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HERV FRZAL - Stichting Kunstboak
Format: Hardcover

Two of the six winners of the honorary title 'Meilleur Ouvrier de France' 2011 in the category floral design, kept in touch and were passionate about starting a project together. Two desires, two personalities, two styles and two visions for a common passion: the flower. Through...
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Highly Irregular: Why Tough, Through, and Dough Don't RhymeAnd Other Oddities of the English Language

Arika Okrent - Oxford University Press; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover

Maybe you've been speaking English all your life, or maybe you learned it later on. But whether you use it just well enough to get your daily business done, or you're an expert with a red pen who never omits a comma or misplaces a modifier, you must have noticed that there are some...
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A Very Modern Dictionary: Over 600 Words, Phrases & Abbreviations to Keep Your Culture Game on Point

Tobias Anthony - Smith Street Books
Format: Hardcover

Trouble negotiating the modern world, what with all these newfangled words and phrases so beloved of Gen Z and Millennials? We're here to help.This handy dictionary hilariously captures the state of the English language in the year 2020. The Internet--and more specifically, social media--can...
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Websters New World Italian Dictionary, 2nd Edition

Editors of Websters New World Coll - Collins Reference
Format: Paperback

Now in its second edition, this Italian-English/English-Italian dictionary has been completely revised and updated. This bilingual dictionary combines comprehensive coverage of both English and Italian with outstanding clarity, simplicity, and economy. With a new, fresh, easy-to-read design,...
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The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary

Sarah Ogilvie - Knopf
Format: Hardcover

A history and celebration of the many far-flung volunteers who helped define the English language, word by word. The Oxford English Dictionary is one of mankind's greatest achievements, and yet, curiously, its creators are almost never considered. Who were the people behind this unprecedented...
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Stories from Mexico / Historias de Mxico, Premium Third Edition

Genevieve Barlow - McGraw-Hill Education
Format: Paperback

Enjoy tales from Mexico while sharpening your new language skills!Practice and improve your reading skills in your new language while enjoying the support of your native tongue with Stories from Mexico, Third Edition. Both insightful and practical, this book features Spanish and English...
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Fluence: The Continuance of Yohji Yamamoto: Photographs by Takay

Yohji Yamamoto - Damiani
Format: Hardcover

An elegant, large-format homage to the Yamamoto lookA New York Times critics' pick | Best Art Books 2020. This volume celebrates the creative power and style of the great Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto. Shot in sensuous black and white, primarily in Tokyo, these previously unpublished...
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Lonely Planet Fast Talk Italian

Lonely Planet - Lonely Planet
Format: Paperback

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher You can get by in Italy's major cities without speaking Italian, but just a few phrases will go a long way in making friends, inviting service with a smile, and ensuring a rich and rewarding travel experience - you could...
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Baby Sign Language: More than 150 Signs Baby Can Use and Understand

Diane Ryan - Alpha; Repacking of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Baby Sign Language, 2E edition
Format: Paperback

Your baby has many wants and needs. Some you can figure out. Others need a little more patience. While your baby learns to make their requests verbally, you can teach them gestures and signs that will help bridge the gap of understanding. Baby Sign Language offers the tools and techniques...
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