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The Grammar of Fantasy: An Introduction to the Art of Inventing Stories .

by Gianni Rodari.

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Used
Edition
First Edition Thus (1996). The original IIalian edition was publ
Published
1996.
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
9780915924516
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New York, NY Teachers & Writers Collaborative, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus (1996). The original IIalian edition was published in 1973. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free… Read more about this item
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Stylistics.

by G.W. Turner.

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Used
Edition
First Edition [1973], so stated. A paperback original.
Published
1973.
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
9780140216431
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Harmondsworth, Middlesex, UK Penguin Books: Pelican, 1973. Paperback First Edition [1973], so stated. A paperback original. First Edition [1973], so stated. A paperback original. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only former owner's name printed in ink at the top edte of the text block; the very lightest wear to the lower edge of the rear… Read more about this item
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Letter Problems Simplified.

by Kitty Warfield.

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Used
Edition
First Edition (1940), unstated.
Published
1940.
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Paperback
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Los Angeles, CA Lymanhouse, 1940. Paperback First Edition (1940), unstated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: moderate wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages… Read more about this item
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Sanskrit: Vowels and Consonants (2 Volume Set) .

by Vyass Houston.

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Published
1991.
Binding
Three-Ring Binder
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Warwick, NY The American Sanskrit Institute, 1991. Three-Ring Binder Contains Twelve Lessons in Two Looseleaf Ring Binders. Very Good, showing only mild rubbing. No serious flaws or wear. Hardback: 3-Ring Binder Stiff Vinyl Covers. There must have been cassette tapes with this edition. However, there are NO CASSETTES PRESENT.
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Cartoon-Illustrated Metaphors: Idioms, Proverbs, Cliches and Slang.

by Kaiman Lee, Ph.D.

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Used
Edition
First Edition (2003), unstated.
Published
2003.
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780915250486
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Atherton, CA Environmental Design & Research Center, 2003. Hardcover First Edition (2003), unstated. Fine: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new… Read more about this item
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Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer's Craft.

by Natalie Goldberg.

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Used
Published
2000.
Binding
Audio Cassette
ISBN
9781564558121
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Boulder, CO Sounds True, 2000. Audio Cassette Six Cassette Tapes in excellent (like new) condition (but they have been played) in a Colorful Heavy Card-stock Protective Box, which shows very mild rubbing the the corners. (about Very Good). Overall: Very Good+. Running Time: 9 hours. Original authorial adaptation read by Ms. Goldberg. Product Size: 4.3 x 7.1… Read more about this item
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A Chinese-English Dictionary of Function Words.

by Wang Huan.

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Used
Edition
First Edition [1992]; Second Printing [1994].
Published
1992.
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780835124720
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Beijing, Peoples Republic of China Sinolingua, 1992. Hardcover First Edition [1992]; Second Printing [1994]. Very Good: shows sparse foxing at top edge of the text block; the boards are slightly bowed; else only a hint of wear to the front corner tips; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates,… Read more about this item
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Your Every-Day Vocabulary: How to Enlarge It.

by Josephine Turck Baker.

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Used
Edition
Second Edition [1924]. First published in 1918.
Published
1918.
Binding
Hardcover
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Evanston, IL Correct English Publishing Company, 1918. Hardcover Second Edition [1924]. First published in 1918. Very Good: showsa few checks or tick marks in the margins; else only light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; faint soiling; some darkening or discoloration in the exterior gutters of both the front and rear hinges; very slight spine lean; faint soiling;… Read more about this item
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Image Breaking Images: A New Mythology of Language.

by Zekowski, Arlene.

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Used
Edition
First Ed, so stated.
Published
1976.
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
9780913844038
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New York, NY Horizon Press, 1976. Paperback First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; the lower front corner mildly bumped, causing faint wrinkling at that point; mild rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As… Read more about this item
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Preparing Effective Reports.

by Lionel D Wyld.

Condition
Used
Edition
First Ed thus; First Printing indicated.
Published
1967.
Binding
Trade Paperback
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New York, NY Odyssey Press, 1967. Trade Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: several very fine hairline creases to the wrapper covers; former bookseller's price tag affixed to the inside front cover; moderate rubbing; binding square and secure; text clean. No longer… Read more about this item
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The Way to Write: The Art of Writing, Self-Taught, Easily and Enjoyably in Your Spare Time.

The Way to Write: The Art of Writing, Self-Taught, Easily and Enjoyably in Your Spare Time.

by Rudolf Flesch and A.H. Lass.

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Used
Edition
Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged.
Published
1949.
Binding
Hardcover
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New York, NY Harper and Brothers, Publishers, 1949. Hardcover Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Very Good+ in Good DJ: Book shows indications of very light use: slightest spine lean; former owner's not untasteful book plate at front paste-down endpaper; some very faint smudges at the top edge; binding secure; text clean. DJ… Read more about this item
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The Literary Workshop: Helps for the Writer.

by Josephine Tucker Baker.

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First Ed; later printing.
Published
1907.
Binding
Hardcover
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Evanston, IL Correct English Publishing Co. , 1907. Hardcover First Ed; later printing. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; small, fairly superficial bump at the bottom edge front panel; faint but pervasive soiling; former owner's tasteful bookplate at front pastedown endpaper; the pages have tanned a bit. Binding square and secure; text clean. Despite noted flaws, remains… Read more about this item
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Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer's Craft.

by Natalie Goldberg.

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Used
Published
2000.
Binding
Audio Cassette
ISBN
9781564558121
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Boulder, CO Sounds True, 2000. Audio Cassette As New in Near Fine Box: Six Cassette Tapes in Colorful Heavy Card Protective Box, which shows very mild rubbing to its sheen. Includes a Promotional Postcard of one of Ms. Goldberg paintings. Product Size: 4.3 x 7.1 x 1.8 inches. Shipping Weight: 9 ounces. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. … Read more about this item
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