Author: Charles Harrington Elster
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312612990
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
""People judge you by the words you use." This has never been more true than in our text-driven world of quick communications and often sloppy language use. Word Workout is a practical book for building vocabulary--a graduated program featuring thousands of words that begins with words known by most college graduates and ascends to words known only by the most educated, intelligent, and well-read adults. The workout will be a comprehensive program, chock-full of information about synonyms, antonyms, and word origins, and replete with advice on proper usage and pronunciation. There will be creative review quizzes at each step of the way and longer review tests after each level to reinforce learning. Unlike other vocabulary books, Word Workout provides a complete learning experience, with clear explanations of meanings, word histories, usages, pronunciation, and more. Far more than a cram session for a standardized test, the book is designed as a lifetime vocabulary builder, teaching a vocabulary shared by only the top percentage of Americans, with a proven method that helps the knowledge last. From "awoval" to "proselytize," from "demagogue" to "mendicant," Charles Elster has carefully picked the words you need to know, and given you an easy, fast, and fail-safe way to learn and remember them"--
Word Workout
Author: Charles Harrington Elster
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250020891
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Word Workout is a practical book for building vocabulary—a graduated program featuring thousands of words that begins with those known by most college graduates and ascends to words known only by the most educated, intelligent, and well-read adults. This workout is a comprehensive program, chock-full of information about synonyms, antonyms, and word origins, and replete with advice on proper usage and pronunciation. There are also creative review quizzes at each step of the way to measure your progress and reinforce learning. Unlike other vocabulary books, Word Workout provides a complete learning experience with clear explanations and surefire methods to retain new knowledge. Far more than a cram session for a standardized test, this book is designed as a lifetime vocabulary builder, featuring words used by the top tier of literate Americans, laid out in ten accessible chapters designed for anyone who is looking for some serious verbal exercise. From "avowal" to "proselytize," from "demagogue" to "mendicant," Charles Harrington Elster has carefully picked the words you need to know, and given you an easy, fast, and fail-safe way to learn and remember them.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250020891
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Word Workout is a practical book for building vocabulary—a graduated program featuring thousands of words that begins with those known by most college graduates and ascends to words known only by the most educated, intelligent, and well-read adults. This workout is a comprehensive program, chock-full of information about synonyms, antonyms, and word origins, and replete with advice on proper usage and pronunciation. There are also creative review quizzes at each step of the way to measure your progress and reinforce learning. Unlike other vocabulary books, Word Workout provides a complete learning experience with clear explanations and surefire methods to retain new knowledge. Far more than a cram session for a standardized test, this book is designed as a lifetime vocabulary builder, featuring words used by the top tier of literate Americans, laid out in ten accessible chapters designed for anyone who is looking for some serious verbal exercise. From "avowal" to "proselytize," from "demagogue" to "mendicant," Charles Harrington Elster has carefully picked the words you need to know, and given you an easy, fast, and fail-safe way to learn and remember them.
My Epic Life - Daily Word Workout
Author: Mrs Wordsmith
Publisher: Mrs Wordsmith Incorporated
ISBN: 1913235238
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
With 180 pages of hilarious illustrations, brain teasers, life inspiration, math, technology and much, much more, Daily Word Workout builds kids' vocabulary while introducing them to concepts that extend way beyond language. Make every day epic with a daily word workout that will prepare kids for anything that the world can throw at them! With 180 pages of hilarious illustrations, brain teasers, life inspiration, and much, much more, Daily Word Workout builds kids' vocabulary while introducing them to concepts that extend way beyond language. From basic mathematics to science and technology via valuable life lessons about inclusivity, tolerance, and respect, this indispensable daily wonder is designed to introduce young minds to big ideas at the breakfast table. And all through the magic of words! Why walk when you can stroll, saunter, or swagger? Don't cry when you can weep, wail, or whimper! Daily Word Workout is packed with synonyms, antonyms, and mind-blowing vocabulary that shows kids the epic scope and flexibility of language. Whether it's labelling emotions, communicating clearly, building character, or telling tall tales, there's a word here for everything. Plus, count in twos with some cookie-crazed tiger cubs! Start telling time with a tooth-brushing dog! Shapes, sizes, left and right - whatever kids need to know, our colourful cast of word-hungry animals have it covered. They'll laugh. They'll learn. Epic just became a way of life.
Publisher: Mrs Wordsmith Incorporated
ISBN: 1913235238
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
With 180 pages of hilarious illustrations, brain teasers, life inspiration, math, technology and much, much more, Daily Word Workout builds kids' vocabulary while introducing them to concepts that extend way beyond language. Make every day epic with a daily word workout that will prepare kids for anything that the world can throw at them! With 180 pages of hilarious illustrations, brain teasers, life inspiration, and much, much more, Daily Word Workout builds kids' vocabulary while introducing them to concepts that extend way beyond language. From basic mathematics to science and technology via valuable life lessons about inclusivity, tolerance, and respect, this indispensable daily wonder is designed to introduce young minds to big ideas at the breakfast table. And all through the magic of words! Why walk when you can stroll, saunter, or swagger? Don't cry when you can weep, wail, or whimper! Daily Word Workout is packed with synonyms, antonyms, and mind-blowing vocabulary that shows kids the epic scope and flexibility of language. Whether it's labelling emotions, communicating clearly, building character, or telling tall tales, there's a word here for everything. Plus, count in twos with some cookie-crazed tiger cubs! Start telling time with a tooth-brushing dog! Shapes, sizes, left and right - whatever kids need to know, our colourful cast of word-hungry animals have it covered. They'll laugh. They'll learn. Epic just became a way of life.
The Word Workout Plan
Author: Sheldon M. Brown
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664108416
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
This book was written to encourage the believer and nonbeliever and to give motivational words of the day that will uplift, motivate, and captivate those who want to work out their soul’s salvation and grow daily with God. The Word Workout Plan was inspired by years of daily Facebook Word of the Days, the Prayer Room Ministry, and years of Friday- and Saturday-night live prayer and was governed by the Holy Spirit. I pray that after you have read this book that your spiritual muscles will have grown and matured in God. Working out is a consistent process, and when it’s done daily, it produces much growth and much success. When you work out your natural muscles, there is a process. There is truth, there is pain, there is progression, and there is pleasure. Each one of these plays a very important role in the Word workout plan. As you journey through the Word workout plan, note that if you want to build spiritual muscles, if you want to lose negative energy and spiritual weight, you have to allow God to open your heart and your spirit to receive what the Holy Spirit is teaching you through it. It’s a good day for a workout!
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664108416
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
This book was written to encourage the believer and nonbeliever and to give motivational words of the day that will uplift, motivate, and captivate those who want to work out their soul’s salvation and grow daily with God. The Word Workout Plan was inspired by years of daily Facebook Word of the Days, the Prayer Room Ministry, and years of Friday- and Saturday-night live prayer and was governed by the Holy Spirit. I pray that after you have read this book that your spiritual muscles will have grown and matured in God. Working out is a consistent process, and when it’s done daily, it produces much growth and much success. When you work out your natural muscles, there is a process. There is truth, there is pain, there is progression, and there is pleasure. Each one of these plays a very important role in the Word workout plan. As you journey through the Word workout plan, note that if you want to build spiritual muscles, if you want to lose negative energy and spiritual weight, you have to allow God to open your heart and your spirit to receive what the Holy Spirit is teaching you through it. It’s a good day for a workout!
Verbal Advantage
Author: Charles Harrington Elster
Publisher: Random House Reference
ISBN: 030756097X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
First time in book form! A successful program for teaching 3,500 vocabulary words that successful people need to know, based on America's #1 bestselling audio vocabulary series. "People judge you by the words you use." Millions of Americans know this phrase from radio and print advertising for the Verbal Advantage audio series, which has sold over 100,000 copies. Now this bestselling information is available for the first time in book form, in an easy-to-follow, graduated vocabulary building program that teaches an outstanding vocabulary in just ten steps. Unlike other vocabulary books, Verbal Advantage provides a complete learning experience, with clear explanations of meanings, word histories, usages, pronunciation, and more. Far more than a cram session for a standardized test, the book is designed as a lifetime vocabulary builder, teaching a vocabulary shared by only the top percentage of Americans, with a proven method that helps the knowledge last. A 10-step vocabulary program teaches 500 key words and 3,000 synonyms. Lively, accessible writing from an expert author and radio personality. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Publisher: Random House Reference
ISBN: 030756097X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
First time in book form! A successful program for teaching 3,500 vocabulary words that successful people need to know, based on America's #1 bestselling audio vocabulary series. "People judge you by the words you use." Millions of Americans know this phrase from radio and print advertising for the Verbal Advantage audio series, which has sold over 100,000 copies. Now this bestselling information is available for the first time in book form, in an easy-to-follow, graduated vocabulary building program that teaches an outstanding vocabulary in just ten steps. Unlike other vocabulary books, Verbal Advantage provides a complete learning experience, with clear explanations of meanings, word histories, usages, pronunciation, and more. Far more than a cram session for a standardized test, the book is designed as a lifetime vocabulary builder, teaching a vocabulary shared by only the top percentage of Americans, with a proven method that helps the knowledge last. A 10-step vocabulary program teaches 500 key words and 3,000 synonyms. Lively, accessible writing from an expert author and radio personality. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Writer's Diet
Author: Helen Sword
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022635198X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This book offers an easy-to-follow set of writing principles. For example, use active verbs whenever possible, favour concrete language over vague abstractions, avoid long strings of prepositional phrases, employ adjectives and adverbs only when they contribute something new to the meaning of a sentence and reduce your dependence on the "waste words": 'it', 'this', 'that' and 'there'. The author also shows these rules in action through examples from famous authors such as Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson. The book includes a test to help you assess your own writing and get advice on problem areas.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022635198X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This book offers an easy-to-follow set of writing principles. For example, use active verbs whenever possible, favour concrete language over vague abstractions, avoid long strings of prepositional phrases, employ adjectives and adverbs only when they contribute something new to the meaning of a sentence and reduce your dependence on the "waste words": 'it', 'this', 'that' and 'there'. The author also shows these rules in action through examples from famous authors such as Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson. The book includes a test to help you assess your own writing and get advice on problem areas.
The RSA Typing and Word Processing Book
Author: Margaret Rees-Boughton
Publisher: Heinemann
ISBN: 043545210X
Category : Typewriting
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Suitable for people learning typing and word-processing at school, college, work or home, this book is published in association with the RSA Examinations Board and prepares students for NVQs through an emphasis on work-related integrated activities. A corresponding tutor's pack is also available. The practice material and exam-style tasks allow for student autonomy which prepares them for the workplace. The book speeds up and maintains interest during the learning process by combining keyboard skills with the learning of new techniques such as letter layout.
Publisher: Heinemann
ISBN: 043545210X
Category : Typewriting
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Suitable for people learning typing and word-processing at school, college, work or home, this book is published in association with the RSA Examinations Board and prepares students for NVQs through an emphasis on work-related integrated activities. A corresponding tutor's pack is also available. The practice material and exam-style tasks allow for student autonomy which prepares them for the workplace. The book speeds up and maintains interest during the learning process by combining keyboard skills with the learning of new techniques such as letter layout.
Storms Are Faith's Workout
Author: R. C. Jette
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1532664591
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Are you struggling with the storms of this life? Do you feel overwhelmed with the constant onslaught? This book is your help to withstand the ambushes of an enemy that wants you to give up your faith. At seventy-one years of age, my life has endured the onslaught of many storms (trials of my faith), and through them I have gained insight as to how to overcome. This book uses scriptural and personal examples. I use a sound biblical foundation to build the chapters. Only the word of God can teach the truth that is needed in this trying and overwhelming time that we live in. The faith of many Christians is being attacked, and they do not know how to rise above. This book is compiled as a result of enduring the attacks that have been directed at me by a cunning and crafty enemy. It is through the storms assailed against me that I have learned how to surmount the ambushes. It is my prayer that my years of endurance will teach others how to do likewise. It will take an effort on their part to read the book to the end, but they should come away with an understanding of God’s love, with the knowledge of how to overcome the storms, and how to be standing when the storm has ceased.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1532664591
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Are you struggling with the storms of this life? Do you feel overwhelmed with the constant onslaught? This book is your help to withstand the ambushes of an enemy that wants you to give up your faith. At seventy-one years of age, my life has endured the onslaught of many storms (trials of my faith), and through them I have gained insight as to how to overcome. This book uses scriptural and personal examples. I use a sound biblical foundation to build the chapters. Only the word of God can teach the truth that is needed in this trying and overwhelming time that we live in. The faith of many Christians is being attacked, and they do not know how to rise above. This book is compiled as a result of enduring the attacks that have been directed at me by a cunning and crafty enemy. It is through the storms assailed against me that I have learned how to surmount the ambushes. It is my prayer that my years of endurance will teach others how to do likewise. It will take an effort on their part to read the book to the end, but they should come away with an understanding of God’s love, with the knowledge of how to overcome the storms, and how to be standing when the storm has ceased.