Writing & Language
Critical Introduction to Translation Studies
Jean Boase-Beier
Covers theoretical and practical translation where style plays an important role and where the translator's options are not always straightforward.
Filthy English
Peter Silverton
Format: Paperback
A frank, funny, and provocative journey through the international culture of swearing, from the shocked seventies to the naughty noughties.
The Writing Book
Kate Grenville
Format: Paperback
A completely practical workbook that offers down-to-earth ideas and suggestions for writers or aspiring writers to get you started and to keep you going.
21st Century Screenplay
Linda Aronson
Format: Paperback
A truly comprehensive overview of the craft of writing for contemporary film and video, by a multi-award winning screenwriter.
Heart and Craft
Valerie Parv
Format: Paperback
The ultimate 'how-to' book on romance writing written by some of the most successful romance writers in the world and edited the undisputed Queen of Romance Fiction, Valerie Parv.
One Minute Mandarin
Peter Coyne
Format: Paperback
An unashamedly practical introduction to spoken Mandarin Chinese, for anyone who wants to impress their Chinese hosts, but doesn't have time to take a proper language course. Designed specifically for busy professionals traveling to China for work, it includes essential phrases that are easy to learn and pronounce, as well as invaluable cultural background.
Writing at Work
Neil James
Format: Paperback
Based on workshops developed by the Plain English Foundation, this is a practical, well-tested manual for anyone who needs to get it right the first time when they're writing reports, tenders, letters and other documents at work.
Cheerio Tom, Dick and Harry
Ruth Wajnryb
Format: Paperback
From wordmeister Ruth Wajnryb, a witty and thought provoking examination of the words that once peppered our language but are now fading from use.
The Memoir Book
Patti Miller
Format: Paperback
A clear, engaging and practical 'how-to' guide to writing a memoir, by Australia's foremost teacher and practitioner of memoir and life writing, Patti Miller.
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