Language & Reference
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Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English
$17.00 Add to cartA survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar
Why do we say “I am reading a catalog” instead of “I read a catalog”? Why do we say “do” at- Author: McWhorter, John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: October 01 2009
- ISBN10: 1592404944
- Language: English
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Journalism: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartJournalism entered the twenty-first century caught in a paradox. The world had more journalism, across a wider range of media, than at any time since the birth of the western free press in the eightee… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Hargreaves, Ian
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: November 01 2014
- ISBN10: 0199686874
- Language: English
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If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit
$17.00 Add to cartBut we must try to find our True Conscience, our True Self, the very Center, for this is the only first-rate choice-making center. Here lies all originality, talent, honor, truthfulness, courage and c
- Author: Ueland, Brenda
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 180
- Publish Date: June 26 2007
- ISBN10: 1555974716
- Language: English
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On Becoming a Novelist
$15.00 Add to cartOn Becoming a Novelist contains the wisdom accumulated during John Gardner’s distinguished twenty-year career as a fiction writer and creative writing teacher. With elegance, humor, and sophistication… [more below]
- Author: Gardner, John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 172
- Publish Date: October 17 1999
- ISBN10: 0393320030
- Language: English
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Lonely Planet Fast Talk Swedish
$7.99 Add to cartAlthough you can get by in Sweden without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel
- Series: Phrasebook
- Author: Planet, Lonely
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: September 19 2023
- ISBN10: 1787015645
- Language: English
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Write for Your Life: A Guide to Clear and Purposeful Writing (and Presentations)
$16.95 Read moreHow would you create a winning pitch for your latest investment idea? Or persuasively argue for a major policy change? Or successfully ask your boss for a raise? The answer: clear and effective commun
- Author: Wheelan, Charles
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: May 16 2023
- ISBN10: 1324064463
- Language: English
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The Quotable Lewis
$39.99 Add to cartThis book presents more than 1,500 quotes from Lewis’s writings, providing ready access to his thoughts on a variety of topics. An exhaustive index references key words and concepts, allowing readers … [more below]
- Author: Root, Jerry
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 656
- Publish Date: February 23 1990
- ISBN10: 0842351159
- Language: English
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Spanish Verb Drills, Premium Sixth Edition
$18.00 Read moreBuild Mastery in Spanish Verbs for Confident Communication!
An essential foundation for learning Spanish is confidence in the use of its verbs. Spanish Verb Drills will help you overcome difficulties a
- Author: Bey, Vivienne
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: October 26 2021
- ISBN10: 1264264186
- Language: English
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French Grammar Drills, Premium Fourth Edition
$20.00 Add to cartBuild your mastery of French grammar with the most focused review and practice workbook for beginning to intermediate learners–now with audio support from the McGraw Hill Language Lab app!
Understandi
- Author: Kurbegov, Eliane
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: October 26 2022
- ISBN10: 1264286066
- Language: English
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Oxford Spanish Dictionary
$56.00 Add to cartThis internationally acclaimed dictionary is widely used as a key reference tool by language professionals. With over 300,000 words and phrases, and half a million translations, and packed full of gra… [more below]
- Author: Galimberti Jarman, Beatriz
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 2060
- Publish Date: July 03 2008
- ISBN10: 0199543402
- Language: English
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Hebrew: A Language Course: Level 2 Shlav Bet
$28.95 Add to cartThis three-volume course is the ideal Hebrew program for English-speaking high school college and adult education students. The only entry requirement is the ability to recognize Hebrew letters and to… [more below]
- Author: House, Behrman
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 1
- Publish Date: January 01 1982
- ISBN10: 0874413605
- Language: English
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Breaking Into Japanese Literature: Seven Modern Classics in Parallel Text – Revised Edition
$20.95 Add to cartA collection of seven great works of Japanese literature in the original language, along with the English translation and a newly-revised custom dictionary – plus downloadable audio.
Breaking into Jap- Author: Murray, Giles
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: September 04 2018
- ISBN10: 1568365896
- Language: English
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The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot
$16.00 Add to cartCharles Baxter inaugurates The Art of, a new series on the craft of writing, with the wit and intelligence he brought to his celebrated book Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction.
Fiction writer a- Series: Art Of…
- Author: Baxter, Charles
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 120
- Publish Date: July 24 2007
- ISBN10: 1555974732
- Language: English
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The Art of Syntax: Rhythm of Thought, Rhythm of Song
$15.00 Add to cartWith intelligence and precision, Ellen Bryant Voigt parses out the deft and alluring shape of poetic language in The Art of Syntax. Through brilliant readings of poems by Bishop, Frost, Kunitz, Lawren
- Series: Art Of…
- Author: Voigt, Ellen Bryant
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 120
- Publish Date: June 23 2009
- ISBN10: 1555975313
- Language: English
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Read and Understand with Leveled Texts, Grade 4 Teacher Resource
$23.99 Read moreStrengthen your grade 4 students’ comprehension and vocabulary skills!
The 25 engaging reading selections in Read and Understand with Leveled Texts, Grade 4 are leveled according to Lexile(R) criteri
- Series: Read & Understand with Leveled Texts
- Author: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: July 01 2010
- ISBN10: 1608236730
- Language: English
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Through the Language Glass: Why the World Looks Different in Other Languages
$21.00 Read moreA New York Times Editor’s Choice
The debate is ages old: Where does language come from? Is it an art
An Economist Best Book of 2010
A Financial Times Best Book of 2010
A Library Journal Best Book of 2010- Author: Deutscher, Guy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: August 30 2011
- ISBN10: 0312610491
- Language: English
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Marbles on the Floor: How to Assemble a Book of Poems
$29.95 Read moreMarbles on the Floor: How to Assemble a Book of Poems was conceived from a poetic dialogue on how to shed light on the art and science behind the material construction of a poetry collection, and to g
- Series: Akron Poetry
- Author: Konchan, Virginia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 225
- Publish Date: March 07 2023
- ISBN10: 1629222542
- Language: English
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Stuff Every Man Should Know
$10.99 Read moreThis pocket-sized guide packed with tips, tricks, and life hacks is the perfect gifts for the modern Renaissance man.
With chapters on domestic life, personal appearance, etiquette and socializing, bu- Series: Stuff You Should Know #31
- Author: Cohen, Brett
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: August 24 2021
- ISBN10: 1683692721
- Language: English
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English Vocabulary in Use Upper-Intermediate Book with Answers and Enhanced eBook: Vocabulary Reference and Practice
$34.00 Add to cartThe words you need to communicate with confidence. Vocabulary explanations and practice for upper-intermediate level (B2) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Qui… [more below]
- Series: Vocabulary in Use
- Author: McCarthy, Michael
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 280
- Publish Date: July 13 2017
- ISBN10: 1316631745
- Language: English
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Arabic – English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
$17.99 Add to cartWith over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Arabic and English and a free bilingual audio app, DK’s Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Arabic… [more below]
- Series: DK Bilingual Visual Dictionaries
- Author: DK
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 360
- Publish Date: December 10 2024
- ISBN10: 0593850424
- Language: English
