Webster's Compact Writer's Guide


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All the conventions of good writing effectively summarized. Covers punctuation, capitalization, plurals & possessives, & compound words. Shows how to create notes & bibliographies.




Merriam-Webster's Manual for Writers and Editors


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Revised edition of Webster's standard American style manual, 1985.




Webster's New World Compact Desk Dictionary and Style Guide


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The Complete Resource for Effective Communication Use words with precision. Clear, concise definitions help you say exactly what you mean. With 61,000 entries, 3,000 of them new, this dictionary covers the practical language you need every day. Based on the prestigious Webster's New World College Dictionary, this compact desk edition is up-to-date, authoritative, and easy to use. Write clearly and persuasively. Succinct explanations of grammar and punctuation help you avoid common errors. Expert advice on word usage adds polish to your writing. The clear, readable style guide, now completely rewritten, includes numerous examples of the "do's and don'ts" of effective writing. Get the information you need. Helpful tables give quick access to frequently needed facts, from capitals of the states to measurement conversions. Tables are grouped together so that information is easy to find. The dictionary you know and trust plus a complete, concise style guide and more * Widely used scientific, technical, professional, and business terms * Frequently used foreign words and phrases * Common abbreviations * Guide to pronunciation * Concise word origins * Basic rules of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization * Proper expression of numbers * Spelling and hyphenation of compound words * Guide to proper use of frequently misused words and phrases * Handy reference tables




Nora Webster


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From one of contemporary literature’s bestselling, critically acclaimed, and beloved authors: a “luminous” novel (Jennifer Egan, The New York Times Book Review) about a fiercely compelling young widow navigating grief, fear, and longing, and finding her own voice—“heartrendingly transcendant” (The New York Times, Janet Maslin). Set in Wexford, Ireland, Colm Tóibín’s magnificent seventh novel introduces the formidable, memorable, and deeply moving Nora Webster. Widowed at forty, with four children and not enough money, Nora has lost the love of her life, Maurice, the man who rescued her from the stifling world to which she was born. And now she fears she may be sucked back into it. Wounded, selfish, strong-willed, clinging to secrecy in a tiny community where everyone knows your business, Nora is drowning in her own sorrow and blind to the suffering of her young sons, who have lost their father. Yet she has moments of stunning insight and empathy, and when she begins to sing again, after decades, she finds solace, engagement, a haven—herself. Nora Webster “may actually be a perfect work of fiction” (Los Angeles Times), by a “beautiful and daring” writer (The New York Times Book Review) at the zenith of his career, able to “sneak up on readers and capture their imaginations” (USA TODAY). “Miraculous...Tóibín portrays Nora with tremendous sympathy and understanding” (Ron Charles, The Washington Post).




Webster's Instant Word Guide


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Provides a concise guide to the spelling, division, and abbreviation of common words




Merriam-Webster's Reader's Handbook


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A complete guide to literary terms. - More than 2,000 entries - Descriptions of terms relating to all genres, styles, and eras - Includes the terminology of rhetorical expressions, verse forms, and meter




Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary


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A concise guide to the essential language of medicine. More than 35,000 entries. Pronunciations provided for all entries. Covers brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs.




How to Write for the New Age Market


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This is a comprehensive, nuts-and-bolts guide to writing for New Age publications by one of today's bestselling new Age authors.




Webster's New World Office Professional's Desk Reference


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This comprehensive package of the most useful information in book and CD form is a must for the home office, small office, and corporate office professional alike. About the Desk Reference: Webster2s New World Office Professional2s Desk Reference gives today2s office professional or entrepreneur concise advice, tips, and resources for accomplishing many diverse tasks in the least amount of time. The information is written in simple, direct language and categorized and indexed for quick and easy retrieval. Webster2s New World Office Professional2s Desk Reference is completely up-to-date, covering today2s basic office equipment and current technologies such as desktop publishing, video conferencing, and much more. These special features provide extra value: Sidebars featuring special advice for medical, legal, and technical assistants Model formats for letters, reports, press releases, minutes, and more Numerous reference tables including travel distances, weather, exchange rates, and more A complete, concise style and grammar guide A 33,000-word guide to spelling and hyphenation About the CD-ROM: Writing powerful, effective letters can be time consuming. Webster2s New World Office Professional2s Desk Reference comes with Webster2s New World? 1001 Essential Letters on CD-ROM. The CD provides over 1,000 instant, electronic templates for all letter-writing needs from cover letters to sales-lead generation letters, and more. The keyword search technology allows users to find the perfect letter template in a flash and the easy-to-use customization feature allows for quick personalization. Webster2s New World 1001 Essential Letters is compatible with Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, and MS Write. System requirements are Windows 3.1, 3.11, or Windows 95 on a 486sx 33Mhz or faster system with 8MB RAM, 2MB hard disk space, and a CD-ROM drive.




I Love You, Michael Collins


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A funny and heartwarming middle grade novel about a girl who writes letters to her favorite astronaut as America prepares for the moon landing.