Dictionaries, Reference & Language Books
HarperCollins Publishers Collins COBUILD Primary Learners Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe Collins COBUILD Primary Learner''s Dictionary is an engaging illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English aged 7 and over. The dictionary has been specially created for primary school students, whose first language is not English, but who attend English-language schools.Ideal for young learners of English and primary school students who are studying through the medium of English, the Collins COBUILD Primary Learner's Dictionary has been extensively updated to cover all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students need to learn. The definitions are written using simple language and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. New to this edition is the inclusion of CEFR levels, helping learners to focus on the words that are most important. Throughout the dictionary, learners will find hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, and there is also a useful full colour illustrated supplement of esTrade ReviewNo more guessing games or relying on teacher intuition. Working from a regularly updated corpus of over 4.5 billion words taken from authentic sources, Collins COBUILD products provide learner-friendly resources on how words are really used. (Dr Wayne Trotman, Teacher-Trainer, Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Turkey)
£14.39
ELI s.r.l. Flash on English for Specific Purposes Cooking
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£15.15
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The Legend Of Zelda Encyclopedia
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£28.49
Oxford University Press Solutions PreIntermediate Students Book Leading
Book SynopsisThe Solutions approach to teaching and learning English is based on the ''motivate, activate, achieve' objective.MotivateInteresting and diverse content keeps students fully engaged and motivatedCreate inspiring lessons with a wealth of additional resources, including optional lesson openers, culture lessons with DVD clips, and project work''I can' statements and unit reviews encourage students to reflect on their progress, and recognise their achievementsActivateNew comprehensive listening syllabus activates every student, whatever their level, and helps to develop confident communicatorsSupported approach to speaking and writing build students' confidenceNew word skills lessons encourage students to use new vocabularyAchieveRegular exam practice and preparation activities, as well as specific ''exam skills trainer' sections in the student's book, ensure that students are well prepared for their examsCritical thinking and project work develops skills for the real worldSkills developme
£38.76
McFarland & Co Inc Television Cartoon Shows
Book Synopsis This comprehensive reference to TV cartoon shows covers some 75 years. In the decade or so since the first edition, the industry has grown and expanded to previously unimagined heights, thanks in great part to the upsurge of cable TV services catering to animation fans. In the ten-year period since the first edition, nearly 450 new cartoon series premiered in the U.S. Alphabetically arranged by title, the book discusses each cartoon show in detail, providing full production credits and offering commentary on such elements as development, characters, style, and the show''s significance in the overall scheme of television animation.
£48.59
Pearson Education Limited Studio 2 vert Pupil Book 1114 French
Book SynopsisStudio 2 is split into parallel differentiated Pupil Books -- Vert Pupil Books support with practice and consolidation through a wider variety of activity types.
£22.09
HarperCollins Publishers Japanese Essential Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Japanese dictionaries for everyday language learning.A handy and affordable Japanese to English and English to Japanese reference for every day, including short grammars of Japanese and English. Offers travellers and learners at home, school or in the office extensive and up-to-date coverage of Japanese and English in a portable format.27,000 translations.Designed for all those studying Japanese who need maximum information in a handy travel format.Offers comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of Japanese and English, with additional notes warning the user of those words which are easily confused.Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With natural, idiomatic example phrases, in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary and help to find the exact translation you want.All Japanese words, phrases and translations are shown with their romanized transcription ideal for beginners.
£7.59
Tuttle Publishing Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit Volume 2
Book SynopsisEverything you need to learn 200 everyday Japanese kanji characters is here in this boxed kit!Flash cards are an essential tool in memorizing words when you are learning a new language. In Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit, Volume 2, you''ll get all the tools needed to learn 200 everyday Japanese kanji, following the 200 kanji introduced in Volume 1 of this series.This Japanese language learning kit includes: 200 hole-punched flash cards featuring commonly used characters. An organizing ring to hold the cards you are actively studying. Audio recordings of over 1,400 words and phrases from a native speaker. A 32-page study booklet with sorting indexes and practice tips. Each expertly designed flash card in this boxed set offers core information about the meanings, pronunciations, vocabulary, and usage for each character along with memorable phrases and drawings to help you learn the kanji. A stroke-order diagram show
£17.33
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wheelocks Latin 7th Edition
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£16.14
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Linguistics
Book SynopsisLinguistics is a comprehensive crosslinguistic introduction to the study of language, and is ideal for undergraduate and graduate level students without previous background in linguistics.Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables xiii Preface xvii Part I Language and the Language Faculty 1 1 From Language to Linguistics 3 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Languages 5 1.3 Other Languages 9 1.4 Differences 15 1.5 Linguistics 17 1.6 Different Kinds of Grammar 19 1.7 The Contents of this Book and the Subfields of Linguistics 22 Summary 24 Assignments 26 Test Yourself 27 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 27 2 The Language User 29 2.1 Introduction 29 2.2 Knowledge and Ability: The Cognitive System 30 2.3 Language and the Brain 34 2.4 Language Comprehension 37 2.4.1 Speech Recognition 38 2.4.2 Word Recognition 39 2.4.3 Understanding Sentences 41 2.4.4 Interpretation of Utterances 43 2.4.5 From Speech Recognition to Interpretation 43 2.5 Language Production 44 2.5.1 What Do You Want to Say? 45 2.5.2 Formulation: Grammatical Encoding 46 2.5.3 Formulation: Phonological Encoding 48 2.5.4 Articulation 50 2.5.5 Speaking: From Intention to Articulation 51 Summary 52 Assignments 53 Test Yourself 54 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 55 3 Language Acquisition 57 3.1 Introduction 57 3.2 How Do Children Acquire Language? 59 3.3 The Order of First Language Acquisition 62 3.4 Factors that Influence the Acquisition of a Second Language 66 3.5 The Order of Second Language Acquisition 69 3.6 Bilingual Development 74 Summary 77 Assignments 78 Test Yourself 79 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 80 Part II Language and Interaction 81 4 Discourse 83 4.1 Introduction 83 4.2 Interpretation and Inference 84 4.3 Cooperation 86 4.4 Conversations 89 4.5 Coherence Through Linguistic Form 95 Summary 98 Assignments 99 Test Yourself 100 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 101 5 Speech Acts 103 5.1 Introduction 103 5.2 An Utterance is an Act 104 5.3 Information Structure 110 5.4 Pragmatic Appropriateness 114 Summary 117 Assignments 118 Test Yourself 119 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 119 Part III Sentences and Their Meaning 121 6 Constituents and Word Classes 123 6.1 Introduction 123 6.2 Constituents 124 6.3 Sentences, Clauses and Phrases 126 6.4 Phrase Types 127 6.5 Heads and Modifiers 130 6.6 Constituent Structure 131 6.7 Phrases Versus Words 135 6.8 Word Classes: Content Words 136 6.9 Word Classes: Function Words 138 Summary 140 Assignments 140 Test Yourself 142 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 142 7 Simple Sentences 143 7.1 Introduction 143 7.2 Functions of Phrases Within the Sentence 144 7.3 Valency 147 7.4 Semantic Roles 150 7.5 Grammatical Roles 151 7.6 The Marking of Semantic and Grammatical Roles 153 7.7 Reduction of Valency 154 7.8 Reflexive Constructions 155 7.9 Pronominalisation 157 Summary 158 Assignments 158 Test Yourself 160 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 160 8 Complex Sentences 161 8.1 Introduction 161 8.2 The Functions of Embedded Clauses 162 8.3 The Forms of Embedded Clauses 165 8.4 Interaction between Main Clause and Embedded Clause 168 8.4.1 Equi-Deletion 168 8.4.2 Raising 169 8.4.3 Sequence of Tenses 170 8.5 Coordinated Clauses 172 8.6 The Form of Coordinated Clauses 173 Summary 174 Assignments 175 Test Yourself 176 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 176 9 Constituent Order 177 9.1 Introduction 177 9.2 Constituent Order and Levels of Analysis 178 9.3 Constituent Order at the Sentence Level 179 9.4 Clause Type 181 9.5 Embedded Clauses 182 9.6 Complexity 183 9.7 The Information Status of Constituents 184 9.8 Constituent Order within Constituents 185 9.8.1 The Noun Phrase 186 9.8.2 The Verb Phrase 187 9.9 Correlations 188 9.10 Discontinuous Constituents 190 Summary 191 Assignments 191 Test Yourself 192 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 193 10 Sentence Meaning 195 10.1 Introduction 195 10.2 Compositionality 196 10.3 Noun Phrases: Reference 197 10.4 Noun Phrases: Deixis and Anaphora 203 10.5 Verb Phrases: Tense and Aspect 206 10.6 Verb Phrases: Situation Types 210 Summary 214 Assignments 214 Test Yourself 215 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 216 Part IV Words and Their Meaning 217 11 Lexicon 219 11.1 Introduction 219 11.2 What is a Word? 220 11.3 The Relation Between Word Form and Meaning 221 11.4 Content Words and Function Words 223 11.5 The Lexicon 226 11.6 Kinds of Lexical Information 228 11.7 Dictionaries 230 11.8 Meaning and Meaning Relations 232 11.9 Semantic Description 235 11.10 Words Across Languages 236 Summary 237 Assignments 239 Test Yourself 240 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 240 12 Word Formation 241 12.1 Introduction 241 12.2 The Internal Composition of Words 242 12.3 The Functions of Word Formation 243 12.4 Derivation 245 12.5 Inflection 249 12.6 Morphological Forms 251 12.7 The Structure of Words and Their Meanings 255 12.8 Differences between Derivation and Inflection 256 12.9 Morphological Differences between Languages 258 Summary 260 Assignments 261 Test Yourself 263 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 263 13 Compounds and Idiomatic Expressions 265 13.1 Introduction 265 13.2 Structure and Meaning of Compounds 266 13.3 Types of Compounds 270 13.4 Incorporation 271 13.5 Idiomatic Expressions 272 13.6 The Meaning of Idiomatic Expressions 274 Summary 279 Assignments 280 Test Yourself 281 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 281 Part V Speech Sounds 283 14 Speaking and Listening – Speech Sounds 285 14.1 Introduction 285 14.2 Speaking 287 14.3 The Speech Signal 288 14.4 Hearing and Understanding 291 14.5 Speech Sounds 292 14.5.1 Introduction 292 14.5.2 Pulmonic Consonants 293 14.5.3 Non-pulmonic Consonants 296 14.5.4 Vowels 296 14.5.5 Diphthongs 297 14.5.6 Further Features 298 14.6 Speech Synthesis and Speech Recognition 298 Summary 299 Assignments 301 Test Yourself 301 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 302 15 Sound Systems and Phonological Processes 303 15.1 Introduction 303 15.2 Distinctiveness 304 15.3 Sound Systems 307 15.4 Distinctive Features 311 15.5 Morphophonological Processes 314 15.6 Graphemes and Phonemes 316 Summary 317 Assignments 317 Test Yourself 318 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 319 16 Syllables, Stress and Intonation 321 16.1 Introduction 321 16.2 The Syllable: Phonotactics 322 16.3 The Word: Stress 326 16.4 The Sentence: Intonation 328 16.5 Rhythm 330 Summary 331 Assignments 332 Test Yourself 333 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 333 Part VI Languages and Communities 335 17 Differences and Similarities between Languages 337 17.1 Introduction 337 17.2 Similarities between Languages 339 17.3 Genetic Relations 342 17.4 Language and Culture 349 17.5 Language and Thought: The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis 354 Summary 357 Assignments 358 Test Yourself 359 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 359 18 Language Variation 361 18.1 Introduction 361 18.2 What is a Language? 362 18.3 What is a Dialect? 364 18.4 The Study of Language Variation 366 18.5 Language Variation and Social Factors 369 18.5.1 Region 370 18.5.2 Social Class 372 18.5.3 Ethnic Group 374 18.5.4 Age 374 18.5.5 Gender 375 18.6 Other Factors: Situation and Linguistic Context 377 18.7 Language Variation and Social Meaning 379 Summary 381 Assignments 382 Test Yourself 382 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 383 19 Language Change 385 19.1 Introduction 385 19.2 Historical Linguistics 386 19.3 The Process of Change 390 19.4 The Role of Social Groups in Language Change 394 19.5 Embedding Changes into the Language System 397 19.6 The Evaluation of Language Change 399 Summary 400 Assignments 400 Test Yourself 401 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 401 20 Bilingualism 403 20.1 Introduction 403 20.2 The Bilingual Community 404 20.3 Language Policy 407 20.4 Bilingual Education 408 20.5 The Bilingual Individual 410 20.6 Bilingualism and Interference 412 20.7 The Emergence of New Languages 418 Summary 421 Assignments 422 Test Yourself 422 Acknowledgments and Further Reading 423 References 425 Sources of Illustrations 433 Index 435
£31.30
Kaplan Publishing 201 French Phrases You Need to Know Flashcards
Book SynopsisNow Available in Digital Format!Learn the 201 most common French phrases in a format that enhances memorization! Barron’s 201 French Phrases You Need to Know Flashcards offer the most common phrases in color-coded categories, including greetings, questions, feelings and emotions, well wishes, activities and hobbies, and weather.Each flashcard presents: The French phrase with phonetic pronunciation The English translation with a photo Highlights for different usage and alternate phrasing Pronunciation guidance Verb conjugations Pronouns Numbers And more Studying each phrase through visualization and association will increase memory retention--helping you learn and speak French quickly!
£20.01
Pearson Education Business Partner B2 Coursebook and Basic
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£44.36
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Jeweller's Directory of Gemstones: A Complete
Book SynopsisA complete guide to identifying, buying, using and caring for a dazzling array of jewels. A complete reference for goldsmiths, collectors, and jewellery makers, this beautiful book is a comprehensive guide to identifying, buying, using and caring for a dazzling array of jewels and gems. The book includes practical advice on how to assess the quality, rarity, grade, durability, and cut of precious and semi-precious stones, and allows you to discover the origins of gemstones and understand the process of selecting the raw material. Learn how gems are calibrated, using the industry standard measurements of carats and points, and how they can be treated to improve both colour and clarity - a handy glossary contains all of the key terminology you need to know. Thanks to colourful illustrations and photographs, you can identify which gemstones are suitable for jewellery-making, from amethysts and diamonds to tourmaline and quartz, and learn how they can be used in different designs and settings.Trade ReviewThis is the first book to deal comprehensively with all the considerations that need to be taken into account when using gem materials in jewellery. * Association for Contemporary Jewellery *Table of ContentsForeword Introduction 1. Creating Gemstones Gemstone formation Sourcing and availability Mining and collecting Usage and supply chains Properties of gemstone material Inclusions and optical phenomena Gemstone cuts Faceted round cuts Faceted square cuts Cabochons Cutting to order Beads Natural crystals Carving your own 2. Types of Gemstones Gemstone treatments Gemstone family tree Organics 3. Designing with Gemstones Settings Colour Texture and Lustre Size Single Stones Fragile Stones Nonstandard gemstones forms Beads, drops and briolettes The ring Practical advice Handling gemstones Appraising gemstones Buying gemstones Resources Glossary Index Credits
£18.00
Pearson Education Limited Viva 1 Segunda Ediçion Pupil Book
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£21.99
Outcomes UpperIntermediate with the Spark
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£40.05
Tuttle Publishing Writing Japanese Hiragana: An Introductory
Book SynopsisPut simply, practice is the most effective method of mastering written Japanese. The large, open format of Writing Japanese Hiragana invites the student to pick up a pencil and get started!Two phonetic syllabaries, hiragana and katakana, and a set of kanji characters based on Chinese ideographs are what comprises written Japanese. This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. An understanding of hiragana is essential for the serious student wishing to learn Japanese effectively. Each character is introduced with brushed, handwritten, and typed samples which enhance character recognition. Extensive writing space allows for maximum practice to facilitate memorization and ensure proper character formation. Entertaining illustrations and amusing examples of onomatopoeic usage of hiragana in Japanese writings further reinforce memorization in a fun way. Writing Japanese Hiragana is an easy-to-use and practical workbook tailored to the specific needs of young students of the Japanese language. Beginning students of all ages will delight in its fresh presentation.Trade Review"Writing Japanese Hiragana: An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook is a good book for those who wish to learn Japanese. When studying Japanese, you should start by learning to read and write hiragana. Not only will it help you to be able to read signs, menus, etc in Japan… but knowing and using hiragana (as well as katakana and kanji) helps you to pronounce Japanese properly." --Tokyo Five blog"This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. An understanding of hiragana is essential for the serious student wishing to learn Japanese effectively." --Just One Cookbook blog
£8.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Dutch For Dummies
Book SynopsisDutch is spoken by 23 million people, mainly in the Netherlands and Belgium, and is an official EU language. For English speakers, written Dutch can be fairly straightforward to pick up, although the pronunciation can be more of a challenge.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started 7 Chapter 1: You Already Know Some Dutch 9 Chapter 2: Low-cal Grammar: Just the Basics 27 Chapter 3: Number Magic: All Kinds of Counting 49 Part II: Dutch in Action 65 Chapter 4: Greetings and Introductions 67 Chapter 5: Getting to Know Each Other Better 85 Chapter 6: Enjoying a Meal and Eating Out 99 Chapter 7: Shopping ’til You Drop 131 Chapter 8: Making Leisure a Top Priority 149 Chapter 9: When You Have to Work 177 Part III: Dutch on the Go 199 Chapter 10: Money, Banks, and Post Offices 201 Chapter 11: Asking for Directions 215 Chapter 12: Staying in a Hotel 231 Chapter 13: Using Transport 249 Chapter 14: Coping with Emergencies 283 Part IV: The Part of Tens 303 Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Pick Up Dutch Quickly 305 Chapter 16: Five Things You Should Never Say 309 Chapter 17: Ten Favourite Dutch Expressions 311 Chapter 18: Ten Public Holidays to Remember 315 Chapter 19: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Professional 321 Part V: Appendixes 325 Appendix A: Dutch Verbs 327 Appendix B: Minidictionary 341 Appendix C: About the Downloadable Content 355 Index 357
£17.84
HarperCollins Publishers Easy Learning Irish Grammar
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Irish dictionaries for everyday language use.This grammar of Irish offers learners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to help with Irish exam revision.For all those learning Irish at school, work or home this book provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.All the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An index contains hundreds of verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model.Collins Easy Learning Irish Grammar explains the essential points of Irish grammar using simple language throughout.Hundreds of examples of real Irish illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made.
£8.54
Oxford University Press Oxford Essential French Dictionary French English
Book SynopsisThe Oxford Essential French Dictionary is a new compact French-English and English-French dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. This dictionary is easy to use and ideal for travel, work, or study.The latest words in each language have been added, reflecting all aspects of life today, from computing and technology to lifestyle and business. Additional features include guides to French and English pronunciation, as well as help with both French and English verbs. The Oxford Essential French Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference. An essential book for the study of French.
£5.99
Skyhorse Publishing The Ultimate Cigar Book: 4th Edition
Book SynopsisThe Ultimate Cigar Book is a classic on the subject, covering everything from how cigars are made, to storage, etiquette, and accessories.Richard Carleton Hacker’s category bestselling is often credited with helping to create a new generation of cigar aficionados. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. And now this trendsetting has been revised in this fourth edition for the aficionado of the future!Forget 1492. This book starts out in B. C. (Before Columbus) and transports the cigar enthusiast on a fun and fact-filled adventure into virtually every realm of today’s popular and growing cigar smoking pastime. Written by one of the most knowledgeable and internationally-celebrated pipe and cigar authors of our time, Richard Carleton Hacker’s well-known wit and wisdom will keep the reader enthralled with every turn of the page, as he takes you on an information-packed would tour of cigars.Starting off with a history of cigar smoking, the author then shows us how cigars are made today (handmade, handrolled, and machine made), divulges the secrets of finding the “perfect” cigar, and discusses the ritual of smoking and how to properly care for and store our cigars. From there the book lists a number of innovative cigar accessories, suggests which beers, wines, whiskeys, brandies, and cognacs go with what cigars, enlightens us with a chapter on cigar smoking celebrities, and concludes with the world’s first International Compendium of virtually every cigar brand known today, complete with histories and observations on taste, according to the author’s HPH (Highly Prejudiced Hacker-Scale) ratings. If that was not enough, there is even a dictionary of CigarSpeak!The Ultimate Cigar Book is the most comprehensive, factual, and up-to-date book for the cigar smoker or for those who just want to learn more about the fascinating and popular world of cigar smoking.
£18.04
Pearson Education Limited Viva 3 Rojo Segunda Ediçion Pupil Book
Book SynopsisSpanish pupils will want to learn! Viva! is a new fully-differentiated Key Stage 3 Spanish course packed with content pupils will enjoy learning and which opens the window to the Spanish-speaking world.
£21.99
Pearson Education Limited Dynamo 1 Pupil Book Key Stage 3 French
Book SynopsisDynamo, Pearson's brand-new course for KS3 French with up-to-date cultural content and an active approach to learning grammar will motivate and engage your pupils.
£19.39
Silman-James Press,U.S. Comic Toolbox: How to be Funny Even If You're Not
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£15.19
Kaplan Publishing AP Chemistry Premium 2025 Prep Book with 6
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£19.80
Tuttle Publishing Farsi Persian for Beginners
Book SynopsisPerfect for self-studiers or traditional students, this Farsi language book takes a user-friendly approach.Trade Review"Farsi for Beginners is a solid language learning coursebook with dialogues included together with the audio, and learners are directed through the various units and encouraged to do exercises in order to make them familiar with basic conversational skills in Farsi…it is truly worth keeping a copy of Farsi for Beginners in your bookshelf!" --Mehr News Agency
£13.59
Pearson Education Level 4 Disney Kids Readers Inside Out Pack
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£10.23
Skyhorse Publishing The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2025
Book Synopsis#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more. The World Almanac isAmerica's bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2025 edition ofThe World Almanacreviews the biggest events of 2024 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information byThe Wall Street Journal,The World Almanac and Book of Factswill answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly. Features include:Special Feature: Election 2024: The World Almanacprovides a comprehensive look at the entire 2024 election process, from the roller coaster of the ear
£11.69
Cambridge University Press English Vocabulary in Use Preintermediate and
Book SynopsisThe words you need to communicate with confidence. Vocabulary explanations and practice for pre-intermediate and intermediate level (B1) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Quickly expand your vocabulary with 100 units of easy to understand explanations and practice exercises. Be confident about what you are learning, thanks to Cambridge research into how English is really spoken and written, and get better at studying by yourself, with units on learning vocabulary, personalised practice and an easy to use answer key.
£26.01
Tuttle Publishing Japanese Stories for Language Learners: Bilingual
Book SynopsisA great story can lead a reader on a journey of discovery#8212;especially if it's presented in two languages! Beautifully illustrated in a traditional style, Japanese Stories for Language Learners offers five compelling stories with English and Japanese language versions appearing on facing pages. Taking learners on an exciting cultural and linguistic journey, each story is followed by detailed translator's notes, Japanese vocabulary lists, and grammar points along with a set of discussion questions and exercises. The first two stories are very famous traditional Japanese folktales: Urashima Taro (Tale of a Fisherman) and Yuki Onna (The Snow Woman). These are followed by three short stories by notable 20th century authors: Kumo no Ito (The Spider's Thread) by Akutagawa Ryunosuke (1892-1927) Oborekaketa Kyodai (The Siblings Who Almost Drowned) by Arishima Takeo (1878-1923) Serohiki no Goshu (Gauche the Cellist) by Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933) Reading these stories in the original Japanese script—and hearing native-speakers read them aloud in the accompanying free audio recording—helps students at every level deepen their comprehension of the beauty and subtlety of the Japanese language. Learn Japanese the fun way#8212;through the country's rich literary history. All audio content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.Trade ReviewI think all serious learners of Japanese would do well to get their hands on this book. -- Tofugu.com "This is one of my favourite books for reading practice… it's been great for learning new words. Each double page spread of the stories have the English version on the left and Japanese on the right. This makes it super easy to reference translations. What's even better is that all the vocab from the stories is compiled in a list at the end of each story. It's kind of like a reading book and dictionary in one." -- Michelle Studies Japan, manga and Japanese language influencer
£13.59
Cornerstone The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly
Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A marvel of insight and practicality' Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit____________________________How do you build and sustain a great team?The Culture Code reveals the secrets of some of the best teams in the world - from Pixar to Google to US Navy SEALs - explaining the three skills such groups have mastered in order to generate trust and a willingness to collaborate. Combining cutting-edge science, on-the-ground insight and practical ideas for action, it offers a roadmap for creating an environment where innovation flourishes, problems get solved, and expectations are exceeded.____________________________'There are profound ideas on every single page, stories that will change the way you work, the way you lead, and the impact you have on the world. Highly recommended, an urgent read.' Seth Godin, author of Linchpin'Truly brilliant . . . Read it immediately' Adam Grant, author of Originals'Well told stories, with actionable lessons' Financial Times Trade ReviewI’ve been waiting years for someone to write this book – I’ve built it up in my mind into something extraordinary. But it is even better than I imagined. Daniel Coyle has produced a truly brilliant, mesmerising read that demystifies the magic of great groups. It blows all other books on culture right out of the water. Read it immediately.The Culture Code is the perfect leadership manifesto for entrepreneurial startups, established enterprises and all manner of businesses in between. * Business Insider *If you want to understand how successful groups work – the signals they transmit, the language they speak, the cues that foster creativity – you won’t find a more essential guide than The Culture Code. This is a marvel of insight and practicality.A relevant mix of solid academic research along with practical advice and not-quite-usual . . . anecdotes from the trenches. * Bloomberg *It’s great . . . Dan went inside incredibly successful organisations like Pixar, the San Antonio Spurs, and SEAL Team Six to uncover how diverse groups learn to function with a single mind. * Inc. *Coyle’s book examines how successful groups of people – from the U.S. Navy’s SEAL Team Six to the San Antonio Spurs – work together so well . . . Promises to “demystify” the murky topic of organisational culture by examining the key skills that prompt group cooperation. -- Leadership Books to Read in 2018 * Washington Post *The Culture Code is a step-by-step guidebook to building teams that are not just more effective, but happier. Whether you lead a team or are a team member, this book is a must-read. -- Laszlo Bock, former SVP of People at Google and author of Work Rules!There are profound ideas on every single page, stories that will change the way you work, the way you lead, and the impact you have on the world. Highly recommended, an urgent read. -- Seth Godin, author of LinchpinShares the simple changes you can make to work better with others . . . Coyle spent four years researching military units, professional basketball teams, comedy troupes and even a gang of jewel thieves to better understand how groups thrive, along with what doesn’t work. * Entrepreneur *Pop science meets a business pep talk in a useful primer on building better organisations . . . Useful throughout. * Kirkus Reviews *Well-told stories, with actionable lessons . . . The Culture Code yields some useful findings. -- Business Books of the Month * Financial Times *The author of the bestselling 2009 The Talent Code focuses on how ongoing learning, genuine collaboration, thoroughgoing trust, and sustainable change can contribute to better innovation and problem-solving. -- Recommended Books For Creative Leaders * Forbes *An essential book that unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides readers with a toolkit for building a cohesive, innovative culture. * Business Insider *A masterfully written book. * Yorkshire Post *The Culture Code examines the dynamics of company culture through stories of success and failure, offering valuable insights on leadership through change. -- Anthony Noto, CEO of Sofi, Books of the Year * Bloomberg *
£10.44
McGraw Hill Education India Looseleaf for New Worlds An Introduction to
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£106.20
HarperCollins Publishers The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells
Book SynopsisUpdated Anniversary Edition features an inspiring new preface from Judika to celebrate 20 years of this magical reference book.The definitive magic reference book for Witches, Wiccans and all devotees of the magical arts. This is the real version of the archetypal master spell book of fantasy that has a place in our collective imagination. The spell book also contains a brief history of and basic precepts of magic, plus material about the tools of Witchcraft.Sales Handles:Today there are many books of spells for specific needs and occasions for the practising Wiccan/witch, but no comprehensive and inclusive magic reference book exists.This is the magical equivalent of a prize and inspirational cookbook: nothing is too basic to be explained and yet sophisticated tastes as well as emergency situations are catered for.The book goes beyond merely the Wiccan tradition to include a multitude of eastern and western magical traditions whilst fulfilling the archetypal fantasy of the grand grimoTrade ReviewPrevious publications: Earth Mother Magic: Ancient Spells for Modern Belles (Fair Winds Press, 2001) Emergency Magic! 150 Spells for Surviving the Worst-Case Scenario (Fair Winds Press, 2002) Spells: The Anthology (Seventh House Publications, 2002)
£32.00
Chronicle Books The Art of Pixar 100 Collectible Postcards
Book SynopsisCelebrate the 20th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios with film and concept art from every Pixar feature-length and short film to date.
£10.79
Cambridge University Press face2face Intermediate A Students Book A
Book SynopsisThis is a split edition of the Student's Book. 'Student's Book A' contains the first half of the units of the regular Student's Book only and 'Student's Book B' contains the second half of the units of the regular Student's Book only. face2face Second edition is a fully updated and redesigned edition of this best-selling general English course for adults and young adults who want to learn quickly and effectively in today's world. Based on the communicative approach, it combines the best in current methodology with innovative new features designed to make learning and teaching easier. Vocabulary and grammar are given equal importance and there is a strong focus on listening and speaking in social situations. Each double-page spread is easily teachable off the page with minimal preparation.
£26.05
Cle International Grammaire progressive du francais Niveau
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£36.05
Pearson Education Limited Viva 3 Verde Segunda Ediçion Pupil Book
Book SynopsisSpanish pupils will want to learn! Viva! is a new fully-differentiated Key Stage 3 Spanish course packed with content pupils will enjoy learning and which opens the window to the Spanish-speaking world.
£21.99
Pearson Education Limited Dynamo 2 Rouge Pupil Book Key Stage 3 French
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£21.91
Waterford Press Ltd Australian Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to
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Michael Wiese Productions My Story Can Beat Up Your Story: Ten Ways to
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Skyhorse Publishing The Art of Cursive Penmanship: A Personal
Book SynopsisAdvice from a recognized master penman how adults can improve letterforms, legibility, legibility and make written language both fun and expressive.Unlike traditional primary grade handwriting manuals that seek to introduce the basic techniques of written language to young students, The Art of Cursive Penmanship presents the subject of handwriting as a valuable and spontaneous skill for the adult. In this context, it remains an intimate ability of communication and expression; a personal asset for life.By internationally recognized master penman, Michael R. Sull, The Art of Cursive Penmanship focuses on practical self-study techniques designed to accommodate anyone's personal or professional schedule. With determined and consistent use, the daily application of these methods will result in progressive improvement of letterforms, legibility, letter spacing, creating one's signature, the appearance of an individual's penmanship, and the physical action of handwriting through proper posture, correct use of hand and arm muscles, paper position, and a comfortable speed of writing.Recommendations are also offered on the most efficient writing instruments to use, so that handwriting becomes a pleasant activity to be enjoyed, rather than an action merely to be effected.Trade Review“Master Penman Michael Sull is clearly the expert when it comes to the teaching of handwriting. Adults of all skill levels will benefit from following the drills and lessons as they take their writing to a higher level. The examples of beautiful writing and narrative on the history of penmanship will draw you into the romance of pen to paper.” —Debi Zeinert, president of IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting)
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ACC Art Books Understanding Jewellery
Book Synopsis"As with stocks, education is the way to begin. There are many excellent books on the jewelry market, but start with Understanding Jewellery, the industry bible by two former Sotheby’s jewelry executives, David Bennett, and Daniela Mascetti." — Kristen Shirley, Bloomberg Understanding Jewellery is a comprehensive guide to 19th and 20th Century jewellery. From the methods used to identify and date pieces, to the factors that can affect their value, this volume contains an abundance of expertise relating to precious stones and metals. With almost 1000 magnificent colour illustrations accompanied by straightforward but thorough explanations, this publication offers a richer and more accessible reading experience than traditional text-dominated books. Including introductions to precious and semi-precious stones, and details of the stylistic developments of jewellery over the last 200 years, this volume is a standard work of reference and aninvaluable tool for collectors and dealers alike. "... a delightful and presentation worthy coffee table book, Understanding Jewellery also, in the truest sense, serves as an inviting educational tool with exhaustive encyclopedic explanations of jewelry starting in the late 18th century to the present." - New York Journal of BooksTrade Review... a delightful and presentation worthy coffee table book, Understanding Jewellery is also, in the truest sense, serves as an inviting educational tool with exhaustive encyclopedic explanations of jewelry starting in the late 18th century to the present. - New York Journal of Books"It’s Informative, comprehensive and invaluable reference if you are a collector of any of these periods of jewelry."--Beth Bernstein, ForbesLife"As with stocks, education is the way to begin. There are many excellent books on the jewelry market, but start with Understanding Jewellery, the industry bible by two former Sotheby’s jewelry executives, David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti." - Kristen Shirley, Bloomberg
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Modern Language Association of America MLA Handbook
Book SynopsisTeaching and learning MLA style is about to get easier.For nearly seventy years, the Modern Language Association has helped student writers choose trustworthy sources and use them to support their own ideas. Now, the authority on writing and research presents the clearest approach to MLA style yet with the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook.The ninth edition works as both a textbook and a reference guide. Focusing on source evaluation, it features a wealth of visual examples and updated advice on punctuation and grammar, footnotes and endnotes, annotated bibliographies, and paper formatting.An all-in-one resource that makes MLA style easier to learn and use, the MLA Handbook includes: Expanded, in-depth guidance on creating works-cited-list entries using the MLA template of core elements that explains what each core element is, where to find it in various sources, and how to style it. A new, easy-to-follow explanation of in-text citations. A new chapter containing recommendations for using inclusive language. A new appendix with hundreds of sample works-cited-list entries by publication format, including books, databases, websites, YouTube videos, interviews, and more. Updated guidelines on avoiding plagiarism. Although there are numerous websites, apps, reference works, and cheat sheets that claim to help with MLA style, there’s only one truly authoritative resource to help your students on their paths to becoming better writers. The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook is the most comprehensive guide the MLA has ever produced, with an all-inclusive approach to writing, research, documentation, and formatting.Trade ReviewGeared ... to the needs of today’s students and teachers. ...Essential." - ChoiceTable of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Formatting Your Research Project 3. Principles of Inclusive Language 4. Documenting Sources: An Overview 5. The List of Works Cited 6. Citing Sources in the Text 7. Notes Appendix 1: Abbreviations Appendix 2: Works-Cited-List Entries by Publication Format Appendix Contents Work-Cited-List Entries Index
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Pearson Education Limited Dynamo 3 Rouge Pupil Book Key Stage 3 French
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Cambridge University Press Open World First Students Book with Answers with
Book SynopsisEmbark on a journey beyond the traditional boundaries between exam preparation and real-world language with Open World B2 First. A unique exam journey in the Student''s Book maximises students'' performance. Exam Training tasks build confidence allowing them to progress to full task practice in the Exam focus. Real World sections open up language knowledge with listenings, videos and texts introducing common yet surprising expression, while mobile animations spark learning before or after class with Grammar on the move. Optional Push yourself sections throughout the book extend students'' capability and confidence to C1 Advanced level. Online Practice offers additional practice in grammar and vocabulary. Downloadable Class Audio containing the necessary listening material is provided with the Teacher''s Book.
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Pearson Education Limited Viva 2 Segunda Ediçion Pupil Book
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Abrams Wonderbook Revised and Expanded
Book SynopsisA revised edition of the very successful fully illustrated guide to writing fantastical fiction, which provides instruction and motivation for aspiring authors from some of today’s bestselling fantasy authorsTrade Review“If worldbuilding gives you an S-class migraine, never fear. There's one book that every speculative fiction writer should read to learn about proper worldbuilding: Wonderbook by Jeff VanderMeer. This handy how-to guide deserves a spot on your writer's bookshelf…” Bustle “In the gorgeously illustrated Wonderbook, Vandermeer generously gives away some of his tricks. Your dad can finally start that novel he's been talking about.” Refinery29 "Even if you write stories already, there is a lot to be learnt here and it might also sort out any writer’s blocks you have when you think you’re written yourself into a corner. Reading how various authors get around this should at least prove no problem is insurmountable, even if you have to re-write your draft. Learn and digest." SFcrowsnest "Whether you’re a novice writer wanting to get that story out of your head onto paper, or a seasoned author, you’re going to find much to consider in this. Highly recommended. 10/10" SciFiBulletin “Wonderbook is one of the best books about writing I’ve ever read or experienced.” – Nnedi Okorafor, Author “Aspiring writers of "imaginative fiction" — whether science fiction, fantasy or other kinds — are in for a treat: a new update to the fiction-writing guide "Wonderbook," by Jeff VanderMeer... it's gorgeous to page through and substantial enough to last new (or medium) writers a good long time.” Space.com “VanderMeer ambitiously sets out to help readers get creative, and he does it with a rule-breaking book full of illustrations.” The Portalist “This newly revised and expanded edition of VanderMeer's essential guide to crafting fantastic stories includes a great section on writing environmentally themed fiction.” EcoWatch
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Tuttle Publishing Reading Writing Farsi Persian A Workbook for
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Max Hueber Verlag Menschen Kursbuch A1
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