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That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means: The 150 Most Commonly Misused Words and Their Tangled Histories
by Petras, Ross    Petras, Kathryn   
(Hardcover - English - 9780399581274)
An entertaining and informative guide to the most common 150 words even smart people use incorrectly, along with pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and tangled histories of use and misuse. Even the most erudite among us use words like apocryphal, facetious, ironic, meteorite, moot, redundant, and unique incorrectly every day. Don't be one of them. Using examples of misuse from leading newspapers, prominent public figures and famous writers, among others, language gurus Ross Petras and Kathryn Petras explain how to avoid these perilous pitfalls in the English language. Each entry also includes short histories of how and why these mistake have happ ..
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HARGA DISKON 7-9 JUNI 2023
Rp. 258.000
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Rp. 303.000
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You're Saying It Wrong: A Pronunciation Guide to the 150 Most Commonly Mispronounced Words--And Their Tangled Histories of Misuse
by Petras, Ross    Petras, Kathryn   
(Hardcover - English - 9780399578083)
For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse. With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to pronounce boatswain like an old salt on the deck of a ship, trompe l'oeil like a bona fide art expert, and haricot vert like a foodie, while arming us with the knowledge of why certain words are correctly pronounced the slangy way (they came about before dictionaries) ..
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HARGA DISKON 7-9 JUNI 2023
Rp. 295.000
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Rp. 346.000
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Awkword Moments: A Lively Guide to the 100 Terms Smart People Should Know
by Petras, Ross    Petras, Kathryn   
(Hardcover - English - 9781984856388)
A compendium of 100 words and phrases smart people use--even if they only kinda sorta (secretly don't) know what they mean--with pithy definitions and fascinating etymologies to solidify their meanings. Your boss makes a joke about Schrodinger's cat--which is something you've heard of but you're a little vague about what exactly happened (or didn't happen) with that cat. Or you're reading a New Yorker article that explains that "Solecism slipped into solipsism into full-blown narcissistic project." An excellent point . . . if you're sure what "solecism" means . . . or, for that matter, "solipsism." Language gurus Ross Petras and Kathryn Petras to the rescue! ..
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HARGA DISKON 7-9 JUNI 2023
Rp. 309.000
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Rp. 364.000
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Jobs 98: From Entry Level to Executive Positions Leads on More Than 40 Million Jobs
by Petras, Ross    Petras, George    Petras, Kathryn
(Paperback - English - 9780684818269)
Jobs '98 is your ticket to today's changing job market, with up-to-date and comprehensive information on: ul li The most exciting new opportunities, from on-line journalism to financial consulting to jobs abroad in Eastern Europe and Asia li The hottest cities and regions in the country with the best job opportunities li The top companies in every industry li The best job-hunting tools and leads available on-line--and how to use them li The real lowdown on salaries, working conditions, and outlook li "Best bet" companies with strong employment prospects, unique opportunities, or great chances for advancement li What the future holds--business by busine ..
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Rp. 716.000
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Rp. 841.000
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1, 2, Can't Reach My Shoe: A Counting Book for the Middle-Aged
by Petras, Ross    Petras, Kathryn   
(Board Books - English - 9780740797729)
From best-selling humorists Ross and Kathryn Petras comes a colorful counting board book that pokes fun at the pitfalls of getting older. This fun and playful package is a perfect gift for grown-ups who are growing old gracefully--with a sense of humor. The 1, 2, 3s of adulthood differ ever so slightly from the popular grade-school primers of yesteryear inside Ross and Kathryn Petras's 1, 2, Can't Reach My Shoe . This clever counting book for the middle-aged (which the United States Census Bureau defines as age 35 and above) is perfect for readers of a certain vintage who intend to grow old gracefully--and with a sense of humor. Featuring full-color, retro il ..
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Special Order
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HARGA DISKON 7-9 JUNI 2023
Rp. 230.000
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Rp. 270.000
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The 776 Stupidest Things Ever Said
by Petras, Ross    Petras, Kathryn   
(Paperback - English - 9780385419284)
A connoisseur's compendium of Freudian slips, spoonerisms, double-talk, and utter bosh from famousand infamous figures past and present -- acomplete course in anti-eloquence by the foot-in-mouthchampions of all time." ..
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HARGA DISKON 7-9 JUNI 2023
Rp. 312.000
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Rp. 367.000
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The Only Retirement Guide You'll Ever Need
by Petras, Ross    Petras, Kathryn   
(Paperback - English - 9780671700607)
From Simon & Schuster, The Only Retirement Guide You'll Ever Need is Kathryn and Ross Petras' most comprehensive guide to every aspect of retirement. Written in a clear, step-by-step format, The Only Retirement Guide You'll Ever Need provides advice on such topics as annuities, pensions, and IRAs, retirement communities, starting your own business, managing health care, and retiring abroad. ..
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HARGA DISKON 7-9 JUNI 2023
Rp. 690.000
HARGA HARI INI
Rp. 812.000
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