A HarperResource book

A reference guide for poets and writers, listing thousands of rhyming words, arranged by number of syllables in alphabetical format, and including information on patterns of rhythm, definitions and illustrations of each of the regular meters, and examples of lyric poetry forms.

Presents age-appropriate guidance for teaching one's children good manners, respect, and consideration actively and through example from their birth to young adulthood, addressing such topics as the dinner table, sleepovers, and classroom behavior.

Discusses the origins and meaning of over four hundred curious expressions and sayings used in everyday speech.

Presents a twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the classic guide to writing, discussing the basic principles, methods, and forms of writing, and considering personal style.