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A dynamic and necessary new translation of Sophocles' unsparing drama about a desperate wife's lethal scheme to keep her warrior husband's wavering loveIn Women of Trakhis, Sophocles challenges the very ideal of Greek manhood, portraying the classic...

For more than forty years, distinguished author Roger Rosenblatt has also been a teacher of writing, guiding students with the same intelligence and generosity he brings to the page, answering the difficult questions about what makes a story good, an...

The snow is falling, the holidays are approaching and...It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Zombies! This delightfully depraved book of classic Zombie Christmas carols by Michael P. Spradlin is guaranteed to spread Yuletide cheer to all those good boys...

An updated edition of this definitive history of Harper—a fascinating look into the history of American letters from the unique perspective of one of the country’s most distinguished and enduring publishers—now with a new introduction that brings the...

After seeing a new translation of Jorge Luis Borges′s mini-essay "Borges and I" (included here), Halpern asked numerous writers to muse briefly on "the fictional persona ′behind the scenes,′" the alter(ed) ego that accompanies creation. He asked some...

An updated edition of Eugene Ehrlich’s classic yet cheeky guide for using everyday Latin to your advantage As entertaining as it is informative, VENI, VIDI, VICI has more than 1,000 Latin words and phrases to help you intelligently compliment, insult,...

With 1,500 new words and phrases, this abridged edition of the Dictionary of American Slang is the most buzzworthy, banging collection of colloquial American English—no jokeThis fully updated and abridged fourth edition of American Slang contains more...

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning An up-to-date Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary with a practical, user-friendly grammar guide, all in one handy volume. With cultural notes on life in...

The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning An up-to-date French to English and English to French dictionary with a practical, user-friendly grammar guide, all in one handy volume. With cultural notes on life in...

The home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning. A modern German Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's German language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability...

The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning. A modern French Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's French language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability...

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem Italian to English and English to Italian dictionary, you’ll have everything you need to know...

The ultimate mini English dictionary and thesaurus to support you at work, at school and at home. This is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the Collins Gem range – the world's best-selling mini dictionaries – it provides...

The ultimate mini English dictionary to support you at work, at school and at home. This handy little dictionary offers clear definitions for all the words you need on a daily basis, providing spelling and pronunciations tips for the trickiest words. As...

Ever tried to learn French and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method. • Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t...

The home of trusted English learner's dictionaries for everyday language learning. Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 2 is a unique guide to communicating in English. Building on the phrases and vocabulary learnt in Book 1, it has been...

8 books condensed into one, this compendium writing guide is for everyone looking to improve their writing skills, grammar, spelling and punctuation in one easy step. Whether you want to write a novel, draft a report, create a compelling CV, write a...

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. A modern Spanish Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's Spanish language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and...

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary, you’ll have everything you need to know...

The must-have English dictionary and thesaurus for use anywhere you go. Two books in one with all the words you need at your fingertips. With matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you’ll never be stuck for words again! This...

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Japan again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Japanese with ease and confidence. Reliable, portable and...

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Greece and the Greek islands again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Greek with ease and confidence. Reliable,...

Learn to read with Fancy Nancy! 12-book program Simple stories featuring your favorite characters Builds a foundation for a lifetime of reading fun

The home of trusted Latin dictionaries for everyday language learning.This Latin Dictionary and Grammar offers the student of Latin the essential two-in-one reference: a comprehensive Latin to English and English to Latin dictionary and a user-friendly...

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning.Perfect for Italian revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to Italian verbs. The main section of the book consists of 120 fully conjugated verbs, regular...

The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning. With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem French to English and English to French dictionary, you’ll have everything you need to know...

The home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning. With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem German to English and English to German dictionary, you’ll have everything you need to know...

The must-have English dictionary for use anywhere you go. The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you all the...

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Germany and German-speaking countries again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in German with ease and confidence. ...

The home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning A clear, modern Chinese to English and English to Chinese dictionary. The essential reference book for Chinese: an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly language supplement in...

How do you lead a fulfilling life? That profound question animates this book of inspiration and insight from world-class business strategist and bestselling author of The Innovator’s Dilemma, Clayton Christensen. After beating a heart attack,...