Literary Reference Works


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  • Cover scan of Write Your Memoir
    Write Your Memoir: The Soul Work Of Telling Your Story - Allan G. Hunter - Paperback
    Allan Hunter has worked with memoirists and other writers for over 25 years, using writing for self-exploration. This book will stimulate, challenge and liberate you, so that you can write the memoir you need to, rather than the one you think is expected of you.
  • Cover scan of Write Now!
    Write Now!: Be Confident, Be Inspired - Patricia Cleghorn - Book with sound disc
    Don't wait for inspiration to strike! Find out how to tap into your inspiration for your writing and your vision for yourself as a writer, building the confidence you need to succeed.
  • Cover scan of The Untranslatables
    The Untranslatables - C. J. Moore - Hardback
    'The Untranslatables' is a witty lexicon of fascinatingly precise phrases for which there aren't direct English translations.
  • Cover scan of Brewer's Dictionary Of Irish Phrase & Fable
    Brewer's Dictionary Of Irish Phrase & Fable - Seán McMahon - Hardback
    This dictionary is devoted to the history, culture, mythology and language of the island of Ireland. It covers a large range of different subjects and provides accounts of legend, superstition and folklore.
  • Cover scan of Brewer's Dictionary Of Modern Phrase & Fable.
    Brewer's Dictionary Of Modern Phrase & Fable. - Hardback
    This work contains a blend of phrase, fable and cultural references offering an exploration of the linguistic and cultural experience of the modern world as perceived by English speaking peoples.
  • Cover scan of Wyse Words
    Wyse Words: A Dictionary For The Bewildered - Pascal Wyse - Hardback
    Based on a regular feature in the 'Guardian' newspaper from 2006, 'Wyse Words' is a collection of words that should exist, but don't. These words define the bemusing, amusing and occasionally infuriating spirit of the times.
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    The Chambers Thesaurus - Hardback
    This thesaurus contains more than 420,000 synonyms and antonyms. Side panels explaining nuances of use help the reader find the right word for the right occasion.
  • Cover scan of Chambers Terms To Make You Squirm
    Terms To Make You Squirm: 200 Words You Shouldn't Use - Paperback
    Ever heard a word that made you cringe? 'Terms to Make You Squirm' examines 200 words you shouldn't use, focusing on the clichés and words that are easily confused. Using contemporary examples, it shows us why certain words and phrases should be used sparingly - if at all - and by offering suitable replacements.
  • Cover scan of Chambers Weasel Words
    Chambers Weasel Words: 200 Words You Shouldn't Trust - Paperback
    From the deliberately confusing to the downright vague, we all come across language that either seems meaningless or that makes our heads spin. 'Weasel Words' is a demystification of those words and phrases used to bewilder, befuddle and confuse us, from the estate agent's 'bijou' to the politician's more sinister 'waterboarding'.
  • Cover scan of Collins Complete Writing Guide
    Collins Complete Writing Guide - Graham King - Paperback
    This is a useful guide for all who aspire to improve their writing skills. Whether you want to write a novel, draft a report for the School Board, create a compelling CV, write a letter of protest to the Council that will be taken seriously, or enter the world of e-mail, this book is for you.

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