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The Art of Language Invention

From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building

by David J. Peterson ...

An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series DefianceFrom master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating ... Read more

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An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series DefianceFrom master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating
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Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners

First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System [Downloadable Content Included]

by Timothy G. Stout ...

A complete introduction to written Japanese — start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident!This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters—and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method!The method that's helped thousands learn Japanese successfully:Memorable pictures help you to ... Read more

$15.19 CAD

A complete introduction to written Japanese — start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident!This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters—and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method!The method that's helped thousands learn Japanese successfully:Memorable pictures help you to
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Alphabetical

How Every Letter Tells a Story

by Michael Rosen ...

From minding your Ps and Qs to wondering why X should mark the spot, Alphabetical is a book for everyone who loves words and language. Whether it's how letters are arranged on keyboards or Viking runes, textspeak or zip codes, this book will change the way you think about letters for ever.How on Earth did we fix upon our twenty-six letters, what do they really mean, and how did we come to write ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

From minding your Ps and Qs to wondering why X should mark the spot, Alphabetical is a book for everyone who loves words and language. Whether it's how letters are arranged on keyboards or Viking runes, textspeak or zip codes, this book will change the way you think about letters for ever.How on Earth did we fix upon our twenty-six letters, what do they really mean, and how did we come to write
... Read more
The Colourful Biography of Chinese Characters, Volume 1

The Complete Book of Chinese Characters with Their Stories in Colour, Volume 1

by S. W. Well ...

Series Book 1 - The Colourful Biography of Chinese Characters
The complete book of Chinese characters that covers every aspect of, and therefore answers all the questions one might have for, these fascinating ancient language symbols from script evolution to colour-illustrated biographies including proper Stroke sequences and from the complete Compound anatomy to the trinity of Sounds, Semantics, and Synopses. This series of books is the ultimate guide and ... Read more

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The complete book of Chinese characters that covers every aspect of, and therefore answers all the questions one might have for, these fascinating ancient language symbols from script evolution to colour-illustrated biographies including proper Stroke sequences and from the complete Compound anatomy to the trinity of Sounds, Semantics, and Synopses. This series of books is the ultimate guide and
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Reading & Writing Thai: A Workbook for Self-Study

A Beginner's Guide to the Thai Alphabet and Pronunciation (Free Online Audio and Printable Flash Cards)

by Jintana Rattanakhemakorn ...

Series series Workbook for Self-Study
Learn the basics of the Thai language quickly with this essential book!Reading & Writing Thai is the perfect way to begin learning the Thai language. It teaches you how to pronounce, read and write all the sounds and letters, including the difficult tones. The book is specifically designed for beginners with no previous experience in studying or speaking Thai.This easy-to-use workbook shows you ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Learn the basics of the Thai language quickly with this essential book!Reading & Writing Thai is the perfect way to begin learning the Thai language. It teaches you how to pronounce, read and write all the sounds and letters, including the difficult tones. The book is specifically designed for beginners with no previous experience in studying or speaking Thai.This easy-to-use workbook shows you
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Japanese Picture Dictionary

Learn 1,500 Japanese Words and Phrases (Ideal for JLPT & AP Exam Prep; Includes Online Audio)

by Timothy G. Stout ...

Series series Tuttle Picture Dictionary
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Japanese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Japanese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Japanese script—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics ... Read more

$16.79 CAD

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Japanese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Japanese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Japanese script—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics
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Tuttle Learning Japanese Kanji

(JLPT Levels N5 & N4) The Innovative Method for Learning the 520 Most Essential Japanese Kanji Characters

by Glen Nolan Grant ...

This book enables you to to recognize the 500 most essential Japanese Kanji easily—and to memorize their readings and meanings quickly and easily!This book teaches an innovative new method to learn the basic 500 Japanese characters—teaching you how to recognize the Kanji easily and to remember their readings and meanings. Learning to read Japanese and write Japanese requires knowing hundreds of ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

This book enables you to to recognize the 500 most essential Japanese Kanji easily—and to memorize their readings and meanings quickly and easily!This book teaches an innovative new method to learn the basic 500 Japanese characters—teaching you how to recognize the Kanji easily and to remember their readings and meanings. Learning to read Japanese and write Japanese requires knowing hundreds of
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Developing Orthographies for Unwritten Languages

Edited by Michael Cahill, Karen Rice ...

Series Book 6 - Publications in Language Use and Education
While investigating endangered languages, many researchers become interested in developing literacy for these languages. However, often their linguistic training has not provided practical guidance in this area. This book, with contributions by experienced practitioners, helps fill this gap. Both foundational theory and specific case studies are addressed in this work. Non-linguistic factors are ... Read more

$15.19 CAD

While investigating endangered languages, many researchers become interested in developing literacy for these languages. However, often their linguistic training has not provided practical guidance in this area. This book, with contributions by experienced practitioners, helps fill this gap. Both foundational theory and specific case studies are addressed in this work. Non-linguistic factors are
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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

by William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White ...

The Elements of Style is a prescriptive American English writing style guide in numerous editions. The original was composed by William Strunk Jr., in 1918, and published by Harcourt, in 1920, comprising eight "elementary rules of usage", ten "elementary principles of composition", "a few matters of form", a list of 49 "words and expressions commonly misused", and a list of 57 "words often ... Read more

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The Elements of Style is a prescriptive American English writing style guide in numerous editions. The original was composed by William Strunk Jr., in 1918, and published by Harcourt, in 1920, comprising eight "elementary rules of usage", ten "elementary principles of composition", "a few matters of form", a list of 49 "words and expressions commonly misused", and a list of 57 "words often
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The Mesopotamian Riddle

An Archaeologist, a Soldier, a Clergyman, and the Race to Decipher the World's Oldest Writing

by Joshua Hammer ...

An “adventure tale for puzzle lovers and Indiana Jones fans alike” (The Washington Post) following three free-spirited Victorians on their twenty-year quest to decipher cuneiform, the oldest writing in the world—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu.It was one of history’s great vanishing acts. Around 3,400 BCE, a scribe in the mud-walled city-state of ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

An “adventure tale for puzzle lovers and Indiana Jones fans alike” (The Washington Post) following three free-spirited Victorians on their twenty-year quest to decipher cuneiform, the oldest writing in the world—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu.It was one of history’s great vanishing acts. Around 3,400 BCE, a scribe in the mud-walled city-state of
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ABC: Cute Animal Alphabet - Spring Mother's Day Gift Idea

by DA TOP Children Books, Helen Murano, John Prost ...

Contains more than 50 outstanding illustrations, full color, ages 2-7.ABC: Cute Animal Alphabet is the only one of its kind bright and vibrant picture e-book for toddlers and preschoolers. Adults and children alike will adore the visual wealth of this enjoyable alphabetical voyage with cute animal companions. It is easy for little eyes and uniquely illustrated by Helen Murano and designed by John ... Read more

$4.11 CAD

Contains more than 50 outstanding illustrations, full color, ages 2-7.ABC: Cute Animal Alphabet is the only one of its kind bright and vibrant picture e-book for toddlers and preschoolers. Adults and children alike will adore the visual wealth of this enjoyable alphabetical voyage with cute animal companions. It is easy for little eyes and uniquely illustrated by Helen Murano and designed by John
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Why Q Needs U

A history of our letters and how we use them

by Danny Bate ...

'A breathtaking adventure through the alphabet... An absolutely delightful read, filled with jewels of lightly worn scholarship and dazzling insight. I just couldn't recommend it more highly.' Stephen Fry'An excellent read.' Susie Dent'You'll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate's fascinating linguistic history.' Sunday TimesWhy does 'W' sounds like 'doubl... ... Read more

$10.29 CAD

'A breathtaking adventure through the alphabet... An absolutely delightful read, filled with jewels of lightly worn scholarship and dazzling insight. I just couldn't recommend it more highly.' Stephen Fry'An excellent read.' Susie Dent'You'll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate's fascinating linguistic history.' Sunday TimesWhy does 'W' sounds like 'doubl...
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The Rude Story of English

by Tom Howell ...

There are only two problems with the story of the English language: one, no hero. Two, not rude enough. In The Rude Story of English, recovering lexicographer Tom Howell swiftly remedies these and gives us a rousing account of our language – without all the boring bits and with all the interesting parts kept in – and reveals English’s boisterous, at times obnoxious, character.From a haphazard ... Read more

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There are only two problems with the story of the English language: one, no hero. Two, not rude enough. In The Rude Story of English, recovering lexicographer Tom Howell swiftly remedies these and gives us a rousing account of our language – without all the boring bits and with all the interesting parts kept in – and reveals English’s boisterous, at times obnoxious, character.From a haphazard
... Read more
Learn Hebrew The Fun & Easy Way: The Hebrew Alphabet

a picture book for Hebrew language learners (enhanced edition with audio)

by Eti Shani ...

Series series Learn Hebrew The Fun & Easy Way

$6.39 CAD
Alphabetical

How Every Letter Tells a Story

by Michael Rosen ...

Embark on a surprising journey from A to Z in this “passionate and funny” history of the alphabet perfect for linguistics enthusiasts and history nerds (Boston Globe)!“Fascinating tidbits of information . . . It’s like Oliver Jeffers’ Once Upon an Alphabet for grown–ups.” —Library JournalHow on Earth did we fix upon our 26 letters, what do they really mean, and how did we come to write them down ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Embark on a surprising journey from A to Z in this “passionate and funny” history of the alphabet perfect for linguistics enthusiasts and history nerds (Boston Globe)!“Fascinating tidbits of information . . . It’s like Oliver Jeffers’ Once Upon an Alphabet for grown–ups.” —Library JournalHow on Earth did we fix upon our 26 letters, what do they really mean, and how did we come to write them down
... Read more
If You Want to Write

A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit

by Brenda Ueland ...

Brenda Ueland stresses the idea that "Everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say." Drawing heavily on the work and influence of William Blake, she suggests that writers should "Try to discover your true, honest, un-theoretical self." Carl Sandburg called If You Want to Write "the best book ever written on how to write." ... Read more

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Brenda Ueland stresses the idea that "Everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say." Drawing heavily on the work and influence of William Blake, she suggests that writers should "Try to discover your true, honest, un-theoretical self." Carl Sandburg called If You Want to Write "the best book ever written on how to write."
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Shady Characters

The Secret Life of Punctuation, Symbols, and Other Typographical Marks

by Keith Houston ...

“An absolutely fascinating blend of history, design, sociology, and cultural poetics—highly recommended.”—Maria Popova, Brain PickingsA charming and indispensable tour of two thousand years of the written word, Shady Characters weaves a fascinating trail across the parallel histories of language and typography.Whether investigating the asterisk (*) and dagger (†)—which alternately illuminated and ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

“An absolutely fascinating blend of history, design, sociology, and cultural poetics—highly recommended.”—Maria Popova, Brain PickingsA charming and indispensable tour of two thousand years of the written word, Shady Characters weaves a fascinating trail across the parallel histories of language and typography.Whether investigating the asterisk (*) and dagger (†)—which alternately illuminated and
... Read more
Letter Perfect

The A-to-Z History of Our Alphabet

by David Sacks ...

Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions -- the alphabet.The heart of the book is the 26 fact-filled “biographies” of letters A ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions -- the alphabet.The heart of the book is the 26 fact-filled “biographies” of letters A
... Read more
Learn Spanish 12 Day Challenge: For Beginners And Intermediate Includes Conversation, Exercises, Grammar Rules, And Dialogues

Learn Spanish, #1

by APOLLO S. ...

Series Book 1 - Learn Spanish
How can I learn Spanish fast?What is the best way to learn Spanish?LEARN SPANISH WITH APOLLO IN 12 DAYS!Learning Spanish has never been so easy. It's perfect for you, whether you already have a beginner, basic, intermediate, or advanced level of Spanish. We have a series of 6 BOOKS for you to learn Spanish QUICKLY AND EASILY, STARTING FROM SCRATCH.OUR BOOKS ARE DESIGNED TO GET YOU S... ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

How can I learn Spanish fast?What is the best way to learn Spanish?LEARN SPANISH WITH APOLLO IN 12 DAYS!Learning Spanish has never been so easy. It's perfect for you, whether you already have a beginner, basic, intermediate, or advanced level of Spanish. We have a series of 6 BOOKS for you to learn Spanish QUICKLY AND EASILY, STARTING FROM SCRATCH.OUR BOOKS ARE DESIGNED TO GET YOU S...
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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

$19.99 CAD

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
Korean Stories For Language Learners

Traditional Folktales in Korean and English (Free Online Audio)

by Julie Damron, EunSun You ...

Series series Stories for Language Learners
Explore Korean Culture Through Bilingual Folktales—Build Language Skills as You Read!Korean Stories for Language Learners brings 42 traditional Korean folktales to life, presented in both Korean and English on facing pages. This unique collection is perfect for beginners in the language, whether you're a student in a first- or second-year Korean course or someone eager to explore the richness of ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Explore Korean Culture Through Bilingual Folktales—Build Language Skills as You Read!Korean Stories for Language Learners brings 42 traditional Korean folktales to life, presented in both Korean and English on facing pages. This unique collection is perfect for beginners in the language, whether you're a student in a first- or second-year Korean course or someone eager to explore the richness of
... Read more
ABC: Cute Cartoon Animals - Spring Mother's Day Gift Idea

by DA TOP Children Books, John Prost ...

Contains more than 50 outstanding illustrations, full color, ages 2-7.ABC: Cute Cartoon Animals Alphabet is the only one of its kind bright and vibrant picture e-book for toddlers and preschoolers. Adults and children alike will adore the visual wealth of this enjoyable alphabetical voyage with cute animal companions. It is easy for little eyes and exceptionally well illustrated. Each of the 54 ... Read more

$4.11 CAD

Contains more than 50 outstanding illustrations, full color, ages 2-7.ABC: Cute Cartoon Animals Alphabet is the only one of its kind bright and vibrant picture e-book for toddlers and preschoolers. Adults and children alike will adore the visual wealth of this enjoyable alphabetical voyage with cute animal companions. It is easy for little eyes and exceptionally well illustrated. Each of the 54
... Read more
Tagalog for Beginners

An Introduction to Filipino, the National Language of the Philippines (Online Audio included)

by Joi Barrios ...

This is a straightforward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language.Tagalog for Beginners is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, efficiently and accurately—whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover.From the fascinating history ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

This is a straightforward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language.Tagalog for Beginners is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, efficiently and accurately—whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover.From the fascinating history
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A Place for Everything

The Curious History of Alphabetical Order

by Judith Flanders ...

From a New York Times bestselling historian, the “truly revelatory” (Wall Street Journal) story of how the alphabet ordered our worldA Place for Everything is the first-ever history of alphabetization, from the Library of Alexandria to Wikipedia. Once we’ve learned our ABCs as children, few of us ever think of them again, but alphabetical order plays a material role in our adult lives. From school ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

From a New York Times bestselling historian, the “truly revelatory” (Wall Street Journal) story of how the alphabet ordered our worldA Place for Everything is the first-ever history of alphabetization, from the Library of Alexandria to Wikipedia. Once we’ve learned our ABCs as children, few of us ever think of them again, but alphabetical order plays a material role in our adult lives. From school
... Read more

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