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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>>

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>>

Learn about the Maya, a brilliant and bloodthirsty culture, with ominous predictions about the end of the Fourth Age of Creation on December 21, 2012? The Maya created a civilization based on terror and human sacrifice and yet managed to excel in the arts, writing, mathematics, astronomy, and the building of temple structures that rival the Egyptian pyramids. However, by the time the Spanish arrived, most of the great Mayan cities had been abandoned and reclaimed by the jungle. Why did this happ... more info>>

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.

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>>

With over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations this beginner-level dictionary is the most up-to-date small dictionary of French available. In order to provide extra help, frequently used words that can be difficult to master are given a special layout and usage notes to help you use them correctly. Warning labels mark words which are informal or slang, so you know to use them with care. Attractive easy-access layout helps you find the right words and translations quickly and easily". [PUBLIS... more info>>

Professional organizer Peter Walsh presents this witty and enormously practical guide to getting it--and keeping it--all together. With more than 500 easy-to-follow how-to instructions, How to Organize (Just About) Everything is packed with shrewd advice and insider tips to make your home, your workplace--indeed, every imaginable aspect of your life--run more smoothly. Step-by-step solutions help even the most organizationally challenged take on:KidsSchedulesStoragePhotosListsPoliticsEducationRe... more info>>

Mark Di Vincenzo knows the best times of the day, the week, the month, the year, and a life to do a variety of things--and he shares his amazing expertise in Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon. A fascinating, entertaining, and eminently useful compendium of everything from the mundane (the best time of day to go grocery shopping, the best day to buy an iPod, the best month to visit Disney World) to the serious (the best time to buy or sell a home, to get married), Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at N... more info>>

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>>

From the international bestselling author of Red Herrings and White Elephants-a curious guide to the hidden histories of classic nursery rhymes.Who was Mary Quite Contrary, or Georgie Porgie? How could Hey Diddle Diddle offer an essential astronomy lesson? Do Jack and Jill actually represent the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette? And if Ring Around the Rosie isn't about the plague, then what is it really about?This book is a quirky, curious, and sometimes sordid look at the truth behin... more info>>

In Sassy Southern--Classy Cajun, Sylvia Dickey Smith, author of the Sidra Smart Mystery Series, shares a mouthwatering assortment of Southern Recipes. The term Sassy Southern - Classy Cajun may sound like an oxymoron to the average person, but in southeast Texas, where southerners and Cajuns all sleep under the same threat of hurricanes and where mosquitoes grow big as dragonflies, good food is the common denominator. Gregarious folks welcome any excuse to get together for fellowship, fun and li... more info>>

The fascinating and funny origins of everyday objects-bliss for history hounds, language lovers and trivia buffs. In this delightful volume, Harry Oliver reveals the most unusual and unexpected stories behind the household necessities, toys, common objects, technological advances, and everyday items we all take for granted. Who hasn't wondered: *Whether Thomas Crapper really invented the toilet *What accident led to the invention of the microwave *Why it took nearly twenty years for someone to ... more info>>

The truth behind all those weird and worrisome things you think about your body--EXPOSED!Face it--you have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet you still believe ?facts? about your body and health that are just plain wrong. Don?

A must-have for any writer interested in seeing their work published, Escape the Slush Pile will show you how to get and keep the interest of editors, whether you're writing magazine articles or novels. From actual examples of queries that resulted in contracts, to the difference between an e-mail query and a snail mail query, to how to write a synopsis that will pique an editor's interest, Escape the Slush Pile is your ticket out of the slush pile and onto the best-seller list.

Over 90,000 words and phrases, 115,000 translations Derived from the universally acclaimed Oxford-Duden German Dictionary, this dictionary is designed specifically to meet the needs of students in their first years of studying German, whether at school or college. It is also indispensable for business users, whether as a travel or desk dictionary. All the new German spellings have been incorporated into the text. Readership: This is the ideal dictionary for Higher, AS and A level students; adult... more info>>

"Mad hatter ... pie in the sky ... egg on your face." We use these phrases every day, yet how many of us know what they really mean or where they came from? From "bringing home the bacon" to "leaving no stone unturned," the English language is peppered with hundreds of common idioms borrowed from ancient traditions and civilizations throughout the world. In Red Herrings and White Elephants, Albert Jack has uncovered the amazing and sometimes downright bizarre stories behind many of our most fami... more info>>

Start speaking Spanish faster than you can say, ¿cómo se dice? Want to learn to speak Spanish but need to consult a dictionary just to find el baño? No problema! With Spanish Demystified you'll develop language skills so quickly you'll be saying hasta la vista to your phrasebook in no time. Beginning with everyday Spanish expressions and a review of basic Spanish pronunciation, this book covers key grammar fundamentals such as common verb tenses, nouns, pronouns, and gender. Step by step, yo... more info>>

BARTLETT'S WORDS TO LIVE BY comprises the most inspiring and timeless quotes of BARTLETT'S FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS into a beautiful gift package. Organized into 28 chapters on themes such as Adversity, Charity, Faith, Nature, Peace, Progress, Truth, Virtue, and Aging, BARTLETT'S WORDS TO LIVE BY is a treasure trove of inspiration. Things like: On Work: A good mind possesses a kingdom--Seneca, On Courage: I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year's fashions--Lillian Hellman: on Love: F... more info>>

From Homer to Harry Potter, from Chaucer to Charlotte's Web, a compelling compendium of history's most influential literary works and writers.... Did a whale named "Mocha Dick" inspire Melville's masterpiece? Who was the first poet to speak at a presidential inauguration? Which French-speaking high school football star shook up the literary world? Do you freeze when someone mentions Faulkner? When the conversation turns to the Odyssey, do you want to take a hike? Have no fear. For years, Kenneth... more info>>

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

"What do you think of my fiction book writing?" the aspiring novelist extorted. "Darn," the editor hectored, in turn. "I can not publish your novel! It is full of what we in the business call 'really awful writing.'" "But how shall I absolve this dilemma? I have already read every tome available on how to write well and get published!" The writer tossed his head about, wildly." It might help," opined the blonde editor, helpfully, "to ponder how NOT to write a novel, so you might avoid the very t... more info>>

A fully revised edition of the bestselling communication tool. This revised edition includes new advice on the latest developments in the workplace since the book's initial publication ten years ago. Along with a new chapter on digital communication, each original chapter includes a discussion of topics such as diversity issues, team building, green business, and more. In addition, the revision includes a new chapter on the art of the effective argument, with a step-by step emphasis on building ... more info>>

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>>

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO MANNERS, REVISED AND UPDATED TO ACCOMODATE TODAY'S HIGH-SPEED LIFESTYLES, SHIFTING VALUES, AND EVER-EVOLVING DEFINITION OF FAMILY. Letitia Baldrige is universally recognized as the country's leading authority on executive, domestic, and social manners. She began writing on manners and protocol during her diplomatic service in 1949, and she has been hailed on the cover of Time magazine as "America's leading arbiter of manners." Originally published in 1989, her Complete Gui... more info>>

Are you a writer? Have you published your work or are you seeking publication? Did you know that you are also a small business owner? This helpful handbook outlines basic and important information every author needs to know about the publishing industry and the "business" of writing. From developing a business plan to cultivating a professional reputation, award winning author Pauline Baird Jones and public relations expert and author Jamie Engle share their years of knowledge and experience. Do... more info>>