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An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

by Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” ... Read more

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“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.”
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Al-Manhal

English-Arabic Idioms

by A R Al-Khanchi ...

AL-Manhal is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of English idioms and sayings explained in English and Arabic, and supported by example sentences which are quotes taken from various sources like books, newspapers, etc.AL-Manhal is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of English idioms and sayings explained in English and Arabic, and supported by example sentences which are quotes taken from various ... Read more

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AL-Manhal is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of English idioms and sayings explained in English and Arabic, and supported by example sentences which are quotes taken from various sources like books, newspapers, etc.AL-Manhal is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of English idioms and sayings explained in English and Arabic, and supported by example sentences which are quotes taken from various
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Holy Bible with Strong's Markup, Dictionary and Hebrew and Greek Concordance (Linked to Bible Verses)

by James Strong, King James Version ...

This book consists of the King James Version Bible with hyperlinks throughout the text to Strong's Dictionary of the Bible. The Strong's Concordances are linked to every verse in the Bible. The Strong's Dictionary is cross-linked and to the Hebrew and Green Concordance. ... Read more

$3.07 CAD

This book consists of the King James Version Bible with hyperlinks throughout the text to Strong's Dictionary of the Bible. The Strong's Concordances are linked to every verse in the Bible. The Strong's Dictionary is cross-linked and to the Hebrew and Green Concordance.
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Travel Japan, Learn Japanese

by Fumi ...

Series Book 1 - Travel Japan, Learn Japanese
Learn　Japanese　while　exploring　Japan!　Includes　30　N4-N5　conversations　packed　with　useful　phrases.Chapter 1 Enjoying NatureChapter 2　History and CultureChapter 3　Local ExperiencesChapter 4　Enjoying Food ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

Learn　Japanese　while　exploring　Japan!　Includes　30　N4-N5　conversations　packed　with　useful　phrases.Chapter 1 Enjoying NatureChapter 2　History and CultureChapter 3　Local ExperiencesChapter 4　Enjoying Food
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Encyclopedic Dictionary of Semiotics, Media, and Communication

Edited by Marcel Danesi ...

Semiotics, Media Studies and Communication Studies are three closely interlinked fields. Briefly stated, Semiotics, the science of signs, looks at how humans search for and construct meaning; Communication Studies is concerned with how meaning is conveyed; and Media Studies considers the ways in which messages are transmitted and received. This dictionary is designed to help students and general ... Read more

$33.59 CAD

Semiotics, Media Studies and Communication Studies are three closely interlinked fields. Briefly stated, Semiotics, the science of signs, looks at how humans search for and construct meaning; Communication Studies is concerned with how meaning is conveyed; and Media Studies considers the ways in which messages are transmitted and received. This dictionary is designed to help students and general
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Se remettre à l'anglais : Retrouver son niveau et l'améliorer

by Axel Delmotte ...

Se remettre à l’anglais peut sembler fastidieux : par où commencer ? quelle méthode adopter ? faut-il reprendre les règles de grammaire qui, en souvenir, peuvent sembler quelque peu rébarbatives ?Cet ouvrage vous offre un nouveau contact avec la langue anglaise à travers 35 situations de la vie quotidienne présentées sous forme de dialogues. Chaque conversation, traduite, est suivie d’explications ... Read more

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Se remettre à l’anglais peut sembler fastidieux : par où commencer ? quelle méthode adopter ? faut-il reprendre les règles de grammaire qui, en souvenir, peuvent sembler quelque peu rébarbatives ?Cet ouvrage vous offre un nouveau contact avec la langue anglaise à travers 35 situations de la vie quotidienne présentées sous forme de dialogues. Chaque conversation, traduite, est suivie d’explications
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Doubters Companion

A Dictionary Of Aggressive Common Sense

by John Ralston Saul ...

"How are citizens to enter into a public debate if the concepts which define our society and decide the manner in which we are governed are open neither to understanding nor to questioning?" According to bestselling novelist and essayist John Ralston Saul, the ramifications of asking this question are enormous. We live in an era of specialization, where decision makers, administrators, and process ... Read more

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"How are citizens to enter into a public debate if the concepts which define our society and decide the manner in which we are governed are open neither to understanding nor to questioning?" According to bestselling novelist and essayist John Ralston Saul, the ramifications of asking this question are enormous. We live in an era of specialization, where decision makers, administrators, and process
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La Plaisanterie de Milan Kundera

Les Fiches de Lecture d'Universalis

by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...

Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d’UniversalisAchevé le 5 décembre 1965, La Plaisanterie, premier roman de Milan Kundera , écrivain tchèque né en 1929, n'a été publié en Tchécoslovaquie qu'en 1967, alors que s'annonçaient les prémices du « printemps de Prague », tentative de libéralisation politique qui allait être sévèrement ...Une fiche de lecture spécialement conçue pour le ... Read more

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Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d’UniversalisAchevé le 5 décembre 1965, La Plaisanterie, premier roman de Milan Kundera , écrivain tchèque né en 1929, n'a été publié en Tchécoslovaquie qu'en 1967, alors que s'annonçaient les prémices du « printemps de Prague », tentative de libéralisation politique qui allait être sévèrement ...Une fiche de lecture spécialement conçue pour le
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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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L’Espagnol Pour Tous - apprendre l’espagnol pour débutant (Vol 1)

12 nouvelles en espagnol facile, un livre bilingue espagnol francais

by Mobile Library ...

Series series Foreign Language Learning Guides
¡Hola!Salut!**Avez-vous compris ce premier mot en espagnol?Si vous l'avez fait!Pourquoi?**Parce qu'il a été introduit en utilisant une nouvelle technique qui rend l'apprentissage des langues plus facile que jamais: la lecture bilingue (texte parallèle). Nous avons créé ce livre en utilisant cette technique pour apprendre l'espagnol d'une manière rapide et amusante et quand vous voulez.Comment ça ... Read more

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¡Hola!Salut!**Avez-vous compris ce premier mot en espagnol?Si vous l'avez fait!Pourquoi?**Parce qu'il a été introduit en utilisant une nouvelle technique qui rend l'apprentissage des langues plus facile que jamais: la lecture bilingue (texte parallèle). Nous avons créé ce livre en utilisant cette technique pour apprendre l'espagnol d'une manière rapide et amusante et quand vous voulez.Comment ça
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Îmi place să împart cu alții I Love to Share

Romanian English Bedtime Collection

by Shelley Admont, KidKiddos Books ...

Series series Romanian English Bedtime Collection
Romanian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Romanian as their second language.Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let's find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better! ... Read more

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Romanian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Romanian as their second language.Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let's find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better!
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Living Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know

by Mary J. Shomon ...

From the author of Living Well With Hypothyroidism, a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia--vital help for the millions of people suffering from pain, fatigue, and sleep problems.Recent studies indicate that 3 to 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia--a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

From the author of Living Well With Hypothyroidism, a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia--vital help for the millions of people suffering from pain, fatigue, and sleep problems.Recent studies indicate that 3 to 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia--a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and
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O zi minunată A Wonderful Day

Romanian English Bedtime Collection

by Sam Sagolski, KidKiddos Books ...

Series series Romanian English Bedtime Collection
Romanian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Romanian as their second language.This book about gratitude teaches kids to see the good in everything. Danny tells Dad about his day and describes everything that happened. Although Danny's day didn't go as planned, he still managed to enjoy it. It turns out, that in every bad situation you can find a good thing and ... Read more

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Romanian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Romanian as their second language.This book about gratitude teaches kids to see the good in everything. Danny tells Dad about his day and describes everything that happened. Although Danny's day didn't go as planned, he still managed to enjoy it. It turns out, that in every bad situation you can find a good thing and
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Instant Japanese

How to Express 1,000 Different Ideas with Just 100 Key Words and Phrases! (Japanese Phrasebook)

by Boye Lafayette De Mente ...

Series series Instant Phrasebook Series
It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Japanese but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Japan for a short time and want a Japanese phrase book to help you communicate? If so, then this thoroughly revised second edition of Boye Lafayette De Mente's classic, bestselling phrase book and Japanese dictionary is for you. It's tiny 0.4 ... Read more

$8.69 CAD

It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Japanese but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Japan for a short time and want a Japanese phrase book to help you communicate? If so, then this thoroughly revised second edition of Boye Lafayette De Mente's classic, bestselling phrase book and Japanese dictionary is for you. It's tiny 0.4
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I Love My Dad Con Yêu Bố (English Vietnamese Bilingual Children's Books)

English Vietnamese Bilingual Collection

by Shelley Admont, S.A. Publishing ...

Series series English Vietnamese Bilingual Collection
English Vietnamese Bilingual Children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Vietnamese as their second language. Fun children's story with educational message.Jimmy the little bunny doesn't start off knowing how to ride a two-wheeler bike like his big brothers. In fact, sometimes he gets teased for it. When Dad shows Jimmy how not to be afraid to try something new, that's when the fun ... Read more

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English Vietnamese Bilingual Children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Vietnamese as their second language. Fun children's story with educational message.Jimmy the little bunny doesn't start off knowing how to ride a two-wheeler bike like his big brothers. In fact, sometimes he gets teased for it. When Dad shows Jimmy how not to be afraid to try something new, that's when the fun
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French Vocabulary for English Speakers - 3000 Words

by Andrey Taranov ...

3000-WORD ENGLISH-FRENCH VOCABULARYThis book is a learning tool for mastering basic French vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the French language. The 3000 words contained in this edition will aid in your understanding of simple phrases and hone your composition skills.This manual will also be an invaluable reference during any trip abroad where the French ... Read more

$5.39 CAD

3000-WORD ENGLISH-FRENCH VOCABULARYThis book is a learning tool for mastering basic French vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the French language. The 3000 words contained in this edition will aid in your understanding of simple phrases and hone your composition skills.This manual will also be an invaluable reference during any trip abroad where the French
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English-Korean Romanized Dictionary

How to learn Korean words in English Alphabet for school, exam, business, and travel with a smartphone

by Taebum Kim ...

Study Korean anywhere with smartphone or tablet!Search Korean words quickly in English!This book lists approximately 9,000 core Korean words that can be searched with English equivalents. It’s ideal for learners of Korean as a second language who want to communicate more effectively and also for learners of English who know Korean.English main entries are in alphabetical order and stressed ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Study Korean anywhere with smartphone or tablet!Search Korean words quickly in English!This book lists approximately 9,000 core Korean words that can be searched with English equivalents. It’s ideal for learners of Korean as a second language who want to communicate more effectively and also for learners of English who know Korean.English main entries are in alphabetical order and stressed
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The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

by John Koenig ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington PostA truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now.Have y... ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington PostA truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now.Have y...
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Japanese - English Bilingual Visual Dictionary

by DK ...

Series series DK Bilingual Visual Dictionaries
With more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Japanese and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Japanese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to life in any Japanese-speaking country.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

With more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Japanese and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Japanese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to life in any Japanese-speaking country.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public
... Read more
Learn Italian Like a Native for Beginners - Level 1: Learning Italian in Your Car Has Never Been Easier! Have Fun with Crazy Vocabulary, Daily Used Phrases, Exercises & Correct Pronunciations

Italian Language Lessons, #1

by Learn Like a Native ...

Series Book 1 - Italian Language Lessons
Learn the fourth most studied language in the world, and have real-life conversations within less than a month even if you´re a complete beginnerSo, it's all settled... you are going on holiday to Italy!You are just so happy to book your trip that I bet you can't wait to get there! You will fly to Venice and then continue your journey to Bologna, Florence, and Rome to end up in Naples. You are ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the fourth most studied language in the world, and have real-life conversations within less than a month even if you´re a complete beginnerSo, it's all settled... you are going on holiday to Italy!You are just so happy to book your trip that I bet you can't wait to get there! You will fly to Venice and then continue your journey to Bologna, Florence, and Rome to end up in Naples. You are
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Japanese Kanji & Kana

(JLPT All Levels) A Complete Guide to the Japanese Writing System (2,136 Kanji and 92 Kana)

by Wolfgang Hadamitzky, Mark Spahn ...

This comprehensive book helps you learn the 92 basic Kana characters and 2,136 standard Kanji characters.Complete, compact and authoritative—this Japanese language book provides all the information needed to learn kanji and kana, including the 92 basic hiragana and katakana phonetic symbols (known collectively as Japanese Kana) and the 2,136 standard Joyo Kanji characters that every Japanese ... Read more

$25.59 CAD

This comprehensive book helps you learn the 92 basic Kana characters and 2,136 standard Kanji characters.Complete, compact and authoritative—this Japanese language book provides all the information needed to learn kanji and kana, including the 92 basic hiragana and katakana phonetic symbols (known collectively as Japanese Kana) and the 2,136 standard Joyo Kanji characters that every Japanese
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Bryson's Dictionary for Writers and Editors

by Bill Bryson ...

From one of the world’s most beloved and bestselling authors, a terrifically useful and readable guide to the problems of the English language most commonly encountered by editors and writers.What is the singular form of graffiti? From what mythological figure is the word “tantalize” derived? One of the English language’s most skilled writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free usage. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

From one of the world’s most beloved and bestselling authors, a terrifically useful and readable guide to the problems of the English language most commonly encountered by editors and writers.What is the singular form of graffiti? From what mythological figure is the word “tantalize” derived? One of the English language’s most skilled writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free usage.
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Visul Amandei Amanda’s Dream

Romanian English Bedtime Collection

by Shelley Admont, KidKiddos Books ...

Series series Romanian English Bedtime Collection
Romanian English bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Romanian as their second language.In this insightful children's picture book, you will meet Amanda, a young girl who had a lot to learn about hard work and how to make her dreams a reality. Join Amanda to her wonderful journey, and learn with her how to find your goal and make it come true. You will watch her face ... Read more

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Romanian English bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Romanian as their second language.In this insightful children's picture book, you will meet Amanda, a young girl who had a lot to learn about hard work and how to make her dreams a reality. Join Amanda to her wonderful journey, and learn with her how to find your goal and make it come true. You will watch her face
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The Doubleday Roget's Thesaurus in Dictionary Form

by Sidney L. Landau ...

A reference book that belongs on every desk--one of the handiest, best-organized, and most reliable thesauruses available, newly updated to reflect the American language of today. ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

A reference book that belongs on every desk--one of the handiest, best-organized, and most reliable thesauruses available, newly updated to reflect the American language of today.
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