An attractive, affordable reference set including:
The new edition of The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder

Offers word-for-word equivalents for each term in Spanish and English.

Especially designed for Spanish speakers preparing for standardized tests in English.

This dictionary can be a wonderful tool to help with homeschooling and remote learning and can be used in Texas STAAR testing classrooms.

50,000 bidirectional, bilingual entries (English to Spanish and Spanish to English) cover core vocabulary.

Offers user-friendly format for easy word search.

Binding: Paperback

Physical Info: 600 Pages

Publish Date: 18 May 2016

An all-in-one reference providing convenience, value, and the authority of Oxford Languages. The Pocket Oxford American Dictionary & Thesaurus is the ideal, all-in-one portable reference, with a dictionary and a thesaurus combined in one handy, integrated volume. A word's meanings, synonyms,
and antonyms are given in the same entry, allowing the user access to all this information at a glance. The text is fully updated with the latest lexical content, informed by Oxford's extensive language research program including the Oxford English Corpus, a unique electronic database of more than
two billion words that allows us to offer the fullest, most accurate picture of the English language today. Hundreds of new words cover computing, ecology, technology, and many other subjects. The Dictionary & Thesaurus includes helpful extra features such as a center Reference section, which
includes thoroughly updated appendices. Within the text, usage tip boxes help users write more effective English.

Binding / Paperback: 928 pages

Publish Date: June 3, 2010

When locked inside a prison cell, being able to write well is one of the most powerful skills you can have. Some of the most famous and powerful men in the world are known for letters they

Binding: Paperback

Physical Info: 148 pages

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This second edition contains over 71,000 entries, including one-, two-, and three-syllable rhyming words, open compounds, and brand names. Perfect for musicians, poets, and lyricists, the book is fully cross-referenced for ease of use.

Binding / Paperback: 456 pages

Publish Date: December 1, 2006

This mass-market paperback offers two essential language references integrated in one handy volume.

It is a great reference tool for students grades 7-12 and for adults. Perfect for homeschooling and distance learning and can be used in Texas STAAR testing classrooms.

The book offers 60,000 dictionary entries with hundreds of new words and senses added across a variety of fields.

More than 13,600 thesaurus entries provide extensive synonym and antonym lists.

Dictionary and thesaurus entries combined alphabetically and give clear and concise word guidance including abundant usage examples to clarify meanings.

New words include: airplane mode, bestie, bromance, bucket list, ciabatta, crowdfunding, cybercrime, dystopia, edamame, emoji, food bank, parkour, robocall, STEM, supermom, and truther.

Based on the best-selling Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.

This book comes in three different binding styles: mass-market paperback for light portable use; trade-paperback which offers a larger print size; and hardcover for long-lasting durability

Binding / Paperback: 1260 pages

Publish Date: June 9, 2020

An easy-to-use resource for writing poetry, song lyrics, rap, slogans, ad copy, jingles, limericks, and more!
Over 40,000 words arranged by rhyming sounds.
Includes multi-syllable and multi-word rhymes.
Easy-to-use alphabetical format.
Ideal for students.

From top experts in the field, the definitive guide to grant-writing

Written by two expert authors who have won secured millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, The Only Grant-Writing Book You\'ll Ever Need is the classic book on grant seeking, providing a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for government, nonprofit, and individual grant seekers. Drawing on decades of experience in grant writing and professional development, Ellen Karsh and Arlen Sue Fox demystify the process of securing grants while offering indispensable advice from funders and recipients.
This updated fifth edition includes:

• Vital information about grantsmanship in today\'s ever-changing economic and social climate
• In-depth interviews with funders, nonprofit leaders, and policy makers about the grants process
• A new chapter on how to diversify funding and think \"outside the box\" when grants are scarce
• Concrete suggestions for developing each section of a proposal
• Hands-on exercises that let you practice what you learn
• A detailed description of important websites for grant seekers
• Strategies for developing and presenting programs that are likely to receive grants

Binding / Paperback: 448 pages

Publish Date: 5 November 2019

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This mass-market paperback offers quick answers to questions about pronunciation, capitalization, plurals, possessives, compounds and quotations.

And can be a wonderfully helpful reference tool for homeschoolers and remote learners.

It includes a guide to copyediting and proofreading.

Special sections on word usage and grammar are offered.

Instructions for preparing notes and bibliographies are given.

Binding / Paperback: 368 pages

Publish Date: 1 January 2001

Dog breeding business is a lucrative venture though it may be demanding in terms of time and effort and will also require some financial investment, but before you can start making money from breeding dogs it is very important that you have a good grasp of the processes involve in how to start a dog breeding business.

In this book, you will discover:
- The right mindset for the business
- How to pick your breed
- How to maintain the dogs in top health
- The breeding process
- How to make customers trust you
- Basic training
- The sales process
- How to get a great setup
- Learn to read dogs behaviors
- How to attract customers
- How to start with a low budget
And so much more!

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The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries! 

One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. When showing our characters’ feelings, we often use the first idea that comes to mind, and they end up smiling, nodding, and frowning too much. 

If you need inspiration for creating characters’ emotional responses that are personalized and evocative, this ultimate show-don’t-tell guide for emotion can help. It includes:

• Body language cues, thoughts, and visceral responses for 130 emotions that cover a range of intensity from mild to severe, providing innumerable options for individualizing a character’s reactions
• A breakdown of the biggest emotion-related writing problems and how to overcome them
• Advice on what should be done beforedrafting to make sure your characters’ emotions will be realistic and consistent 
• Instruction for how to show hidden feelings and emotional subtext through dialogue and nonverbal cues
• And much more!

The Emotion Thesaurus, in its easy-to-navigate list format, will inspire you to create stronger, fresher character expressions and engage readers from your first page to your last.

Binding: Paperback

Physical Info: 302 pages

Publish Date: February 14, 2019

Celebrate your path every day with this special 25th-anniversary edition of The Practical Witch's Almanac. New resources, spells, recipes, and practices are paired with a selection of the best content from the last quarter century of Friday Gladheart's iconic almanac, all presented in a fresh and modern light. Track important dates in the wheel of the year on weekly calendar pages that include plenty of room to write in your own dates, appointments, and habits. Set your objectives to achieve your goals using the moon phase planner pages. Moon phase planner pages help you set your objectives to achieve your goals effectively while using natural lunar cycles. Monthly study guides and magical correspondences make your almanac an indispensable resource for years to come, with a selection of tarot cards, crystals and stones, herbs and botanicals, deities, runes, and more. You'll find recipes, rituals, spells, crafts, and insightful articles, all beautifully illustrated by the author to bring a bit of magic to your days. As always, the almanac provides precise calculations for astronomical and astrological events for any location on earth. This is the planner that you won't abandon half-way through the year! It is so easy to use and welcoming that you'll stay organized all year. Cream-colored paper reduces smudges and welcomes your notes on the plentiful worksheets and planner pages. Your purchase grants you access to online resources that help you further your studies in each area at beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels.

Binding / Paperback: 192 pages

Publish Date: November 24, 2021

HUGE 220 PAGES / RACE AHEAD IN CURSIVE HANDWRITING

From the trusted name in children’s education comes Scholdener’s Cursive Handwriting Workbook.

BEGINNING CURSIVE

PART 1: LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET
Trace and then copy each letter of the alphabet – both lowercase and capital letters – until each one is mastered.

PART 2: WRITING WORDS
Bring together the skills you learnt in Part 1 by writing a selection of simple then more complex words. Each page features a fun joke.

PART 3: JOKES AND RIDDLES
Move on to writing sentences by copying the jokes and riddles provided in the workbook.

This part will gently guide the child from beginner until they are happy and confidently writing sentences.

PRACTISE SENTENCES

Over 100 Pages Of Exercises To Improve Handwriting Skills

We delve further into full sentences by copying the carefully selected words. If you don’t get it right first time, don't worry! There's plenty of writing space, so just try again.

This part will have your child confidently writing full sentences.

THE QUALITY CHOICE + INCREDIBLE VALUE

Binding / Paperback: 220 pages

Publish Date: June 13, 2019

In particular, the book is full of easy puzzles, brain games, writing activities and coloring pages.

Some of the popular puzzles and brain games in this book include:

• Word Searches
• Spot the Odd One Out
• Shadow Finder
• Find the Differences
• Logic Puzzles
• Sudoku
• Crosswords
• Mazes
• Trivia Challenges and more

   

• Interesting Designs
• People
• Flowers
• Animals
• Classic Items and more

In this activity book, there are also select writing activities. Topics include:

• Favorite Concert
• Dream Vacation
• Beloved Pet
• A Family Mystery
• and More

Altogether, The Fun and Relaxing Adult Activity Book offers hours of entertainment for adults of all ages, from young adults to seniors.

Binding / Paperback: 152 pages

Publish Date: October 27, 2017

Recently revised and updated, this trade paperback provides a convenient, comprehensive guide to the language of law for everyone from the homeowner to the legal professional. Defines more than 10,000 legal words and phrases in common terminology.

New and updated entries taken from recent events include buffer zone, cybersecurity, gun control law, and marriage.

Important laws including the Affordable Care Act and the Voting Rights Act and agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were updated to reflect recent Supreme Court decisions and new legislation.

New entries include: benefit corporation, civil union, community supervision, right-to-die law, voter ID law, health care power of attorney, cyber insurance, e-discovery, and reverse redlining.

Special sections included on the judicial system, important legal cases, government agencies and landmark laws.

Binding: Paperback

Physical Info: 634 pages

Publish Date: April 1, 2016

New Edition! Created especially for crossword puzzle lovers. More than 340,000 clues and answer words with over 20,000 new words. Organized alphabetically, by number of letters, and by common categories. New answer and clue words include: freegan, goji, pho and tweep. Comprehensive coverage of "crosswordese"-the words people and place-names most encountered by puzzlers.

Binding / Paperback: 1408 pages

Publish Date: July 1, 2015

Think you might be interested in pursuing a career as a private investigator? Browse through the pages of this book to:• Learn about the services provided by private investigators• Learn about the typical work environment, career outlook and salary range.• Get the details on the basic licensing requirements for each states and where to find more information• Understand where to get the necessary training and education• Get ideas and suggestions for getting your business up and running• Find out how to join industry associations to help grow your networkIf you’re already a private investigator, this book can help you to expand your services into other states. You can use it as a quick reference for getting licensed, expanding your credentials and establishing a referral network. Likewise, agencies can provide a copy to new employees to help guide them through the licensing and application process. In short, if you’re ready to embark on your path to becoming a private investigator, then you’ve found the right place to start.

Binding / Paperback: 205 pages

Publish Date: June 5, 2017

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Take a journey through every country in the world. 850 images. 230 countries. One complete picture.

With details of every United Nations-approved country in the world, and a few more principalities and dependencies besides, Lonely Planet's Travel Book is the ultimate introduction to a world of travel and the essential travel reference book for every household

Each country is profiled by Lonely Planet's expert authors and features details of when to visit, what to see and do, and how to learn more about the country's culture from its film, music, food and drink. Every entry has a map and statistics about the country.

All brand new, incredible photography illustrates each country, depicting what life is like in each nation from photographic portraits of people, beautiful landscape photographs and vibrant street photography.

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, gift and lifestyle books and stationery, as well as an award-winning website, magazines, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

A Bible in a clean easy-to-read single-column format featuring wide margins for notes and reflections to enhance your study of God's Word.

The NKJV Single-Column Wide Margin Reference Bible allows you to reflect on Scripture in a tangible and meaningful way. With ample room for notes in the margin of the text, this Bible can help you deepen your faith by reflecting on what God is revealing to you. In addition to the dedicated space for writing, the Bible features an extensive cross-reference system to enhance your study of God's truth.

A great gift idea or for personal use, this unique Bible, with your handwritten reflections, could easily be a cherished heirloom for future generations.

Features include:

• Wide, 1.5" outer margins for notes and reflections
• Extensive cross-references on the inside margin and NKJV translator notes at the bottom of the page allow you to find related passages quickly and easily
• Flexible sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk
• Words of Christ in red quickly identifies the words spoken by Jesus in red
• Two double-faced satin ribbons help keep track of where you were reading
• Dictionary and concordance for looking up a word's occurrences throughout the Bible
• Easy-to-read large 8.5-point NKJV Comfort Print

The Right Phrase for Every Situation...Every Time

These days, it's not enough to work for a good cause or worthy organization. If you want to receive funding from a corporation, community, foundation, or government institution, it all comes down to one thing: your proposal. With hundreds of ready-to-use "Perfect Phrases," you'll quickly know the right words to use for the three major sections of every successful grant proposal:

• How to introduce yourself, your program, and your achievements
• How to describe your goals-and what funding will accomplish
• What you should include as your supporting documents

With this comprehensive, user-friendly approach to grant writing, you'll be able to tackle the various proposal formats, create a professional purpose statement, and back up your plan with solid data. Plus, you'll discover some insider secrets that will really get the attention you want-and the funding you need.

About the Author

Dr. Beverly Browning has been a grant-writing consultant for government groups, agencies, schools, corporations, and nonprofit organizations for two decades, raising more than $100 million in funds.

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