Doing Our Own Thing by John McWhorter
$8.00 NZD
Category: Language & Dictionaries
Is the English language in decline? Is contemporary music a pale imitation of the musical riches of the past? Linguist John McWhorter argues in this provocative, controversial book that the legacy of the 1960's has caused us to value the verbal and the oral over the written forms of language and music, ...Show more
Lonely Planet Italian Phrasebook & Audio CD 3E by Lonely Planet Publications Staff
$15.00 NZD
Category: Language & Dictionaries | Series: Phrasebook Ser.
Lonely Planet: The world's #1 phrasebook publisher* Lonely Planet Italian Phrasebook & Audio CD is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Italian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order an espresso like a local, ask shop keepers about t ...Show more
Rogets Thesaurus Of English Words & Phr by Penguin
$12.00 NZD
Category: Language & Dictionaries
This revised edition of "Roget's Thesaurus", one of the great reference books of all time, is especially designed for today's writer and reader.
Teach Yourself Chinese by Comp Course for Beg
$15.00 NZD
Category: Language & Dictionaries
An introduction to written and spoken modern Chinese (formerly called Mandarin) for the beginner. There are 22 structured units which introduce first the complexities of grammar and then the characters. For those not wishing to learn characters, a "pinyin" transliteration is provided.
SHORT STORIES IN RUSSIAN FOR INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS by Richards, Olly
$10.00 NZD
Category: Language & Dictionaries | Series: Foreign Language Graded Ser.
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Russian. "Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectiv ...Show more
Collins French Pocket Dictionary. 3rd Ed
$10.00 NZD
Category: Language & Dictionaries
This new edition features up-to-date coverage of contemporary French and English, special treatment of basic vocabulary items, and puzzles and crosswords to help the user get the most out of the dictionary. The dictionary contains over 40,000 references and 70,000 translations.
Essential Italian Grammar by Olga Ragusa
$8.00 NZD
Category: Language & Dictionaries | Series: Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar Ser.
In this very useful manual, Dr. Ragusa has presented all the Italian really needed in everyday life and contemporary situations, without devoting space to the intricacies of literary, archaic, and poetic forms that you are not likely to need.It is remarkable how readily Italian grammar lends itself to t ...Show more
Spanish for Gringos - Shortcuts, Tips, and Secrets to Successful Learning by William C. Harvey; Paul Meisel (Illustrator)
$10.00 NZD
Category: Language & Dictionaries
Today it's more important than ever for English-speakers to have some working knowledge of Spanish. In this book, author William Harvey shows that you learn Spanish most easily when you understand the "message"--not when you memorize grammar rules. This informal self-teaching course is for you if you la ...Show more
Quintessential Collection of Notable Quotables - For Every Conceivable Occasion by Bathroom Readers' Institute Staff (Created by)
$12.00 NZD
Category: Language & Dictionaries | Series: Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Ser.
Here it is:the quintessential collection of notable quotes for all occasions. Grouped together in weird categories as only Uncle John could do, you'll find quotes about farts, firsts, dogs, Canada, male chauvinist pigs, colors, TV, aliens, and more! And not just quotes, either--there are great facts, fu ...Show more
Oxford Colour Italian Dictionary Plus by Unknown
$14.00 NZD
Category: Language & Dictionaries
This is a brand new edition of the Oxford Colour Italian Dictionary Plus. This dictionary is an effective and practical reference tool for students, adult learners, or travellers. It is especially user-friendly, with a colourful design that makes it easy to find the word you are looking for quickly. It ...Show more
Short Stories in Italian: Penguin Parallel Texts by Nick Roberts
$12.00 NZD
Category: Language & Dictionaries | Series: New Penguin Parallel Texts | Reading Level: General Adult
A new version of the "Parallel Text" series, containing nine pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Italian and in English translation. With notes on unusual words and phrases, this is a useful component of language studies and provides an insight into Italian literature and culture.
Phonological Awareness : From Research to Practice by Gail T. Gillon (University of Canterbury, New Zealand)
$14.00 NZD
Category: Language & Dictionaries
This unique resource provides a comprehensive review of current knowledge about phonological awareness, together with practical guidance for helping children acquire needed skills. Up-to-date findings are synthesized on the development of phonological awareness; its role in literacy learning; and how it ...Show more