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Japanese Character Writing For Dummies

Dummies Press
Format: Paperback


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Phonics From A to Z, 4th Edition: A Practical Guide

Wiley Blevins - Scholastic Teaching Resources
Format: 4th Edition

Leading phonics expert Wiley Blevins has updated his best-selling classic to include the latest in phonics instruction and the science of reading, as well as current research on handwriting and on phonemic awareness. This revised edition also offers ideas for maximizing your scope and sequence,...
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Living with a Dead Language: My Romance with Latin

Ann Patty - Viking
Format: Print book

An entertaining exploration of the richness and relevance of the Latin language and literature, and an inspiring account of finding renewed purpose through learning something new and challenging After thirty-five years as a book editor in New York City, Ann Patty stopped working and moved...
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Promises of Gold

José Olivarez - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

A groundbreaking collection of poems addressing how every kind of love -- self, brotherly, romantic, familial, cultural -- is birthed, shaped, and complicated by the invisible forces of gender, capitalism, religion, migration, and so on.. Love is at the heart of everything we do, and yet it is often...
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German All-in-One For Dummies, with CD (For Dummies (Language & Literature))

Consumer Dummies - For Dummies; 1 edition
Format: Audiobook

Learn to speak German? Easy.German All-in-One For Dummies conveniently combines titles from the German Dummies library into one handy guide that covers all of the bases of the German language. For those looking to master fluency in this popular language, this book and CD combo are an efficient...
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Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary

Inc Dorling Kindersley - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book

Now comes with a free companion audio app that allows readers to scan the pages to hear words spoken in both Arabic and English.Newly revised and updated, the Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is a quick and intuitive way to learn and recall everyday words in Arabic.Introducing...
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The Everything Essential German Book: All You Need to Learn German in No Time!

Edward Swick - Adams Media
Format: Paperback

Learn to speak and write German like a pro! Need a quick introduction to the German language? Whether you're planning a vacation, adding a valuable second language to your resume, or simply brushing up on your skills, The Everything Essential German Book is your perfect guide for learning...
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The Everything Essential Russian Book: All You Need to Learn Russian in No Time

Julie Stakhnevich - Adams Media; Bilingual edition
Format: Book

All the basics of Russian--fast and easy!The Everything Essential Russian Book is perfect for a quick introduction to learning the Russian language. Whether you are planning a vacation or adding a valuable second language to your resume, this portable guide covers the most important basics,...
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Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language

Gretchen McCulloch - Riverhead Books
Format: Hardcover

A linguistically informed look at how our digital world is transforming the English language.Language is humanity's most spectacular open-source project, and the internet is making our language change faster and in more interesting ways than ever before. Internet conversations are structured...
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Reading Expeditions

National Geographic Learning - National Geographic School Pub; 1st edition
Format: 1st Edition

Enter the world of motion by taking a look at the forces that move objects on or around Earth. Explore how Newton's laws of motion, gravity, and friction affect dirt bikers, high speed trains, and even space shuttles.
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Evaluation of non-meat proteins/polysaccharides blends in the manufacture of low-fat comminuted meats

Paula H Lyons - For Dummies
Format: Paperback

Learn to speak JapaneseJapanese language enrollment is up by 27.5 percent since 2006, making it the sixth most popular language studied on college campuses. Whether studying for school, business, or travel, Japanese For Dummies provides complete coverage of all Japanese language...
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Animals Adaptations

Peter Winkler - National Geographic School Pub; 1st edition
Format: 1st Edition

This book explains how adaptations helps animals survive, distinguishes between structural and behavioral adaptations and recognizes the role of adaptations in the process of natural selection.
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Don't Believe a Word: The Surprising Truth About Language

David Shariatmadari - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover

An entertaining and highly informed guide to what languages are and how they function.Everyone likes to think they know a bit about language: There are some words that you simply can't translate into English. The origin of a word tells you how it should be used. A dialect is inferior...
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Collins German Unabridged Dictionary 5th Edition

Peter Terrell - HarperCollins
Format: Book

The Collins German Unabridged Dictionary is simply the best German dictionary you can own. Here's why:More than 850,000 entries and translations. The Collins German Unabridged Dictionary gives you comprehensive coverage of both German and English and most up-to-date business, political,...
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The Art of War

Sun Tzu - Chartwell Books; Bilingual edition
Format: Hardcover

Featuring the Chinese text on the left and the English translation on the right, this is a beautifully bound book that would make a unique gift or collector's item.Written in the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is still used as a book of military strategy today. Napoleon,...
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Russian For Dummies

Andrew D. Kaufman
Format: Paperback

The fast and easy way to learn to speak Russian With Russia in line to host the World Cup in 2018, the Winter Olympics in 2014, as well as a Formula 1 Grand Prix, interest in Russia is on the rise. Russian For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, tourists, and businesspeople...
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GERMAN in 10 minutes a day

Kristine Kershul - Bilingual Books, Inc.
Format: Print book

Whether you're celebrating "Oktoberfest," skiing the Alps or exploring your German heritage, you'll have more fun if you can speak the language! "GERMAN in 10 minutes a day" teaches you everything you'll need to make your travel experiences extraordinary....
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Thinking Inside the Box: Adventures with Crosswords and the Puzzling People Who Can't Live Without Them

Raphel, Adrienne - PENGUIN PR

A delightful, erudite, and immersive exploration of the crossword puzzle and its fascinating history from a brilliant young writer

The crossword is a feature of the modern world, inspiring daily devotion and obsession from not just everyday citizens looking to pass the time but icons...

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1100 Words You Need to Know: Build Your Vocabulary in just 15 minutes a day!

Richard Carriero
Format: Eighth Edition

Over the years, thousands of students preparing for the SAT, ACT, GRE, and other standardized tests have relied on 1100 Words You Need to Know as an ideal way to strengthen their word power. With this brand-new edition, test prep expert Richard Carriero provides a fully updated and invaluable...
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Global Issues: Water Resources

National Geographic Learning - National Geographic School Pub; 1st edition
Format: 1st Edition

Water is an essential resource for life on Earth. Considering how vital and precious water is, it is almost unbelievable that it can be used so carelessly. Sewage, toxic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, oil, metals, and solid trash pollute the water in lakes, streams, and oceans around...
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Extreme Weather

National Geographic Learning - National Geographic School Pub; 1st edition
Format: Paperback

National Geographic Learning, National Geographic Learning
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Berlitz Phrase Book & Dictionary Russian

Berlitz - Berlitz Language
Format: Paperback

Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary Russian Compact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Russian phrasebook and dictionary from Berlitz's trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion, and all you need to make...
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Cantonese-English/English-Cantonese Practical Dictionary

Hippocrene Books - Hippocrene Books
Format: Paperback

MOST UP-TO-DATE CANTONESE DICTIONARY AVAILABLE!Spoken by nearly 60 million people, Cantonese rivals Mandarin as the lingua franca of both south China and of the worldwide Chinese diaspora population. It is an official language of Hong Kong and Macau, and is the most common dialect of Chinese...
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English for Everyone: Level 2: Beginner, Practice Book

Thomas Booth - DK Publishing
Format: Print book

Are you a beginner learning English as a second language?English for Everyone: Level 2: Beginner, Practice Book makes learning English easier. More than 700 exercises use graphics and visuals to develop English skills in speaking and pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.Exercises...
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Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide

John Cleese - Crown
Format: Hardcover

"Many people have written about creativity, but although they were very, very clever, they weren't actually creative. I like to think I'm writing about it from the inside." --John CleeseCreativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess....
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Polish For Dummies (For Dummies (Language & Literature))

Daria Gabryanczyk - For Dummies; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

The ultimate quick and easy guide to learning Polish Polish can be a difficult language to master. It is pronounced phonetically and has several unique characters in its alphabet, but with Polish For Dummies in hand, you'll find yourself speaking like a local in no time. Packed...
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How to Teach Your Baby to Read

Glenn Doman - Square One; Revised edition
Format: Paperback

Time and again, the work performed at The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential has demonstrated that children from birth to age six are capable of learning better and faster than older children. How To Teach Your Baby To Read shows just how easy it is to teach a young child...
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Practice Makes Perfect: Complete English All-in-One for ESL Learners

Ed Swick
Format: Paperback


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The Everything Learning Brazilian Portuguese Book: Speak, Write, and Understand Basic Portuguese in No Time (Everything: Language and Literature)

Fernanda Ferreira - Adams Media
Format: Paperback

Brazilian Portuguese made easy--and fun! The Everything Learning Brazilian Portuguese Book with CD makes Brazilian Portuguese a breeze to learn! Author Fernanda L. Ferreira, Ph.D., provides you with step-by-step instruction in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Learn how to: Understand...
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English for Everyone: Level 1: Beginner, Course Book

Dorling Kindersley Inc. - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book

Are you a beginner learning English as a second language?Everything you need is included in English for Everyone: Level 1: Beginner, Course Book - it's a grammar book, vocabulary builder, and exercise course all in one. Learn to engage in everyday topics such as your job, home, likes...
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German For Dummies, (with CD)

Paulina Christensen - For Dummies; 2 edition
Format: Paperback

The fun and easy way to learn the fascinating language of German with integrated audio clips! German For Dummies, Enhanced Edition uses the renowned Berlitz approach to get you up and running with the language-and having fun too! Designed for the total beginner, this guide introduces...
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Japanese For Fun Phrasebook & Dictionary: The Easy Way to Learn Japanese Quickly

TAEKO KAMIYA - TUTTLE PUBLISHING
Format: Print book

This handy Japanese phrasebook and pocket dictionary is designed for people who want to learn Japanese quickly and don't have a lot of time to study.It is designed by an experienced language teacher to be useful and easy to use. Even if you have just a few minutes a day - while sitting...
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French For Dummies, with CD

Dodi-Katrin Schmidt - John Wiley & Sons
Format: Paperback

The fast, informal way to learn to speak French - with integrated audio clips throughout. Listen to pronunciations and conversations. French is a beautiful language but quite difficult to learn. Whether you need to learn the language for a French class, or you travel overseas for business...
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German Grammar in a Nutshell: Deutsche Grammatik - kurz und schmerzlos

Stief Christine - R Oldenbourg Verlag Gmbh
Format: Print book

A relaxed approach to grammar, with amusing example sentences and witty illustrations. A new concept with a communicative approach: the focus is on everyday use of the language, not the rules. A multitude of exercises enhance the learning effect.
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25 Great Sentences and How They Got That Way

Geraldine Woods - W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardcover

A guide to the artistry that lifts a sentence from good to great.We all know the basic structure of a sentence: a subject/verb pair expressing a complete thought and ending with proper punctuation. But that classroom definition doesn't begin to describe the ways in which these elements...
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Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English

Valerie Fridland - ‎Viking
Format: Hardcover

"Smart and funny - I loved it! - Mignon Fogarty, author of New York Times bestseller Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingA lively linguistic exploration of the speech habits we love to hate - and why our "like"s  and "literally"s actually...
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Latin For Dummies

Clifford A. Hull - For Dummies; 1 edition
Format: Book

Earn-lay atin-Lay? No, not that kind of Latin! You can learn true Latin, with conjugations, declensions, and all those extra syllables – and it’s easier than you think. In fact, most people mistakenly think of learning Latin as perhaps the most useless, tedious, and difficult...
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Alphabet Art: With A-Z Animal Art & Fingerplays

Judy Press - WorthyKids; 0 edition
Format: Paperback

With Alphabet Art the alphabet is fun for even the most reluctant learner. Over 80 imaginative ABC experiences are within these pages, making an alphabet zoo, alphabet puzzles, picture hunts, color relays, and silly poems.
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Italian For Dummies

Teresa L. Picarazzi - For Dummies; 2 edition
Format: Audiobook

The fun and easy way to take your Italian language skills to the next level The tips, techniques, and information presented here give students, travelers, and businesspeople a primer on how to speak Italian. Complete with updates, a bonus CD, and the traditional For Dummies user-friendly...
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