With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson tells the fascinating, often uproarious story of an inadequate, second-rate tongue of peasants

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As the duel between Kenshin and Shinomori Aoshi concludes, those left behind find themselves at the mercy of Shishio's "Ten Swords." Defeat seems evident until Kenshin's former master arrives and takes on the strongest swordsman in the "Ten Swords." "At the madman Shishio Makoto's headquarters, the long-delayed duel between Kenshin and Shinomori Aoshi concludes, while at Aoi-Ya, those left behind wage their own, desperate battle against Shishio's...

"Whether you dream of commanding thousands with the power of your voice, or you'd just like to get your point across more clearly and convincingly, you've come to the right place. Not another presentation or public speaking primer, this book schools you in timeless principles that work equally well when addressing packed stadiums, in intimate gatherings and even during one-to-one conversations. Discover how to use your voice to surprise, seduce, soother,...

"A story starter suspends a student in the middle of a predicament. He is then faced with the question, "What happens next?" This is his que to expand and embellish the story however he wants"--P. [4] of cover.

Contains a comprehensive reference guide designed to identify and correct the most common errors in written and spoken English including pronoun use, verb tenses, modifiers, and mispronounced words.

Great writing begins--and ends--with the sentence. Whether two words ("Jesus wept.") or 1,287 words (a sentence in William Faulkner's Absalom! Absalom!), sentences have the power to captivate, entertain, motivate, educate, and, most importantly, delight. Understanding the variety of ways to construct sentences, from the smallest clause to the longest sentence, is important to enhancing your appreciation of great writing and potentially improving your...

Refines skills for taking the GED language arts writing test, including how to organize what you write, tips for improving writing style, test taking tips, and much more.

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"The Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts might not be your average school, but it still has a sports festival! Sarasa and the other girls are eager to take part, but what they're really excited about is performing in the half-time show! Will they succeed on and off the stage?"--Provided by publisher.