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Breakthrough Rapid Reading

de Peter Kump ...

Simple and accessible techniques to increase your reading speed and comprehensionIn Breakthrough Rapid Reading, the former National Director of Education for Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics presents his do-it-yourself program for improving your reading. This program outlines fundamental principles and skills that can be learned at home with the help of the drills and exercises provided. And because ... Leer más

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Simple and accessible techniques to increase your reading speed and comprehensionIn Breakthrough Rapid Reading, the former National Director of Education for Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics presents his do-it-yourself program for improving your reading. This program outlines fundamental principles and skills that can be learned at home with the help of the drills and exercises provided. And because
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Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish

A Creative and Proven Approach

de Margarita Madrigal ...

Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers.Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers.Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a
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Twenty-five Books That Shaped America

How White Whales, Green Lights, and Restless Spirits Forged Our National Identity

de Thomas C. Foster ...

From the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes a highly entertaining and informative book on the twenty-five works of literature that have most shaped the American character.Thomas C. Foster applies his much-loved combination of wit, know-how, and analysis to explain how each work has shaped our very existence as readers, students, teachers, and ... Leer más

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From the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes a highly entertaining and informative book on the twenty-five works of literature that have most shaped the American character.Thomas C. Foster applies his much-loved combination of wit, know-how, and analysis to explain how each work has shaped our very existence as readers, students, teachers, and
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A Little Book on Form

An Exploration into the Formal Imagination of Poetry

de Robert Hass ...

From the former U.S. Poet Laureate, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winner, an illuminating dissection of poetic form and an essential book on writing craft for students, enthusiasts, and newcomers alikeA Little Book on Form brilliantly synthesizes Hass’s formidable gifts as both a poet and essayist. In it he takes up the central tension between poetry as genre and the poetics of the ... Leer más

$11.49 USD

From the former U.S. Poet Laureate, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winner, an illuminating dissection of poetic form and an essential book on writing craft for students, enthusiasts, and newcomers alikeA Little Book on Form brilliantly synthesizes Hass’s formidable gifts as both a poet and essayist. In it he takes up the central tension between poetry as genre and the poetics of the
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Writing Japanese Hiragana

An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook: Learn and Practice The Japanese Alphabet

de Jim Gleeson ...

Mastering written Japanese begins with hands-on practice, and Writing Japanese Hiragana offers the perfect starting point. With a spacious, easy-to-use format, this workbook encourages students to dive right in and start learning.Written Japanese combines three scripts: the phonetic syllabaries hiragana and katakana, along with kanji characters derived from Chinese ideographs. This workbook zeroes ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Mastering written Japanese begins with hands-on practice, and Writing Japanese Hiragana offers the perfect starting point. With a spacious, easy-to-use format, this workbook encourages students to dive right in and start learning.Written Japanese combines three scripts: the phonetic syllabaries hiragana and katakana, along with kanji characters derived from Chinese ideographs. This workbook zeroes
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I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf

de Grant Snider ...

A look at the culture and fanaticism of book lovers, from the beloved New York Times illustrator and creator of Incidental Comics.It's no secret, but we are judged by our bookshelves. We learn to read at an early age, and as we grow older we shed our beloved books for new ones. But some of us surround ourselves with books. We collect them, decorate with them, are inspired by them, and treat our ... Leer más

$14.39 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A look at the culture and fanaticism of book lovers, from the beloved New York Times illustrator and creator of Incidental Comics.It's no secret, but we are judged by our bookshelves. We learn to read at an early age, and as we grow older we shed our beloved books for new ones. But some of us surround ourselves with books. We collect them, decorate with them, are inspired by them, and treat our
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Tagalog for Beginners

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

de Joi Barrios ...

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

$14.99 USD

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

Tara, Mag-Tagalog Tayo! Come On, Let's Speak Tagalog! (Online Audio Download Included)

de Jiedson R. Domigpe, Nenita Pambid Domingo ...

Elementary Tagalog is the leading beginner Tagalog textbook and Tagalog language learning package.Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master Tagalog, the language of the Philippines—also known as Filipino or Pilipino. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce sounds to using correct Tagalog grammar and building vocabulary, learners will be surprised at how ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Elementary Tagalog is the leading beginner Tagalog textbook and Tagalog language learning package.Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master Tagalog, the language of the Philippines—also known as Filipino or Pilipino. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce sounds to using correct Tagalog grammar and building vocabulary, learners will be surprised at how
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Elementary Tagalog Workbook

Tara, Mag-Tagalog Tayo! Come On, Let's Speak Tagalog! (Online Audio Download Included)

de Jiedson R. Domigpe, Nenita Pambid Domingo ...

Tara, Mag-Tagalog Tayo!Come On, Let's Speak Tagalog!Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master basic Tagalog (Filipino) without frustration. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce its sounds to using correct grammar, communicating in dialogues and building vocabulary, learners will be surprised at how quickly their skills in Tagalog language develop. The ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Tara, Mag-Tagalog Tayo!Come On, Let's Speak Tagalog!Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master basic Tagalog (Filipino) without frustration. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce its sounds to using correct grammar, communicating in dialogues and building vocabulary, learners will be surprised at how quickly their skills in Tagalog language develop. The
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How are You? First Words Baby Book

Sight Word Books

de Speedy Publishing LLC ...

Series series Baby & Toddler Word Books
For a first-time parent, baby's first words are always very exciting to hear! You can encourage your child's vocabulary and desire to speak using these targeted words that are designed to be your baby's firsts. Since words are introduced one page at a time, it becomes easier for your baby to absorb them and associate them to emotions too! Buy a copy now! ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

For a first-time parent, baby's first words are always very exciting to hear! You can encourage your child's vocabulary and desire to speak using these targeted words that are designed to be your baby's firsts. Since words are introduced one page at a time, it becomes easier for your baby to absorb them and associate them to emotions too! Buy a copy now!
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Basic Tagalog

Learn to Speak Modern Filipino/ Tagalog - The National Language of the Philippines: Revised Third Edition (with Online Audio)

de Paraluman S. Aspillera, Yolanda Canseco Hernandez ...

Basic Tagalog is a friendly and accessible resource, providing beginning language learners with support, structure and thorough explanations.This is the most complete language course available for Tagalog—in one easy volume! This new edition has free online native-speaker audio recordings and dialogues in the contemporary Manila dialect spoken throughout the Philippines today. All materials have ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Basic Tagalog is a friendly and accessible resource, providing beginning language learners with support, structure and thorough explanations.This is the most complete language course available for Tagalog—in one easy volume! This new edition has free online native-speaker audio recordings and dialogues in the contemporary Manila dialect spoken throughout the Philippines today. All materials have
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Polish For Dummies

de Daria Gabryanczyk ...

Everything you need to speak Polish quickly and confidentlyPolish For Dummies gets you started with Polish language basics, so you can communicate with friends and loved ones, work and travel in Poland, or just enjoy the excitement of learning a new language. You'll learn the foundations of Polish grammar and how to engage in basic conversations. With the tried-and-true Dummies language learning ... Leer más

$15.00 USD

Everything you need to speak Polish quickly and confidentlyPolish For Dummies gets you started with Polish language basics, so you can communicate with friends and loved ones, work and travel in Poland, or just enjoy the excitement of learning a new language. You'll learn the foundations of Polish grammar and how to engage in basic conversations. With the tried-and-true Dummies language learning
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Cyfres Amdani: Llwybrau Cul

de Mared Lewis ...

A book for Welsh learners, Advanced Level (Uwch). There has been a three-car crash on the back-roads of rural Wales one dark night. But what joins the driver's of these vehicles, and how did they end up here? ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A book for Welsh learners, Advanced Level (Uwch). There has been a three-car crash on the back-roads of rural Wales one dark night. But what joins the driver's of these vehicles, and how did they end up here?
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Korean Stories For Language Learners

Traditional Folktales in Korean and English (Free Online Audio)

de Julie Damron, EunSun You ...

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

$12.99 USD

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

Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason

de Nancy Pearl ...

What to read next is every book lover's greatest dilemma. Nancy Pearl comes to the rescue with this wide-ranging and fun guide to the best reading new and old. Pearl, who inspired legions of litterateurs with "What If All (name the city) Read the Same Book," has devised reading lists that cater to every mood, occasion, and personality. These annotated lists cover such topics as mother-daughter ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

What to read next is every book lover's greatest dilemma. Nancy Pearl comes to the rescue with this wide-ranging and fun guide to the best reading new and old. Pearl, who inspired legions of litterateurs with "What If All (name the city) Read the Same Book," has devised reading lists that cater to every mood, occasion, and personality. These annotated lists cover such topics as mother-daughter
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How to Read Novels Like a Professor

A Jaunty Exploration of the World’s Favorite Literary Form

de Thomas C. Foster ...

The follow-up and companion volume to the New York Times bestselling How to Read Literature Like a Professor—a lively and entertaining guide to understanding and dissecting novels to make everyday reading more enriching, satisfying, and funOf all the literary forms, the novel is arguably the most discussed . . . and fretted over. From Miguel de Cervantes’s Don Quixote to the works of Jane Austen, ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

The follow-up and companion volume to the New York Times bestselling How to Read Literature Like a Professor—a lively and entertaining guide to understanding and dissecting novels to make everyday reading more enriching, satisfying, and funOf all the literary forms, the novel is arguably the most discussed . . . and fretted over. From Miguel de Cervantes’s Don Quixote to the works of Jane Austen,
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The Literacy Specialist

Leadership and Coaching for the Classroom, School, and Community

de Rita M. Bean, PhD, Virginia J. Goatley, PhD ...

The definitive practitioner resource and text for developing excellence as a PreK–12 literacy/reading specialist is now updated to reflect key changes in the field. Delving into the literacy specialist's multiple leadership roles, the book provides strategies for teaching children experiencing difficulty with reading and writing; supporting teachers through coaching and professional learning ... Leer más

$46.99 USD

The definitive practitioner resource and text for developing excellence as a PreK–12 literacy/reading specialist is now updated to reflect key changes in the field. Delving into the literacy specialist's multiple leadership roles, the book provides strategies for teaching children experiencing difficulty with reading and writing; supporting teachers through coaching and professional learning
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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

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

'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of
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Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription

de Felicity Cox, Janet Fletcher ...

Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription is the first textbook to clearly describe Australian English speech patterns. Now in its second edition, this ground-breaking work addresses speech production characteristics and provides detailed instruction in both phonetic and phonemic transcription of the dialect. Each chapter features practical exercises to allow readers to develop skills and ... Leer más

$81.99 USD

Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription is the first textbook to clearly describe Australian English speech patterns. Now in its second edition, this ground-breaking work addresses speech production characteristics and provides detailed instruction in both phonetic and phonemic transcription of the dialect. Each chapter features practical exercises to allow readers to develop skills and
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Swearing Is Good for You: The Amazing Science of Bad Language

de Emma Byrne ...

"Entertaining and thought-provoking…Byrne’s enthusiasm for her esoteric subject is contagious, damn it." —Melissa Dahl, New York Times Book ReviewIn this sparkling debut work of popular science, Emma Byrne examines the latest research to show how swearing can be good for you. She explores every angle of swearing—why we do it, how we do it, and what it tells us about ourselves. Packed with the ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

"Entertaining and thought-provoking…Byrne’s enthusiasm for her esoteric subject is contagious, damn it." —Melissa Dahl, New York Times Book ReviewIn this sparkling debut work of popular science, Emma Byrne examines the latest research to show how swearing can be good for you. She explores every angle of swearing—why we do it, how we do it, and what it tells us about ourselves. Packed with the
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Fiske 250 Words Every High School Graduate Needs to Know

de Jane Mallison, Jane Mallison, Dave Hatcher, Dave Hatcher, Edward B Fiske ...

Learn the words you need to succeed in collegeApplying to colleges and preparing for the next leg of your academic career is a stressful and chaotic time for everyone. But knowing these 250 words will help you prepare for a new world of academic rigors.Using this book as a key learning tool in your college prep process, you will...expand your toolkit of words for standardized tests and application ... Leer más

$10.69 USD

Learn the words you need to succeed in collegeApplying to colleges and preparing for the next leg of your academic career is a stressful and chaotic time for everyone. But knowing these 250 words will help you prepare for a new world of academic rigors.Using this book as a key learning tool in your college prep process, you will...expand your toolkit of words for standardized tests and application
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Teaching Reading Across the Day, Grades K-8

Methods and Structures for Engaging, Explicit Instruction

de Jennifer Serravallo ...

"Reading well across disciplines and within varied contexts will help students to be versatile, flexible, deep readers who can better learn from their reading, transfer skills across subjects, and use strategies to meet the unique demands of reading in each content area."– Jennifer SerravalloResearch-based, easy-to-use lesson structures for explicit and engaging teachingIn Teaching Reading Across ... Leer más

$33.99 USD

"Reading well across disciplines and within varied contexts will help students to be versatile, flexible, deep readers who can better learn from their reading, transfer skills across subjects, and use strategies to meet the unique demands of reading in each content area."– Jennifer SerravalloResearch-based, easy-to-use lesson structures for explicit and engaging teachingIn Teaching Reading Across
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Word Play

What Happens When People Talk

de Peter Farb ...

Why do certain words make us blush or wince? Why do men and women really speak different languages? Why do nursery rhymes in vastly different societies possess similar rhyme and rhythm patterns? What do slang, riddles and puns secretly have in common?This erudite yet irresistibly readable book examines the game of language: its players, strategies, and hidden rules. Drawing on the most fascinating ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Why do certain words make us blush or wince? Why do men and women really speak different languages? Why do nursery rhymes in vastly different societies possess similar rhyme and rhythm patterns? What do slang, riddles and puns secretly have in common?This erudite yet irresistibly readable book examines the game of language: its players, strategies, and hidden rules. Drawing on the most fascinating
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Tone Analysis for Field Linguists

de Keith Snider ...

Tone, the use of pitch to provide phonological contrast between morphemes, plays an integral role in the structures of many languages. This book teaches linguists a tried-and-proven methodology for analyzing tone in any part of the world. Significant features: • Delivers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to tone analysis for field linguists • Emphasizes the discovery of ... Leer más

$12.39 USD

Tone, the use of pitch to provide phonological contrast between morphemes, plays an integral role in the structures of many languages. This book teaches linguists a tried-and-proven methodology for analyzing tone in any part of the world. Significant features: • Delivers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to tone analysis for field linguists • Emphasizes the discovery of
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