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Merriam-webster’s Vocabulary Builder [Mass Market Paperback]

Merriam-webster's Vocabulary Builder

The ideal book for people who want to increase their word power. Thorough coverage of 1,200 words and 240 roots while introducing 2,300 words. The Vocabulary Builder is organized by Greek and Latin roots for effective study with nearly 250 new words and roots. Includes quizzes after each root discussion to test progress. A great study aid for students preparing to take standardized tests.

About the Author

Since 1937. Merriam-Webster is America’s foremost publisher of language-related reference works. The company publishes a diverse array of print and electronic products, including Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition – America’s best-selling desk dictionary – and Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster can be considered the direct lexicographical heir of Noah Webster. In 1843, the company bought the rights to the 1841 edition of Webster’s magnum opus, An American Dictionary of the Englis (more…)

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Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder [Mass Market Paperback]

Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder

The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder allows you to enjoy informative and entertaining discussions of English words derived from Greek and Latin roots–and expand your working vocabulary at the same time. Words that share the same root are grouped for easy study. Quizzes let you test how much you’ve learned.

About the Author

Mary Wood Cornog is a contributor for Merriam-Webster Inc titles including: ‘Merriam-Webster’s Vocabulary Builder’Les Hewitt, coauthor of The Power of Focus is an international workshop facilitator and popular motivational speaker. He founded The Achievers Coaching Program in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, which now includes 450 training programs operating in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. He is an active member of the North Calgary Community Church.

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When Am I Going to Be Happy?: How to Break the Emotional Bad Habits That Make You Miserable [Mass Market Paperback]

When Am I Going to Be Happy?: How to Break the Emotional Bad Habits That Make You Miserable

Based on a popular course given at the New School in New York City, When Am I Going To Be Happy? teaches that many of the negative emotional habits that make us unhappy are learned behaviors which can be exchanged for habits that are life-giving, not life-wrecking. HC: Bantam.

From the Publisher

Learn to change the emotional bad habits that make you unhappy.- Recognize Your Emotional Bad Habits (and start to break them)- Throw Off Your Security Blanket (and accept that you can have happiness)- Talk Tenderly To Yourself (and increase self-esteem)- Use The “To You-Ness To Me-Ness” Technique (and respond to negative comments with firm conviction, not rage)- Get Rid Of The Imposter Phenomenon (and stop devaluing yourself)- Accept Praise (and cease being your own worst critic)- Stop Measuring Your Self

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