Dr. Creflo A. Dollar illuminates eight steps to the magnificent life you crave! Confidence, peace, and abundant life -- we all long for these things. In this life-changing book, author and renowned pastor Dr. Creflo A. Dollar challenges readers to stop wishing for a satisfying life. Instead, Dr. Dollar proclaims, we should be claiming the success that God promises today. We do not have to be defined by past failures or mediocrity; we must move forward into the richness available to us right now. God has designed a glorious destiny for each of us, and all we have to do is take hold of it. In order to seize our destiny, each of us must be willing to radically transform our lives. "If you don't like the way you feel," says Dollar, "you've got to change the way you think." By taking manageable steps along the way, each of us can achieve life to the fullest -- until it overflows.

    In this extravaganza of linguistic delights A is for alley-oop, B is for brouhaha, and L is for, well, lollygag! Packed with oodles of tongue-tickling words and a hodgepodge of curious illustrations, fun trivia, and lists within lists, L Is for Lollygag is one humdinger of a dictionary. Huzzah!

    Rowan Williams explores the beauty and intricacies of speech, fiction, metaphor, and iconography in the works of Dostoevsky, one of literature's most complex, and most misunderstood, authors.

    Cartoon cats guide readers through the tricks of describing when, how, where, how often, and how much in this lighthearted celebration of language.

    Brian P. Cleary's playful, rollicking verse and Brian Gable's comical cats or felines turn traditional grammar lessons on end. Each pair or group of synonyms is printed in color for easy and simple identification. Read this book aloud and share the delight of the sense--and nonsense--of words.

    This ever-growing collection evolved into Foyle's Philavery, now followed by Foyle's Further Philavery - another anthology of linguistic treasures. This celebration of fascinating words, chosen for their aptness, obscurity, quirkiness or euphony, will delight all logophiles and bibliomaniacs.

    That’s right—Small Screen, Big Picture gives you a competitive edge over millions of other aspiring writers who share your talent, creativity, and determination . . . because after reading these pages, you’ll have the one thing they lack: an understanding of the business of television.This journey into Hollywood’s inner workings not only details how networks, studios, and production companies work together, it teaches you how the process affects the creation and writing of TV series, how shows make money, and—ultimately—how you can use this information to break into the industry. You’ll learn:• What really goes on in the inner sanctum of the writers’ room—and how to be a part of it• How today’s TV business model works—and how rapidly it’s changing • Who has the power to buy a show idea—and how to pitch your own• How new media formats are changing television—and how to use them to your advantage• Which jobs will kick-start your TV writing career—and how to get hired • And much more . . .Armed with this solid foundation of knowledge, you’ll be ready to plan your entry into the industry and begin your successful TV writing career.

    They smile. They nod their heads. They tell others of their discovery. So says Simon Hertnon in his introduction to Endangered Words, and after wrapping your tongue around the lexical rarities he offers up tohis readers, you'll have to agree Hertnon provides one hundred hand-selected rarities, and, in a virtuoso display of concinnity and logodaedaly, breathes life into them with his lucid descriptions of their meaning and engaging examples of their usage.Thanks to Endangered Words, you no longer have to be at a loss for words or reach for the cliched and commonplace. The English language is brimming with ambrosial alternatives, and this compendium offers the cream of the crop.Filled with words to be treasured for their elegant precision, from anacampserote to sprezzatura to zemblanity, Endangered Words is the perfect handbook for writers, an excellent resource for communicators, and an entertaining read for anyone with an appetite forthe very brightest gems of the English language.

    The very words we say and think not only describe our world but actually create it. They have a profound impact on our lives; in fact, our self-talk produces 100 percent of our results. In this pioneering, practical book, Yvonne Oswald teaches us how to fi lter unsupportive words to produce outstanding results, changing our perspective, relationships, and ability to manifest our deepest desires. The easy-to-follow formula holistically blends the science of language, physical well-being, and emotional cleansing. The "Keys to Success and Happiness" reconnect you with your original empowerment blueprint and develop your understanding for a lifetime of success. Every Word Has Power charms all of the senses and delivers powerful, easy tools for change. Tips, exercises, scripts, stories, metaphors, and science are interwoven to create a dynamic blend of quantum self-growth that immediately jump-starts your transformation.

    It contains many different puzzle types, all of them superbly decorated with contemporary illustrations. You will find a whole host of conundrums (King Dagobert's Distraction, The Guard of Honour), an abundance of logic problems (The Knights' Dispute, The Tournament), numerous number puzzles (Decapitation, The Baker's Dozen), reams of riddles (The Cathedral Window Mysterie, Deaf, Dumb and Blind) and many more besides. The puzzles range in level of difficulty from very easy to almost impossible, ensuring a challenging time for one and all. Answers and explanations are included.

    Quotes from popular media show each entry in context, and easily confusable words are flagged up to prevent misuse. Pronunciation is spelled out syllable-by-syllable using the standard alphabet. Whether you are giving a presentation, writing a report or simply browsing through to improve your vocabulary, this informative guide will help you to express yourself more clearly and effectively.