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OK

the improbable story of America's greatest word
2011
Traces the origins of the word "OK," explaining how it was created, what it stood for, and how it has become one of the most ubiquitous words in the English language.

Talking right

how conservatives turned liberalism into a tax-raising, latte-drinking, sushi-eating, Volvo-driving, New York times-reading, body-piercing, Hollywood-loving, left-wing freak show
2006
The author presents a comprehensive analysis of the political language of the political right, and maintains that their main objective is to move national politics steadily toward their conservative point of view.

The Hispanic way

aspects of behavior, attitudes, and customs in the Spanish-speaking world
1991
Provides insights into the customs and attitudes found in Hispanic countries from Bolivia and Chile to Spain and Puerto Rico.

Many luscious lollipops

a book about adjectives
1989
Brief text in rhyme and pictures introduce adjectives and their uses.

Checking your grammar

1993
A practical guide to grammar and usage, covering such topics as parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and idioms.

Up, up and away

a book about adverbs
1998
Illustrations and rhyming text introduce how adverbs are used from simple forms to more difficult.

Woe is I Jr.

the younger grammarphobe's guide to better English in plain English
2007
Uses a humorous approach to teaching children correct English grammar and usage.

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