books by William Safire     books:     William Safire      The First Dissident: The Book of Job in Today's Politics William Safire Random House, 1993 not completely useless A variety of disconnected insights that have something to do with the Book of Job- some fairly interesting, others that went out of my head as quickly as they passed in. But having buried Safire, let me praised him: he does describe the Job story in a reasonably ...             Words of Wisdom William Safire Simon & Schuster, 1990 Great Gift for High School Graduates I found this book extremely useful in college. It has great quotes and short stories on a varity of subjects, all in alphabetical order. It was the most useful in my speech classes and any class that required a paper.             How Not to Write: The Essential Misrules of Grammar William Safire W. W. Norton & Company, 2005 How to Write More Books. First-rate little book filled with erudition, wit and deep respect for good writing. The author knows how to make every word and punctuation mark count. Highly recommend to anyone who cares about writing. This book, HOW NOT TO WRITE, is, however, a re-issue of Mr. ...             Safire's Political Dictionary William Safire Oxford University Press, USA, 2008 Great for political junkies and historians too. What is the significance of a president's 'First Hundred Days'? What is a 'spoiler,' and is it good or bad? And what the heck was a mugwump, anyway? Whether you're deciphering an archaic term from the first days of the Republic or reading today's headlines, Safire's ...             Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History, Updated and Expanded Edition W. W. Norton & Company, 2004 A classic work made up of classic works Aside from the great speeches ( two hundred of them ) that constitute this volume and are its heart, there is also the informative introductory commentary of William Safire. This commentary serves not only as guide to each particular speech, but in general terms as a ...             Fumblerules (The Intrepid Linguist Library) William Safire Laurel, 1991 Safire knows his stuff - and he knows it, too! Safire definitely knows what he's talking about-and he isn't afraid to tell it to your face, either. I love the cocky attitude of this handbook, and I doubt I'll ever have as much fun learning about grammar and rules again-unless I read another of his books! I've read ...             Good Advice: More Than 2,000 Quotations to help You Live Your Life William Safire Gramercy, 1993 Thoughtfulness multiplies The two Mr. Safires express their joy in finding such concise expresions of good advice. Like poetry, good advice does sum up a whole lot of feelings and thoughts in one or two punchy phrases. Language is really neat that way, and I like the book for that, too. But ...             The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time: Wit and Wisdom from the Popular Language Column in the ... William Safire Simon & Schuster, 2004 For the past twenty-five years Americans have relied on Pulitzer Prize-winning wordsmith William Safire for their weekly dose of linguistic illumination in The New York Times Magazine's column "On Language" -- one of the most popular features of the magazine and a Sunday-morning staple for innumerable fans. He is the most widely read writer on ...             Scandalmonger (Harvest Book) William Safire Harvest Books, 2001 The more things change, the more they stay the same The words we use matter. That is what this book comes down to and who better to write such a massage then the "On Language" columnist for the The New York Times Magazine. Usually journalist narcissism about there bloated since of self-worth to the community turns ...             Let a Simile Be Your Umbrella William Safire Crown, 2001 A Language Enthusiastsý Delight Whether you're an amateur or professional wordsmith, William Safire's latest book will give you plenty to ponder. The book consists of 370 pages of essays and excerpts from columns, often accompanied by amusing letters from readers and critics. The essays are organized ...             Before the Fall : An Inside View of the Pre-Watergate White House William Safire Da Capo Pr, 1988 A Very Human Nixon This was one of Safire's first books after leaving the government and setting up shop at the New York Times. It's a massive but highly readable memoir of his service as speechwriter at the Nixon White House. His view of the president is highly nuanced but ultimately ...             Leadership: A Treasury of Great Quotations for Those Who Aspire to Lead William Safire, Leonard Safir Galahad Books, 2000 This is a treasure! One of the aspects of a good leader is the ability to articulate powerful ideas through powerful words. As a college speech instructor, I am always looking for books which collect memorable and inspirational quotations --- and this book does just that. I was impressed ...             Spread the Word William Safire Crown, 1999 Safire's usual brilliance Safire's collections of On Language articles are always wonderful. This gem is no exception. Safire explores myriad areas of interest to word lovers. However, he does so in an enjoyable manner. Safire has a splendid sense of humor, making this book a wonderful ...          products you might be interested in search for books dictionary, fumblerules, leadership, pre-watergate, quotations, scandalmonger randomly chosen apparel: Nylon or Airform Canon Powershot Digital Camera Carrying Case - With ...