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If You Want to Write

A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit

by Brenda Ueland ...

Brenda Ueland stresses the idea that "Everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say." Drawing heavily on the work and influence of William Blake, she suggests that writers should "Try to discover your true, honest, un-theoretical self." Carl Sandburg called If You Want to Write "the best book ever written on how to write." ... Read more

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Brenda Ueland stresses the idea that "Everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say." Drawing heavily on the work and influence of William Blake, she suggests that writers should "Try to discover your true, honest, un-theoretical self." Carl Sandburg called If You Want to Write "the best book ever written on how to write."
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Japanese Stories for Language Learners

Bilingual Stories in Japanese and English (Online Audio Included)

by Anne McNulty, Eriko Sato ...

Series series Stories for Language Learners
A great story can lead a reader on a journey of discovery—especially if it's presented in two languages!Japanese Stories for Language Learners offers five compelling stories with English and Japanese language versions.The first two stories are very famous traditional Japanese folktales: Urashima Taro (Tale of a Fisherman) and Yuki Onna (The Snow Woman). These are followed by three short stories by ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A great story can lead a reader on a journey of discovery—especially if it's presented in two languages!Japanese Stories for Language Learners offers five compelling stories with English and Japanese language versions.The first two stories are very famous traditional Japanese folktales: Urashima Taro (Tale of a Fisherman) and Yuki Onna (The Snow Woman). These are followed by three short stories by
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Japanese Hiragana and Katakana Language Workbook

A Complete Introduction to the 92 Characters with 108 Gridded Pages for Handwriting Practice (Free Online Audio for Pronunciation Practice)

Edited by Tuttle Studio ...

The easy way to learn the Japanese HIRAGANA and KATAKANA alphabets!This is the perfect workbook to use when learning to write Japanese Hiragana and Katakana, the two phonetic alphabets that all learners of Japanese need to know. It features a complete introduction to all 92 Hiragana and Katakana letters with reference charts and guided writing exercises that will teach you how to write each ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The easy way to learn the Japanese HIRAGANA and KATAKANA alphabets!This is the perfect workbook to use when learning to write Japanese Hiragana and Katakana, the two phonetic alphabets that all learners of Japanese need to know. It features a complete introduction to all 92 Hiragana and Katakana letters with reference charts and guided writing exercises that will teach you how to write each
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Early Greek Alphabetic Writing

A Linguistic Approach

by Natalia Elvira Astoreca ...

Series Book 5 - Contexts of and Relations between Early Writing Systems (CREWS)
Despite the flourishing of epichoric studies on the Archaic Greek scripts in the 1960s, embodied by archaeologists Lilian Hamilton Jeffery and Margherita Guarducci, most scholarship on early alphabetic writing in Greece has focused on questions around the origin of ‘the Greek alphabet’ instead of acknowledging the diversity of alphabetic systems that emerged in Geometric and Archaic times. The ... Read more

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Despite the flourishing of epichoric studies on the Archaic Greek scripts in the 1960s, embodied by archaeologists Lilian Hamilton Jeffery and Margherita Guarducci, most scholarship on early alphabetic writing in Greece has focused on questions around the origin of ‘the Greek alphabet’ instead of acknowledging the diversity of alphabetic systems that emerged in Geometric and Archaic times. The
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Nihongo Pera Pera

A User's Guide to Japanese Onomatopoeia

by Susan Millington ...

Bridge the gap between what you learn in Japanese class and what you actually need to converse!Onomatopeoeia—words such as "glug glug," "pow," and "splash" in English—are an integral part of the Japanese language. Japanese people draw on a wealth of onomatopoeia to express subtle feelings, images, sounds, and actions. With this book you too can become pera pera—fluent—in Japanese, speaking with ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Bridge the gap between what you learn in Japanese class and what you actually need to converse!Onomatopeoeia—words such as "glug glug," "pow," and "splash" in English—are an integral part of the Japanese language. Japanese people draw on a wealth of onomatopoeia to express subtle feelings, images, sounds, and actions. With this book you too can become pera pera—fluent—in Japanese, speaking with
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Chinese Language for Beginners

by Lee Cooper ...

A simple introduction to Chinese writing, pronunciation and intonation using short stories. Appropriate for beginner Chinese students of all ages.Reading basic Chinese becomes simplified in this highly attractive and unique manual designed for readers of all ages. Chinese writing, pronunciation, and vocabulary are described here in an entertaining and interesting manner to help beginners learn ... Read more

$7.99 USD

A simple introduction to Chinese writing, pronunciation and intonation using short stories. Appropriate for beginner Chinese students of all ages.Reading basic Chinese becomes simplified in this highly attractive and unique manual designed for readers of all ages. Chinese writing, pronunciation, and vocabulary are described here in an entertaining and interesting manner to help beginners learn
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The Greatest Invention

A History of the World in Nine Mysterious Scripts

by Silvia Ferrara ...

Translated by Todd Portnowitz ...

In this exhilarating celebration of human ingenuity and perseverance—published all around the world—a trailblazing Italian scholar sifts through our cultural and social behavior in search of the origins of our greatest invention: writing.The L where a tabletop meets the legs, the T between double doors, the D of an armchair’s oval backrest—all around us is an alphabet in things. Bu... ... Read more

$11.99 USD

In this exhilarating celebration of human ingenuity and perseverance—published all around the world—a trailblazing Italian scholar sifts through our cultural and social behavior in search of the origins of our greatest invention: writing.The L where a tabletop meets the legs, the T between double doors, the D of an armchair’s oval backrest—all around us is an alphabet in things. Bu...
... Read more
The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

by 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 ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with 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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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

$9.99 USD

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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My First Malayalam Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations

Bilingual Early Learning & Easy Teaching Malayalam Books for Kids

by Indu S. ...

Series Book 1 - Teach & Learn Basic Malayalam words for Children
Want to Introduce Your Kids to the Basics of Malayalam Alphabets? Learning a new language can be a fun and engaging experience for children, especially when it's combined with vibrant illustrations and easy-to-follow guides. Our book is designed to introduce young learners to the Malayalam alphabet in a way that’s both educational and enjoyable. Experience the joy of learning Malayalam through ... Read more

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Want to Introduce Your Kids to the Basics of Malayalam Alphabets? Learning a new language can be a fun and engaging experience for children, especially when it's combined with vibrant illustrations and easy-to-follow guides. Our book is designed to introduce young learners to the Malayalam alphabet in a way that’s both educational and enjoyable. Experience the joy of learning Malayalam through
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Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar

Fourth Edition

by William D. Mounce ...

Series series Zondervan Language Basics Series
Clear. Understandable. Carefully organized. Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar by William D. Mounce is the standard textbook for colleges and seminaries. Since its initial publication in 1993 its integrated approach has helped more than 250,000 students learn New Testament Greek.The fourth edition of Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar has been updated throughout based on continuing feedback from ... Read more

$41.99 USD

Clear. Understandable. Carefully organized. Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar by William D. Mounce is the standard textbook for colleges and seminaries. Since its initial publication in 1993 its integrated approach has helped more than 250,000 students learn New Testament Greek.The fourth edition of Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar has been updated throughout based on continuing feedback from
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Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters

(HSK Levels 1 -3) A Revolutionary New Way to Learn and Remember the 800 Most Basic Chinese Characters

by Alison Matthews, Laurence Matthews ...

This user-friendly book is aimed at helping students of Mandarin Chinese learn and remember Chinese characters.At last—there is a truly effective and enjoyable way to learn Chinese characters! This book helps students to learn and remember both the meanings and the pronunciations of over 800 characters. This otherwise daunting task is made easier by the use of techniques based on the psychology of ... Read more

$17.99 USD

This user-friendly book is aimed at helping students of Mandarin Chinese learn and remember Chinese characters.At last—there is a truly effective and enjoyable way to learn Chinese characters! This book helps students to learn and remember both the meanings and the pronunciations of over 800 characters. This otherwise daunting task is made easier by the use of techniques based on the psychology of
... Read more
Periplus Pocket Korean Dictionary

Korean-English English-Korean, Second Edition

by Seong-Chul Sim, Gene Baik ...

Series series Periplus Pocket Dictionaries
It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great travel-sized Korean dictionary.Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Korea Pocket Korean Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Korean. It features all the essential Korean vocabulary appropriate for ... Read more

$5.99 USD

It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great travel-sized Korean dictionary.Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Korea Pocket Korean Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Korean. It features all the essential Korean vocabulary appropriate for
... Read more
Essential Chinese

Speak Chinese with Confidence! (Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook)

by Philip Yungkin Lee, Shun-Yao Chang ...

Series series Essential Phrasebook and Dictionary Series
This portable, user-friendly Chinese language guide, phrasebook and dictionary is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Chinese before and during your trip.If you only want one Chinese language book—Essential Chinese is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of China and Taiwan and is also ... Read more

$5.99 USD

This portable, user-friendly Chinese language guide, phrasebook and dictionary is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Chinese before and during your trip.If you only want one Chinese language book—Essential Chinese is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of China and Taiwan and is also
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Easy Thai

Learn to Speak Thai Quickly (Includes Downloadable Audio)

by Jintana Rattanakhemakorn ...

Series series Easy Language Series
Learn the basics of Thai quickly and easily!Easy Thai is exciting and helpful for beginning Thai Language students and anyone who needs a functional day-to-day grasp of colloquial Thai. An excellent resource to learn Thai, its twelve chapters cover practical and useful conversation topics such as introductions, telling the time, directions, ordering food and shopping. Each chapter opens with a ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Learn the basics of Thai quickly and easily!Easy Thai is exciting and helpful for beginning Thai Language students and anyone who needs a functional day-to-day grasp of colloquial Thai. An excellent resource to learn Thai, its twelve chapters cover practical and useful conversation topics such as introductions, telling the time, directions, ordering food and shopping. Each chapter opens with a
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Korean Stories For Language Learners

Traditional Folktales in Korean and English (Free Online Audio)

by 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 ... Read more

$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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My First Russian Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations

Bilingual Early Learning & Easy Teaching Russian Books for Kids

by Veronika S. ...

Series Book 1 - Teach & Learn Basic Russian words for Children
Want to Introduce Your Kids to the Basics of Russian Alphabets? Curious about How They Sound? Enhance your reading experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link provided inside the book to not just read, but also listen and immerse yourself in Russian pronunciation. Experience the joy of learning Russian through our vibrant picture book! ️ Highlights Inside the Book:... ... Read more

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Want to Introduce Your Kids to the Basics of Russian Alphabets? Curious about How They Sound? Enhance your reading experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link provided inside the book to not just read, but also listen and immerse yourself in Russian pronunciation. Experience the joy of learning Russian through our vibrant picture book! ️ Highlights Inside the Book:...
... Read more
The Art of Language Invention

From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building

by David J. Peterson ...

An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series DefianceFrom master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating ... Read more

$10.99 USD

An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series DefianceFrom master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating
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The Mesopotamian Riddle

An Archaeologist, a Soldier, a Clergyman, and the Race to Decipher the World's Oldest Writing

by Joshua Hammer ...

An “adventure tale for puzzle lovers and Indiana Jones fans alike” (The Washington Post) following three free-spirited Victorians on their twenty-year quest to decipher cuneiform, the oldest writing in the world—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu.It was one of history’s great vanishing acts. Around 3,400 BCE, a scribe in the mud-walled city-state of ... Read more

$14.99 USD

An “adventure tale for puzzle lovers and Indiana Jones fans alike” (The Washington Post) following three free-spirited Victorians on their twenty-year quest to decipher cuneiform, the oldest writing in the world—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu.It was one of history’s great vanishing acts. Around 3,400 BCE, a scribe in the mud-walled city-state of
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Learn Hebrew The Fun & Easy Way: The Hebrew Alphabet

a picture book for Hebrew language learners (enhanced edition with audio)

by Eti Shani ...

Series series Learn Hebrew The Fun & Easy Way

$4.55 USD
Letter Perfect

The Marvelous History of Our Alphabet From A to Z

by David Sacks ...

A fun, lively, and learned excursion into the alphabet—and cultural history.Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions: the ... Read more

$6.99 USD

A fun, lively, and learned excursion into the alphabet—and cultural history.Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions: the
... Read more
Shady Characters

The Secret Life of Punctuation, Symbols, and Other Typographical Marks

by Keith Houston ...

“An absolutely fascinating blend of history, design, sociology, and cultural poetics—highly recommended.”—Maria Popova, Brain PickingsA charming and indispensable tour of two thousand years of the written word, Shady Characters weaves a fascinating trail across the parallel histories of language and typography.Whether investigating the asterisk (*) and dagger (†)—which alternately illuminated and ... Read more

$12.99 USD

“An absolutely fascinating blend of history, design, sociology, and cultural poetics—highly recommended.”—Maria Popova, Brain PickingsA charming and indispensable tour of two thousand years of the written word, Shady Characters weaves a fascinating trail across the parallel histories of language and typography.Whether investigating the asterisk (*) and dagger (†)—which alternately illuminated and
... Read more
ABC: Cute Animal Alphabet - Spring Mother's Day Gift Idea

by DA TOP Children Books, Helen Murano, John Prost ...

Contains more than 50 outstanding illustrations, full color, ages 2-7.ABC: Cute Animal Alphabet is the only one of its kind bright and vibrant picture e-book for toddlers and preschoolers. Adults and children alike will adore the visual wealth of this enjoyable alphabetical voyage with cute animal companions. It is easy for little eyes and uniquely illustrated by Helen Murano and designed by John ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Contains more than 50 outstanding illustrations, full color, ages 2-7.ABC: Cute Animal Alphabet is the only one of its kind bright and vibrant picture e-book for toddlers and preschoolers. Adults and children alike will adore the visual wealth of this enjoyable alphabetical voyage with cute animal companions. It is easy for little eyes and uniquely illustrated by Helen Murano and designed by John
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Why Q Needs U

A history of our letters and how we use them

by Danny Bate ...

'A breathtaking adventure through the alphabet... An absolutely delightful read, filled with jewels of lightly worn scholarship and dazzling insight. I just couldn't recommend it more highly.' Stephen Fry'An excellent read.' Susie Dent'You'll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate's fascinating linguistic history.' Sunday TimesWhy does 'W' sounds like 'doubl... ... Read more

$9.99 USD

'A breathtaking adventure through the alphabet... An absolutely delightful read, filled with jewels of lightly worn scholarship and dazzling insight. I just couldn't recommend it more highly.' Stephen Fry'An excellent read.' Susie Dent'You'll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate's fascinating linguistic history.' Sunday TimesWhy does 'W' sounds like 'doubl...
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