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Editor, Perry Atterberry FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: "Encarta World English Dictionary," "The Hutchinson Encyclopedia of the Renaissance," "A Dictionary of Modern American Usage" * Back to School: Great reference picks for the new school year * The King's English It Ain't: Anne Soukhanov, editor of the "Encarta World English Dictionary," looks at English as a global language * Reference Classics: Works that have stood the test of time * Reference New and Notable * Reference New in Paperback WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "Encarta World English Dictionary" Edited by Anne Soukhanov http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/031222222X/entertainmentsit Taking its place as the world's new lingua franca, English is changing at breakneck speed. The "Encarta World English Dictionary" covers all the new developments in the language thoroughly and efficiently, creating a reference tool for anyone hooked into the new global culture. We're really quite "chuffed." "The Hutchinson Encyclopedia of the Renaissance" by David Rundle http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0813336708/entertainmentsit The 15th and 16th centuries marked a turning point for Western culture--when "civilization progressed from monochrome to technicolour," as Oxford historian David Rundle puts it. His new book, "The Hutchinson Encyclopedia of the Renaissance," gives the reader a new perspective on the pioneers of our now thoroughly explored cultural territory, and might just provide a map of what lies ahead. "A Dictionary of Modern American Usage" by Bryan Garner http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0195078535/entertainmentsit If you've ever wished for a book that explained grammar and usage in precise and easy-to-understand language, Bryan Garner's "Dictionary of Modern American Usage" is the book for you. Erudite and dryly witty, organized and up to date, and attentive to both basic usage as well as advanced nuances, it is destined to become the reference book of choice. BACK TO SCHOOL ************** We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but it's time to start thinking about going back to school. Helpful souls that we are, we've put together a list of great reference sources to get you started on the right foot--whether you are beginning high school or getting ready to write that dissertation. Hey, you might even enjoy school this year! Reference THE KING'S ENGLISH IT AIN'T *************************** Feeling a little "blur" about English these days? If so, it's perhaps because the language is morphing around the globe into many different dialects with their own usage forms and vocabularies. In this exclusive essay for Amazon.com, Anne Soukhanov, editor of the "Encarta World English Dictionary," discusses English as it is spoken from Minneapolis to Malaysia. Reference REFERENCE CLASSICS ****************** Many reference books come and go, leaving barely a trace. Others, such as "The Chicago Manual of Style," have become classics. We've compiled a list of reference works that have stood the test of time and just keep getting better. Reference REFERENCE NEW AND NOTABLE ************************* "Escaping into the Open" by Elizabeth Berg http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060191791/entertainmentsit Elizabeth Berg's new book offers engaging and straightforward advice on the art and craft of writing. With plenty of simple exercises and clever tools to get you started, it's a great reference source for the aspiring writer and the grizzled veteran alike. "The Quotable Book Lover" edited by Ben Jacobs http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1558218823/entertainmentsit Amazon.com customers can't get enough of this collection of some of the most penetrating and insightful quotes about books and their impact on our lives. Throw in chapters on such things as reading, writing, and the art of bookbinding, and no bibliophile can pass this one up! "Do Fish Drink Water?" by Bill McLain http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0688165125/entertainmentsit Ever wonder what the military means by "Zulu time"? Or what the last song was that the musicians played on the Titanic? You'll find the answers to these and many other extremely obscure questions in this engaging trivia book by Bill McLain. REFERENCE NEW IN PAPERBACK ************************** "The King's English" by Kingsley Amis http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312206577/entertainmentsit "50 Urgent Things You Need to Do Before the Millennium" by William D. McGuire http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446675660/entertainmentsit "Kaplan Newsweek College Catalog 2000" http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/068485953X/entertainmentsit ****** You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Reference section at Reference
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