Sybrina's Phrase Thesaurus is a reference tool for anyone with a need to compose unique, descriptive phrases. It's a great tool for creative writers of any genre including students, people just learning English, people wanting to improve their communication skills, artistic professionals like photographers, videographers, models, actors and many others. Anyone who enjoys reading unique descriptive phrases will love Sybrina's Phrase Thesaurus because it is packed full of descriptive phrases on every subject ...from descriptions of the body, and how it looks, moves and interacts ...to word pictures describing all types of landscapes, waterscapes and skyscapes. The printed books are split into 4 volumes. This book, MOVING PARTS - Part 2 encompasses all of the lower body below the neck, describing how it moves and functions. Part 2 covers topics such as shrugging shoulders, reaching out to touch someone, heart beats, shivering, aching bones, stomach churning, hand gestures, posing, sitting, walking, running and much more. The Body In Motion section includes jumping, skipping, turning, sitting down and getting up, bending, stretching, squirming, falling and body in repose. The Daily Activities section includes creative ways to describe eating meals, driving cars, using a telephone, changing clothes and more. The Figures (or Expressions) Of Speech section includes ideas for writing smooth flowing conversations. Much more than just "He said, She said." Finally the Emotions section contains descriptions of emotions. Joy, anger, fear, sadness and many more. Just read the phrases and use what you want just as they're written or better yet, read all the suggested phrases in a particular category for inspiration to conquer your writer's block

A major thesaurus packed with of thousands of positive, action-oriented phrases to help the nonprofit professional. These phrases provide ready-to-use building blocks to create proposals, speeches, reports, presentations, grant applications, letters, web pages and fundraising packages that really work. Arranged by key word in clear, user-friendly bulleted lists, the phrases come with lots of cross references and vast array of persuasive alternate word choices. Large additional sections deal with the Internet, Contests and Sweepstakes, Telephone Campaigns and Saying Thank You. There are Envelope Teasers, urgings for Lapsed Donors and Members, special encouragement for Donor Renewal and Monthly or Sustained Giving, Reply Device wordings and much, much more. The Fundraiser's Phrase Book also functions as a giant idea bank. The phrases contain a treasury of fundraising concepts quickly adaptable to individual needs. Small charitable endeavors will find this book a priceless resource. Large organizations will save much precious time putting together the words so crucial to nonprofit success. As competition for donor dollars increases, the Fundraiser's Phrase Book is one of the best investments anyone seeking to raise charitable funds can make.

Much more than a word list, the Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus is a browsable source of inspiration as well as an authoritative guide to selecting and using vocabulary. This essential guide for writers provides real-life example sentences and a careful selection of the most relevant synonyms, as well as new usage notes, hints for choosing between similar words, a Word Finder section organized by subject, and a comprehensive language guide. The text is also peppered with thought-provoking reflections on favorite (and not-so-favorite) words by noted contemporary writers, including Joshua Ferris, Francine Prose, David Foster Wallace, Zadie Smith, and Simon Winchester, many newly commissioned for this edition.
The third edition revises and updates this innovative reference, adding hundreds of new words, senses, and phrases to its more than 300,000 synonyms and 10,000 antonyms. New features in this edition include over 200 literary and humorous quotations highlighting notable usages of words, and a revised graphical word toolkit feature showing common word combinations based on evidence in the Oxford Corpus. There is also a new introduction by noted language commentator Ben Zimmer.

"Roget's Super Thesaurus" is a perennial favorite among writers, and this latest edition has more than 1,000 new and expanded entries. This timesaving reference will help you find the perfect synonym or antonym to give your writing precision and color. From aback to zydeco, you?ll find the exact word you need.

Easy to use and comprehensive in content, Roget's Super Thesaurus includes these unique features:

The next time that elusive, just-right word or phrase is on the tip of your tongue, reach for "Roget's Super Thesaurus." With more features than any other word reference, it's is a must-have for every writer's desk!

People who are fed up (hasta la madre--up to the mother) with classroom Spanish will enjoy this A-to-Z thematic arrangement of more than 5,000 colorful terms and slang expressions from across the Spanish-speaking world. Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus includes numerous examples, quizzes, humorous illustrations, cultural information, and help with usage. How good is that? (Que Padre!--What a father).

The creation of a thesaurus de novo is always a daunting task, especially in such a multidisciplinary field as health care informatics. This thesaurus had its roots in a historical collection at the University of Missouri-Columbia where the literature of the field has been collected since the 1970s. However, not only is informatics a multidisciplinary field, but it is also a rapidly evolving field, Thus, the need to be current balanced the historical perspective of the early collection. Generally, we have chosen to use the current term when the same concept has changed its nomenclature and, by and large, have concentrated on recent literature as the source for the data which resulted in the thesaurus.

This dictionary provides definitions and examples for the English verb phrases known as phrasal verbs, two-word verbs, prepositional verbs and verbal collocations.

An all-in-one reference providing convenience, value, and the authority of Oxford dictionaries.
The Pocket Oxford American Dictionary & Thesaurus is the ideal, all-in-one portable reference, with a dictionary and a thesaurus combined in one handy, integrated volume. A word's meanings, synonyms, and antonyms are given in the same entry, allowing the user access to all this information at a glance.
The text is fully updated with the latest lexical content, informed by Oxford's extensive language research program including the Oxford English Corpus, a unique electronic database of more than two billion words that allows us to offer the fullest, most accurate picture of the English language today. Hundreds of new words cover computing, ecology, technology, and many other subjects.
The Dictionary & Thesaurus includes helpful extra features such as a center Reference section, which includes thoroughly updated appendices. Within the text, usage tip boxes help users write more effective English.
A completely redesigned interior lends an open, readable look that makes this reference accessible and easy to use.
All this in a convenient paperback format, perfect for home, school, or work.

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This completely new dictionary is the most extensive phrasal verbs dictionary available. All examples are corpus-based, which means they are natural and authentic, and all definitions are written using the 2,000 word Longman Defining Vocabulary, so they are easy to understand.

In this book: 'The Chambers Thesaurus is a veritable treasure-trove, including the greatest selection of alternative words and phrases available in an A to Z format. Modern vocabulary sits alongside archaic, and technical terms, formal language and slang are all covered.' This new, fourth edition contains 200 updated entries including the latest words entering the language. They reflect a range of social and technological changes: - From the digital world comes the growth of 'citizen journalism', the menace of the 'cyberbully' and the tricky rules of 'netiquette'. - The green agenda is explored through the evolution of recycling - 'precycle' and 'upcycle' - as well as the inclusion of 'organic' and 'e-waste'. - From the economic recession comes 'agflation', 'NEET', 'cash-strapped' and the increasingly popular 'daycation'. The Word Lover's Gallimaufry, a brand new 48-page section of curious and intriguing word lists, offers practical advice for anyone wanting to write, present or speak creatively. It also reflects the quirkiness and ever-evolving nature of English. Discover a range of fascinating and useful synonyms and expressions for our modern world: - Get the words to impress at an interview - 'champion' and 'skillset'. - Learn how to avoid annoying cliches - 'ultimately' not 'at the end of the day'. - Discover how to sound like a foodie or a fashionista - 'slow food' and 'fast fashion'. - Examine the rise of coffee culture - 'dead eye', 'flat white' and 'skinny'. - Understand modern phobias like 'email bankruptcy' and 'infomania'. - Explore the rise of Blinglish - 'bruv' and 'safe'. An ideal companion to The Chambers Dictionary, all lovers of language and its intricate evolution will find this new edition both compelling and indispensable

Do you want to learn Italian slang? No need to sudare sette camicie. "Streetwise Italian Dictionary/Thesaurus" makes it easy! Add spark to your everyday casual conversation by learning how to use Italian slang and expressions appropriately. "Streetwise Italian Dictionary/Thesaurus" gets you talking like you're cool without getting you into hot water! Frustrated by Italian slang? No need to calare le brache (lit., pull down one's pants - surrender), chiudere bottega (lit. to close up shop - to give up), or perdere le staffe (lit., to lose the stirrups - lose one's temper). With this book, you can trovare l'America (lit., discover America - find happiness). Inside you will find just the right expression you are looking for instantly. And whimsical illustrations get the message across with laugh-out-loud humor." Streetwise Italian Dictionary/Thesaurus" is a cinch to use for quick reference or browsing, featuring: more than 2,500 current terms and expressions; A-Z thematic arrangement in 34 English themes and 158 subcategories; literal meanings, example sentences for context, and entertaining exercises to develop active vocabulary; and helpful illustrations of 12 typical Italian gestures. Italian-English dictionary/index that cross-references all 2,500 terms and expressions are included in the thesaurus. Worried you'll be called un cervello di gallina (lit., hen's brain - not too smart)? Whether you're a student, tourist, or business traveler, whatever the topic of your conversation - be it art, health, sex, or work - "Streetwise Italian Dictionary/Thesaurus" will have you comfortable using slang and talking like you're "with it" in no time at all. (lit., sweat seven shirts - work really hard).

A companion to the bestselling Words that Sell, the next definitive advertising word-and phase book

More Words That Sell is packed with 3,500high-powered, idea-generating words, phrases, and slogans, arranged by category and purpose (example categories include Power Words, Sounds, Technology, Youth Market, and dozens more). Containing checklists and other helpful features like its bestselling predecessor Words That Sell--but with literally no overlapping words--it will be valuable for devotees of that classic book and new fans.

More Words That Sell includes:

• Power words for heightening impact
  
• Positive personal qualities for selling oneself
  
• Cliches to avoid
  
• Color names beyond just red, white, blue, yellow, etc.
  
• Words that reflect current trends in popular culture
  

With all words reflecting current use in advertising and media, and sections covering internet marketing and advertising, More Words That Sell will be a must-have word and-phrase reference for writers of all types.

The Penguin Concise Thesaurus is the ideal desk companion for all writers. Authoritative, wide-ranging, up-to-date and easy to use, it offers a vast selection of synonyms for over 15,000 words. Whether you’re solving a crossword or searching for an imaginative phrase for a piece of writing, this companion to The Penguin Concise English Dictionary is an essential reference work.

• Contains nearly 400,000 synonyms

• Ranges from standard and formal English to slang and jargon

• Includes hundreds of contemporary buzzwords and expressions, from chill out to snail mail

• Lists words closest in meaning first

• Gives helpful examples to pinpoint the nuances of particular words

A storehouse of rhymes and rhythms for poets--as handy a tool for a writer as a thesaurus.