in your life. This book will help you get there.I
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Heinlein's Rules 2026

de WMG Writers Guides ...

With more than two hundred published novels and more than seventeen million copies of his books in print, USA Todayand New York Times bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith follows five simple business rules for writing fiction. And now, he shares how those rules helped shape his successful career.In this WMG Writer’s Guide, Dean takes you step-by-step through Heinlein’s Rules and shows how ... Leer más

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With more than two hundred published novels and more than seventeen million copies of his books in print, USA Todayand New York Times bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith follows five simple business rules for writing fiction. And now, he shares how those rules helped shape his successful career.In this WMG Writer’s Guide, Dean takes you step-by-step through Heinlein’s Rules and shows how
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Writing a Novel in Five Days While Traveling

de WMG Writers Guides, Dean Wesley Smith ...

One of the most prolific writers in modern fiction writing shows you how he does it.Author of over two hundred novels, USA Today bestselling writer Dean Wesley Smith gives an intimate day-to-day, minute-by-minute account of how he wrote a full novel in five days while traveling.From tips on how to prepare for the writing to what to do when the trip gets in the way, Dean deals with it all. A moment ... Leer más

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One of the most prolific writers in modern fiction writing shows you how he does it.Author of over two hundred novels, USA Today bestselling writer Dean Wesley Smith gives an intimate day-to-day, minute-by-minute account of how he wrote a full novel in five days while traveling.From tips on how to prepare for the writing to what to do when the trip gets in the way, Dean deals with it all. A moment
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Writing a Novel in Seven Days (2026)

de Dean Wesley Smith, WMG Writers Guides ...

First, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith shattered the myth that writing fast equals writing badly—or, conversely, writing well equals writing slowly—with his book How to Write a Novel in Ten Days.Now, Smith raises the stakes with this latest book, Writing a Novel in Seven Days.Chapter by chapter, Smith chronicles his process toward writing a 43,000-word novel in just seven days. He ... Leer más

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First, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith shattered the myth that writing fast equals writing badly—or, conversely, writing well equals writing slowly—with his book How to Write a Novel in Ten Days.Now, Smith raises the stakes with this latest book, Writing a Novel in Seven Days.Chapter by chapter, Smith chronicles his process toward writing a 43,000-word novel in just seven days. He
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Tuttle Compact Indonesian Dictionary

Indonesian-English English-Indonesian

de Katherine Davidsen ...

This compact and user-friendly Indonesian to English and English to Indonesian dictionary is the most comprehensive available today for English speakers.The Tuttle Compact Indonesian Dictionary is a totally new bidirectional dictionary which provides English speakers with the very latest and most concise definitions for all commonly-used Indonesian words and phrases, including thousands of new ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

This compact and user-friendly Indonesian to English and English to Indonesian dictionary is the most comprehensive available today for English speakers.The Tuttle Compact Indonesian Dictionary is a totally new bidirectional dictionary which provides English speakers with the very latest and most concise definitions for all commonly-used Indonesian words and phrases, including thousands of new
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The Elements of Style: Classic Edition (2018)

With Editor's Notes, New Chapters & Study Guide

de William Strunk Jr., Richard De A'Morelli ...

This Classic Edition commemorates the 100-year anniversary of William Strunk's grammar primer, The Elements of Style. Generations of writers have learned the basics of grammar from Strunk’s little book. It was rated “one of the 100 most influential books written in English” by Time in 2011, and iconic author Stephen King recommended it as a grammar primer that all aspiring writers should read ... Leer más

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This Classic Edition commemorates the 100-year anniversary of William Strunk's grammar primer, The Elements of Style. Generations of writers have learned the basics of grammar from Strunk’s little book. It was rated “one of the 100 most influential books written in English” by Time in 2011, and iconic author Stephen King recommended it as a grammar primer that all aspiring writers should read
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Advanced Writing Into the Dark (2026)

de WMG Writers Guides, Dean Wesley Smith ...

With more than two hundred published novels and more than thirty million copies of his books in print, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith knows how to outline. And he knows how to write a novel without an outline. Writing without offers far more fun.In this WMG Writer’s Guide, Dean takes you step-by-step through the process of writing without an outline or even an ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

With more than two hundred published novels and more than thirty million copies of his books in print, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith knows how to outline. And he knows how to write a novel without an outline. Writing without offers far more fun.In this WMG Writer’s Guide, Dean takes you step-by-step through the process of writing without an outline or even an
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How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read

de Pierre Bayard ...

In this delightfully witty, provocative book, literature professor and psychoanalyst Pierre Bayard argues that not having read a book need not be an impediment to having an interesting conversation about it. (In fact, he says, in certain situations reading the book is the worst thing you could do.) Using examples from such writers as Graham Greene, Oscar Wilde, Montaigne, and Umberto Eco, he ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

In this delightfully witty, provocative book, literature professor and psychoanalyst Pierre Bayard argues that not having read a book need not be an impediment to having an interesting conversation about it. (In fact, he says, in certain situations reading the book is the worst thing you could do.) Using examples from such writers as Graham Greene, Oscar Wilde, Montaigne, and Umberto Eco, he
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The New Life/La Vita Nuova

A Dual-Language Book

de Dante Alighieri ...

Traducido por Stanley Appelbaum ...

An exquisite medley of lyrical verse and poetic prose, La Vita Nuova (The New Life) ranks among the supreme revelations in the literature of love. Its allegorical view of the soul's crisis and growth combines a narrative with meditations, dreams, songs, and prayers.In this masterpiece of his youth, Dante assembles a selection of his love poems within a prose framework that situates them ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

An exquisite medley of lyrical verse and poetic prose, La Vita Nuova (The New Life) ranks among the supreme revelations in the literature of love. Its allegorical view of the soul's crisis and growth combines a narrative with meditations, dreams, songs, and prayers.In this masterpiece of his youth, Dante assembles a selection of his love poems within a prose framework that situates them
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Writing a Novel In Half a Month

A Personal Guide to How It Can be Easily Done

de Dean Wesley Smith, WMG Writers Guides ...

Many writers seem to view writing a novel while working a full-time job as an impossible task.USA Today bestselling writer Dean Wesley Smith once again proves that notion false.In this latest WMG Writer’s Guide, Smith details out his days while he works at his publishing business, teaches online workshops, keeps fit, and writes the latest novel—all in 15 days. And enjoys doing it all!Author of ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Many writers seem to view writing a novel while working a full-time job as an impossible task.USA Today bestselling writer Dean Wesley Smith once again proves that notion false.In this latest WMG Writer’s Guide, Smith details out his days while he works at his publishing business, teaches online workshops, keeps fit, and writes the latest novel—all in 15 days. And enjoys doing it all!Author of
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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

de William Strunk Jr. ...

The Elements of Style is an American English writing style guide. It is one of the most influential and best-known prescriptive treatments of English grammar and usage in the United States. It originally detailed eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of composition, and "a few matters of form" as well as a list of commonly misused words and expressions. Updated editions of the ... Leer más

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The Elements of Style is an American English writing style guide. It is one of the most influential and best-known prescriptive treatments of English grammar and usage in the United States. It originally detailed eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of composition, and "a few matters of form" as well as a list of commonly misused words and expressions. Updated editions of the
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Writing Fiction Step by Step

de Josip Novakovich ...

Writing Fiction Step by Step gives you more than 200 exercises that will sharpen your writing skills while helping you develop complete short stories, even novels.In this sequel to his very popular Fiction Writer's Workshop, Whiting Award-winning author Josip Novakovich shows you that writing fiction is about making connections–between character and plot, setting and conflict, memory and ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Writing Fiction Step by Step gives you more than 200 exercises that will sharpen your writing skills while helping you develop complete short stories, even novels.In this sequel to his very popular Fiction Writer's Workshop, Whiting Award-winning author Josip Novakovich shows you that writing fiction is about making connections–between character and plot, setting and conflict, memory and
... Leer más
Writing a Novel in Ten Days (2026)

de Dean Wesley Smith, WMG Writers Guides ...

Even in today’s fast-paced world, the myth that writing fast equals writing badly—or, conversely, writing well equals writing slowly—persists. Now, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith aims to shatter this myth once and for all with this latest WMG Writer’s Guide.In a series of blog posts, Smith chronicled his process toward ghost writing a 70,000-word novel for a traditional publisher ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Even in today’s fast-paced world, the myth that writing fast equals writing badly—or, conversely, writing well equals writing slowly—persists. Now, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith aims to shatter this myth once and for all with this latest WMG Writer’s Guide.In a series of blog posts, Smith chronicled his process toward ghost writing a 70,000-word novel for a traditional publisher
... Leer más
The Writing Life

de Annie Dillard ...

"For nonwriters, it is a glimpse into the trials and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling, conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague." — Chicago TribuneFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Dillard, a collection of essays on writing that illuminates the dedication and daring that characterizes a writer's life.In these short essays, ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

"For nonwriters, it is a glimpse into the trials and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling, conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague." — Chicago TribuneFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Dillard, a collection of essays on writing that illuminates the dedication and daring that characterizes a writer's life.In these short essays,
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The Story Grid

What Good Editors Know

de Shawn Coyne ...

WHAT IS THE STORY GRID?The Story Grid is a tool developed by editor Shawn Coyne to analyze stories and provide helpful editorial comments. It's like a CT Scan that takes a photo of the global story and tells the editor or writer what is working, what is not, and what must be done to make what works better and fix what's not.The Story Grid is a tool with many applications:It will tell a writer if a ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

WHAT IS THE STORY GRID?The Story Grid is a tool developed by editor Shawn Coyne to analyze stories and provide helpful editorial comments. It's like a CT Scan that takes a photo of the global story and tells the editor or writer what is working, what is not, and what must be done to make what works better and fix what's not.The Story Grid is a tool with many applications:It will tell a writer if a
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