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Exaltation of Larks the Ultimate Edition by James Lipton Publisher Comments An "exaltation of larks"? Yes! And a "leap of leopards," a "parliament of owls," an "ostentation of peacocks," a "smack of jellyfish," and a "murder of crows"! For those who have ever wondered if the familiar "pride of lions" and "gaggle of geese" were... (read more) List Price $17.00 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper 
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Better Than Great: A Plenitudinous Compendium of Wallopingly Fresh Superlatives by Arthur Plotnik Publisher Comments Say goodbye to "awesome" and "amazing" and say hello to Better Than Great, a veritable TKO of stale superlatives with almost 6,000 alternative terms. Lexophile Arthur Plotnik presents a skull-spinning assortment of words and ideas for describing... (read more) Your price: $15.95 New - Trade Paper
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Depraved and Insulting English (Harvest Book) by Peter Novobatzky Publisher Comments Originally published as two distinct collections, Depraved and Insulting Englishbrings to light the language's most offensive and obscene words--words that have fallen out of today's lexicon but will no doubt delight, amuse, and in some cases prove... (read more) List Price $13.00 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Grammar Girl's 101 Misused Words Yo by Mignon Fogarty Publisher Comments Millions of fans around the world write and communicate better thanks to Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, whose weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 30 million times. Since her first book, Grammar Girls Quick and Dirty Tips for Better... (read more) Your price: $5.99 New - Trade Paper
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Remember Everything You Read: The Evelyn Wood 7-Day Speed Reading & Learning Program by Stanley D Frank Publisher Comments Now you can join the millions of people of all ages who have reaped the rewards of the famous Evelyn Wood Speed Reading and Learning Program. All the secrets of this amazing system are now available to you in this book. Find out how you can: Read 50... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Mass Market
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30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Wilfred Funk Publisher Comments • Do you misuse and mispronounce some words? • Do you sometimes find yourself at a loss to express exactly what you mean? • Do you fail to comprehend complex words while reading? • Are you tired of having people seemingly talk "above"... (read more) Your price: $7.99 New - Mass Market
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Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary (Practice Makes Perfect) by Dorothy Richmond Publisher Comments Polish your Spanish vocabulary skills Building on the success of her prior book, Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Verb Tenses, author Dorothy Devney Richmond helps you attain a strong working vocabulary, no matter if you are an absolute beginner or an... (read more) List Price $13.00 Your price: $8.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Vocabulary Dictionary and Workbook: 2,856 Words You Must Know by Mark Phillips Publisher Comments 2,856 vocabulary words are presented in alphabetical order, 12 per chapter. Each word is defined, explained, and used in an illustrative sentence (often a quotation from a celebrity or historical figure). Pronunciations and parts of speech are included... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Improve Your Spelling (Teach Yourself) by Elspeth Summers Publisher Comments This practical guide to spelling will help you to feel more confident by teaching you simple strategies to boost your ability. You'll learn which words are commonly misspelled and how to avoid falling into these traps. With simple rules and guidelines to... (read more) Your price: $18.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Lexicon: A Cornucopia of Wonderful Words for the Inquesitive Word Lover by William F Jr Buckley Publisher Comments This boon to logophiles, culled from Buckley: The Right Word, presents the authors most erudite, outré, and interesting words - from prehensile and sciolist to rubric and histrionic - complete with definitions, examples, and usage notes... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $1.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Developing Vocabulary (07 Edition) by D. J. Henry Publisher Comments Developing Vocabulary DJ Henry • Susan Pongratz Developing Vocabulary improves your understanding of college-level words. The selections from textbooks and academic sources provide experience with the materials you will encounter in your college... (read more) List Price $28.90 Your price: $24.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Kaplan Word Power (Kaplan Word Power) by Kaplan Publisher Comments Empower Yourself. Communicate with Confidence. In the Information Age, clear and concise communication is more important than ever. With Kaplan WordPower, you'll build the vocabulary you need to succeed in school, at work, and in everyday life. Kaplan... (read more) List Price $12.00 Your price: $8.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis Publisher Comments Do You Always Use the Right Word? Can You Pronounce It -- and Spell It -- Correctly? Do You Know How to Avoid Illiterate Expressions? Do You Speak Grammatically, Without Embarrassing Mistakes? If the answer to any of these questions is NO, you ought to... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Mass Market
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The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Terms by Ross Murfin Publisher Comments Engaging, authoritative, and affordably priced, The Bedford Glossary is a comprehensive reference that clearly and accessibly defines hundreds of important literary and critical terms from classical times to the present, making them real and relevant to... (read more) List Price $35.50 Your price: $18.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Streetwise German by Paul Graves Publisher Comments Have you always wanted to speak German like a native? Containing 15 humorous, down-to-earth dialogues, Streetwise German contains the colloquial language and slang that will make you sound authentic. Exercises and brief grammar notes help you practice... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Painless Vocabulary (Barron's Painless) by Barrons Publisher Comments (back cover) Really. This won't hurt at all . . . The thought of having to learn a lot of new words once turned brave students into cowards . . . but no more! THE PAIN VANISHES WHEN YOU TRANSFORM VOCABULARY PROBLEMS INTO FUN-- Understand meanings of new... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Grammar Girl's 101 Words to Sound Smart by Mignon Fogarty Publisher Comments Millions of people around the world communicate better thanks to Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, whose top-rated weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 40 million times. Now shes turning her attention to improving our vocabulary&... (read more) Your price: $5.99 New - Trade Paper
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Barron's E-Z Spelling (Rev 11 Edition) by Francis Griffith Publisher Comments (back cover) Learning to spell correctly makes sense when you approach it the E-Z way! Open this book for a clear, concise, step-by-step review of: Spelling Rules and Exceptions Memory Devices for Accurate Spelling Lists of Frequently Misspelled Words... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Verbal Advantage: Ten Easy Steps To a Powerful Vocabulary by Charles Harrington Elster Publisher Comments First time in book form! A successful program for teaching 3,500 vocabulary words that successful people need to know, based on America's #1 bestselling audio vocabulary series. "People judge you by the words you use." Millions of Americans... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $9.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder by Websters Synopsis Specially designed to improve use and learning of language. Thorough coverage of 1,200 words and 240 roots while introducing 2,300 more words. Organized by Greek and Latin roots for effective study with nearly 250 new words and roots. Includes quizzes... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Mass Market
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