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Easy Vietnamese

Learn to Speak Vietnamese Quickly! (Free Companion Online Audio)

by Bac Hoai Tran ...

Series series Easy Language Series
Easy Vietnamese is the perfect beginner's book for anyone who wants to learn Vietnamese on their own or with a teacher.This invaluable guide introduces all the basics of the Vietnamese language, as well as vocabulary and tips for practical daily conversation. There is also a glossary of commonly used words and phrases, useful notes, pronunciation, greetings, sentence structure, idiomatic ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Easy Vietnamese is the perfect beginner's book for anyone who wants to learn Vietnamese on their own or with a teacher.This invaluable guide introduces all the basics of the Vietnamese language, as well as vocabulary and tips for practical daily conversation. There is also a glossary of commonly used words and phrases, useful notes, pronunciation, greetings, sentence structure, idiomatic
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Steering The Craft

A Twenty-First-Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story

by Ursula K. Le Guin ...

From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, "a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft.Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities, this essential creative writing handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing.Le ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, "a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft.Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities, this essential creative writing handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing.Le
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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

$19.19 CAD

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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Tagalog for Beginners

An Introduction to Filipino, the National Language of the Philippines (Online Audio included)

by Joi Barrios ...

This is a straightforward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language.Tagalog for Beginners is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, efficiently and accurately—whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover.From the fascinating history ... Read more

$20.79 CAD

This is a straightforward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language.Tagalog for Beginners is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, efficiently and accurately—whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover.From the fascinating history
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Navigating English Grammar

A Guide to Analyzing Real Language

by Anne Lobeck, Kristin Denham ...

Enables students to understand their assumptions and beliefs about the language they use every dayIn Navigating English Grammar, Anne Lobeck and Kristin Denham offer an engaging introduction to the linguistic study of the structure of English. Teaching basic grammatical analysis through inquiry rather than memorization, this popular textbook encourages students to use their intuitive knowledge of ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

Enables students to understand their assumptions and beliefs about the language they use every dayIn Navigating English Grammar, Anne Lobeck and Kristin Denham offer an engaging introduction to the linguistic study of the structure of English. Teaching basic grammatical analysis through inquiry rather than memorization, this popular textbook encourages students to use their intuitive knowledge of
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Essential Japanese Grammar

A Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Usage: Learn Japanese Grammar and Vocabulary Quickly and Effectively

by Masahiro Tanimori, Eriko Sato ...

Series series Essential Grammar Series
Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable study guide for students of the Japanese language at all levels.Long the standard in Japanese language education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. An essential handbook for self-study or the classroom, students will find that a strong foundation in grammar is vital to ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable study guide for students of the Japanese language at all levels.Long the standard in Japanese language education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. An essential handbook for self-study or the classroom, students will find that a strong foundation in grammar is vital to
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Grammar for Grown-Ups

A Comprehensive Guide and Workbook to Boost Your Writing Skills

by Mark Peters ...

It’s never too late to brush up on your writing skills!Writing is a daily part of adult life, but many people are uncertain about basic rules and conventions. Do I need a comma before this clause? What exactly is a prepositional phrase? Is it ever necessary to use brackets? (Answer: Rarely, if ever.) With clear, no-nonsense explanations and examples, Grammar for Grown-ups makes learning the finer ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

It’s never too late to brush up on your writing skills!Writing is a daily part of adult life, but many people are uncertain about basic rules and conventions. Do I need a comma before this clause? What exactly is a prepositional phrase? Is it ever necessary to use brackets? (Answer: Rarely, if ever.) With clear, no-nonsense explanations and examples, Grammar for Grown-ups makes learning the finer
... Read more
How to Write a Sentence

And How to Read One

by Stanley Fish ...

A New York Times bestseller—"Part ode, part how-to guide to the art of the well-constructed sentence" (NPR).Some appreciate fine art; others appreciate fine wines. Stanley Fish appreciates fine sentences. The New York Times columnist and world-class professor has long been an aficionado of language. Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks ... Read more

$19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A New York Times bestseller—"Part ode, part how-to guide to the art of the well-constructed sentence" (NPR).Some appreciate fine art; others appreciate fine wines. Stanley Fish appreciates fine sentences. The New York Times columnist and world-class professor has long been an aficionado of language. Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks
... Read more
Have You Eaten Grandma?

Or, the Life-Saving Importance of Correct Punctuation, Grammar, and Good English

by Gyles Brandreth ...

For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, this “passionate, enlightening, and easily navigable manual is certainly the right book at the right time” (Publishers Weekly)—reminiscent of the New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves.Our language is changing, literary levels are declining, and our grasp of grammar is at a crisis point. From commas to colons, apostrophes to ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, this “passionate, enlightening, and easily navigable manual is certainly the right book at the right time” (Publishers Weekly)—reminiscent of the New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves.Our language is changing, literary levels are declining, and our grasp of grammar is at a crisis point. From commas to colons, apostrophes to
... Read more
100 Must-read Life-Changing Books

by Nick Rennison ...

Novels which transform our ideas about human possibilities, biographies which celebrate the achievements of extraordinary individuals, polemical works of non-fiction which oblige us to alter our views of the world or of human society: all of us can remember reading at least one book which made us think about the world anew. Here, the author of the popular Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide, selects the ... Read more

$20.19 CAD

Novels which transform our ideas about human possibilities, biographies which celebrate the achievements of extraordinary individuals, polemical works of non-fiction which oblige us to alter our views of the world or of human society: all of us can remember reading at least one book which made us think about the world anew. Here, the author of the popular Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide, selects the
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Basic Spoken Chinese

An Introduction to Speaking and Listening for Beginners (Companion Materials & Online Media Included)

by Cornelius C. Kubler ...

This is a beginning-level course in spoken Chinese that employs a revolutionary new method designed to have you quickly speaking and comprehending Chinese.Along with its sister book Basic Written Chinese and their accompanying workbooks, Basic Spoken Chinese offers a complete introductory course to the Chinese language. As a native English speaker, working hard to learn Chinese is not enough; you ... Read more

$26.39 CAD

This is a beginning-level course in spoken Chinese that employs a revolutionary new method designed to have you quickly speaking and comprehending Chinese.Along with its sister book Basic Written Chinese and their accompanying workbooks, Basic Spoken Chinese offers a complete introductory course to the Chinese language. As a native English speaker, working hard to learn Chinese is not enough; you
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Practice Makes Perfect English Verb Tenses Up Close

by Mark Lester ...

Series series Practice Makes Perfect Series
Solve the mysteries of English verbsPractice Makes Perfect: English Verb Tenses Up Close puts the spotlight on this tricky grammar trouble spot. It boasts plenty of opportunities for practicing your language skills, as well as extensive examples based on a conversational style that will keep you engaged. The book also features a unique answer key that gives you more than just a listing of correct ... Read more

$20.69 CAD

Solve the mysteries of English verbsPractice Makes Perfect: English Verb Tenses Up Close puts the spotlight on this tricky grammar trouble spot. It boasts plenty of opportunities for practicing your language skills, as well as extensive examples based on a conversational style that will keep you engaged. The book also features a unique answer key that gives you more than just a listing of correct
... Read more
Grammar: It's More Fun Than Watching Paint Dry

This is the last grammar book you will ever need

by Mark E. Tyson ...

Are you tired of grammar books that put you to sleep? Look no further! "Grammar: It's more fun than watching paint dry" is here to inject some excitement into your language learning journey.In this book, you'll find a refreshing take on grammar, with witty examples and clever explanations that will help you master even the trickiest concepts. Okay, they’re mostly “dad” jokes but at least I try. ... Read more

$5.42 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you tired of grammar books that put you to sleep? Look no further! "Grammar: It's more fun than watching paint dry" is here to inject some excitement into your language learning journey.In this book, you'll find a refreshing take on grammar, with witty examples and clever explanations that will help you master even the trickiest concepts. Okay, they’re mostly “dad” jokes but at least I try.
... Read more
The Trivium: The Liberal Arts of Logic, Grammar, and Rhetoric

by Sister Miriam Joseph, Marguerite McGlinn ...

Who sets language policy today? Who made whom the grammar doctor? Lacking the equivalent of l'Académie française, we English speakers must find our own way looking for guidance or vindication in source after source. McGuffey's Readers introduced nineteenth-century students to "correct" English. Strunk and White's Elements of Style and William Safire's column, "On Language," provide help on diction ... Read more

$13.56 CAD

Who sets language policy today? Who made whom the grammar doctor? Lacking the equivalent of l'Académie française, we English speakers must find our own way looking for guidance or vindication in source after source. McGuffey's Readers introduced nineteenth-century students to "correct" English. Strunk and White's Elements of Style and William Safire's column, "On Language," provide help on diction
... Read more
Your Roadmap to Master Spoken English

by Dr. Bahadur Singh Rao ...

Unlock the power of spoken English with this comprehensive guide designed to boost fluency, accuracy, and confidence. Whether you are at a beginner level of English knowledge or want to further refine your speaking skills, this book comprehensively introduces you to the essential aspects of spoken English, ensuring that you can easily learn pronunciation, grammar, and conversation nuances. ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the power of spoken English with this comprehensive guide designed to boost fluency, accuracy, and confidence. Whether you are at a beginner level of English knowledge or want to further refine your speaking skills, this book comprehensively introduces you to the essential aspects of spoken English, ensuring that you can easily learn pronunciation, grammar, and conversation nuances.
... Read more
The Best Grammar Workbook Ever!

Grammar, Punctuation, and Word Usage for Ages 10 Through 110

by Arlene Miller ...

The Best Grammar Book Ever! is a compressive grammar workbook with clear explanations, plenty of examples, and over 100 practice exercises. There is a pretest, a post-test, and chapter tests with links to all the answers. Contents include parts of speech, phrases, clauses, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, special problems with pronouns and verbs, commonly confused word pairs, ... Read more

$12.20 CAD

The Best Grammar Book Ever! is a compressive grammar workbook with clear explanations, plenty of examples, and over 100 practice exercises. There is a pretest, a post-test, and chapter tests with links to all the answers. Contents include parts of speech, phrases, clauses, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, special problems with pronouns and verbs, commonly confused word pairs,
... Read more
Japanese Kanji for Beginners

(JLPT Levels N5 & N4) First Steps to Learn the Basic Japanese Characters [Includes Online Audio & Printable Flash Cards]

by Timothy G. Stout, Kaori Hakone ...

The method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully.The Japanese language has two primary writing systems, kanji characters—which are based on Chinese characters and hiragana and katakana—a mnemonics based alphabet. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonics-based method to read and write the 430 highest-frequency kanji characters. Along with its sister book: ... Read more

$18.39 CAD

The method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully.The Japanese language has two primary writing systems, kanji characters—which are based on Chinese characters and hiragana and katakana—a mnemonics based alphabet. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonics-based method to read and write the 430 highest-frequency kanji characters. Along with its sister book:
... Read more
The Great Typo Hunt

Two Friends Changing the World, One Correction at a Time

by Jeff Deck, Benjamin D. Herson ...

The signs of the times are missing apostrophes.The world needed a hero, but how would an editor with no off-switch answer the call? For Jeff Deck, the writing was literally on the wall: “NO TRESSPASSING.” In that moment, his greater purpose became clear. Dark hordes of typos had descended upon civilization… and only he could wield the marker to defeat them.Recruiting his friend Benjamin and other ... Read more

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The signs of the times are missing apostrophes.The world needed a hero, but how would an editor with no off-switch answer the call? For Jeff Deck, the writing was literally on the wall: “NO TRESSPASSING.” In that moment, his greater purpose became clear. Dark hordes of typos had descended upon civilization… and only he could wield the marker to defeat them.Recruiting his friend Benjamin and other
... Read more
Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay

Practical Advice for the Grammatically Challenged

by Richard Lederer, Richard Dowis ...

A "delightful, witty, and hugely absorbing celebration of the English language" filled with usage tips, grammar games, and more (Bill Bryson, New York Times–bestselling author of The Mother Tongue).Famed wordaholic Richard Lederer has teamed up with Richard Dowis to take readers on another journey through the world's most wonderful, albeit perplexing, language. Aside from clearing up once and for ... Read more

$17.59 CAD

A "delightful, witty, and hugely absorbing celebration of the English language" filled with usage tips, grammar games, and more (Bill Bryson, New York Times–bestselling author of The Mother Tongue).Famed wordaholic Richard Lederer has teamed up with Richard Dowis to take readers on another journey through the world's most wonderful, albeit perplexing, language. Aside from clearing up once and for
... Read more
The Sense of Style

The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century

by Steven Pinker ...

“Charming and erudite," from the author of Rationality and Enlightenment Now, "The wit and insight and clarity he brings . . . is what makes this book such a gem.” —Time.comWhy is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing—and why should we care? From the author of The ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

“Charming and erudite," from the author of Rationality and Enlightenment Now, "The wit and insight and clarity he brings . . . is what makes this book such a gem.” —Time.comWhy is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing—and why should we care? From the author of The
... Read more
Dreyer's English

An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style

by Benjamin Dreyer ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus**NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • Paste • Shelf Awareness“Essential (and delightful!)”—People**We all write, all the time: books, blogs, emails. Lots and lots of emails. And we all want to writ. ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus**NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • Paste • Shelf Awareness“Essential (and delightful!)”—People**We all write, all the time: books, blogs, emails. Lots and lots of emails. And we all want to writ.
... Read more
Kiss My Asterisk

A Feisty Guide to Punctuation and Grammar

by Jenny Baranick ...

Grammar has finally let its hair down! Unlike uptight grammar books that overwhelm us with every single grammar rule, Kiss My Asterisk is like a bikini: it’s fun, flirty, and covers only the most important bits. Its lessons, which are 100 percent free of complicated grammar jargon, have been carefully selected to include today’s most common, noticeable errors-the ones that confuse our readers or ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Grammar has finally let its hair down! Unlike uptight grammar books that overwhelm us with every single grammar rule, Kiss My Asterisk is like a bikini: it’s fun, flirty, and covers only the most important bits. Its lessons, which are 100 percent free of complicated grammar jargon, have been carefully selected to include today’s most common, noticeable errors-the ones that confuse our readers or
... Read more
The Best Punctuation Book, Period

A Comprehensive Guide for Every Writer, Editor, Student, and Businessperson

by June Casagrande ...

This all-in-one reference is a quick and easy way for book, magazine, online, academic, and business writers to look up sticky punctuation questions for all styles including AP (Associated Press), MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association), and Chicago Manual of Style.Punctuate with Confidence—No Matter the StyleConfused about punctuation? There’s a reason. ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

This all-in-one reference is a quick and easy way for book, magazine, online, academic, and business writers to look up sticky punctuation questions for all styles including AP (Associated Press), MLA (Modern Language Association), APA (American Psychological Association), and Chicago Manual of Style.Punctuate with Confidence—No Matter the StyleConfused about punctuation? There’s a reason.
... Read more
It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences

A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences

by June Casagrande ...

In this wickedly humorous manual, language columnist June Casagrande uses grammar and syntax to show exactly what makes some sentences great—and other sentences suck.Great writing isn’t born, it’s built—sentence by sentence. But too many writers—and writing guides—overlook this most important unit. The result? Manuscripts that will never be published and writing careers that will never begin.With ... Read more

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In this wickedly humorous manual, language columnist June Casagrande uses grammar and syntax to show exactly what makes some sentences great—and other sentences suck.Great writing isn’t born, it’s built—sentence by sentence. But too many writers—and writing guides—overlook this most important unit. The result? Manuscripts that will never be published and writing careers that will never begin.With
... Read more

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