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  • German Temporal Semantics

    Three-Dimensional Tense Logic and a GPSG Fragment

    by John A. Nerbonne ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Semantics and Semiology
    First published in 1985, this book analyses temporal meaning in German. The framework is that of a model-theoretic semantics, more specifically one incorporating a multi-dimensional tense logic. The first chapter presents this logic and argues that three dimensions are optimal for the description of natural language temporalia. The second chapter applies this theory to the analysis of temporal ... Read more

    $79.69 CAD

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    by H. W. Fowler ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    No book had more influence on twentieth-century attitudes to the English language in Britain than Henry Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage. It rapidly became the standard work of reference for the correct use of English in terms of choice of words, grammar, and style. Much loved for his firm opinions, passion, and dry humour, Fowler has stood the test of time and is still considered the ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD

  • Essential Japanese Grammar

    A Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Usage: Learn Japanese Grammar and Vocabulary Quickly and Effectively

    by Masahiro Tanimori, Eriko Sato ...
    Series series Essential Grammar Series
    Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable study guide for students of the Japanese language at all levels.Long the standard in Japanese language education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. An essential handbook for self-study or the classroom, students will find that a strong foundation in grammar is vital to ... Read more

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  • Reading and Writing Chinese

    Third Edition, HSK All Levels (2,633 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds)

    by William McNaughton, Jiageng Fan ...
    This is a complete and easy-to-use guide for reading and writing Chinese characters.Learning written Chinese is an essential part of mastering the Chinese language. Used as a standard by students and teachers learning to read Chinese and write Chinese for more than three decades, the bestselling Reading & Writing Chinese has been completely revised and updated. Reading & Writing Chinese places at ... Read more

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  • Complete Irish Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course

    Learn to read, write, speak and understand a new language with Teach Yourself

    by Diarmuid O Se, Joseph Sheil ...
    Are you looking for a complete course in Irish which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Irish will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive.The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you ... Read more

    $69.99 CAD

  • How to Not Write Bad

    The Most Common Writing Problems and the Best Ways to Avoid Them

    by Ben Yagoda ...
    Ben Yagoda's How to Not Write Bad illustrates how we can all write better, more clearly, and for a wider readership.He offers advice on what he calls "not-writing-badly," which consists of the ability, first, to craft sentences that are correct in terms of spelling, diction (word choice), punctuation, and grammar, and that also display clarity, precision, and grace. Then he focuses on crafting ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters

    (HSK Levels 1 -3) A Revolutionary New Way to Learn and Remember the 800 Most Basic Chinese Characters

    by Alison Matthews, Laurence Matthews ...
    This user-friendly book is aimed at helping students of Mandarin Chinese learn and remember Chinese characters.At last—there is a truly effective and enjoyable way to learn Chinese characters! This book helps students to learn and remember both the meanings and the pronunciations of over 800 characters. This otherwise daunting task is made easier by the use of techniques based on the psychology of ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD

  • The Fight for English:How language pundits ate, shot, and left

    How language pundits ate, shot, and left

    by David Crystal ...
    Lynne Truss's 'Eats, Shoots and Leaves' injected new life into the long-standing arguments over rights and wrongs in English usage. Now David Crystal brings together his own distinctive style and unique expertise to provide the first thorough-going assessment of the ongoing debate. With a lively, humorous, and accessible approach, Crystal charts the battles past and present, illustrating the ... Read more

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  • Nihongo Pera Pera

    A User's Guide to Japanese Onomatopoeia

    by Susan Millington ...
    Bridge the gap between what you learn in Japanese class and what you actually need to converse!Onomatopeoeia—words such as "glug glug," "pow," and "splash" in English—are an integral part of the Japanese language. Japanese people draw on a wealth of onomatopoeia to express subtle feelings, images, sounds, and actions. With this book you too can become pera pera—fluent—in Japanese, speaking with ... Read more

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  • Advanced English Grammar

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    by Ilse Depraetere, Dr Chad Langford ...
    With more than 50 years of teaching experience between them, Ilse Depraetere and Chad Langford present a grammar pitched precisely at advanced learners of English who need to understand how the English language really works without getting lost in the complex specifics.Now fully updated and revised throughout, the second edition of this book pulls from linguistic theory all the relevant notions ... Read more

    $47.99 CAD

  • 250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 2

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    by Philip Yungkin Lee, Darell Tibbles ...
    This is an invaluable study guide for learning Chinese characters.More than a simple update, 250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 2 offers 250 more characters in the extremely useful learning format that learners and teachers alike continue to praise. Following in the footsteps of Volume 1, it includes everything that today's learners and teachers want: tips for Chinese language mastery ... Read more

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  • Vocabulary 4000

    The 4000 Words Essential for an Educated Vocabulary

    by Jeff Kolby ...
    English offers perhaps the richest vocabulary of all languages, in part because its words are culled from so many languages. It is a shame that we do not tap this rich source more often in our daily conversation to express ourselves more clearly and precisely.Many a vocabulary book lists esoteric words we quickly forget or feel self-conscious using. However, there is a bounty of choice words ... Read more

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