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How to Write a Funny Speechâ

Learn how to write and give a flawlessly funny speech for any occasion with Emmy-winning comedy writers Carol Leifer and Rick Mitchell. With a foreword by Carol Burnett. Giving a speech about someone is hard. Giving a funny speech that people are actually going to pay attention to is even harder. In How to Write a Funny Speech for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation Every Other Event You Didn’t Want to Go to in the First Place, Leifer and Mitchell will teach you how to write the perfect speech so you can look awesome, make some people laugh, and get it over with. Quick and easy to use, this book is broken into short chapters full of priceless tips and advice. Leifer and Mitchell will walk you through how to: Properly write, phrase, and deliver your speech so you not only flatter your subject but also keep the rest of the audience interested (and maybe you’ll even get a standing ovation, but we can’t guarantee that—that would be cool, though, right?). Nail down how to get started so people actually pay attention to you (in a good way). Figure out how to deliver and perfect comedic nuances with a crash course in what you should and shouldn #39;t say so you don #39;t scare the compression socks off grandma. Hear from these seasoned comedy writers as they dish out public speaking advice that will make you look like you totally do this all the time. Take a closer look at a handful of successful real‑life speeches from real‑life people, annotated for a better understanding of why other people were better than you so you can be better than them. Enjoy bonus content like Carmela #39;s retirement toast to Tony Soprano and Homer Simpson’s speech at Bart’s graduation. And if, in the end, you still have no idea what to say about your niece at her Bat Mitzvah, there’s a handy fill-in speech template at the back so you can spend more time figuring out what you’re going to wear. Happy writing!EXPERT AUTHORS: As a successful comedy writer, Carol Leifer has been Emmy‑nominated for her writing on such classics as Seinfeld, The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live, and the Oscars, and won a Writer’s Guild Award for her work on Modern Family, among many other accolades. She is a writer/co‑executive producer for the Emmy‑winning HBO show Hacks and a writer/consulting producer for HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. Rick Mitchell has written for TMZ and had a six‑season stint writing for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, winning him five Daytime Emmys. Delivering speeches at countless organization benefits, weddings, and more, the pair are seasoned speech-givers ready to help you successfully write and deliver your own. EASY TO USE: This practical book on writing and delivering a funny speech is divided into short, easy-to-read sections with plenty of tips, advice, and templates, making the task much less daunting for anyone and everyone. HANDY PUBLIC SPEAKING REFERENCE BOOK: A timeless aid for writing and delivering a speech at any point in life, How to Write a Funny Speech ... is a useful book to give, receive, and keep.Perfect for: Anybody who needs to write a speech celebrating a friend, family member, or couple Best men and maids/matrons of honor for weddings or vow renewals Family and friends of graduates, retirees, or honorees Bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah celebrants

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How to Write Romantasy - Jenna Moreci

Learn the craft of creating a page-turning romantasy novel in this easy-to-follow guide from writing expert and renowned author of The Savior’s Series, Jenna Moreci.In How to Write Romantasy, Moreci takes you from your first kernel of inspiration through the resolution of your novel, ensuring you hit all the key elements along the way. Chapters are organized around specific plot points, necessary skills, and common questions, covering topics such as building a fantasy framework, creating compelling characters, learning the art of the tease, and bringing home the happily ever after. Each chapter is followed by a summary that you can use for quick reference. You will learn:• How to marry the fantasy plot with the romantic storyline• How to write a marketable book that romantasy readers will love• How to create a shippable pairing that makes fans swoon• How to build romantic and physical chemistry• How to pace the story if you’re writing a seriesDelivered with a hefty dose of humor, Moreci’s clear and simple methods are accessible for writers of all experience levels. With How to Write Romantasy, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of the genre and plenty of inspiration to build your very own romantasy novel.

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How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation - Greetham Bryan

This practical guide takes undergraduate students step-by-step through the process of completing a dissertation, from the initial stages of generating original ideas and planning the project through to writing their first draft and critically reviewing their own work. It shows students how to choose the most appropriate methods for collecting and analysing their data and how to then integrate this research into their dissertation. Students will learn how to develop consistent and persuasive arguments and write up their research in a clear and concise style.This book is an essential resource for undergraduates of all disciplines who are required to write a dissertation as part of their degree. New to this Edition:- Includes expanded material on research ethics- Contains two new chapters on presenting research posters and delivering oral presentationsAccompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/how-to-write-your-undergraduate-dissertation. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

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How To Write Better Copy - Steve Harrison

Whether you #39;re an agency writer in need of inspiration, a one-woman-band drumming up work from new clients, an established business trying to get more from that mysterious thing called #39;content #39;, or you simply want to persuade your colleagues to adopt your point of view, How To Write better Copy by Steve Harrison will help you write better copy.It starts with the thinking before the writing, and how to create the all-important Brief. Then it takes you step-by-step from how to write a headline to how to get the response you want from your reader. With examples at every stage, and explanations based on both the author #39;s twenty-five years #39; experience and recent scientific research, this book will help hone your skills - whether you #39;re writing websites or press ads, e-zines or direct mail, brochures or blogs, posters or landing pages, emails or white papers.

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How To Write Poems - Coelho Joseph

How to Write Poems is packed with exciting activities to get your pen flowing! Make poems out of leaves, carve out a mud poem, go on an outdoors simile hunt, and play poetry games in the playground. Whether you already write poems, youâ ™ve never written before, or youâ ™re not even sure what a poem is â “ this is the book for you. Full of useful tips and starting points, How to Write Poems will make you chuckle, make you think, and inspire you to write your own poetry. Join the Children s Laureate, Joseph Coelho, as he explores a mind-boggling selection of poetry: from laughable limericks to poetic puns, and from ridiculous rhymes to silly sibilance. Pick up this book, grab a pen, and get going!

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Roald Dahl Creative Writing with Fantastic Mr Fox: How to Write a Marvellous Plot - Roald Dahl

Plan brilliant beginnings, magnificent middles and excellent endings with the World s NUMBER ONE Storyteller!Think up terrific stories with Fantastic Mr Fox and learn how to structure the perfect plot.These super fun activities will help you to:* Improve language and vocabulary skills* Develop the tools you need to write your own stories* Learn how to use action scenes, perspective and tense to write an exciting story.Roald Dahl s Creative Writing will spark your creativity, build your confidence and inspire you through the wonderful worlds of Roald Dahl s best loved stories!Filled with top tips and ideas boxes, each book introduces techniques and methods to help you plan and write a phizz-whizzing story of your own!

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How to Write Brilliant Psychology Essays - Paul Dickerson

This book is one I wish I had bought at the start of my Psychology degree.  ⠓ Five-star reviewEssay writing is a key part of the Psychology degree and knowing how to write effective and compelling academic essays is key to success. Whether it⠲s understanding how to implement feedback you receive on essays, how to stop procrastinating or what makes an effective introduction, this book covers it all. Drawing on insights derived from teaching thousands of students over a 25-year period How to Write Brilliant Psychology Essays provides the keys that will unlock your writing potential.Ace your Assignment provide practical tips to help succeedExercises help try the theory out in practiceTake away points highlight the key learnings from each chapterOnline resources provide even more help and guidance.

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How To Write Comedy - Tony Kirwood

First you have to come out with a flow of ideas and decide which ones will work. Then you must give them a tight structure, and then write crisp dialogue which builds in constant laughs. This practical but inspirational book guides new and more experienced writers step by step through the process of each comedy genre. It gives space for your creativity to shine as you gradually build your skills.Beginning with sketches, the basic building blocks of comedy, you⠙ll find how you can quickly create great premises, and then structure them into two-minute slices of hilarity. The same techniques will help you write a string of jokes and one-liners.· A practical guide to comedy as you write it, from creating mindmaps from which to glean your new material, to techniques of structure, characterisation and dialogue which work.· Covers the distinct techniques and mindsets needed by each genre in turn, in the usual progression of a writer⠙s career - from jokes and sketches to sitcoms.You⠙ll also learn how to find outlets for your work, from submitting to the BBC to staging your own show or filming comedy for the internet.

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How to Write a Bestseller - Tilar J. Mazzeová

A bestselling author’s definitive guide to writing and publishing research-based nonfiction for a wide audience Writing fact-based nonfiction for large general audiences requires two different skills: the ability to conduct rigorous research and to craft engaging prose. Tilar J. Mazzeo is one of the few people with extensive experience in both arenas, as a tenured academic and a New York Times bestselling author whose books have been made into a major motion picture and translated into more than fifteen languages.She is also a sought-after writing coach with a passion for helping others communicate their expertise more broadly. In this practical how-to book, Mazzeo draws on her experiences writing and publishing bestsellers to offer an indispensable guide for anyone looking to write narrative nonfiction for a large public audience. In a series of frank and illuminating chapters, she leads readers through the entire process, from conception to publication and beyond.She covers choosing a topic, finding an agent, negotiating a contract, crafting an effective proposal, creating a compelling narrative, marketing one’s work, and developing an author platform. Most importantly, she provides step-by-step advice on how to write prose that will resonate broadly. The ultimate insider’s account, this book will help researchers convey their knowledge effectively so it has impact in the public sphere.

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How to Write a Sentence - Stanley Fish

New York Times Bestseller“Both deeper and more democratic than The Elements of Style” —Adam Haslett, Financial Times“A guided tour through some of the most beautiful, arresting sentences in the English language.” —SlateIn this entertaining and erudite gem, world-class professor and New York Times columnist Stanley Fish offers both sentence craft and sentence pleasure, skills invaluable to any writer (or reader). Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible morsels, giving readers an instant play-by-play. Drawing on a wide range of great writers, from Philip Roth to Antonin Scalia to Jane Austen, How to Write a Sentence is much more than a writing manual—it is a spirited love letter to the written word, and a key to understanding how great writing works. It is a book that will stand the test of time.

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How to Write Brilliantly - Deborah Miarkowska

As a nursing or health and social care student, academic writing is one of the main ways you⠙re assessed. However, how to approach your assignments can be a challenge.This is a short, simple guide to the academic writing process, helping you to grow in confidence, to write critically and engagingly, and to develop your voice.Whether you are just starting your course, returning to study or looking to improve your style, you⠙ll find out how to:·       Get into the mindset for independent study and reflection·       Source and evaluate literature and evidence·       Develop your critical writing skills·       Structure your work

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How to Write One Song - Jeff Tweedy

A ROUGH TRADE and PITCHORK BOOK OF THE YEARâ ˜A guide to rediscovering the joys of creating that we all felt as children.â ™NEW YORK TIMESOne of the century s most feted singer-songwriters, Wilco s Jeff Tweedy, digs deep into his own creative process to share his unique perspective about song-writing and offers a warm, accessible guide to writing your first song, championing the importance of making creativity part of your everyday life and experiencing the hope, inspiration and joy that accompanies it. Fascinating. ROUGH TRADE Eloquent. INDEPENDENT Nourishing. PITCHFORK A proselytiser for the act of songcraft. FINANCIAL TIMESâ ˜A smart, funny, relentlessly practical guide.â ™ GQ Delightful. ESQUIRE Incisigve. VULTUREâ ˜A book written by a musician that doesnâ ™t relay autobiographical details in some form of (even loose) chronology is unusual; they typically have their own story to tell and thatâ ™s it, good or bad. Writing a book that goes some way to explaining the process behind their songwriting is something else altogether. Jeff Tweedy, in How to Write One Song, achieves this.â ™IRISH TIMES

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How to Write a Rom-Com - Cristina Wolf

Funny and delightful - Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author***Lucy Bowen has sworn off love.After too many failed relationships, she⠙s over the fairytale ⠓ but working at NYC⠙s biggest romance publisher, Heartwarming, means she can⠙t escape it. When the company⠙s bestselling author, Ruby Jones, threatens to leave due to dwindling sales (and a complete lack of inspiration), Lucy⠙s boss takes drastic action.Her new assignment? Go to a small lakeside town and find the spark for Ruby⠙s next big love story.Lucy expects picture-perfect charm, but the town ⠓ and its grumpy yet extremely attractive restaurant owner, Liam ⠓ have other ideas. He⠙s skeptical of city folk, and she has zero interest in falling for a small-town cliché. But rom-com rule number one? Love finds you when you least expect it...***Praise for Cristina Wolf Filled with humor, charm, and sizzling chemistry - Stacey Kennedy, USA Today bestselling author⠜This charming and funny story is the perfect small-town romance. One can⠙t help but root for Lucy and Liam on their journey to happily ever after.⠝ - Farrah Rochon, New York Times bestselling author ***Readers LOVE How to Write a Rom-Com: When I say I couldn⠙t put my kindle down tonight - I mean it! - 5-star NetGalley review I hope this gets adapted into a movie. It was that good - 5-star NetGalley review A perfect summer holiday read - 5-star NetGalley review

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How to Write Successful Business and Management Essays - Markus Hasel, Patrick Tissington

A systematic guide to successfully producing written work for business and management degrees. The authors address the all-too-common pitfalls of essay assignments, as well as providing readers with a step-by-step programme to approach essay questions, both in coursework and exam contexts. New to the Second Edition: Relevance of writing skills to employability highlighted throughout Additional content on researching a topic New content on adapting writing for different audiences New content on academic writing tips Addition of useful websites Additional coverage of plagiarism More on critical evaluation More on changing requirements through different levels of study. Suitable for all business and management students looking to improve their essay writing skills. The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

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How to Write for University - Jonathan Weyers, Kathleen McMillan

Undertaking a writing project for assessment can be a challenging prospect for students of all disciplines and especially those new to academic writing in higher education. The unique 12-step approach in this book leads students through the different stages that apply to any form of academic writing - gathering relevant information, processing that information through effective planning, creating the text and developing writing for future assignments including exam writing. The authors follow their tried-and-tested Smarter Student series approach to deliver timely, practical, hands-on guidance based on real-life experience from teaching and assessing studentsâ ™ writing. How to write for university â “ academic writing for success is an invaluable tutorial and reference for any student approaching university writing assignments.

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How to Write Dissertations

Fully updated since first publication in 2007, and with extended and revised sections in key areas such as Plagiarism Copyright, Ethics in research, and Citing Referencing, How to write Dissertations Research Projects will allow a student to assess and address their particular weaknesses in researching and writing dissertations and longer pieces of coursework and delivers detailed tips, techniques and strategies to enable them to significantly improve their abilities and performance in time to make a difference.

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How to Write a Parliamentary Speech - Paul Richards

How to Write a Parliamentary Speech is a practical guide to effective speechwriting from one of the best in the business. In this fresh, funny, practical guidebook, Paul Richards deploys his thirty years experience writing parliamentary speeches to offer tips, tricks and sage advice.

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How to Write About Africa - Binyavanga Wainaina

A trailblazing collection of writing from Binyavanga Wainaina s extraordinary life, featuring an introduction from his long-time friend, Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieBinyavanga Wainaina was a seminal author and creative force, remembered as one of the greatest chroniclers of contemporary African life.This ground-breaking collection brings together, for the first time, Binyavangaâ ™s pioneering writing on the African continent including many of his most critically acclaimed pieces, such as the viral satirical sensation How to Write About Africa.Writing fearlessly across a range of topics - from politics to international aid, cultural heritage and redefining sexuality - this is a remarkable illustration of a writer at the height of his power. A fierce literary talent Nesrine Malik, Guardian â ˜A provocative satirist . . . his omnivorous brilliance [was] matched by ambition and vision on a continental scaleâ ™ New York Times

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How to Write Better Essays - Greetham Bryan

This book takes the reader carefully through each stage of the essay writing process from the interpretation of the question, to the research, planning and revision. They are shown not just how to improve their study skills such as note-taking, reading, organisation and writing, but their thinking skills too. The reader will learn how to analyse difficult concepts, criticise and evaluate arguments, use evidence and develop more ideas of their own. It provides clear and practical advice throughout and gives students the confidence they need to tackle written assignments.New for this edition - A new chapter on maintaining focus and gathering ideas, which will help students to switch off from distractions and create a clear space for good thinking- A new chapter entitled â ˜creating your own arguments: synthesising ideasâ ™ which will show students how to go beyond recycling the arguments and ideas they read and, instead, will give them the tools to make connections, generate insights and create innovative explanations of their own.- Chapter 36 (referencing and bibliographies) will include a new section on how to use sources more effectively- Chapter 35 (plagiarism) will be updated to include a new section on plagiarism detection software, and will contain additional examples of plagiarism to illustrate more clearly the different forms this can take.

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How to Write a Marketing Plan - John Westwood

Gain essential marketing skills with this step-by-step guide to improving your ability to research and write a marketing plan, carry out marketing audits and set cost-effective budgets.

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How to Write a Poem - Alexander Kwame, Deanna Nikaido

In this evocative and playful companion to their New York Times bestselling picture book How to Read a Book, Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander teams up with poet Deanna Nikaido and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet to celebrate the magic of discovering your very own poetry in the world around you. Begin with a questionlike an acornwaiting for spring. From this first stanza, readers are invited to pay attention—and to see that paying attention itself is poetry. Kwame Alexander and Deanna NikaidoÂ’s playful text and Melissa SweetÂ’s dynamic, inventive artwork are paired together to encourage readers to listen, feel, and discover the words that dance in the world around them—poems just waiting to be written down. Â

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How to Write a Lot - Paul J. Silvia

Transform academic writing hurdles into manageable tasks with updated strategies that boost productivity without sacrificing personal time. Drawing on psychology and real experiences, the guide empowers scholars to write and revise articles, dissertations, books, and proposals while maintaining a balanced life.

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How to Write Reports and Proposals - Patrick Forsyth

Learn how to perfect your writing skills and script winning reports and persuasive proposals using real-life examples, sample copy and checklists and exercises.

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How to write the PSC Scope - NEC

This guide is written to help users to produce Scope for the NEC3 Professional Services Contract (PSC) and is produced in Association with Mott McDonald. Good quality Scope is vital to achieving better outcomes for professional services contracts, and reducing misunderstandings and disputes. Scope should be prepared with individual service requirements and the operation of the PSC in mind.

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How to Write Your Best Story Ever! - Christopher Edge

Awaken the author in every child with this inspiring book. Ideal for children wanting to enter story writing competitions!A humorous and authoritative book designed to help children unlock their story ideas and share hints and tips for story writing. Key features include: #8226 Written by children s fiction author Christopher Edge #8226 Includes real examples of children s writing #8226 Will inspire even the reluctant writer to tell their own stories #8226 Uses the findings from the Oxford Children s Corpus, a unique database of thousands of words written by and for children #8226 For children aged 13 and under

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How to write the ECC Works Information - NEC

This guide is written to help users to produce Works Information for the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC). Good quality Works Information is vital to achieving better outcomes for engineering and construction contracts, and reducing misunderstandings and disputes. Works Information should be prepared with individual works requirements and the operation of the ECC in mind.

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How to Write Emails - Hybridní publikace - Tom Czaban

Psát anglicky není žádná věda. Stačí se naučit základní pravidla, strukturu, jak se vyhnout častým chybám a můžete se do toho s chutí pustit. SEŠIT EMAILS OBSAHUJE pravidla pro psaní e-mailů v angličtině praktické rady, které vám pomohou texty správně strukturovat chyby, kterých byste se měli během psaní vyvarovat

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How to Write Essays - Hybridní publikace - Tom Czaban

Psát anglicky není žádná věda. Stačí se naučit základní pravidla, strukturu, jak se vyhnout častým chybám a můžete se do toho s chutí pustit. SEŠIT ESSAYS OBSAHUJE pravidla pro psaní esejí v angličtině praktické rady, které vám pomohou texty správně strukturovat chyby, kterých byste se měli během psaní vyvarovat

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How to Write Letters - Hybridní publikace - Tom Czaban

Psát anglicky není žádná věda. Stačí se naučit základní pravidla, strukturu, jak se vyhnout častým chybám a můžete se do toho s chutí pustit. SEŠIT LETTERS OBSAHUJE pravidla pro psaní dopisů v angličtině praktické rady, které vám pomohou texty správně strukturovat chyby, kterých byste se měli během psaní vyvarovat

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How to Write - Gertrude Stein

An excellent introduction to the unique voice of Gertrude Stein and a treat for her fans, this 1931 book presents the modernist author s thoughts on the art and craft of writing.

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Hope to Die - Cara Hunterová

Midnight. A call out to an isolated farm on the outskirts of Oxford. A body shot at point-blank range in the kitchen. -------- One of the finest crime writers we have Mark Billingham Fawley is back and better than ever Shari Lapena Emotionally riveting, taut, and suspenseful Karin Slaughter It looks like a burglary gone wrong, but DI Adam Fawley suspects there s something more to it. When the police discover a connection to a high-profile case from years ago, involving a child s murder and an alleged miscarriage of justice, the press go wild. Suddenly Fawley s team are under more scrutiny than ever before. And when you dig up the past, you re sure to find a few skeletons... The sixth twisty, up-all-night thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling Cara Hunter. For fans of Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell. -------- Everyone loves Cara Hunter An intelligent and immersive thriller with a gritty human story Janice Hallett, The Twyford Code If you have not sampled Adam Fawley before, now is certainly the time Daily Mail A mystery that is both satisfying and surprising Sunday Times Crime Club A great premise, tight plotting, and characters who live beyond the page JP Delaney, Playing Nice A clever, fascinating book Araminta Hall, Hidden Depths If you start, you won t be able to stop Nicci French, The Unheard A masterclass in how to write crime fiction John Marrs, The Vacation The DI Adam Fawley series just keeps getting better and better Victoria Selman, Truly, Darkly, Deeply Twist follows twist at a breathtaking pace Daily Mail And readers are loving this series, too All hail the new queen of all things crime Penny, Netgalley Mind-bending brilliance Kath, Netgalley Definitely for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter and the like Fiona, Netgalley This series just gets better and better Tina, Netgalley

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Politically Incorrect Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy - D. J. Butler

A guide to the most illuminating literature of the modern world. Science fiction and fantasy comprise some of the great works of the human imagination—and some of the most abhorrent. This is your Politically Incorrect Guide® to a literary tradition that is a key to understanding the modern world. Before men knew how to write, they were telling each other stories of gods and monsters. But science fiction and fantasy are not escapist literatures and they never have been. Science fiction grapples with the great questions of technology and human society. Fantasy grapples with the great questions of the human spirit. A reader who can find his way to the enduring classics of these genres will be immeasurably enriched. In this book you’ll learn about futurists and dreamers such as Ray Bradbury and J. R. R. Tolkien, master storytellers such as Orson Scott Card and Isaac Asimov, troubled scribes such as J. K. Rowling and George R. R. Martin, and failed visionaries who preach a dysfunctional anti-human future such as Ursula LeGuin and the covens of woke disciples infesting the literature of the imagination.The Politically Incorrect Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy is a gazetteer to futures filled with big dreams and innovation, imparting a healthy sense of wonder and mapping those dangerous regions filled with dragons waiting to consume with fire the careless, uninformed, and prideful. All is chaos, yet nothing is new. This is the perfect moment to give guidance to readers and to new practitioners alike.

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The Definitive Guide to KQL - Mark Morowczynski, Rod Trent, Matthew Zorich

Turn the avalanche of raw data from Azure Data Explorer, Azure Monitor, Microsoft Sentinel, and other Microsoft data platforms into actionable intelligence with KQL (Kusto Query Language). Experts in information security and analysis guide you through what it takes to automate your approach to risk assessment and remediation, speeding up detection time while reducing manual work using KQL. This accessible and practical guideâ ”designed for a broad range of people with varying experience in KQLâ ”will quickly make KQL second nature for information security. Solve real problems with Kusto Query Languageâ ” and build your competitive advantage: Learn the fundamentals of KQLâ ”what it is and where it is used Examine the anatomy of a KQL query Understand why data summation and aggregation is important See examples of data summation, including count, countif, and dcount Learn the benefits of moving from raw data ingestion to a more automated approach for security operations Unlock how to write efficient and effective queries Work with advanced KQL operators, advanced data strings, and multivalued strings Explore KQL for day-to-day admin tasks, performance, and troubleshooting Use KQL across Azure, including app services and function apps Delve into defending and threat hunting using KQL Recognize indicators of compromise and anomaly detection Learn to access and contribute to hunting queries via GitHub and workbooks via Microsoft Entra ID

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How NOT to Write a Novel - Sandra Newman, Howard Mittelmark

There are many ways prospective authors routinely sabotage their own work. But why leave it to guesswork? Misstep by misstep, How Not to Write a Novel shows how you can ensure that your manuscript never rises above the level of unpublishable drivel; that your characters are unpleasant, dimensionless versions of yourself; that your plot is digressive, tedious and unconvincing; and that your style is reliant on mangled clichés and sesquipedalian malapropisms. Alternatively, you can use it to identify the most common mistakes, avoid them and actually write a book that works.Guardian Award shortlisted novelist Sandra Newman and veteran editor Howard Mittelmark have distilled 30 years of teaching, editing, writing and reviewing fiction into a hilarious and liberating guide that is the perfect read for anyone who s ever laughed at a badly written piece of prose and for anyone who s ever penned one - and doesn t want to do it again.

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How to Think, Write and Cite - Jennifer Schweppe, Ronan Kennedy, Larry Donnelly

Legal research and legal writing: Essential skills for success in the world of lawThe new edition of How to think, write and cite provides students who are new to law with clear and practical guidance on mastering essential skills which will be key to success in their assignments and examinations, and which will also be invaluable in the workplace after graduating. Key features* Developed by experienced Irish academics and researchers specifically for Irish law students* Easy-to-follow, practical advice* Explanations of how to read legislation and court judgments* Step-by-step instructions for accessing online legal databases* Explains effective legal writing for exams and essays, including sample answers and essays* Explains when and how to cite in essays* Includes a detailed citation manual for Irish materials based on the internationally-accepted OSCOLA systemNew to the second edition* Up-to-date information on how to use online databases* Expanded section on use of software to automate and simplify referencing* New section on completing assignments* Discussion of expanding role of clinical legal education* Detailed discussion of different research methods, including doctrinal, historical and socio-legal research* Suggestions for further reading* Second edition of OSCOLA IrelandThe book is accompanied by a companion website, which will provide supplementary exercises and interactive quizzes which students can use to self-test at their own pace, or module co-ordinators can use to assess the work of students over the course of the module. (Please note that this website, while complementary to the book, is an independent endeavour by the authors. The book is sold as a stand-alone text.)The authorsJennifer Schweppe, School of Law, University of Limerick; Dr Ronan Kennedy, School of Law, National University of Ireland, Galway; Lawrence Donnelly, School of Law, National University of Ireland, Galway.

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How to Outsmart a Grown-up: 101 Life Hacks and Fun Facts Just for Kids - Larry Hayes

Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this hilarious guide to growing up is perfect for any child who wants to have fun, be challenged and outsmart a grown-up! Ever wondered how to not laugh when someone farts, how to invent an epic game or even how to decode grown-up lies? Or are you just fed up with grown-ups thinking they know more than you? Then this is the book for you! This funny and accessible guide has 101 creative and funny ways to outsmart adults! A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this fact-packed non-fiction book is perfect for fans of Adam Kay, Matt Lucas and the Tom Gates series.

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How to Design Studies and Write Research Proposals - Kader Parahoo

If youâ ™re writing a research proposal for the first time, this is the book for you. Itâ ™s the only text on the market that guides you through the entire process, from designing a research study to submitting a successful proposal. It covers everything from formulating the research question to selecting the research methodology, collecting data, and navigating ethics, all supported with plenty of practical tips, real life examples and checklists for honing your proposal. How to Design Studies and Write Research Proposals is written by nursing research expert Professor Kader Parahoo, whose work is loved by students for its accessible writing style and practical approach. Takes readers through all the steps of the research process from developing research questions to research impactDeals with quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studiesProvides examples of real proposals, most of which are freely accessible onlineMakes reference to research studies and research proposals from a wide range of countriesProvides examples from the fields of nursing, allied health sciences and social workProvides detailed checklists of items to include in proposals, at the end of each chapterProvides useful references and links that readers can access to further explore issues raised in the textWritten in a language and style that makes research easier to understand

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How to Read and Write Critically - Alex Baratta

To succeed in any assessment, you need to demonstrate critical thinking ⠓ but what does it mean to be ⠘critical⠙? This book takes a hands-on approach to helping you think, read and write critically. Packed with examples from different disciplines and subjects, it talks through dozens of written extracts so you can see what criticality actually looks like. The book: ·       Equips you with tools for making an argument, explaining your reasoning and using examples to illustrate your points. ·       Enables you to structure coherent arguments and choose appropriate language. ·       Helps you interpret and apply feedback from your lecturers. For undergraduate students studying in any discipline, this clear guide takes the confusion out of reading and writing critically so you can approach your assessments with confidence.

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The Right to Write - Julia Cameron

We should write because it is human nature to write Julia CameronFor those jumping into the writing life for the first time and for those already living it, the art of writing will never be the same after reading this book. Provocative, thoughtful and exciting, The Right to Write will draw you back again and again as you seek to liberate and cultivate the writer residing within you.This isn t a book of rules, which can stifle creativity - it s a book about using writing to bring clarity and passion to the act of living. The secret is in breaking loose from the grip of your established thought process to unleash the wave of creativity which is striving to express itself.With the techniques and illustrative stories in The Right to Write, you ll learn how to make writing a natural and intensely personal part of your life. You ll also discover the details of Cameron s own writing processes, the ones she uses to create her poetry, plays, essays, novels and bestselling books, including the world famousThe Artist s Way.

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The Book You Need to Read to Write the Book You Want to Write - Sarah Burton, Jem Poster

Have you ever wanted to write a novel or short story but didn t know where to start? If so, this is the book for you. It s the book for anyone, in fact, who wants to write to their full potential. Practical and jargon-free, rejecting prescriptive templates and formulae, it s a storehouse of ideas and advice on a range of relevant subjects, from boosting self-motivation and confidence to approaching agents and publishers. Drawing on the authors extensive experience as successful writers and inspiring teachers, it will guide you through such essentials as the interplay of memory and imagination; plotting your story; the creation of convincing characters; the uses of description; the pleasures and pitfalls of research; and the editing process. The book s primary aim is simple: to help its readers to become better writers.

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The Prompts You Need to Help You Write the Book You Want to Write - Sarah Burton, Jem Poster

How can you take your writing to the next level? Offering accessible practical exercises, this book is designed to inspire fiction writers and give confidence. It is a follow-up to the authors acclaimed handbook The Book You Need to Read to Write the Book You Want to Write.

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Write It All Down - Cathy Rentzenbrink

Tackle the challenges of memoir writing and share your story in this Quick Reads edition of Write It All Down. Cathy is the person who first told me to write about my mental health when I was nervous to do so. She is a great writer herself and this is brilliant. - Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay AliveWhy do we want to write and what stops us? How do we fight the worry that no-one will care what we have to say? What can we do to overcome the obstacles in our way?Sunday Times bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink shows you how to tackle all this and more in Write It All Down, a guide to putting your life on the page. Complete with a compendium of advice from amazing writers such as Dolly Alderton, Adam Kay and Candice Carty-Williams, this book is here to help you discover the pleasure and solace to be found in writing; the profound satisfaction of wrestling a story onto a page and seeing the events of your life transformed through the experience of writing a memoir.Perfect for seasoned writers as well as writing amateurs and everyone in between, this helpful handbook will steer you through the philosophical and practical challenges of writing, whether you re struggling with writers block or worrying what people will say. Intertwined with reflections and exercises, Write It All Down is at once an intimate conversation and an invitation to share your story.

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Write It All Down - Cathy Rentzenbrink

Tackle the challenges of memoir writing and share your story. Cathy is the person who first told me to write about my mental health when I was nervous to do so. She is a great writer herself and this is brilliant. - Matt Haig, author of The Comfort BookWhy do we want to write and what stops us? How do we fight the worry that no-one will care what we have to say? What can we do to overcome the obstacles in our way? Sunday Times bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink shows you how to tackle all this and more in Write It All Down, a guide to putting your life on the page. Complete with a compendium of advice from amazing writers such as Dolly Alderton, Adam Kay and Candice Carty-Williams, this book is here to help you discover the pleasure and solace to be found in writing; the profound satisfaction of wrestling a story onto a page and seeing the events of your life transformed through the experience of writing a memoir.Perfect for seasoned writers as well as writing amateurs and everyone in between, this helpful handbook will steer you through the philosophical and practical challenges of writing, whether you re struggling with writers block or worrying what people will say. Intertwined with reflections and exercises, Write It All Down is at once an intimate conversation and an invitation to share your story. A gentle, wise and witty book that will take you by the hand and guide your words onto the page - I truly wish I d read it before I began to write. â “ Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path

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Summer Things: How to Draw Books for Kids featuring Beach Fun, Summer Camp, Picnics, and More - Alli Koch

Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kidsâ ”great for young artists, holiday gifts, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes!

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Write for Your Life

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this clarion call to pick up a pen and find yourself from “one of our most astute chroniclers of modern life” (The New York Times Book Review), #1 New York Times bestselling author Anna Quindlen shows us how anyone can write, and why everyone should. What really matters in life? What truly lasts in our hearts and minds? Where can we find community, history, humanity? In this lyrical new book, the answer is clear: through writing. This is a book for what Quindlen calls “civilians,” those who want to use the written word to become more human, more themselves. Write for Your Life argues that there has never been a more important time to stop and record what we are thinking and feeling. Using examples from past, present, and future—from Anne Frank to Toni Morrison, from love letters written after World War II to journal reflections from nurses and doctors today—Write for Your Life vividly illuminates the ways in which writing connects us to ourselves and to those we cherish. Drawing on her personal experiences not just as a writer but as a mother and daughter, Quindlen makes the case that recording our daily lives in writing is essential. When we write we not only look, we see; we not only react but reflect. Writing gives you something to hold onto in a changing world. “To write the present,” Quindlen says, “is to believe in the future.”

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Write Like a Ninja - Andrew Jennings

â ˜Super engaging and accessibleâ ™ PIERS TORDAYâ ˜Empowers children to be creative, perseverant and write independentlyâ ™ TEACH PRIMARYâ ˜A must-have book for any young writerâ ™ JANE CONSIDINEâ ˜An imaginative and affordable resourceâ ™ CLASS READSIf youâ ™re looking for emergency literacy help in a handy, pocket-sized book, then Write Like a Ninja is perfect for you. Crammed full of writing and grammar tips, prompts to get children thinking of rich alternatives and Alan Peatâ ™s exciting sentences, this gem of a book is perfect for children aged 7 upwards either as an invaluable classroom aid or a brilliant dip-in thesaurus to use at home. It contains everything a budding writer needs to flourish as an author and meet the demands of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for English.This engaging, easy-to-use book allows children to write with confidence. There are awesome alternatives for overused adjectives, as well as themed vocabulary lists for describing settings, characters, food and drink, and more. From examples of metaphors, similes and superlatives to verbs, conjunctions and adjectives, this is a user-friendly book that children will turn to again and again to build their own ideas and enrich their writing.This neat little book will save hours of time spent tracking down resources and finding examples for children, and empower them to write independently using rich vocabulary, varied language and exciting sentences â “ all leading to becoming top writing ninjas!For more must-have Ninja books by Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), check out the Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja classroom and home learning resources.

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Write Your Story - Allison Fallon

Allison Fallon s Write Your Story provides a simple framework that will help readers capture, in writing, the depth of life events and, in turn, to make sense of their lives. Once you understand yourself and your life, you will live with more purpose and confidence. We ve all spent seasons reacting to the world around us, as though the world were telling a story and we were simply the audience, bystanders watching it all happen. The result: a life of regret and a feeling that we missed our purpose. Author Allison Fallon has led thousands of people just like you to find greater meaning by helping them write their story. She s witnessed the phenomenon of a person stepping back, analyzing their life, and realizing what they re good at and what they are not, the types of people who hurt them and those who help, and the things that provide satisfaction and what leaves them empty. And in all this, they find their purpose. They find their story. When you know your story, you know who you are and why you matter. You understand the many ways you can help others, and you develop a resilience over pain that can make you unstoppable. Allison s simple formula will help you process your life and get your whole story down -- in only five pages! This isn t a formula to teach you to write a book (although the exercises may lead to that), but it will help you understand yourself, your story, and your purpose. We will never know who we are until we know our story. And we will never know our story until we take time to write it down. So let s begin.

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Progress with Oxford: Progress with Oxford: Starting to Write Age 3-4 - Prepare for School with Esse - Sarah Snashall

This Progress with Oxford: Starting to Write Age 3-4 workbook will help your child to progress while having fun so they will quickly learn to develop pencil control and the correct letter formation. The Progress with Oxford series has been created to help every child develop essential skills at home, with minimal help and support. Picture clues are used to show very young children how to complete activities, whilst reminder boxes, tips and advice support older children to become self-sufficient learners. A lively character accompanies your child through all the colourful and engaging activities, and fun stickers are included to reward their work. A handy progress chart at the end of each book captures their achievements, so you both know what to do next. You can find even more practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on our award-winning website, oxfordowl.co.uk. Let s get them flying!

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Funko POP! Sopranos - Tony Soprano (889698592949)

Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, výška 9 cm, materiál vinyl, nepohyblivá Funko POP! jsou čím dál populárnější malé vinylové figurky s ikonickým roztomilým vzhledem, který je charakterizován velkou hlavou a malým tělem postavičky. Poprvé byly představeny v roce 2010, kombinují tradiční výrobu sošek s moderními prvky a barvami a jsou uznávané i jako sběratelské předměty. Každý si v dnes už tisících figurek najde tu svoji, vyráběny jsou v mnoha různých tématech, jako jsou filmy, televizní seriály, hry, komiksy a další pop-kulturní ikony. I tato figurka, Funko POP! Sopranos - Tony Soprano , o výšce 9 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Klíčové přednosti figurky Funko POP! Sopranos - Tony Soprano Figurka Funko nadchne každého sběratele Materiálem je vinyl Funko POP! Sopranos - Tony Soprano je dekorativní soška V balení naleznete jednu figurku Figurka Funko měří 9 cm

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How to Train Your Dragon - Cressida Cowellová

Read the HILARIOUS books that inspired the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON films! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup s father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very ordinary boy, finding it hard to be a Hero. In the first How to Train Your Dragon book Hiccup must lead ten novices in their initiation into the Hairy Hooligan Tribe.They have to train their dragons or be BANISHED from the tribe FOR EVER!But what if Hiccup s dragon resembles an ickle brown bunny with wings? And has NO TEETH? The Seadragonus Giganticus Maximus is stirring and wants to devour every Viking on the Isle of Berk . . .Can Hiccup save the tribe - and become a Hero?READ ALL 12 BOOKS IN THE SERIES!You don t have to read the books in order, but if you want to, this is the right order:1. How to Train Your Dragon2. How to Be a Pirate3.How to Speak Dragonese4. How to Cheat a Dragon s Curse 5. How to Twist a Dragon s Tale6.A Hero s Guide to Deadly Dragons7. How to Ride a Dragon s Storm8. How to Break a Dragon s Heart9.How to Steal a Dragon s Sword10. How to Seize a Dragon s Jewel11. How to Betray a Dragon s Hero12.How to Fight a Dragon s FuryHow to Train Your Dragon is now a major DreamWorks franchise starring Gerard Butler, Cate Blanchett and Jonah Hill and the TV series, Riders of Berk, can be seen on CBeebies and Cartoon Network.

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