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Briggs's Dictionary of Fairies

Banshees, Boggarts and Other Folklore Creatures

by Katharine Briggs ...

'When it comes to the world of fairies Katharine Briggs is the greatest authority by many a league, and this is the finest guide ever written.'PHILIP PULLMAN'Katharine Briggs's Dictionary is truly wonderful: vivid, witty, and full of a profound and generous knowledge that will thrill both children and adults. Spectacular.'KATHERINE RUNDELL'Katharine Briggs is an edito... ... Read more

Was $11.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

'When it comes to the world of fairies Katharine Briggs is the greatest authority by many a league, and this is the finest guide ever written.'PHILIP PULLMAN'Katharine Briggs's Dictionary is truly wonderful: vivid, witty, and full of a profound and generous knowledge that will thrill both children and adults. Spectacular.'KATHERINE RUNDELL'Katharine Briggs is an edito...
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A Sea of Words

A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian

by Dean King, John B. Hattendorf ...

A guide to the British Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age for fans of the Aubrey–Maturin series: "A gem of a book" ( Minneapolis Star Tribune).What is a sand-grouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of lignum vitae, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Admiral Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Captain Jack Aubrey?More than any other ... Read more

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A guide to the British Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age for fans of the Aubrey–Maturin series: "A gem of a book" ( Minneapolis Star Tribune).What is a sand-grouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of lignum vitae, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Admiral Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Captain Jack Aubrey?More than any other
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Learn French Like a Native for Beginners - Level 1: Learning French in Your Car Has Never Been Easier! Have Fun with Crazy Vocabulary, Daily Used Phrases, Exercises & Correct Pronunciations

French Language Lessons, #1

by Learn Like a Native ...

Series Book 1 - French Language Lessons
Learn the second 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 settled... your next vacation is going to be in France!Your mouth begins watering as you book your trip. You'll start with the Blue Coast, making your way to Nice, catching the beaches and the beautiful sea, to end up in Paris and surrounding ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the second 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 settled... your next vacation is going to be in France!Your mouth begins watering as you book your trip. You'll start with the Blue Coast, making your way to Nice, catching the beaches and the beautiful sea, to end up in Paris and surrounding
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made in america

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

$13.99 USD

“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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Arabic Pocket Dictionary

by John Shapiro ...

Series series Fluo! Dictionaries
Fluo!‘s Arabic Pocket Dictionary, authoritative and comprehensive, is a bi-directional (English-Arabic & Arabic-English) Dictionary, with a wide selection of thousands of lemmas and definitions. An indispensable reference for any student of Arabic or English, as well as professionals and translators. ... Read more

$5.35 USD

Fluo!‘s Arabic Pocket Dictionary, authoritative and comprehensive, is a bi-directional (English-Arabic & Arabic-English) Dictionary, with a wide selection of thousands of lemmas and definitions. An indispensable reference for any student of Arabic or English, as well as professionals and translators.
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A~Z Writers’ Character Quirks: A~ Z of Behaviours, Foibles, Habits, Mannerisms & Quirks for Writers to Create Fictional Characters (Writer’s Resource Series)

by Paula Wynne ...

Don't Just Create A Character ~ Create A Memorable Fictional PersonWhen you write a novel, the first thing to learn is how to create fictional characters, from heroes and heroines, to baddies and villains and other minor characters. Without a compelling character you don't have a story! Whether they will be an animated object, toy or animal, a monster, alien or fantasy fabrication or real human ... Read more

$2.98 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Don't Just Create A Character ~ Create A Memorable Fictional PersonWhen you write a novel, the first thing to learn is how to create fictional characters, from heroes and heroines, to baddies and villains and other minor characters. Without a compelling character you don't have a story! Whether they will be an animated object, toy or animal, a monster, alien or fantasy fabrication or real human
... Read more
Easy Learning Vocabulario de inglés

by Collins Dictionaries ...

Este manual de vocabulario está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes de inglés a ampliar su conocimiento del vocabulario de la lengua inglesa. Es un libro fácil de usar que constituye un recurso valioso para estudiantes y profesores pues es ideal para usar tanto en clase como en casa.El Collins Easy Learning Vocabulario de Inglés está dividido en 50 áreas temáticas, que van desde situaciones ... Read more

$2.49 USD

Este manual de vocabulario está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes de inglés a ampliar su conocimiento del vocabulario de la lengua inglesa. Es un libro fácil de usar que constituye un recurso valioso para estudiantes y profesores pues es ideal para usar tanto en clase como en casa.El Collins Easy Learning Vocabulario de Inglés está dividido en 50 áreas temáticas, que van desde situaciones
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Mounce's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words

by William D. Mounce ...

The Most Accurate and Thorough Dictionary of Bible Words • Over 100,000 copies sold.For years, Vine's Expository Dictionary has been the standard word study tool for pastors and laypeople. But sixty-plus years of scholarship have shed extensive new light on the use of biblical Greek and Hebrew, creating the need for a new, more accurate, more thorough dictionary of Bible words. William Mounce, ... Read more

$33.99 USD

The Most Accurate and Thorough Dictionary of Bible Words • Over 100,000 copies sold.For years, Vine's Expository Dictionary has been the standard word study tool for pastors and laypeople. But sixty-plus years of scholarship have shed extensive new light on the use of biblical Greek and Hebrew, creating the need for a new, more accurate, more thorough dictionary of Bible words. William Mounce,
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আমি ফল ও শাক-সব্জি খেতে ভালোবাসি I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables

Bengali English Bilingual Collection

by Shelley Admont, KidKiddos Books ...

Series series Bengali English Bilingual Collection
Bengali English bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Bengali as their second language. Jimmy, the little bunny, likes to eat candy. He sneaks into the kitchen to find a bag with candies that was hidden inside the cupboard. What happens right after Jimmy climbs up to reach the bag of candy? You will find out when you read this illustrated children's book. Since that day, ... Read more

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Bengali English bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Bengali as their second language. Jimmy, the little bunny, likes to eat candy. He sneaks into the kitchen to find a bag with candies that was hidden inside the cupboard. What happens right after Jimmy climbs up to reach the bag of candy? You will find out when you read this illustrated children's book. Since that day,
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De la grammatologie de Jacques Derrida

Les Fiches de lecture d'Universalis

by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...

Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d’UniversalisCinq ans après son introduction-traduction de L’Origine de la géométrie de Husserl, Jacques Derrida publie, en 1967, trois livres étrangement différents, paradoxalement proches.Une fiche de lecture spécialement conçue pour le numérique, pour tout savoir sur De la grammatologie de Jacques DerridaChaque fiche de lecture présente une ... Read more

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Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d’UniversalisCinq ans après son introduction-traduction de L’Origine de la géométrie de Husserl, Jacques Derrida publie, en 1967, trois livres étrangement différents, paradoxalement proches.Une fiche de lecture spécialement conçue pour le numérique, pour tout savoir sur De la grammatologie de Jacques DerridaChaque fiche de lecture présente une
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Italian Vocabulary for English Speakers - 5000 Words

by Andrey Taranov ...

5000-WORD ENGLISH-ITALIAN VOCABULARYThe use of this 5000 word Italian vocabulary will allow you to understand simple texts and will give you much needed confidence in everyday conversation. Used in combination with a grammar course, it will aid in your ability to correctly compose many phrases. When watching Italian films, you will begin to hear and understand more and more words and phrases. This ... Read more

$6.29 USD

5000-WORD ENGLISH-ITALIAN VOCABULARYThe use of this 5000 word Italian vocabulary will allow you to understand simple texts and will give you much needed confidence in everyday conversation. Used in combination with a grammar course, it will aid in your ability to correctly compose many phrases. When watching Italian films, you will begin to hear and understand more and more words and phrases. This
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Vietnamese Picture Dictionary

Learn 1,500 Vietnamese Words and Expressions - The Perfect Resource for Visual Learners of All Ages (Includes Online Audio)

by Nguyen Thi Lien Huong ...

Series series Tuttle Picture Dictionary
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Vietnamese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Vietnamese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given using the Vietnamese alphabet—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, ... Read more

$12.39 USD

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Vietnamese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Vietnamese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given using the Vietnamese alphabet—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,
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Dictionary of Construction Engineering and Management

by Steven Smith ...

The Dictionary of Construction Engineering and Management is a comprehensive resource designed to provide a clear, concise, and accessible understanding of the terminology, concepts, and practices that underpin this dynamic field. Compiled with the needs of professionals, students, and anyone interested in construction in mind, this dictionary serves as a gateway to the vast and ever-evolving ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Dictionary of Construction Engineering and Management is a comprehensive resource designed to provide a clear, concise, and accessible understanding of the terminology, concepts, and practices that underpin this dynamic field. Compiled with the needs of professionals, students, and anyone interested in construction in mind, this dictionary serves as a gateway to the vast and ever-evolving
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Portuguese Business Dictionary

by Morry Sofer ...

Up-to-date business terms including banking, the internet, computers, accounting, insurance, real estate, taxes, and more, designed to facilitate communication and cross linguistic barriers. ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Up-to-date business terms including banking, the internet, computers, accounting, insurance, real estate, taxes, and more, designed to facilitate communication and cross linguistic barriers.
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English-Chinese Mini Dictionary

How to study Chinese words in English for school, tests, business, and travel with a smartphone

by Taebum Kim ...

This book lists approximately 4,800 core English words with standard Chinese (Mandarin) equivalents including standard American pronunciation. Main entries are in English alphabetically with standard American pronunciation with focus on stressed syllable*in bold print.. In the next line, pasts of speech label ([n.] for nouns and [v.] for verbs) and the entry’s Chinese equivalents in Pinyin ... Read more

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This book lists approximately 4,800 core English words with standard Chinese (Mandarin) equivalents including standard American pronunciation. Main entries are in English alphabetically with standard American pronunciation with focus on stressed syllable*in bold print.. In the next line, pasts of speech label ([n.] for nouns and [v.] for verbs) and the entry’s Chinese equivalents in Pinyin
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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

$5.99 USD 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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15-Minute Spanish

Learn in Just 12 Weeks

by DK ...

Series series DK 15-Minute Language Learning
The ideal Spanish language course for beginners, the 15-Minute language series will teach you how to speak a new language in just 12 weeks!The perfect book for anyone who wants to learn Spanish fast. 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, from socializing to doing business. Each lesson combines Spanish vocabulary and grammar ... Read more

$5.99 USD

The ideal Spanish language course for beginners, the 15-Minute language series will teach you how to speak a new language in just 12 weeks!The perfect book for anyone who wants to learn Spanish fast. 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, from socializing to doing business. Each lesson combines Spanish vocabulary and grammar
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Tuttle English-Chinese Dictionary

by Li Dong ...

Series series Tuttle Reference Dictionaries
This is an extensive and user-friendly Chinese-English dictionary.The Tuttle English-Chinese Dictionary is the only English-Chinese dictionary specifically designed for English speakers who are learning the Chinese language. It provides comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date definitions for over 40,000 words, phrases and idioms, including the latest vocabulary for business, technology, sport and ... Read more

$14.39 USD

This is an extensive and user-friendly Chinese-English dictionary.The Tuttle English-Chinese Dictionary is the only English-Chinese dictionary specifically designed for English speakers who are learning the Chinese language. It provides comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date definitions for over 40,000 words, phrases and idioms, including the latest vocabulary for business, technology, sport and
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Liddell and Scott

The History, Methodology, and Languages of the World's Leading Lexicon of Ancient Greek

Edited by Christopher Stray, Michael Clarke, Joshua T. Katz ...

The Greek-English Lexicon of Liddell and Scott is one of the most famous dictionaries in the world, and for the past century-and-a-half has been a constant and indispensable presence in teaching, learning, and research on ancient Greek throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. Despite continuous modification and updating, it is still recognizably a Victorian creation; at the same time, ... Read more

$125.99 USD

The Greek-English Lexicon of Liddell and Scott is one of the most famous dictionaries in the world, and for the past century-and-a-half has been a constant and indispensable presence in teaching, learning, and research on ancient Greek throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. Despite continuous modification and updating, it is still recognizably a Victorian creation; at the same time,
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Periplus Pocket Korean Dictionary

Korean-English English-Korean, Second Edition

by Seong-Chul Sim, Gene Baik ...

Series series Periplus Pocket Dictionaries
It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great travel-sized Korean dictionary.Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Korea Pocket Korean Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Korean. It features all the essential Korean vocabulary appropriate for ... Read more

$5.39 USD

It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great travel-sized Korean dictionary.Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Korea Pocket Korean Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Korean. It features all the essential Korean vocabulary appropriate for
... Read more
Collins Arabic Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition

by Collins Dictionaries ...

Series series Collins Gem
Sound and speak like a native. Your ideal companion for practising pronunciation, listening and becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when in Arabic-speaking countries.In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins ... Read more

$1.99 USD

Sound and speak like a native. Your ideal companion for practising pronunciation, listening and becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when in Arabic-speaking countries.In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins
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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

$2.99 USD

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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The Queens' English

The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases

by Chloe O. Davis ...

A landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community’s contributions to the English language—an intersectional, inclusive, playfully illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms and fabulous phrases created by and for queer culture.Do you know where “yaaaas queen!” comes from? Do you know the difference between a bear and a wolf? Do you know what all the letters in LGBTQIA+ stand for?The ... Read more

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A landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community’s contributions to the English language—an intersectional, inclusive, playfully illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms and fabulous phrases created by and for queer culture.Do you know where “yaaaas queen!” comes from? Do you know the difference between a bear and a wolf? Do you know what all the letters in LGBTQIA+ stand for?The
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Visual Dictionary: Italian: For Home, Business, and Travel

by PONS Editorial Team ...

Series series Barron's Visual Dictionaries
This title is written for travelers, students, and lovers of language who will soon find this dictionary to be indispensable. This eBook features 15,000 words and concepts sorted into 13 clearly formatted and color-coded categories. These categories are easily navigable by clicking on the links in the Table of Contents. The eBook also feautures 3,000 full-color pictures that provide helpful ... Read more

$8.99 USD

This title is written for travelers, students, and lovers of language who will soon find this dictionary to be indispensable. This eBook features 15,000 words and concepts sorted into 13 clearly formatted and color-coded categories. These categories are easily navigable by clicking on the links in the Table of Contents. The eBook also feautures 3,000 full-color pictures that provide helpful
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