"Margaret Cavendish, then Lucas, was born in 1623 to an aristocratic family. In 1644, as England descended into civil war, she joined the court of the formidable Queen Henrietta Maria at Oxford. With the rest of the court she went into self-imposed exile in France. Her family's wealth and lands were forfeited by Parliament. It was in France that she met her partner, William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, a marriage that made her the Duchess...

"A kinder, funner usage guide to the ever-changing English language and a useful tool for both the grammar stickler and the more colloquial user of English, from linguist and veteran professor Anne Curzan. Our use of language naturally evolves and is a living, breathing thing that reflects who we are. Says Who? offers clear, nuanced guidance that goes beyond "right" and "wrong" to empower us to make informed language choices. Never snooty or scoldy...

UK Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho presents twenty tiny tales--each one illustrated by a different artist, and each just ten words long--in a book that's as much a work of art as an invitation to budding writers. Is it possible to spin a tale using just ten words? In this magnificent compendium, author and poet Joseph Coelho proves that it is--with mini-stories of underwater worlds, demon hamsters, bears in outer space, and portals to places unknown....

"In this vibrant guide to Black language, journalists jarrett hill and Tre'vell Anderson translate beloved colloquialisms distinct to the Black community, diving into what these phrases mean, how we use them, and why we can't live without them"--

PTSD is a 4 Letter Word. Actually it's an acronym but it's also quite the life sentence, a curse in its own right. PTSD is a 4 Letter Word is a poetry collection about mental health, about what it is like to live with depression, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, eating disorders and dissociation. There are three parts. My Head is a Battlefield, My Scars and My Fixes. My Fixes is at the last and is more hopeful, more outward looking.
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The second volume in one of the most useful vocabulary series you'll find!

To speak a new language, you need vocabulary. You need words, phrases, key sentences, and idioms. To speak a language really well, you need a lot of vocabulary, and you need to know the different meanings for the vocabulary.

One of the most difficult parts of English is a special vocabulary group called phrasal verbs. Phrasal

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This visual reference book for children who are studying English as a foreign language (EFL) and English as a second language (ESL) clearly and concisely explains the rules of English grammar to help learners describe the world around them.

Get the Summary of Charles Martin's Chasing Fireflies in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Chasing Fireflies" is a poignant tale set in Brunswick, Georgia, where the protagonist, a court reporter and journalist, navigates a complex web of personal and familial mysteries. The story unfolds with the protagonist's release from jail, a place he's all too familiar with, and his return to a town steeped in history and...

"Everyday English Excellence: Phrases, Idioms, and Vocabulary for Life" is your essential companion on the journey to mastering the English language. This comprehensive guide offers a rich assortment of everyday expressions, idiomatic phrases, and practical vocabulary that seamlessly blend into your daily interactions. With a focus on both spoken and written English, this book equips you to communicate confidently and effectively in various contexts.

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