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Winners Speak Globish    by Elizabeth Noble
Price: $7.75 USD. 12140 words. Published on July 15, 2010. .

If you use English that's too dense or too subtle,YOU COULD BE LOSING BUSINESS! Only 5% of English spoken in the world is among native speakers. More than a billion global citizens are looking for a simplified form of English. "Whether you are delivering a speech,negotiating a contract or doing business in another country, Globish is the answer and this book is your guide." Dan Poynter.
101 Common Japanese Idioms in Plain English    by Clay Boutwell
Price: $4.80 USD. 7240 words. Published on June 10, 2011. .

Once one zooms beyond the basics of a language, idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and slang can provide the spice to keep motivation up and progress going forward. This ebook will introduce 101 of the most common Japanese idioms.
Word SHOTS    by Arthur Weil
Price: $2.99 USD. 10250 words. Published on September 7, 2011. .

Arthur Weil has written a wonderful collection of short aphorisms and sayings. They are easy-to-read comments and idioms on life that cheer a person up and that anybody can relate to. Arthur has a wonderful gift for seeing through ordinary life into the soul. His verses and sayings are amusing, clever and poignant, and make one smile and reflect on the most important aspects of everyday life.
Really Useful English Idioms    by D'Arcy Vallance
Price: $2.99 USD. 9970 words. Published on October 20, 2011. .

Do you want to understand and use more idioms in English? This easy-to-use ebook presents over 140 common idioms used in English today. Short texts, funny cartoons and clear definitions help you understand the idioms and see how to use them. Quick review exercises help you remember them. This practical and entertaining ebook is suitable for intermediate and advanced learners.
200 More Japanese Idioms    by Clay Boutwell
Price: $3.80 USD. 10370 words. Published on October 25, 2011. .

Once one zooms beyond the basics of a language, idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and slang can provide the spice to keep motivation up and progress going forward. This ebook will introduce 200 of the most common Japanese idioms.
ESL and Adult Learners of English CAN WRITE RIGHT!    by Frank Gerace
Price: $3.99 USD. 54190 words. Published on November 27, 2011. .

A help for new learners of English who want to improve their writing. The author bases his approach on his experience as a teacher of adult immigrants in a NYC college. Before getting to a practical method of starting to write, he reviews basic grammar and spelling, followed by a look at style and usage. The book has exercises with answers for all of the points of grammar dealt with in the book.
English Idioms And Expressions For Everyone, Yes, Even You!    by Reza Mashayekhi
Price: $2.89 USD. 111910 words. Published on December 2, 2011. .

A collection of English idioms and expressions, and the origins of some of these expressions. Humorous illustrations and some interesting proverbs from other cultures are also included. This is a useful and fun book for anyone who speaks English, and will be referred to for many years to come. It is a great gift for a friend, or a fitting addition to your coffee table or office waiting room.
Quotations and Popular Expressions as Literature    by Ken Green
Price: $2.99 USD. 8710 words. Published on December 6, 2011. .

This low cost eBook is an excellent way for teachers and counselors of young people to kick-start an effort to encourage worthy and educational reading in the form of easily digestible short snippets. Reading quotations and sayings easily available constitutes an excellent study of literature and helps develop straight thinking in young people and increased wisdom in older individuals.
A Collection of Proverbs, Adages and Idioms    by Linda Alchin
Price: $2.99 USD. 10090 words. Published by Melissa Russell on December 7, 2011. .

Proverbs are short, but memorable sayings, based on an important fact of experience that is considered true by many people. Adages which describe a rule of conduct are also known as known as "maxims". An Idiom is a common, everyday phrase or expression or saying whose meaning cannot be understood by the individual words or elements. A huge collection of famous Proverbs, Adages and Idioms.
Speaking Chileno: A Guide to Spanish from Chile    by Jared Romey
Price: $9.99 USD. 38240 words. Published on April 30, 2012. .

Speaking Chileno, already a bestseller in Chile, is the most complete collection of Chilean slang available, featuring more than 2,000 words and phrases explained in English, many with sample sentences. With 29 humorous cartoon illustrations, this book also includes sections about Chilean gestures, pronunciation, and grammar. Check out the Quick Reference sections at the end of the book.