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American Sign Language for Beginners

Learn Signing Essentials in 30 Days

by Rochelle Barlow ...

A thirty-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language.There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers thirty days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community, and classroom.From letters and numbers to essential vocabulary and grammar basics, this beginner's guide provides the ... Read more

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A thirty-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language.There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers thirty days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community, and classroom.From letters and numbers to essential vocabulary and grammar basics, this beginner's guide provides the
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A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

by Mary Oliver ...

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts
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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Italian the fun way!

by Olly Richards ...

Series series Readers
'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both
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How to Read a Book

by Mortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren ...

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material.A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” –Farheed ZakariaOriginally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material.A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” –Farheed ZakariaOriginally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a
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Proust and the Squid

The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

by Maryanne Wolf ...

"Wolf restores our awe of the human brain—its adaptability, its creativity, and its ability to connect with other minds through a procession of silly squiggles." — San Francisco ChronicleHow do people learn to read and write—and how has the development of these skills transformed the brain and the world itself ? Neuropsychologist and child development expert Maryann Wolf answers these questions in ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"Wolf restores our awe of the human brain—its adaptability, its creativity, and its ability to connect with other minds through a procession of silly squiggles." — San Francisco ChronicleHow do people learn to read and write—and how has the development of these skills transformed the brain and the world itself ? Neuropsychologist and child development expert Maryann Wolf answers these questions in
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Histoires en Anglais pour Débutants

by Daria Galek ...

Bienvenue dans le livre "Histoires en Anglais pour Débutants". Cette collection unique contient 40 histoires soigneusement sélectionnées pour vous aider à apprendre l'anglais. Chaque histoire est traduite en français, ce qui facilite la compréhension et le suivi de l'intrigue. De plus, après chaque histoire, vous trouverez des exercices avec des réponses pour vous aider à renforcer les ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bienvenue dans le livre "Histoires en Anglais pour Débutants". Cette collection unique contient 40 histoires soigneusement sélectionnées pour vous aider à apprendre l'anglais. Chaque histoire est traduite en français, ce qui facilite la compréhension et le suivi de l'intrigue. De plus, après chaque histoire, vous trouverez des exercices avec des réponses pour vous aider à renforcer les
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Resurgence

Engaging With Indigenous Narratives and Cultural Expressions In and Beyond the Classroom

by KC Adams, Sonya Ballantyne, Charlene Bearhead, Wilson Bearhead, Lisa Boivin, Rita Bouvier, Nicola I. Campbell, Sara Florence Davidson, Louise B. Halfe, Lucy Hemphill, Wanda John-Kehewin, Elizabeth LaPensee, Victoria McIntosh, David A. Robertson, Russell Wallace, Christina Lavalley Ruddy, Reanna McKay (Merasty) ...

Series series The Footbridge
★ Starred selection for CCBC's Best Books Ideal for Teachers 2023!Resurgence is an inspiring collection of contemporary Indigenous poetry, art, and narratives that guides K–12 educators in bridging existing curricula with Indigenous voices and pedagogies. In this first book in the Footbridge Series, we invite you to walk with us as we seek to:connect peoples and placeslink truth and reconciliation ... Read more

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★ Starred selection for CCBC's Best Books Ideal for Teachers 2023!Resurgence is an inspiring collection of contemporary Indigenous poetry, art, and narratives that guides K–12 educators in bridging existing curricula with Indigenous voices and pedagogies. In this first book in the Footbridge Series, we invite you to walk with us as we seek to:connect peoples and placeslink truth and reconciliation
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life

by George Saunders ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today.**LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, Time, San Francisco Chronicle, Esquire, ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today.**LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, Time, San Francisco Chronicle, Esquire,
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First 100 Chinese Characters: Simplified Character Edition

(HSK Level 1) The Quick and Easy Way to Learn the Basic Chinese Characters

by Alison Matthews, Laurence Matthews ...

This book is a quick and easy way to learn basic Chinese Characters.All beginning Chinese language learners struggle to memorize and learn to write Chinese characters. The First 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach which helps students to quickly master the basic characters that are fundamental to this language. This character book is intended for beginning Chinese students. It ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

This book is a quick and easy way to learn basic Chinese Characters.All beginning Chinese language learners struggle to memorize and learn to write Chinese characters. The First 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach which helps students to quickly master the basic characters that are fundamental to this language. This character book is intended for beginning Chinese students. It
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Foundational Skills for Writing

A Brain-Based Guide to Strengthen Executive Functions, Language, and Other Cornerstones for Writers

by Melanie Meehan, Maggie Beattie Roberts ...

Strengthen the foundational skills that set students up for writing successWriting is more than putting words down on paper—it’s a tool for thinking and learning, a vehicle for expression and connection.Yet, writing instruction has often received less attention than reading, even though it′s just as complex. In fact, writing is one of the most complex tasks the brain coordinates, drawing ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

Strengthen the foundational skills that set students up for writing successWriting is more than putting words down on paper—it’s a tool for thinking and learning, a vehicle for expression and connection.Yet, writing instruction has often received less attention than reading, even though it′s just as complex. In fact, writing is one of the most complex tasks the brain coordinates, drawing
... Read more
The Ultimate Italian Review and Practice, Premium Second Edition

by David M. Stillman ...

Gain the essential grammar skills needed to communicate more confidently in Italian!Developing a good grasp of grammar is key to mastering a foreign language. This popular guide provides comprehensive coverage of all the elements of Italian grammar. Each grammatical concept is clarified and then illustrated with lively example sentences. More than 350 exercises provide you with plenty of practice ... Read more

$21.79 CAD

Gain the essential grammar skills needed to communicate more confidently in Italian!Developing a good grasp of grammar is key to mastering a foreign language. This popular guide provides comprehensive coverage of all the elements of Italian grammar. Each grammatical concept is clarified and then illustrated with lively example sentences. More than 350 exercises provide you with plenty of practice
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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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Anglais Facile : 30 Jours pour Parler avec Confiance

Programme Bilingue Complet avec Dialogues, Grammaire, Vocabulaire et Exercices pour Adultes Débutants Francophones

by Lingua Step ...

Anglais Facile est un compagnon idéal pour les francophones débutants qui veulent parler anglais avec confiance et plaisir, en seulement 30 jours. Chaque journée propose : un dialogue authentique entre Lina et Karim dans des situations concrètes (voyage, travail, achats, santé...) ; une règle de grammaire claire et adaptée aux francophones ; du vocabulaire essentiel avec prononciation simplifiée ; ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Anglais Facile est un compagnon idéal pour les francophones débutants qui veulent parler anglais avec confiance et plaisir, en seulement 30 jours. Chaque journée propose : un dialogue authentique entre Lina et Karim dans des situations concrètes (voyage, travail, achats, santé...) ; une règle de grammaire claire et adaptée aux francophones ; du vocabulaire essentiel avec prononciation simplifiée ;
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Japanese Kanji for Beginners

(JLPT Levels N5 & N4) First Steps to Learn the Basic Japanese Characters [Includes Online Audio & Printable Flash Cards]

by Timothy G. Stout, Kaori Hakone ...

The method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully.The Japanese language has two primary writing systems, kanji characters—which are based on Chinese characters and hiragana and katakana—a mnemonics based alphabet. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonics-based method to read and write the 430 highest-frequency kanji characters. Along with its sister book: ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

The method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully.The Japanese language has two primary writing systems, kanji characters—which are based on Chinese characters and hiragana and katakana—a mnemonics based alphabet. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonics-based method to read and write the 430 highest-frequency kanji characters. Along with its sister book:
... Read more
Modern Mandarin Chinese

The Routledge Course Textbook Level 1

by Claudia Ross, Baozhang He, Pei-Chia Chen, Meng Yeh ...

Modern Mandarin Chinese is a two-year undergraduate course for students with no prior background in Chinese study. Designed to build a strong foundation in both the spoken and written language, it develops all the basic skills such as pronunciation, character writing, word use, and structures, while placing a strong emphasis on the development of communicative skills.Each level of the course ... Read more

$123.99 CAD

Modern Mandarin Chinese is a two-year undergraduate course for students with no prior background in Chinese study. Designed to build a strong foundation in both the spoken and written language, it develops all the basic skills such as pronunciation, character writing, word use, and structures, while placing a strong emphasis on the development of communicative skills.Each level of the course
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Moore (More, Mossi) Language Audio Training Course

Language Learning Country Guide and Vocabulary for Travel in Burkina Faso

by Language Recall ...

Series series African Languages
Moore Language Audio Training CourseWelcome to the Moore Language Audio Training Course. This course is designed to teach you the basics both before and during your visit to Burkina Faso. Learn essential words, phrases and vocabulary. This course is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in learning the Moore language.Listen to the native speakers and practice your conversation skills, ... Read more

$6.06 CAD

Moore Language Audio Training CourseWelcome to the Moore Language Audio Training Course. This course is designed to teach you the basics both before and during your visit to Burkina Faso. Learn essential words, phrases and vocabulary. This course is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in learning the Moore language.Listen to the native speakers and practice your conversation skills,
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Practice Makes Perfect: German Conversation, Premium Second Edition

by Ed Swick ...

Gain the confidence to strike up a conversation in German!Speaking a new language can be intimidating. This popular guide will give you the confidence to start and engage in conversations in German. Extensive streaming audio recordings let you hear German as it is spoken by native speakers. The book is organized around 12 units covering specific, real-world conversational situations. Each unit ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Gain the confidence to strike up a conversation in German!Speaking a new language can be intimidating. This popular guide will give you the confidence to start and engage in conversations in German. Extensive streaming audio recordings let you hear German as it is spoken by native speakers. The book is organized around 12 units covering specific, real-world conversational situations. Each unit
... Read more
Practice Makes Perfect: French Verb Tenses

by Trudie Booth ...

Series series Practice Makes Perfect Series
Go Beyond Conjugation and Learn the Right Verb Tenses for Speaking and Writing in FrenchIf you’re looking for help memorizing French verb conjugations, any French verb book will do. But if you are interested in becoming fluent, you’ll need to learn how these building blocks are used in everyday, natural language. That’s where Practice Makes Perfect: French Verb Tenses comes in.The ideal reference ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Go Beyond Conjugation and Learn the Right Verb Tenses for Speaking and Writing in FrenchIf you’re looking for help memorizing French verb conjugations, any French verb book will do. But if you are interested in becoming fluent, you’ll need to learn how these building blocks are used in everyday, natural language. That’s where Practice Makes Perfect: French Verb Tenses comes in.The ideal reference
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Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar, Premium Fifth Edition

by Annie Heminway ...

All the practice and instruction you need to communicate effectively in French—now with an enhanced app featuring text-to-speech!If you are a beginning to intermediate French language learner, getting a handle on grammar is your key to communicating correctly and effectively. In Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar, you'll find tons of practice and everything else you need—instruction, ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

All the practice and instruction you need to communicate effectively in French—now with an enhanced app featuring text-to-speech!If you are a beginning to intermediate French language learner, getting a handle on grammar is your key to communicating correctly and effectively. In Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar, you'll find tons of practice and everything else you need—instruction,
... Read more
MLA Guide to Undergraduate Research in Literature

by Elizabeth Brookbank, H. Faye Christenberry ...

Series series MLA GUIDES
What makes a good research topic in a literature class? What does your professor mean by "peer-reviewed" sources? What should you do if you can't find enough material? This approachable guide walks students through the process of research in literary studies, providing them with tools for responding successfully to course assignments.Written by two experienced librarians, the guide introduces the ... Read more

$35.73 CAD

What makes a good research topic in a literature class? What does your professor mean by "peer-reviewed" sources? What should you do if you can't find enough material? This approachable guide walks students through the process of research in literary studies, providing them with tools for responding successfully to course assignments.Written by two experienced librarians, the guide introduces the
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Spanish Short Stories

Boost Your Spanish Skills with Fun Tales for Beginners and Intermediate Learners

by Santi Herrera ...

Unlock Spanish Fluency Through Cultural Immersion!Struggling with Spanish textbooks that feel disconnected from real life? Want to improve your Spanish while experiencing authentic culture? Ready to move beyond dry vocabulary lists to genuine language mastery?"Spanish Short Stories: Boost Your Spanish Skills with Fun Tales for Beginners and Intermediate Learners" is the ultimate collection that ... Read more

$4.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock Spanish Fluency Through Cultural Immersion!Struggling with Spanish textbooks that feel disconnected from real life? Want to improve your Spanish while experiencing authentic culture? Ready to move beyond dry vocabulary lists to genuine language mastery?"Spanish Short Stories: Boost Your Spanish Skills with Fun Tales for Beginners and Intermediate Learners" is the ultimate collection that
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Eats, Shoots and Leaves

by Lynne Truss ...

Anxious about the apostrophe? Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Join Lynne Truss on a hilarious tour through the rules of punctuation that is sure to sort the dashes from the hyphens.We all had the basic rules of punctuation drilled into us at school, but punctuation pedants have good reason to suspect they never sank in. ‘Its Summer!’ screams a sign that sets our teeth on edge. ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Anxious about the apostrophe? Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Join Lynne Truss on a hilarious tour through the rules of punctuation that is sure to sort the dashes from the hyphens.We all had the basic rules of punctuation drilled into us at school, but punctuation pedants have good reason to suspect they never sank in. ‘Its Summer!’ screams a sign that sets our teeth on edge.
... Read more
The Major Languages of South Asia, the Middle East and Africa

Edited by Bernard Comrie ...

Based on the much-praised The World's Major Languages, this is the first comprehensive guide in paperback to describe the development, grammar sound and writing system, and sociological factors of the major language families in these areas. ... Read more

$68.70 CAD

Based on the much-praised The World's Major Languages, this is the first comprehensive guide in paperback to describe the development, grammar sound and writing system, and sociological factors of the major language families in these areas.
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

by Jessica Brody ...

Series series Save the Cat!
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a
... Read more

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