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A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

by Mary Oliver ...

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts ... Read more

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“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts
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Italian Stories for Beginners: 40 Captivating Short Stories with English Translations and Exercises for Easy Language Learning

by Daria Galek ...

Welcome to the book "Italian Stories for Beginners"! This collection is designed to help you learn Italian in a fun and structured way.Here's what you'll find in the book:40 Short and Engaging Stories: Each story is crafted to suit beginner-level learners, covering various themes from everyday life to exciting adventures.English Translations: Every story is translated into English to support your ... Read more

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Welcome to the book "Italian Stories for Beginners"! This collection is designed to help you learn Italian in a fun and structured way.Here's what you'll find in the book:40 Short and Engaging Stories: Each story is crafted to suit beginner-level learners, covering various themes from everyday life to exciting adventures.English Translations: Every story is translated into English to support your
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life

by George Saunders ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today.**LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, Time, San Francisco Chronicle, Esquire, ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today.**LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, Time, San Francisco Chronicle, Esquire,
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Practice Makes Perfect French Reading and Comprehension

by Annie Heminway ...

Series series Practice Makes Perfect Series
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Immerse yourself in French readings and build your comprehension skillsUsing authentic texts from French-speaking cultures, Practice Makes Perfect: French Reading and Comprehension enables you to enhance your ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Immerse yourself in French readings and build your comprehension skillsUsing authentic texts from French-speaking cultures, Practice Makes Perfect: French Reading and Comprehension enables you to enhance your
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The Art of Subtext

Beyond Plot

by Charles Baxter ...

Series series Art of...
Charles Baxter inaugurates The Art of, a new series on the craft of writing, with the wit and intelligence he brought to his celebrated book Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction.Fiction writer and essayist Charles Baxter's The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot discusses and illustrates the hidden subtextual overtones and undertones in fictional works haunted by the unspoken, the suppressed, and the ... Read more

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Charles Baxter inaugurates The Art of, a new series on the craft of writing, with the wit and intelligence he brought to his celebrated book Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction.Fiction writer and essayist Charles Baxter's The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot discusses and illustrates the hidden subtextual overtones and undertones in fictional works haunted by the unspoken, the suppressed, and the
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Practice Makes Perfect Complete French Grammar, Premium Third Edition

by Annie Heminway ...

Master grammar with the bestselling workbook for learners of FrenchPractice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar is the go-to guide for clear, precise explanations of all aspects of French grammar: from the present tense of regular verbs to direct object pronouns, from the differences between savoir and connaître to the use of pronouns y and en. This comprehensive guide will also give you plenty ... Read more

$15.89 CAD

Master grammar with the bestselling workbook for learners of FrenchPractice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar is the go-to guide for clear, precise explanations of all aspects of French grammar: from the present tense of regular verbs to direct object pronouns, from the differences between savoir and connaître to the use of pronouns y and en. This comprehensive guide will also give you plenty
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Easy French Short Stories for Beginners - 2 Books in 1: Learn to Speak French Quickly with the FluentBridge Translation Method | Includes Volume 1 & 2 with Audio Files, Grammar Exercises, and more

Easy French Short Stories for Beginners, #4

by FluentBridge Publishing ...

Series Book 4 - Easy French Short Stories for Beginners
Finally, a French Learning Method That Actually Makes Sense – All in One Big BookIf you've been trying to learn French and still feel stuck, you're not alone. Grammar charts, flashcards, and language apps can leave you feeling confused or discouraged.Easy French Short Stories for Beginners – 2 Books in 1 brings together Volume 1 and Volume 2 of the series to offer something different: nearly 400 ... Read more

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Finally, a French Learning Method That Actually Makes Sense – All in One Big BookIf you've been trying to learn French and still feel stuck, you're not alone. Grammar charts, flashcards, and language apps can leave you feeling confused or discouraged.Easy French Short Stories for Beginners – 2 Books in 1 brings together Volume 1 and Volume 2 of the series to offer something different: nearly 400
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Proust and the Squid

The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

by Maryanne Wolf ...

"Wolf restores our awe of the human brain—its adaptability, its creativity, and its ability to connect with other minds through a procession of silly squiggles." — San Francisco ChronicleHow do people learn to read and write—and how has the development of these skills transformed the brain and the world itself ? Neuropsychologist and child development expert Maryann Wolf answers these questions in ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"Wolf restores our awe of the human brain—its adaptability, its creativity, and its ability to connect with other minds through a procession of silly squiggles." — San Francisco ChronicleHow do people learn to read and write—and how has the development of these skills transformed the brain and the world itself ? Neuropsychologist and child development expert Maryann Wolf answers these questions in
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Beginner's Russian with Interactive Online Workbook, 2nd edition

by Anna S. Kudyma, Frank J. Miller, Olga E. Kagan, Michael A. Lavery ...

Start speaking Russian today!Now in an updated second edition, Beginner’s Russian with Interactive Online Workbook offers an innovative, easy, and thorough way to speak, and read Russian confidently. This complete Russian course includes a user-friendly textbook and interactive online workbook. The carefully-paced, relevant lessons cover grammar and language basics in the context of everyday ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Start speaking Russian today!Now in an updated second edition, Beginner’s Russian with Interactive Online Workbook offers an innovative, easy, and thorough way to speak, and read Russian confidently. This complete Russian course includes a user-friendly textbook and interactive online workbook. The carefully-paced, relevant lessons cover grammar and language basics in the context of everyday
... Read more
650 Idioms and Proverbial Phrases in Modern Standard Arabic

For Intermediate to Advanced Students

by Lamia Jamal-Aldin, Abdullah Hammadi ...

650 Idioms and Proverbial Phrases in Modern Standard Arabic is the ideal tool for learners of Arabic who wish to improve their knowledge and comprehension of Arabic language and culture and make their language more expressive and idiomatic.Including over 650 idiomatic expressions found in contemporary Arabic, this book is divided into two parts. Part I lists the idioms alphabetically for ease of ... Read more

$72.82 CAD

650 Idioms and Proverbial Phrases in Modern Standard Arabic is the ideal tool for learners of Arabic who wish to improve their knowledge and comprehension of Arabic language and culture and make their language more expressive and idiomatic.Including over 650 idiomatic expressions found in contemporary Arabic, this book is divided into two parts. Part I lists the idioms alphabetically for ease of
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Modern Mandarin Chinese

The Routledge Course Textbook Level 1

by Claudia Ross, Baozhang He, Pei-Chia Chen, Meng Yeh ...

Modern Mandarin Chinese is a two-year undergraduate course for students with no prior background in Chinese study. Designed to build a strong foundation in both the spoken and written language, it develops all the basic skills such as pronunciation, character writing, word use, and structures, while placing a strong emphasis on the development of communicative skills.Each level of the course ... Read more

$123.99 CAD

Modern Mandarin Chinese is a two-year undergraduate course for students with no prior background in Chinese study. Designed to build a strong foundation in both the spoken and written language, it develops all the basic skills such as pronunciation, character writing, word use, and structures, while placing a strong emphasis on the development of communicative skills.Each level of the course
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Le travail de romancier

Guide pratique

by Oakley Hall ...

Translated by Christelle Sire ...

Travail du style, symboles et métaphores, flash-back, processus de création.Cet ouvrage vous aidera à stimuler votre créativité grâce à une large gamme de techniques. Le succès de la méthode a été prouvé aux Etats-Unis.On y découvrira également de nouvelles voies pour faire d'un manuscrit inachevé un écrit professionnel publiable.Une nouvelle édition de ce guide qui propose des techniques pour la ... Read more

$24.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Travail du style, symboles et métaphores, flash-back, processus de création.Cet ouvrage vous aidera à stimuler votre créativité grâce à une large gamme de techniques. Le succès de la méthode a été prouvé aux Etats-Unis.On y découvrira également de nouvelles voies pour faire d'un manuscrit inachevé un écrit professionnel publiable.Une nouvelle édition de ce guide qui propose des techniques pour la
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Construire des personnages de fiction

Récit, roman, scénario, théâtre

by Louis Timbal-Duclaux ...

Pour construire une histoire, il faut un scénario et des personnages.Ce manuel se focalise sur cet élément capital : le personnage. Il souligne deux points trop souvent sous-estimés : 1) dans un récit, les personnages ne sont pas des êtres isolés, mais ils forment un véritable système, un système dramatique... 2) le personnage littéraire n’existe pas en chair et en os, ni même en image. C’est un ... Read more

$24.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Pour construire une histoire, il faut un scénario et des personnages.Ce manuel se focalise sur cet élément capital : le personnage. Il souligne deux points trop souvent sous-estimés : 1) dans un récit, les personnages ne sont pas des êtres isolés, mais ils forment un véritable système, un système dramatique... 2) le personnage littéraire n’existe pas en chair et en os, ni même en image. C’est un
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Techniques avancées de la fiction

Guide pratique

by Louis Timbal-Duclaux ...

Pour vous guider dans l'écriture de vos romans, de vos nouvelles et de vos scénariosCe livre s'adresse à tous ceux qui veulent écrire de la fiction, débutants ou confirmés. Il attire l'attention sur des points-clés méconnus : Comment créer pour le héros un conflit entre plusieurs milieux ? Comment créer des personnages qui tiennent la route ? Comment choisir un point de vue narratif ? Quels décors ... Read more

$24.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Pour vous guider dans l'écriture de vos romans, de vos nouvelles et de vos scénariosCe livre s'adresse à tous ceux qui veulent écrire de la fiction, débutants ou confirmés. Il attire l'attention sur des points-clés méconnus : Comment créer pour le héros un conflit entre plusieurs milieux ? Comment créer des personnages qui tiennent la route ? Comment choisir un point de vue narratif ? Quels décors
... Read more
Moore (More, Mossi) Language Audio Training Course

Language Learning Country Guide and Vocabulary for Travel in Burkina Faso

by Language Recall ...

Series series African Languages
Moore Language Audio Training CourseWelcome to the Moore Language Audio Training Course. This course is designed to teach you the basics both before and during your visit to Burkina Faso. Learn essential words, phrases and vocabulary. This course is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in learning the Moore language.Listen to the native speakers and practice your conversation skills, ... Read more

$6.06 CAD

Moore Language Audio Training CourseWelcome to the Moore Language Audio Training Course. This course is designed to teach you the basics both before and during your visit to Burkina Faso. Learn essential words, phrases and vocabulary. This course is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in learning the Moore language.Listen to the native speakers and practice your conversation skills,
... Read more
Practice Makes Perfect: German Conversation, Premium Second Edition

by Ed Swick ...

Gain the confidence to strike up a conversation in German!Speaking a new language can be intimidating. This popular guide will give you the confidence to start and engage in conversations in German. Extensive streaming audio recordings let you hear German as it is spoken by native speakers. The book is organized around 12 units covering specific, real-world conversational situations. Each unit ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Gain the confidence to strike up a conversation in German!Speaking a new language can be intimidating. This popular guide will give you the confidence to start and engage in conversations in German. Extensive streaming audio recordings let you hear German as it is spoken by native speakers. The book is organized around 12 units covering specific, real-world conversational situations. Each unit
... Read more
Easy Learning German Complete Grammar, Verbs and Vocabulary (3 books in 1)

Trusted support for learning

by Collins Dictionaries ...

Series series Collins Easy Learning
A handy 3-in-1 German study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand German reference and revision guide.This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of German. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning German at school, in an evening class, for work ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

A handy 3-in-1 German study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand German reference and revision guide.This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of German. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning German at school, in an evening class, for work
... Read more
Catalán para Dummies

by Ferran Alexandri Palom ...

Series series Para Dummies
¡Está escrito en castellano! Seguramente habrás curioseado en las librerías y te habrás enfrentado al fastidioso inconveniente de que todos los libros para aprender catalán están escritos ¡en catalán!Además, se mete de lleno en el cuerpo del idioma e incluye pinceladas de cultura y frases populares que reflejan las costumbres y la historia de los Países Catalanes.Por si fuera poco, pone al día la ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

¡Está escrito en castellano! Seguramente habrás curioseado en las librerías y te habrás enfrentado al fastidioso inconveniente de que todos los libros para aprender catalán están escritos ¡en catalán!Además, se mete de lleno en el cuerpo del idioma e incluye pinceladas de cultura y frases populares que reflejan las costumbres y la historia de los Países Catalanes.Por si fuera poco, pone al día la
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Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary, Third Edition

by Dorothy Richmond ...

Build your Spanish vocabulary and learn to communicate like a native speaker!To communicate comfortably in Spanish, you need access to a variety of words that go beyond the basics, as well as a solid foundation in grammar. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary, 3rd Edition provides the tools you need to expand your lexicon and hone both your speaking and writing skills. This updated edition ... Read more

$17.89 CAD

Build your Spanish vocabulary and learn to communicate like a native speaker!To communicate comfortably in Spanish, you need access to a variety of words that go beyond the basics, as well as a solid foundation in grammar. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary, 3rd Edition provides the tools you need to expand your lexicon and hone both your speaking and writing skills. This updated edition
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An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory

by Dominique Sportiche, Hilda Koopman, Edward P. Stabler ...

An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory offers beginning students a comprehensive overview of and introduction to our current understanding of the rules and principles that govern the syntax of natural languages.Includes numerous pedagogical features such as 'practice' boxes and sidebars, designed to facilitate understanding of both the 'hows' and the 'whys' of sentence structureGuides ... Read more

$60.99 CAD

An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory offers beginning students a comprehensive overview of and introduction to our current understanding of the rules and principles that govern the syntax of natural languages.Includes numerous pedagogical features such as 'practice' boxes and sidebars, designed to facilitate understanding of both the 'hows' and the 'whys' of sentence structureGuides
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MLA Guide to Undergraduate Research in Literature

by Elizabeth Brookbank, H. Faye Christenberry ...

Series series MLA GUIDES
What makes a good research topic in a literature class? What does your professor mean by "peer-reviewed" sources? What should you do if you can't find enough material? This approachable guide walks students through the process of research in literary studies, providing them with tools for responding successfully to course assignments.Written by two experienced librarians, the guide introduces the ... Read more

$37.10 CAD

What makes a good research topic in a literature class? What does your professor mean by "peer-reviewed" sources? What should you do if you can't find enough material? This approachable guide walks students through the process of research in literary studies, providing them with tools for responding successfully to course assignments.Written by two experienced librarians, the guide introduces the
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The Major Languages of South Asia, the Middle East and Africa

Edited by Bernard Comrie ...

Based on the much-praised The World's Major Languages, this is the first comprehensive guide in paperback to describe the development, grammar sound and writing system, and sociological factors of the major language families in these areas. ... Read more

$68.70 CAD

Based on the much-praised The World's Major Languages, this is the first comprehensive guide in paperback to describe the development, grammar sound and writing system, and sociological factors of the major language families in these areas.
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Easy French Step-by-Step

by Myrna Bell Rochester ...

Get up and running with FrenchEasy French Step-by-Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. You are quickly introduced to grammatical rules and concepts in order of importance, which you can build on as you progress through the book. You will also learn more than 300 verbs, chosen by their frequency of use. Numerous exercises and engaging ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Get up and running with FrenchEasy French Step-by-Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. You are quickly introduced to grammatical rules and concepts in order of importance, which you can build on as you progress through the book. You will also learn more than 300 verbs, chosen by their frequency of use. Numerous exercises and engaging
... Read more
Japanese Picture Dictionary

Learn 1,500 Japanese Words and Phrases (Ideal for JLPT & AP Exam Prep; Includes Online Audio)

by Timothy G. Stout ...

Series series Tuttle Picture Dictionary
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Japanese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Japanese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Japanese script—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics ... Read more

$16.79 CAD

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Japanese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Japanese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Japanese script—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics
... Read more

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