The Well Spoken Thesaurus

Author : Tom Heehler
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402262485
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Well-Spoken Thesaurus written by Tom Heehler and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is designed to help you improve your communication skills by expanding your vocabulary. The book includes over 200 words, arranged in easy-to-use categories, such as "positive emotions," "negative emotions," "intellectual terms," and "descriptive terms." Each entry includes a definition, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is particularly useful for writers who want to improve the precision and impact of their language. By providing a range of synonyms for common words and phrases, the book helps writers avoid repetition and clichés, while also encouraging them to use language that is more vivid, specific, and memorable. Some of the benefits of using The Well-Spoken Thesaurus include: Making a stronger impression: By choosing words that are more precise and impactful, you can help your writing stand out from the crowd and make a stronger impression. Demonstrating your communication skills: Using a wide range of vocabulary can demonstrate that you are articulate, sophisticated, and able to communicate effectively. Conveying your personality: Includes a range of descriptive terms that can help you convey your personality and character traits in your writing Overall, The Well-Spoken Thesaurus can be a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their writing and communication skills.

Author : Christine K. Jahnke
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 1616144629
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Well-Spoken Woman written by Christine K. Jahnke and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With access to her expertise, you.ll learn strategies that will help you present your best self in forums from PTA meetings to TV studios, conferences to classrooms, boardrooms to YouTube.

Author : Carol A. Fleming
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1609947452
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book It's the Way You Say It written by Carol A. Fleming and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised and updated edition of the detailed, down-to-earth guide to speaking your mind effectively—includes useful exercises. The best, most direct way to convey your intelligence, expertise, professionalism, and personality to other people is through talking to them. But most people have no idea what they sound like. And even if they do, they don’t think they can change it. It’s the Way You Say It is a thorough, nuts-and-bolts guide to becoming aware and taking control of how you communicate with others. Dr. Carol Fleming provides detailed advice and scores of exercises for Understanding how others hear you Dealing with specific speech problems Varying your vocal patterns to make your speech more dynamic Using grammar and vocabulary to increase your clarity and impact Reinforcing your message with nonverbal cues Conquering stage fright An entire section of the book focuses on communication issues in the workplace—interviews, presentations, voice mail, and more. In addition, Dr. Fleming puts a human face on her advice through vivid before-and-after stories of forty men and women who came to her for help. “No other skills will position you ahead of your competition as much as good speaking and presentation skills. No book approaches the depth and breadth of Dr. Carol Fleming’s It’s the Way You Say It.” —Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, keynote speaker, executive speech coach, and president of Fripp & Associates

Author : Robert W Bly
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1598698869
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Words You Should Know to Sound Smart written by Robert W Bly and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-04-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A togue-in-cheek guide to vocabulary enhancement introduces words to be slipped into everyday conversation, including autodidactic, descant, and disestablishmentarianism.

Author : Tom Heehler
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402243057
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Well-Spoken Thesaurus written by Tom Heehler and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Guide to Powerful Language If you've ever fumbled while trying to use a big word* to impress a crowd, you know what it's like to* be poorly spoken. The fear of mispronouncing or misusing complex words is real and leaves many of us consigned to the lower levels* of the English Language. The secret to eloquence, however, lies in simplicity-the ability to use ordinary words in extraordinary ways. The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is your guide to eloquence, replacing the ordinary with the extraordinary. While a common thesaurus provides only synonyms as mere word-for-word equivalents, The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is filled with* dynamic reinventions of standard words and phrases. *lofty word, pretentious word *know what it is to *lower reaches, lower echelons *awash in, instilled with, dense with, rich in

Author : J. Ajlouny
Publisher : Fresh Ink Group
ISBN 13 : 1936442728
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Figuratively Speaking: Thesaurus of Expressions &Phrases written by J. Ajlouny and published by Fresh Ink Group. This book was released on 2017-12-28 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A figure of speech is an expression in which the words are used, but not in their literal sense, to create a more forceful or dramatic meaning. They are often in the form of metaphors, similes and hyperbole. “A fountain of knowledge,” is a good example. “Stretching the truth,” is another. With Figuratively Speaking, we finally have a thesaurus to discover these phrases’ origins and the sources of their meanings. Categories include: Attitudes Body Types Competition Creature Comforts Letting Loose Ethics Influence Life, Health, & Death Money Personal Space Personality Types Speech Thinking Power Time Trouble, Turmoil, & Commotion The World of Work Whether reading it for fun, researching phrases you use, or studying the symbolic foundations of our language, Figuratively Speaking is the resource you’ll reach for time and again.

Author : Peter Mark Roget
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases written by Peter Mark Roget and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sara Hawker
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 936 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pocket Oxford Thesaurus written by Sara Hawker and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy hardback volume for home, school, or work, the Pocket Oxford Thesaurus features synonyms and antonyms for everyday words, as well as language help. Updated with all the latest must-know vocabulary, and with a completely revised text, this second edition is an invaluable tool for anyone who writes for work, school, or pleasure, or anyone looking for the word on the tip of their tongue. The centre section of this thesaurus has been revised and now contains even more lists of nouns, such as insects, fruits, or drinks. This information can help you to broaden your knowledge, or to find the answer you are looking for in a quiz or a puzzle. The A-Z text of the thesaurus features usage notes to help you identify frequently confused words, such as affect and effect, or compliment and complement, so that you can avoid common pitfalls when you are writing. This thesaurus also contains Word Link features, helping you to find words that are closely associated with each other. For example, the Word Link at the entrylaw informs you that the words legal, judicial, and juridicial all relate to laws, and the Word Link at darkness reveals that the fear of darkness is called scotophobia. Packed with extra tips and help, and with a completely revised and up-to-date text, the Pocket Oxford Thesaurus is an ideal reference book for anyone who wants to improve their writing.

Author : Maurice Waite
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780198614302
Total Pages : 980 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oxford Compact Thesaurus written by Maurice Waite and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 980 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helping you get the best out of a thesaurus, this writing guide contains a two-colour text design, thousands of new example sentences, and Word Link panels to help improve your vocabulary.

Author : C. Windridge
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Better Words written by C. Windridge and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: