Автор: Dumond Val Название: The Anarchist`s Guide to Grammar ISBN: 0979746604 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780979746604 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3362.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Anarchist's Guide to Grammar: "Banish the "rules" of grammar in the U.S. " is the revolution called for by author Val Dumond. "Scary? Of course, but drastic measures must be taken. Just look at the state of language today The time is now Stand up and reclaim it " "We've been taking U.S. language for granted," claims this long-time writer. We make several assumptions: 1) that we have a language called "Proper English"; 2) that a set of "rules" lies in some mysterious place, written by some mysterious authority; 3) that one must follow those "rules" to speak and write correctly. Not so The time has arrived to banish what we call "rules" and expose the assumptions." Dumond asks: What would happen if we all spoke the language of our heritage? We would quickly learn the sound of the Tower of Babel - since US-language has come about by combining languages from (at least) 150 countries around the world. As immigrants enter the country, they bring with them new ideas, cultures, foods, music, and language. As they become settled, they combine their culture with US-ers, thus enriching all of us in the United States, including our language. In an amusing Introduction, Val explains how we have assumed there exists an incontrovertible set of grammar "rules" to be followed in order to speak proper, correct, good English. "We're not in England anymore " she points out. Oh yes, we started out with British "rules," but as we declared our independence, language changed, and continues to change. Do you really understand ordinary British English? Numerous pundits over time have drawn up what they consider the "rules" of grammar and forced them on their students. Yet, when those students run up against someone who studied a different set of "rules," confusion and doubt rear their heads. Must we in the U.S. speak "proper English" or do we have a language all our own? After clarifying the conundrum of US-language, Dumond offers guidelines to aid writers in determining what constitutes understandable language. Those guidelines don't depend on memorizing all the crazy names for the parts of language, but rather the guidelines focus on how those parts function. Nouns and pronouns become Things; adjectives and adverbs become Modifiers; punctuation becomes Rules of the Road - all presented in easily understood language, with examples to boot. Included in the guidelines are -ways to decide which nouns to capitalize -how to discern the difference between plural and possessive nouns -how pronouns perform -ways to vary word modifiers -how to add modifying phrases and clauses -use of the little words that serve as the glue to connect words into sentences -how to use the dots, dashes, and curly cues we call punctuation. But she doesn't stop there. Writers will especially enjoy the freedom offered to create new words and put together sentences and paragraphs. She offers suggestions to use numbers and inclusive language, as well as offering four ways to improve spelling. The solution to the confusion of US-language seems so simple. Look at the "rules" that come close to your interpretation, then modify them to make them work for you. Set up Your Style Manual, rather than depend on style manuals put together according to some other group's interpretations. And she shows you how. All this is included in The Anarchist's Guide to Grammar: toss out the assumptions, clarify them, pick up some basic, helpful guidelines, and write with power and assurance. No longer will you need to ask, "What are the rules for writing Proper English?" At last, you'll understand why there aren't any. At last you can write your own guidelines.
Автор: Dumond Val Название: A Little Rebellion? ISBN: 0988750635 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780988750630 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2923.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The unrest at Stateside Savings Bank begins when a group of women staff members are invited to join the egocentric president to celebrate Secretaries' Day 1989. When the boss ditches the party early, they conclude that something has to be done about the inequalities that bubble up throughout the bank. The women, eyeing their position right next to the customers, form The Alices Committee (in respect of Alice Doesn't Day) to wage a proxy fight, gain control of the Board of Directors, and make some changes to their workplace. What needs changing? Men hold the senior positions; the Board is composed of men only; the few women who have penetrated upper management are not paid as much as their male peers; the insensitive bank president (called The Bleeper behind his back) expects the women to wait on him, as well as obey his excessive rules. Stories abound of the fates of those who crossed "The Boss" or failed to follow his rules. During the months prior to the annual shareholders' meeting, the women find themselves taking control, not only of bank procedure, but of what's missing in their own lives. Jessica, a widow and single mom, is in love with two men; Donna lives close to power, but has hesitated to accept her own control; Sheila, longtime friend of The Boss finds herself facing early retirement; Judy hides an abusive marriage behind her belief that knowledge is power; Winnie flaunts her good looks, believing that a woman's wiles are power; Terri has the business acumen to climb ladders, but hesitates to move up. None of them notices that their luncheon date falls exactly 225 years after Thomas Jefferson wrote his quotable message about a little rebellion now and then being a good thing.
Автор: Dumond Val Название: American-English: The Official Guide ISBN: 0979746698 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780979746697 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 4302.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: When was the last time you reviewed your beliefs about writing? Took a look at the language "rules" with all their exceptions? Tried to discover your own writing style? Probably never We all sopped up grammar rules in school as if they were manna handed down from on high. And now, as grownups, you see more clearly that those were just "ideas of rules" that you were made to learn, nothing cast in stone or made official.At last, comes an official guide to American-English - as unique as the country that uses it. No hard-and-fast rules to learn, since you are dealing with a language comprised of a variety of other languages. American-English is like no other for the simple reason it lacks a set of rules we can all agree on. So why try What makes this book official is the use of guidelines - not rules - on which you the writer can learn your own options, make your own decisions, and choose the ones that best fit your style of writing. And that doesn't include the styles set by creators of corporate style manuals that reflect only how employees of that corporation are to write.American-English reviews the parts of speech by emphasizing the way those words function and how to choose words that readers will understand.You'll also review the strange curly cues, dots, and lines that form punctuation - to provide readers with the sound of your written voice. And finally, you'll find guidelines to put it all together, including help in learning ways to improve word usage, sentence structure, paragraph patterns, spelling, the use of numbers, and avoiding biased language (PC means "polite and courteous" here). You'll find a succinct list of Grammar Glitches and a full index to guide your special-needs search.
Автор: Dumond Val Название: Grammar for Grownups ISBN: 0979746671 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780979746673 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3440.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: As adults, it's particularly important to express ourselves clearly, both in speaking and in writing. Grammar For Grownups is the book that enables you to do just that Here, at last, is a manual for people who have to use language in the real world. Not a list of hard-and-fast rules you learned (and forgot) in grade school, Grammar For Grownups is written clearly and wittily as a guidebook -- complete with practice exercises. Learn how to use language effectively by refreshing your knowledge of how grammar works and how words fit together to create meaning.With the book's simple, easy-to-understand language, you will recall the parts of speech, punctuation, and spelling in a way that helps get your meaning across quickly, effectively, and completely. No more guessing Learn how to produce effective writing through your knowledge of grammar and usage.
Автор: Flite Nora, Breazile Roxann, Dumond Pamela Название: Holiday Ever After ISBN: 0997731435 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780997731439 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2757.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Baby, it's cold outside Come snuggle up with Holiday Ever After, a collection of 15 stories filled with love and passion sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Get tangled up with a Regency tavern wench, your own Mr. Scrooge, or the ghosts of Christmases past and present. Open your home and your heart to visitors from far away. Is your secret Santa a Navy SEAL, a handsome jock, or an artist? Perhaps you'd like to ring in the holidays with that office party hottie, the sexy exchange student next door, or a Vegas stripper? Whether you like your holiday treats sweet or spicy, there's something for everyone in Holiday Ever After. Featuring stories by the Los Angeles Romance Authors (LARA), Holiday Ever After will keep you warm on a chilly winter's night.
Автор: Dumond Greg M. Название: The Big Book on Auto Detailing ISBN: 0989401707 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780989401708 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 7633.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Dumond Pamela Название: The Royally Wed Series: Four Royally Romantic Comedies ISBN: 1986419118 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781986419116 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 5171.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
USA Today Bestselling author, Pamela DuMond, pitched the real-life ERIN BROCKOVICH story to 'Hollywood', where it became the hit movie.
Now she brings you ROYALLY WED Box Set: four sexy, flirty rom-coms about the royal romance between a Prince and an American commoner. Included --
PART-TIME PRINCESS (#1) When Lucy Trabbicio, an American commoner and cocktail waitress, pours a pitcher of margaritas on the drunk guy harassing her BFF -- she's fired Hounded by bill collectors, Lucy must find a job to keep her beloved uncle at Assisted Living.
She accepts a part-time job impersonating a royal Lady for "ten days tops." Her mission: keep sexy Prince Cristoph of Fredonia's wandering eye in check. Her challenge: resist the charms of his younger brother, bad-boy Prince Nicholas. A modern day, sexy tale with romance, twists and turns, laughter, a few tears, and a Happily-Ever-After ending (just not the way you expected it )
ROYALLY WED (#2) Ring the wedding bells, pour the champagne, and get thee to the cathedral
Lucy Trabbicio is about to marry the man of her dreams, the Prince of Fredonia, in the posh royal wedding of the year. But something goes very wrong on the way to the altar. Now it's up to Lucy, her party-hard Ladies-in-Waiting to solve the debacle, and get her back into her sexy Prince's arms in time to be royally wed, as well as royally bed.
ROYALLY WED: THE POSER (#3) Royally wed sex is the best sex... until Lucy discovers that she's NOT royally wed
Lucy and the hot Prince of Fredonia are finally married and can't take their hands off each other. Romantic interludes happen frequently and just about anywhere but the bedroom. But the legality of their marriage is called into question--the ceremony was performed by an impersonator; a poser.
Lucy travels to Italy with her Ladies-in-Waiting to track down the poser and solve the dilemma before the paparazzi finds out and blows the scandal sky high. Will Lucy and her beloved get their Happily Ever After?
ROYALLY WED: THE COCK-UP (#4)
Is it possible that Lucy Trabbicio, American commoner and former cocktail waitress, is royally wed to Crown Prince Cristoph instead of his brother Prince Nicholas?
Marrying into the Fredonia royal family seems to be filled with fiascoes. Is the latest snafu simply a case of bad luck, a mix up of epic proportions? Or has Prince Cristoph carried a torch for Lucy ever since she left him high and dry at the cathedral's altar and sabotaged her marriage to Nick? Lucy will finally get her HEA in this royal rom-com, but who will be her lucky husband -- Prince Cristoph the heir -- or Prince Nicholas Frederick the spare?
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