Dictionaries in Reference & Language & Nonfiction eBooks

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

$21.99 CAD

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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Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners

First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System [Downloadable Content Included]

by Timothy G. Stout ...

A complete introduction to written Japanese — start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident!This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters—and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method!The method that's helped thousands learn Japanese successfully:Memorable pictures help you to ... Read more

$15.19 CAD

A complete introduction to written Japanese — start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident!This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters—and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method!The method that's helped thousands learn Japanese successfully:Memorable pictures help you to
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made in america

An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

by Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” ... Read more

Was $11.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.”
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Îmi place să împart cu alții I Love to Share

Romanian English Bedtime Collection

by Shelley Admont, KidKiddos Books ...

Series series Romanian English Bedtime Collection
Romanian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Romanian as their second language.Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let's find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better! ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Romanian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Romanian as their second language.Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let's find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better!
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Living Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know

by Mary J. Shomon ...

From the author of Living Well With Hypothyroidism, a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia--vital help for the millions of people suffering from pain, fatigue, and sleep problems.Recent studies indicate that 3 to 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia--a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

From the author of Living Well With Hypothyroidism, a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia--vital help for the millions of people suffering from pain, fatigue, and sleep problems.Recent studies indicate that 3 to 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia--a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and
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Complete Japanese Verb Guide

by The Hiro Japanese Center ...

The Complete Japanese Verb Guide is a handy, easy-to-use guide to one of the building blocks of language learning—verbs.To effectively learn Japanese, a strong knowledge of Japanese grammar and vocabulary is needed. This book will come to the rescue as it shows learners how to conjugate the 600 most common Japanese verbs quickly, and with very little effort. This is the only guide to list all verb ... Read more

$20.79 CAD

The Complete Japanese Verb Guide is a handy, easy-to-use guide to one of the building blocks of language learning—verbs.To effectively learn Japanese, a strong knowledge of Japanese grammar and vocabulary is needed. This book will come to the rescue as it shows learners how to conjugate the 600 most common Japanese verbs quickly, and with very little effort. This is the only guide to list all verb
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Al-Manhal

English-Arabic Idioms

by A R Al-Khanchi ...

AL-Manhal is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of English idioms and sayings explained in English and Arabic, and supported by example sentences which are quotes taken from various sources like books, newspapers, etc.AL-Manhal is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of English idioms and sayings explained in English and Arabic, and supported by example sentences which are quotes taken from various ... Read more

$18.45 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

AL-Manhal is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of English idioms and sayings explained in English and Arabic, and supported by example sentences which are quotes taken from various sources like books, newspapers, etc.AL-Manhal is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of English idioms and sayings explained in English and Arabic, and supported by example sentences which are quotes taken from various
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O zi minunată A Wonderful Day

Romanian English Bedtime Collection

by Sam Sagolski, KidKiddos Books ...

Series series Romanian English Bedtime Collection
Romanian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Romanian as their second language.This book about gratitude teaches kids to see the good in everything. Danny tells Dad about his day and describes everything that happened. Although Danny's day didn't go as planned, he still managed to enjoy it. It turns out, that in every bad situation you can find a good thing and ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Romanian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Romanian as their second language.This book about gratitude teaches kids to see the good in everything. Danny tells Dad about his day and describes everything that happened. Although Danny's day didn't go as planned, he still managed to enjoy it. It turns out, that in every bad situation you can find a good thing and
... Read more
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

$9.99 CAD

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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15-Minute German

Learn in Just 12 Weeks

by DK ...

Series series DK 15-Minute Language Learning
Learn German fast and on-the-go with this 15-minute language pack that comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling learners to hear words and phrases spoken by native German speakers.12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes. Topics covered include introductions; eating and drinking; making arrangements ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Learn German fast and on-the-go with this 15-minute language pack that comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling learners to hear words and phrases spoken by native German speakers.12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes. Topics covered include introductions; eating and drinking; making arrangements
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Instant Japanese

How to Express 1,000 Different Ideas with Just 100 Key Words and Phrases! (Japanese Phrasebook)

by Boye Lafayette De Mente ...

Series series Instant Phrasebook Series
It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Japanese but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Japan for a short time and want a Japanese phrase book to help you communicate? If so, then this thoroughly revised second edition of Boye Lafayette De Mente's classic, bestselling phrase book and Japanese dictionary is for you. It's tiny 0.4 ... Read more

$8.69 CAD

It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Japanese but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Japan for a short time and want a Japanese phrase book to help you communicate? If so, then this thoroughly revised second edition of Boye Lafayette De Mente's classic, bestselling phrase book and Japanese dictionary is for you. It's tiny 0.4
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15-Minute Spanish

Learn in Just 12 Weeks

by DK ...

Series series DK 15-Minute Language Learning
Teach yourself Spanish in just 12 weeks with this fun user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course.DK's 15 Minute Spanish is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Spanish fast!Twelve themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning arange of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping and more.Each ... Read more

Was $9.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD

Teach yourself Spanish in just 12 weeks with this fun user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course.DK's 15 Minute Spanish is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Spanish fast!Twelve themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning arange of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping and more.Each
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I Love My Dad Con Yêu Bố (English Vietnamese Bilingual Children's Books)

English Vietnamese Bilingual Collection

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

Series series English Vietnamese Bilingual Collection
English Vietnamese 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

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

English Vietnamese 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
French Vocabulary for English Speakers - 3000 Words

by Andrey Taranov ...

3000-WORD ENGLISH-FRENCH VOCABULARYThis book is a learning tool for mastering basic French vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the French language. The 3000 words contained in this edition will aid in your understanding of simple phrases and hone your composition skills.This manual will also be an invaluable reference during any trip abroad where the French ... Read more

$5.39 CAD

3000-WORD ENGLISH-FRENCH VOCABULARYThis book is a learning tool for mastering basic French vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the French language. The 3000 words contained in this edition will aid in your understanding of simple phrases and hone your composition skills.This manual will also be an invaluable reference during any trip abroad where the French
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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

$11.99 CAD

“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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English-Korean Romanized Dictionary

How to learn Korean words in English Alphabet for school, exam, business, and travel with a smartphone

by Taebum Kim ...

Study Korean anywhere with smartphone or tablet!Search Korean words quickly in English!This book lists approximately 9,000 core Korean words that can be searched with English equivalents. It’s ideal for learners of Korean as a second language who want to communicate more effectively and also for learners of English who know Korean.English main entries are in alphabetical order and stressed ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Study Korean anywhere with smartphone or tablet!Search Korean words quickly in English!This book lists approximately 9,000 core Korean words that can be searched with English equivalents. It’s ideal for learners of Korean as a second language who want to communicate more effectively and also for learners of English who know Korean.English main entries are in alphabetical order and stressed
... Read more
Learn Italian Like a Native for Beginners - Level 1: Learning Italian in Your Car Has Never Been Easier! Have Fun with Crazy Vocabulary, Daily Used Phrases, Exercises & Correct Pronunciations

Italian Language Lessons, #1

by Learn Like a Native ...

Series Book 1 - Italian Language Lessons
Learn the fourth most studied language in the world, and have real-life conversations within less than a month even if you´re a complete beginnerSo, it's all settled... you are going on holiday to Italy!You are just so happy to book your trip that I bet you can't wait to get there! You will fly to Venice and then continue your journey to Bologna, Florence, and Rome to end up in Naples. You are ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the fourth most studied language in the world, and have real-life conversations within less than a month even if you´re a complete beginnerSo, it's all settled... you are going on holiday to Italy!You are just so happy to book your trip that I bet you can't wait to get there! You will fly to Venice and then continue your journey to Bologna, Florence, and Rome to end up in Naples. You are
... Read more
Bryson's Dictionary for Writers and Editors

by Bill Bryson ...

From one of the world’s most beloved and bestselling authors, a terrifically useful and readable guide to the problems of the English language most commonly encountered by editors and writers.What is the singular form of graffiti? From what mythological figure is the word “tantalize” derived? One of the English language’s most skilled writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free usage. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

From one of the world’s most beloved and bestselling authors, a terrifically useful and readable guide to the problems of the English language most commonly encountered by editors and writers.What is the singular form of graffiti? From what mythological figure is the word “tantalize” derived? One of the English language’s most skilled writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free usage.
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Visul Amandei Amanda’s Dream

Romanian English Bedtime Collection

by Shelley Admont, KidKiddos Books ...

Series series Romanian English Bedtime Collection
Romanian English bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Romanian as their second language.In this insightful children's picture book, you will meet Amanda, a young girl who had a lot to learn about hard work and how to make her dreams a reality. Join Amanda to her wonderful journey, and learn with her how to find your goal and make it come true. You will watch her face ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Romanian English bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Romanian as their second language.In this insightful children's picture book, you will meet Amanda, a young girl who had a lot to learn about hard work and how to make her dreams a reality. Join Amanda to her wonderful journey, and learn with her how to find your goal and make it come true. You will watch her face
... Read more
The Doubleday Roget's Thesaurus in Dictionary Form

by Sidney L. Landau ...

A reference book that belongs on every desk--one of the handiest, best-organized, and most reliable thesauruses available, newly updated to reflect the American language of today. ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

A reference book that belongs on every desk--one of the handiest, best-organized, and most reliable thesauruses available, newly updated to reflect the American language of today.
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Learn Portuguese (Brazil dialect)

by Paul Werny ...

Takes the student from beginner and teaches them fast and effectively. All lessons are explained in simple plain English so as not to confuse the student with complex English grammar. Topics start with the basic grammar then continue on to include:IntroductionsProfessionsChecking into hotelsOrdering foodShoppingWho, what, where, how, whenDirectionsTo like, loveDescriptionsDirectionsWhetherTo ... Read more

$10.81 CAD

Takes the student from beginner and teaches them fast and effectively. All lessons are explained in simple plain English so as not to confuse the student with complex English grammar. Topics start with the basic grammar then continue on to include:IntroductionsProfessionsChecking into hotelsOrdering foodShoppingWho, what, where, how, whenDirectionsTo like, loveDescriptionsDirectionsWhetherTo
... Read more
Baseball Team Names

A Worldwide Dictionary, 1869-2011

by Richard Worth ...

Professional baseball is full of arcane team names. The Los Angeles Dodgers, for instance, owe their nickname to the trolley tracks that honeycombed Brooklyn in the early 1880s. (Residents were "trolley dodgers.") From the Negro Leagues, there were the Pittsburgh Crawfords (sponsored early by the Crawford Bath House and Recreation Center); from the minors, the Tucson Waddies (slang for cowboy) and ... Read more

$41.79 CAD

Professional baseball is full of arcane team names. The Los Angeles Dodgers, for instance, owe their nickname to the trolley tracks that honeycombed Brooklyn in the early 1880s. (Residents were "trolley dodgers.") From the Negro Leagues, there were the Pittsburgh Crawfords (sponsored early by the Crawford Bath House and Recreation Center); from the minors, the Tucson Waddies (slang for cowboy) and
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The Compendium of Erotica

Dictionary of Erotic Literature, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, and Love Potions Through the Ages

by Harry E. Wedeck ...

Explore what sent hearts a flutter through the centuries in this compilation of erotic cultural and literary history.Dictionary of Erotic LiteratureRepresenting cultures around the world and spanning from ancient times to the twentieth century, this A-to-Z guide explores one of the most universal and enduring themes in literature. Entries range from Ovid's Ars amatoria, second-century Gnosticism, ... Read more

$44.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore what sent hearts a flutter through the centuries in this compilation of erotic cultural and literary history.Dictionary of Erotic LiteratureRepresenting cultures around the world and spanning from ancient times to the twentieth century, this A-to-Z guide explores one of the most universal and enduring themes in literature. Entries range from Ovid's Ars amatoria, second-century Gnosticism,
... Read more
First 100 Japanese Kanji

(JLPT Level N5) The Quick and Easy Way to Learn the Basic Japanese Kanji

This is an invaluable study guide for learning essential Japanese characters.The First 100 Japanese Kanji is intended for beginning students or experienced speakers who need to practice writing Japanese characters. Kanji are an essential part of the Japanese language and together with kana (hiragana and katakana) comprise the written components of Japanese.This book presents the kanji characters ... Read more

$12.79 CAD

This is an invaluable study guide for learning essential Japanese characters.The First 100 Japanese Kanji is intended for beginning students or experienced speakers who need to practice writing Japanese characters. Kanji are an essential part of the Japanese language and together with kana (hiragana and katakana) comprise the written components of Japanese.This book presents the kanji characters
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