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Journal of the Early Book Society Vol 5: For the Study of Manuscripts and Printing History - Paperback

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by Martha W. Driver (Editor)The annual Journal of the Early Book Society for the study of Manuscripts and Printing History is published by Pace University Press. The greater part of each volume is devoted to four or five substantial essays on the history of the book, with emphasis on the period of transition from manuscript to print. The main focus is on English and Continental works produced from 1350 to 1550. In addition, the journal includes brief notes on manuscripts and early printed boo...

How to Stop Your Papers from Killing You (and Me) - Paperback

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by Keith Harrison (Author) Number of Pages: 126 Dimensions: 0.27 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: March 01, 2012

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by Colin Dunne (Author)From a modest start on a country weekly in the Yorkshire Dales Colin Dunne staggered, via Leeds and Halifax, London, Leamington Spa, Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester to Fleet Street in its heyday. For the best part of half a century he delighted readers of local, regional and national newspapers and magazines with his canny ability to spot - and more importantly to report - the strange, the odd, the unlikely and the just plain daft elements of human life. Whether inte...

How to Get Into and Survive Film, Advertising and TV Post-Production - The Alternative Guide - Paperback

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by Klaudija Cermak (Author)This book is an alternative guide to the skills required to get into and have a successful career in the post-production industry. It is filled with tips on how to choose the segment of the industry you wish to work in, key roles: how to get them and what they entail. The 'Rules for Survival' are packed with little secrets on how to interact with clients and colleagues and how to get out of awkward situations with dignity. This is the essential guide to working succ...

50 Drills for Debating & Public Speaking - Paperback

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by Philip Johnston (Author), Katherine Johnston (Author)A treasure trove for debate and public speaking coaches, with enough activities & challenges to power years of engaging training sessions: 5 Word Debates, Hostile Press Conferences, Chaotic Segues, Extreme Multitasking, You Vs The World, Speed Bulletpointing...and 44 other public speaking and debate drills, each clearly explained and annotated in full color. Scaleable for students of all ages and experience levels, indexed by the ski...

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by Paul Boross (Author)The Pitching Bible represents 25 years of the author's unique experience in business pitching and pitching in the music, stage, television, film and entertainment industries. The book contains the Seven Secrets of a Successful Business Pitch which will help anyone to improve their success rate, whether pitching to clients or potential investors. Number of Pages: 350 Dimensions: 0.78 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 18, 2011

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by Les Giblin (Author)Are you having problems with the boss? Wishing you could be a better spouse? Not communicating well with your employees? Having trouble building business relationships? Or would you just like to improve your people skills and your ability to make strong, lasting impressions on the men and women you meet every day? The solution is Skill With People Les Giblin's timeless classic has what you need to get on the fast track to success at home, at work, and in business. Commu...

Mapping the Line: Poets on Teaching - Paperback

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by Bruce Guernsey (Editor), Ted Kooser (Foreword by), Bruce Guernsey (Author)Here are twenty classroom-tested exercises that really work, written and used by some of America's best teachers and writers of poetry. Meant for the student and teacher alike, Mapping the Line is also meant for those who have never been in a poetry writing class but have, perhaps, been writing on their own or have been wanting to. This collection is a good place to begin, and to continue.Author BiographyBruce Guerns...

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by V. Vale (Author)This is the first comprehensive guidebook to the Zine Movement of self-publishing which started anew in the early 1990s, and continues with Internet blogs and publications like Found. Used in college classes, this how-to volume covers all aspects of self-publishing, including layout and design, promotion, marketing and distribution. Historical background covers everything from Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack to the science-fiction mimeographed zines of the 20s. ...

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by V. Vale (Author)Zines, Vol. Two has been used as a textbook in university classes for cultural studies, journalism, and media criticism. It includes a fantastic, in-depth interview with Dishwasher Pete, whose goal was to wash dishes in every state of America. Keffo of Temp Slave talks about very funny pranks on the job, and advocates restoring the I.W.W. (International Workers of the World). McJob continues the analysis of the workplace and its perils. John Marr discusses his favorite biza...

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The Story Behind the Book: Preserving Authors' and Publishers' Archives - Hardcover

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by Laura Millar (Author)In this practical, informative, entertaining book, Laura Millar, a prominent Canadian archival consultant, inspires everyone involved in writing and publishing to value their paper and digital records and to preserve them for posterity. Millar explains what archives are, how they work, and why they matter. She presents clear explanations and step-by-step instructions on how to archive work, and she shares engaging examples of the lengths to which archives will go to ac...

The Inside Story on English Spelling - Paperback

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by Paquita Boston (Author)Ever wondered why 'his' doesn't have a Z? Or what on Earth is O doing in 'won'? Ever asked why GH is in 'through'? Or what is the point of silent letters? At last a book which spills the beans on English spelling. English spelling has rules and lots of them. Paquita Boston explains why English spelling is so difficult, much harder than spelling in most other languages. Boston also reveals the various codes that govern English spelling and describes how these codes ar...

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by Aaron Kunin (Author)With alarmed intelligence, FOLDING RULER STAR exposes the violence of an expectant look, synthesizes the organic and robotic then unzips them just as machines unzip / concrete dividers / on the highway. May Aaron Kunin make all the rules, and may our capacity for facial communication finally collapse within his tremendous Dionysian orderliness.--Jacqueline WatersAuthor BiographyAaron Kunin is the author of FOLDING RULER STAR (Fence, 2005), a collection of small poems ab...

The Great Debate: A Handbook for Policy Debate and Public Forum Debate - Paperback

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by Jonathan A. Wolfson (Author) The Great Debate provides students a premier resource for learning the art of debate and developing the skills they need to succeed in the debate round, in the classroom, and in the real world. Written in a conversational style with the debate student in mind, this book begins by discussing general debate principles and then offers specific insights into the numerous facets of both public forum debate and policy debate. From basics to more advanced topics, The ...

Alan Siegel: On Branding and Clear Communications - Paperback

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by Louis J. Slovinsky (Author)Over the past three decades, Alan Siegel has become one of the best-known figures in the branding business. He has achieved the stature of both pillar of the establishment and provocative iconoclast, while building a leading brand consultancy, Siegel & Gale, devoted to positioning global companies for competitive success. As consultant, author, and commentator, Alan's influence extends from advising organizations such as Xerox, American Express, the National ...

How to Write & Publish Your Inspirational Short Story - Paperback

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by Lawrence J. Clark Phd (Author), Kristen Clark (Author)Join Kristen Clark, award winning author and frequent contributor for Chicken Soup for the Soul, and her husband, Dr. Lawrence J. Clark, author, speaker, and university writing professor, as they share their experience writing and publishing inspirational short stories, and reveal their insider's view of the publishing industry.Discover: - The benefits of getting published in compilation books- How to write inspirational short stories w...

Purposeful Punctuation: A Syntactic Guide to English Punctuation: Writing Style 3 - Paperback

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by Dick Heaberlin (Author)Purposeful Punctuation is a guide to punctuating English sentences for writers and editors. It has been used for several years in college classes from freshmen to graduate. It will work as a supplement to English instruction in junior high or high school. The author, Dr. Heaberlin, has fifty years experience in teaching-from seventh grade to graduate school. He has included many exercises and practice tests with answers. This guide complements his previously publishe...

Gramática del Inglés: Paso a Paso 1 - Paperback

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by Elizabeth Weal (Author), Gabriela Urricariet (Translator), Anastasia Ionkin (Illustrator) Al fin! Un libro que aborda el tema de la gramática de una manera simple. La serie Gramática del inglés: Paso a Paso es única porque fue especialmente desiñada para estudiantes hispanohablantes que no tienen conocimientos previous de gramática del inglés ni del español o que poseen conocimientos limitados. Nivel 1 de Gramática del inglés: Paso a Paso abarca los siguientes temas: - punctuación básica ...

Get Published Without Getting Ripped Off - Paperback

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by Ted Bowman (Author)I wrote GET PUBLISHED Without Getting Ripped Off to help first-time authors protect themselves from online publishing predators. Knowing the answers to a few basic questions will help new authors produce a quality book that meets modern publishing standards without signing a contract and without breaking the bank. Read this book and no publisher can take advantage of you. Number of Pages: 126 Dimensions: 0.27 x 8 x 5.25 IN Publication Date: February 17, 2015

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by John Kremer (Contribution by), Brian Jud (Contribution by), Cherie K. Miller (Author)Can low-profile, not-yet-famous authors get published and sell lots of books? This multiple award winning book says "Yes " and tells how. "...a comprehensive guide to marketing a book... a] well-written, engaging resource that's loaded with specific tips.... Brimming with creative ideas, Sell More Books should prove to be a low profile author's best friend." - ForeWord Reviews Writers and publishers wil...

Essential Speaking: The 7-Step Guide to Finding Your Real Voice - Paperback

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by Doreen Hamilton (Author)Many people are crippled in their personal and professional lives by a deep fear of public speaking. They avoid leadership roles at work, cower in group settings, and can't seem to put their feelings and ideas into words-even with loved ones. As a result, their true potential remains unrealized. Doreen Hamilton, a Licensed Psychologist, once suffered from stage fright. She set out to conquer her fear and discovered that being centered in our true selves is the key t...

El Poder de la Oratoria: Elementos Fundamentales de la Oratoria - Paperback

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by Elbia Quinones (Author)Hablar ante un p blico es una combinaci n de arte y destrezas aprendidas, es una expresi n de emociones, de ideas, de imaginaci n. Muchas veces es lograr que algo que no existe, cobre vida. En este libro encontrar s un mundo de ideas, t cnicas y sencillas historias que te ayudar n a convertirte en ese extraordinario orador que llevas por dentro. El mundo necesita de tu mensaje, el mundo necesita de t Temas que se presentan incluyen: El inventario del orador. La com...

The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now! - Paperback

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by Nina Munteanu (Author)Are you a writer looking to get published? "The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Right Now " provides the basic tools that every beginning writer needs to get published. It's packed with real examples and practical exercises. Author Nina Munteanu is lively and humorous, and makes learning fun. Give your book the chance it deserves to get published. Number of Pages: 266 Dimensions: 0.56 x 8.5 x 5.51 IN Publication Date: September 20, 2009

Plotto: The Classic Plot Suggestion Tool for Writers of Creative Fiction - Paperback

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by William Wallace Cook (Author), Robert Plamondon (Foreword by)Have you struggled to expand your initial idea into a complete story? Plotting can be frustrating work What if there were a tool for this very problem, so you could navigate these uncharted waters as quickly as possible? A tool that starts with what you have (a situation, perhaps, or a group of characters) and sets you on the road to new possibilities? Plotto does all this. Created by a master of "organized creativity," William ...

Workbook for Introduction to Biblical Hebrew - Paperback

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by Lee Roy Martin (Author)NOTE: A NEWER VERSION OF THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE - ALSO ON AMAZON. This Workbook is designed to be used with the textbook, Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (ISBN 9780981965154), by Lee Roy Martin.Author BiographyLee Roy Martin (DTh, University of South Africa) is Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee, USA. He served for 27 years as a pastor and has taught biblical Hebrew since 1992. N...

English Literature for Young People - Hardcover

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by H. E. Marshall (Author), Sheila D. Carroll (Editor), John R. Skelton (Illustrator)English Literature for Young People is an introduction to the great works of English literature. H. E. Marshall's story of England s literary heritage is rich and compelling---a masterly account of 1500 years of the literary arts in Great Britain, extending from early Irish legends through the Golden Age of English letters to the modern age.The Living Books Press hardcover edition is a republication of the 19...

Online Book Marketing: The Least Expensive, Most Effective Ways to Create Book Buzz - Paperback

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by Lorraine Phillips (Author), 360 Books (Designed by)If you're an author or publisher who really wants to sell books, then you've got to create a platform that connects, communicates and builds long-term relationships with your readers online. "Online Book Marketing" will show you how. With a conversational tone that will put readers at ease, the book covers topics such as how to effectively use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube; methods for engaging readers through articles, newslette...

Indus Script Cipher: Hieroglyphs of Indian Linguistic Area - Paperback

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by S. Kalyanaraman (Author)This is a path-breaking work as significant as the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs by Champollion. For nearly130 years, the Indus script has remained a challenging enigma to scholars of languages, writing systems and civilization studies. The script was invented and used over an extensive area of what is called the Indus or Sindhu-Sarasvati civilization. Over 2000 or 80% of archaeological sites are found on the Sarasvati River basin, a river adored in a very ol...

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by Eileen N. Sinett (Author)Speaking That Connects provides the techniques and inspiration to achieve presentation excellence. It is a simple and conscious process involving Thinking, Doing and Being.The goal is presentation clarity, speaker confidence, and audience connection. Step by step you efficiently organize your speech, maximize your physical presence and experience the satisfaction of reaching your audience. Raise the bar on your presentation skills with Speaking That Connects Number...

An Easy Way to Teach Reading to Beginners: 3 Fun Steps for Early Readers and ESL Students - Paperback

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by Paul Smith (Author)"This is a very sensible and well-thought out series of activities to help children learn the alphabetical principle. I believe that it will help children learn some basic reading skills."- Dr. Linda Siegel Reading & Dyslexia Expert UBC This is a simple, easy-to-use tool to get beginning readers off to a quick start. It is a system that is easy to learn and easy to teach. The method is highly visual, using pictures familiar to young children and new English language ...

On the Binding Biases of Time - Hardcover

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by Lance Strate (Author)On the Binding Biases of Time and Other Essays on General Semantics and Media Ecology consists of a series of explorations into our use of symbols, language, and media to relate to our environment, and how our different modes of perception and communication influence human consciousness, culture, and social organization. These essays draw upon and integrate the perspectives of general semantics, systems theory, and media ecology, bringing them to bear upon a diversity ...

On the Binding Biases of Time: And Other Essays on General Semantics and Media Ecology - Paperback

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