Words, Language & Grammar

The World's Best Negotiator Tells You How To Get What You Want
The World's Best Negotiator Tells You How To Get What You Want

Review:I started reading this book and after about 40 pages found myself tossing it into the garbage thinking "what a bunch of boloney". Some examples seemed unethical such as saying there was a dent on a refridgerator when there wasn't etc. etc. Examples would start out making sense then slowly deteriorate into the absurd.
Most thoughts seemed to follow other books - there isn't anything new here.
What I read left me with a bad feeling. I want to learn human nature and tips on win-win negotiatio... Read more

7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker
7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker

Review:Seriously, it's great to finally get a practical guide to combine comedy and business. I take improv classes and see huge benefits (applied to presentations, speeches, and communication in general). Your insights on joke structure and other "insider view" perspectives were extremely helpful. And it didn't hurt that you entertained us with Guatemalan-house-ruining-via-beer-funnels stories sprinkled in. You definitely practice what you preach. Bravo. Read more

The King in Yellow
The King in Yellow

Review:The first five stories are fantastic, but the rest have nothing to do with The King in Yellow or the Yellow Myth. They're not even Horror. Though well written, I totally believe that combination is just a horrible idea and ruins the experience for those who come to this book to be scared or, at the very least, challenged to think. Read more

500 Flash Cards to Help You Achieve a Higher Score
500 Flash Cards to Help You Achieve a Higher Score

Review:I would recommend all parents to buy these cards for their kids to improvise their vocabulary. Irrespective of SAT or not, it's beneficial to learn n improve vocabulary. At times I join with my kids to go thru and we play Locke game to test our knowledge. Read more

1100 Words You Need to Know
1100 Words You Need to Know

Review:Just what my two students needed....well laid out....it is DO-ABLE....A great assistance in their vocab building and writing. Highly recommended for junior high age on up....great for adult literacy classes. Read more

Vocabulary Workshop Level A (Grade 6) Paperback – 2013
Vocabulary Workshop Level A (Grade 6) Paperback – 2013

Review:My daughter had this book for school and I increased my vocabulary skills by helping her study. Great words with just the right meaning that would expand the the enjoyment of literature for the average person with 8th grade vocabulary. Read more

Vocabulary Workshop - Level E (Grade 10)
Vocabulary Workshop - Level E (Grade 10)

Review:I would absolutely love this book ....if my daughter could actually use it. The copy I received, which I understood was a bit "used", is almost completely filled out. Doesn't help her much having the answers provided for her. Extremely disappointed & hoping I can return or exchange for a better copy Read more

1100 Words You Need to Know Flashcards
1100 Words You Need to Know Flashcards

Review:Just what my two students needed....well laid out....it is DO-ABLE....A great assistance in their vocab building and writing. Highly recommended for junior high age on up....great for adult literacy classes. Read more

Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder - completely revised
Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder - completely revised

Review:Very interesting reading, not only a study guide. Fascinating anecdotes as you read on which keep you alert. Good for those with a fine vocabulary as well as for high schoolers studying for the SAT. Read more

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