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1. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary by Merriam-Webster Incorporated [Reference]
2. How I Write by Janet Evanovich [Reference]
3. Electronic Pocket Oxford English Dictionary by Oxford University Press [Reference]
4. Webster's New World College Dictionary by Hungry Minds [Reference]
5. Pocket Oxford English Spanish Dictionary by Oxford University Press [Reference]
  1. Viva La Repartee: Clever Comebacks and Witty Retorts from History's Great Wits and Wordsmiths by Mardy Grothe [Reference]
2. Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss [Reference]
3. Webster's New World College Dictionary by Hungry Minds [Reference]
4. Webster's New World Compact School and Office Dictionary by Hungry Minds [Reference]
5. Mid-Length [41434 words]Escape the Slush Pile [Mastering the Query Letter and Other Publishing Secrets] by MaryJanice Davidson [Reference/Business]

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1 The Merriam-Webster Dictionary [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Merriam-Webster Incorporated
  For most handhelds, you must have additional memory in the form of at least a 64 MB storage card in order to use this dictionary. But, if you do, you can be sure that it'll be worth the space. We strongly recommend using a desktop card reader to install this book directly to an expansion card. Using the HotSync software to install to an expansion card on a Palm OS handheld may take several hours; installing using a desktop card reader will take only a few minutes. No expansion card?... more info>>
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2 How I Write [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF]
by Janet Evanovich
  How many people would kill to be a bestselling novelist? Especially one like Janet Evanovich.Writers want to know how a bestselling author thinks, writes, plans, and dreams her books. And they are primed for a book from Janet Evanovich that tells, in a wi
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3 Electronic Pocket Oxford English Dictionary [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
  This dictionary is ideal for everyone needing clear and accessible information on today's English. With over 140,000 words, including phrases, derivatives and idioms in more than 30,000 definitions, it provides a comprehensive coverage of everyday English. The meanings are given in a plain and straightforward style. Usage notes give guidance on points of grammar, usage, and spelling. Concise and useful information on interesting aspects of word origins is provided, avoiding technical terminology... more info>> (Published: 2003)
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4 Webster's New World College Dictionary [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Hungry Minds
  With over 160,000 entries, the Fourth Edition of Webster's New World College Dictionary represents the finest linguistic scholarship, years of dedicated effort, and an unswerving commitment to clear, readable, precise, up-to-date, and reliable information. Here is a truly modern dictionary--your trusted guide to contemporary usage. (Published: 2001)
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5 Pocket Oxford English Spanish Dictionary [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
  Over 90,000 words and phrases and over 130,000 translations. Derived from the universally acclaimed Oxford Spanish Dictionary, this dictionary is designed to meet the needs of students in their senior year, or studying for their Higher, or AS and A level qualification, as well as adult learners, and also business users. It is the only dictionary at this level to give detailed coverage of Spanish from 20 of the principal Spanish-speaking areas of the world. Readership: Anyone doing a practical co... more info>>
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6 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF]
by Gary Provost
  This is the one guide that anyone who writes--whether student, business person, or professional writer--should put on the desk beside pencil, pen, typewriter, or word processor. Filled with professional tips and a wealth of instructive examples, this valuable, easy-to-use handbook can help you solve any and all writing problems.
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7 Julia's Kitchen Wisdom [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Julia Child
  How many minutes should you cook green beans? Is it better to steam them or to boil them?What are the right proportions for a vinaigrette?How do you skim off fat?What is the perfect way to roast a chicken?Julia Child gave us extensive answers to all these questions, and so many more, in the masterly books she published over the course of her career. But which one do you turn to for which solutions? Over the years Julia also developed some new approaches to old problems, using time-saving equipme... more info>>
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8 Pocket Oxford Spanish English Dictionary [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
  Over 90,000 words and phrases and over 130,000 translations. Derived from the universally acclaimed Oxford Spanish Dictionary, this dictionary is designed to meet the needs of students in their senior year, or studying for their Higher, or AS and A level qualification, as well as adult learners, and also business users. It is the only dictionary at this level to give detailed coverage of Spanish from 20 of the principal Spanish-speaking areas of the world. Readership: Anyone doing a practical co... more info>>
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9 21st Century Grammar Handbook [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Barbara Ann Kipfer
  This all-new guide to english is designed to be user-friendly. Its innovative A-to-Z dictionary format lets you find the answers to your questions about grammar, punctuation, and preferred usage quickly and easily. Simply look up the problem areas as you would look up a word in the dictionary. It's just that simple and time-saving. A glossary of terms and plentiful cross-references offer even more help when you need it. Created by a leading expert in linguistics and lexicography. Covers all esse... more info>>
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10 New American Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF]
by Philip D. Morehead
  Published in hardcover as The Penguin Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form, this new paperback edition of the 20-million-copy bestselling thesaurus has been fully revised, expanded, and updated for the modern home, school, or office.
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11 Don't Know Much About Anything: Everything You Need to Know but Never Learned About People, Places, Events, and More! [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF/Adobe EPUB]
by Kenneth C. Davis
  In his wildly entertaining, winningly irreverent, New York Times bestselling Don't Know Much About series, author Kenneth C. Davis has amused and edified us with fascinating facts about history, mythology, the Bible, the universe, geography, and the Civil War. Now, the sky's the limit in his latest irresistible installment--a grand tour of knowledge that carries us from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Berlin Wall, from the Salem Witch Trials to Watergate, from Michelangelo to Houdini. Brimming ... more info>>
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12 Don't Know Much About Mythology [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Kenneth C. Davis
  What is an Egyptian pyramid doing on the U. S. dollar bill? Did a pharaoh inspire Moses to worship one God? What's a Canaanite demoness doing at a rock concert? Since the beginning of time, people have been insatiably curious. They've asked questions about where we come from, why the stars shine and the seasons change, and what constitutes evil. The imaginative answers crafted by our ancestors have served as religion, science, philosophy, and popular literature. In this latest installment... more info>>
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13 Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Mignon Fogarty
  Online sensation Grammar Girl makes grammar fun and easy in her print debut Are you stumped by split infinitives? Terrified of using "who" when a "whom" is called for? Do you avoid the words "lay" and "lie" altogether? Grammar Girl is here to help! Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar--but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. One year ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make whil... more info>>
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14 How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF]
by James Wesley Rawles
  The definitive guide on how to prepare for any crisis--from global financial collapse to a pandemic It would only take one unthinkable event to disrupt our way of life. If there is a terrorist attack, a global pandemic, or sharp currency devaluation--you may be forced to fend for yourself in ways you've never imagined. Where would you get water? How would you communicate with relatives who live in other states? What would you use for fuel? Survivalist expert James Wesley, Rawles, author of Patri... more info>>
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15 Leaving a Trace: On Keeping a Journal [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Alexandra Johnson
  An inspirational, practical & literate guide to starting & keeping a journal--& transforming it into something permanent like a memoir or a novel. Leaving A Trace is a practical guide to keeping a journal successfully & transforming it into future projects. Each chapter features both narrative & tailored exercises for beginning & committed diarists. Beginners will turn first to quick ways to overcome inhibitions, get started & stay on course. Seasoned chroniclers will start diaries with a new sl... more info>>
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16 Leonard Maltin's 151 Best Movies You've Never Seen [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB/Mobipocket]
by Leonard Maltin
  What 151 movies have you never seen-but should? What French film could teach Hollywood how to make a smart, sexy romantic comedy? (page 233) Where will you find a female-centric Western with a gender-bending protagonist? (page 10) What film won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance and then fell off the radar? (page 261) What farcical comedy includes such real-life characters as Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger? (page 50) In what unsung comedy will you find Michael Douglas giving his all-t... more info>>
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17 Random House Roget's Thesaurus [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Random House Reference
  B>[NOTE: Palm Reader Pro is required to read this eBook.] The Authoritative, comprehensive, and easy-to-use thesaurus favored by writers and students alike: One simple alphabetical listing; More than 11,000 main entries; More than 200,000 synonyms and antonyms; Sample sentences for every main entry; Parts of speech shown for every main entry, synonym, and antonym; Extensive coverage of all levels of vocabulary and usage, with informal and slang words identified; Edited and designed for easy acce... more info>> (Published: 2002)

Words: 125000 - Reading Time: 357-500 min.
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18 The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weird Word Origins [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Paul McFedries
  This engaging, humorous new book explains the not-so-common origins of such commonly used phrases as aapple-pie order, a achew the fat, a and ahat trick.a Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, it provides entertaining insight on metaphorical phrases, weird words, and strange expressions and takes readers on a journey through the bizarre and eccentric origins that make up our everyday speech. * Word books have gained in popularity not just with students and linguaphiles, but with a general popu... more info>>
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19 The Highly Selective Dictionary for the Extraordinarily Literate [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF]
by Eugene Ehrlich
  Readers, writers, wordsmiths, verbivores, and logophiles rejoice! Renowned lexicographer and author Eugene Ehrlich gathers the 3,500 most engrossing words in the English language and their concise definitions, including short discussions for words most often confused and misused by today's speakers and writers. Between TV talk shows, radio call-in programs, email and the Internet, spontaneous-talk media has skyrocketed in the '90s. People are interacting more frequently and more fervently than e... more info>> (Published: 2004)
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20 12 World Religions Instantly [MultiFormat]
by Vladimir Strejcek
  12 World Religions Instantly should help to get quick information about the main 12 world religions instantly. Chronologically posted questions about 12 world religions are answered in a simple way. To become familiar with names like: Moses, Abraham, Buddha, Krishna, Christ, Muhammad and relate them to specific religion will help us to orient quickly in religious history. 12 World Religions Instantly is here for those who wish to expand their knowledge on this subject in a very short time. (Published: 2007)

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21 78 Reasons Why Your Book May Never Be Published and 14 Reaso [Secure Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF/Adobe EPUB/Mobipocket]
by Pat Walsh
  For the hundreds of thousands who buy writers? guides every year, at last there's one that tells the ugly truth: writers who can't get published are usually making a lot of mistakes. This honest, often funny, book shows them how to identify their own missteps, stop listening to bad advice, and get to work. Drawing on his experience as founding editor of MacAdam/Cage, Pat Walsh gives writers what they need?specific, straightforward feedback to help them overcome bad habits and bad luck. He avoids... more info>>
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22 A Dictionary of Sociology [Secure Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
  This is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of sociology available in a single volume. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, incorporating many new entries, including several substantial essays. Designed to meet the needs of those new to the subject, it will also be invaluable to more advanced students, as well as teachers. (Published: 2003)
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23 A Dictionary of World History [Secure Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
  Contains over 4,700 entries, and covers 4,000 years of history. This new Oxford reference work is the most up-to-date dictionary of world history available in paperback. The generous coverage of all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day, makes this book the ideal guide both for students and the general reader. (Published: 2003)
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24 Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence, and Style to Get Ahead [Secure Adobe EPUB/eReader (recommended)]
by Fonzworth Bentley
  “My manners were the first ingredient that set me apart from my peers,” notes the suave and stylish Fonzworth Bentley, Sean “Diddy” Combs’s former personal assistant and a celebrity in his own right. Now, in this one-of-a-kind book, Bentley shares his surefire strategies for success. Just how does a guy move from Atlanta to New York City without knowing a soul in the entertainment industry and become, in less than two years, the P.A. to one of the biggest moguls in hip-hop history? Bentley at... more info>>
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25 Are Lobsters Ambidextrous?: An Imponderables Book [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)/Adobe PDF]
by David Feldman
  Ponder, if you will ... Has anyone ever seen a live Cornish game hen? Why do quarterbacks say "Hut"? Why do "sea" gulls congregate in parking lots of shopping centers? What does the "Q" in Q-Tips stand for? Pop culture guru David Feldman demystifies these questions and much more in Are Lobsters Ambidextrous? Part of the Imponderables series--the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's everyday mysteries--and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, this book provides you with informatio... more info>>
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