Abused, Confused, and Misused Words

Abused, Confused, and Misused Words
Author: Mary Embree
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1620870479

An entertaining and enlightening reference that demystifies some of the most mistreated words in the English...

The Love Book

The Love Book
Author: Anthony DeStefano
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2016-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736964746

Take a delightful look at one of the most abused, confused, and misused words in the English language—love—and explore its true meaning with bestselling author Anthony DeSefano. He has paired smile-making photos—of adults, couples, children, and even babies—with a refreshingly honest and truthful story to help you understand that real love is so much more than a greeting-card sentiment. This charming and heartwarming gift book leads you to discover that real love comes from God. By fully embracing that love, you'll discover that you are able to love your family and friends more deeply and sincerely than ever before.

Word Watcher's Handbook

Word Watcher's Handbook
Author: Phyllis Martin
Publisher: St Martins Press
Total Pages: 166
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780312055417

Identifies trite and overused expressions that should be avoided, and explains how to use commonly misused words correctly

Grammar Girl's 101 Misused Words You'll Never Confuse Again

Grammar Girl's 101 Misused Words You'll Never Confuse Again
Author: Mignon Fogarty
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2011-07-05
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1429940573

Millions of people around the world communicate better thanks to Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, whose top-rated weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 30 million times. After realizing her fans were asking the same questions over and over, Mignon decided to focus her attention on those words that continuously confound the masses. In Grammar Girl's 101 Misused Words You'll Never Confuse Again, you'll learn: - When you should use affect and when effect is right- Whether you should you say purposely or purposefully- The difference between hilarious and hystericalPacked with clear explanations, fun quotations showing the word used in context, and the quick and dirty memory tricks Mignon is known for, this friendly reference guide ends the confusion once and for all and helps you speak and write with confidence.

The Birds and Bees of Words

The Birds and Bees of Words
Author: Mary Embree
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2010-06-29
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1581157916

Himbo: a male bimbo. Protire: leave a boring job to do something more interesting. Sheeple: people who follow the crowd. These are just a few of the newly evolved words discussed and explained in The Birds and Bees of Words, an entertaining, informative look at the ever-changing nature of the English language. More than 1,000 words are featured on the book’s list of new and inventive words; nearly 30,000 more words are discussed in sections including a look at word roots and how they are used in modern language; a list of words that are commonly misspelled or misunderstood; and a style guide to usage rules and how and why they can be broken. Anyone who is intrigued by language, who is fascinated by words, or who simply wants to use our language clearly and effectively will enjoy The Birds and Bees of Words. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Literally, the Best Language Book Ever

Literally, the Best Language Book Ever
Author: Paul Yeager
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2008-05-06
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780399534232

By turns gleefully precise and happily contrarian, this is a highly opinionated guide to better communication. In Literally, the Best Language Book Ever, author Paul Yeager attacks with a linguistic scalpel the illogical expressions and misappropriated meanings that are so commonplace and annoying. Identifying hundreds of common language miscues, Yeager provides an astute look at the world of words and how we abuse them every day. For the grammar snobs looking for any port in a storm of subpar syntax, or the self-confessed rubes seeking a helping hand, this witty guide can transform even the least literate into the epitome of eloquence.