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Describer's Dictionary

A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations

by David Grambs, Ellen S. Levine ...

The unmatched guide—and perfect gift—for stymied scribes and working wordsmiths everywhere, now expanded and updated.A singular and indispensable reference tool, The Describer's Dictionary—now expanded and updated—has served for over twenty years as the go-to resource for writers who are determined to capture the world in just the right words.The dictionary uses a unique reverse definition-to-term ... Read more

$2.99 USD

The unmatched guide—and perfect gift—for stymied scribes and working wordsmiths everywhere, now expanded and updated.A singular and indispensable reference tool, The Describer's Dictionary—now expanded and updated—has served for over twenty years as the go-to resource for writers who are determined to capture the world in just the right words.The dictionary uses a unique reverse definition-to-term
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501 Portuguese Verbs

by John J. Nitti, Michael J. Ferreira ...

Series series Barron's 501 Verbs
Barron’s 501 Portuguese Verbs teaches you how to use the 501 most common and useful Portuguese verbs. Fluency starts with knowledge of verbs, and the authors provide clear, easy-to-use guidance. Each verb is listed alphabetically in easy-to-follow chart form—one verb per page with its English translation.This comprehensive guide to is ideal for students, travelers, and adult learners. It includes ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Barron’s 501 Portuguese Verbs teaches you how to use the 501 most common and useful Portuguese verbs. Fluency starts with knowledge of verbs, and the authors provide clear, easy-to-use guidance. Each verb is listed alphabetically in easy-to-follow chart form—one verb per page with its English translation.This comprehensive guide to is ideal for students, travelers, and adult learners. It includes
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Italian

History & Culture Through Language

by Margherita Berti, PhD ...

Series series Speak the World
Ready to finally understand Italian without translating every word? Then Speak the World: Italian is for you! In her signature clear and engaging style, Margherita Berti PhD, brings the language to life with culture, stories, and real-world expressions.Through 200 selected words and phrases, along with cultural insights, real-life context, and memorable anecdotes, Margherita Berti, founder of ... Read more

$10.99 USD

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Ready to finally understand Italian without translating every word? Then Speak the World: Italian is for you! In her signature clear and engaging style, Margherita Berti PhD, brings the language to life with culture, stories, and real-world expressions.Through 200 selected words and phrases, along with cultural insights, real-life context, and memorable anecdotes, Margherita Berti, founder of
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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

$9.99 USD

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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The Flanker Dictionary of Newfoundland English

by Garry Cranford ...

A book for those who come from away and for us livyers. This work brings together words from indigenous cultures and words spoken and recorded in English from the time of the European discovery of the New Founde Lande in 1497. The dominant European language became English, imported from the West Country of England and enriched by settlers from Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the Channel Islands, and ... Read more

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A book for those who come from away and for us livyers. This work brings together words from indigenous cultures and words spoken and recorded in English from the time of the European discovery of the New Founde Lande in 1497. The dominant European language became English, imported from the West Country of England and enriched by settlers from Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the Channel Islands, and
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Easy Learning French Complete Grammar, Verbs and Vocabulary (3 books in 1)

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by Collins Dictionaries ...

Series series Collins Easy Learning
A handy 3-in-1 French study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand French reference and revision guide.This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of French. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning French at school, in an evening class, for work ... Read more

$19.99 USD

A handy 3-in-1 French study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand French reference and revision guide.This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of French. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning French at school, in an evening class, for work
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Unabridged

The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary

by Stefan Fatsis ...

Named a Best Book of 2025 by Smithsonian and Washington Independent Review of Books“[A] spirited examination of the state of language.”—New York TimesFrom the author of the New York Times bestseller Word Freak, a vibrant, lively, and illuminating journey through the exotic world of Merriam-Webster, dictionaries, and language, at a time of rapid-fire change in the way we create, consume, d... ... Read more

$21.59 USD

Named a Best Book of 2025 by Smithsonian and Washington Independent Review of Books“[A] spirited examination of the state of language.”—New York TimesFrom the author of the New York Times bestseller Word Freak, a vibrant, lively, and illuminating journey through the exotic world of Merriam-Webster, dictionaries, and language, at a time of rapid-fire change in the way we create, consume, d...
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Korean vocabulary for English speakers - 9000 words

by Andrey Taranov ...

9000-WORD ENGLISH-KOREAN VOCABULARYKnowing and understanding around 9000 Korean words will give you the ability to read and write with only the minimal use of a dictionary. This knowledge will foster your ability to express your thoughts during conversation in a precise and accurate way. With a little practice and with the added help and experience of having viewed many Korean films, you will be ... Read more

$8.69 USD

9000-WORD ENGLISH-KOREAN VOCABULARYKnowing and understanding around 9000 Korean words will give you the ability to read and write with only the minimal use of a dictionary. This knowledge will foster your ability to express your thoughts during conversation in a precise and accurate way. With a little practice and with the added help and experience of having viewed many Korean films, you will be
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Collins Rhyming Dictionary

by Rosalind Fergusson ...

If it’s time for a rhyme, or you need a satiric lyric, the Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the fastest and easiest way to refine your line.The most accessible way to find the rhyme you need. Other rhyming dictionaries are characterised by the use of obscure words for padding, subsections for disyllabic and trisyllabic rhymes, and reverse phonetic order – but we avoid such complications and, as a ... Read more

$8.99 USD

If it’s time for a rhyme, or you need a satiric lyric, the Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the fastest and easiest way to refine your line.The most accessible way to find the rhyme you need. Other rhyming dictionaries are characterised by the use of obscure words for padding, subsections for disyllabic and trisyllabic rhymes, and reverse phonetic order – but we avoid such complications and, as a
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Unlocking Spanish with Paul Noble

by Paul Noble ...

Learn Spanish in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn Spanish and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun, jargon-free way to ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Learn Spanish in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn Spanish and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun, jargon-free way to
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Thai vocabulary for English speakers - 9000 words

by Andrey Taranov ...

9000-WORD ENGLISH-THAI VOCABULARYKnowing and understanding around 9000 Thai words will give you the ability to read and write with only the minimal use of a dictionary. This knowledge will foster your ability to express your thoughts during conversation in a precise and accurate way. With a little practice and with the added help and experience of having viewed many Thai films, you will be proud ... Read more

$8.69 USD

9000-WORD ENGLISH-THAI VOCABULARYKnowing and understanding around 9000 Thai words will give you the ability to read and write with only the minimal use of a dictionary. This knowledge will foster your ability to express your thoughts during conversation in a precise and accurate way. With a little practice and with the added help and experience of having viewed many Thai films, you will be proud
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The Mother Tongue

English and How it Got that Way

by Bill Bryson ...

“Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles TimesWith dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson explores English ... Read more

$13.99 USD

“Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles TimesWith dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson explores English
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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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The Second 100 Chinese Characters: Simplified Character Edition

(HSK Level 1) The Quick and Easy Method to Learn the Second 100 Most Basic Chinese Characters

by Alison Matthews, Laurence Matthews ...

The Second 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach that helps students to learn, recognize and write the second 100 most common Chinese characters.Intended for beginning Chinese students, the characters listed have been carefully selected and sequenced for rapid and effective learning. Each Chinese character is shown separately on a single page, along with its English definitions, ... Read more

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The Second 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach that helps students to learn, recognize and write the second 100 most common Chinese characters.Intended for beginning Chinese students, the characters listed have been carefully selected and sequenced for rapid and effective learning. Each Chinese character is shown separately on a single page, along with its English definitions,
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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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The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary

by Richard A. Tennant, Marianne Gluszak Brown ...

Featuring•More than 1,900 Sign Illustrations Including 327 New Signs•Plus DVD Showing How to Form Signs•Arranged by Handshape for Easy Identification•Complete Index of English Vocabulary for All Signs•An Introduction to Deaf Culture and ASL StructureThe first reference source that allows users to access ASL signs without previous knowledge of their English equivalents (far superior to those in ... Read more

$27.39 USD

Featuring•More than 1,900 Sign Illustrations Including 327 New Signs•Plus DVD Showing How to Form Signs•Arranged by Handshape for Easy Identification•Complete Index of English Vocabulary for All Signs•An Introduction to Deaf Culture and ASL StructureThe first reference source that allows users to access ASL signs without previous knowledge of their English equivalents (far superior to those in
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Wordwatching

Breaking into the Dictionary: It's His Word Against Theirs

by Alex Horne ...

Alex Horne loves words. He loves them so much, in fact, that he's decided to invent his own ... and get them into the dictionary. But, as Alex discovers, gaining entry into the official lexicon takes more than just a gentle word in the ear of the editor. Evidence is required - Alex needs proof that his words are being spoken by more people than just him and his mum. He needs what the dictionary ... Read more

$17.89 USD

Alex Horne loves words. He loves them so much, in fact, that he's decided to invent his own ... and get them into the dictionary. But, as Alex discovers, gaining entry into the official lexicon takes more than just a gentle word in the ear of the editor. Evidence is required - Alex needs proof that his words are being spoken by more people than just him and his mum. He needs what the dictionary
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15-Minute Mandarin Chinese

Learn in Just 12 Weeks

by DK ...

Series series DK 15-Minute Language Learning
Learn Mandarin Chinese in just 15 minutes a day with this revolutionary language learning system, now with an accompanying free app that is available in the App Store and Google Play.Practicing your language skills is quick, easy, and fun with 15-Minute Mandarin. There's no homework. Instead, use the visual guide and the free app to test yourself as you learn. Perfect your pronunciation by ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Learn Mandarin Chinese in just 15 minutes a day with this revolutionary language learning system, now with an accompanying free app that is available in the App Store and Google Play.Practicing your language skills is quick, easy, and fun with 15-Minute Mandarin. There's no homework. Instead, use the visual guide and the free app to test yourself as you learn. Perfect your pronunciation by
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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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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

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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The Complete Novels

by Jane Austen ...

Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works critique the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and ... Read more

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Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works critique the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and
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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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Con Yêu Bố I Love My Dad (Vietnamese Kids book)

Vietnamese English Bilingual Collection

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

Series series Vietnamese English Bilingual Collection
Vietnamese English 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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Vietnamese English 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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