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Live Writing

Breathing Life into Your Words

by Ralph Fletcher ...

A practical guide for how to make your writing come alive, by the bestselling author of A Writer’s Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.What is “live writing”? It’s the kind of writing that has a current running through it—energy, electricity, juice. This book is a young writer’s toolbox for bringing writing to life. But instead of awls and hammers, this toolbox contains words, ... Read more

$5.99 NZD

A practical guide for how to make your writing come alive, by the bestselling author of A Writer’s Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.What is “live writing”? It’s the kind of writing that has a current running through it—energy, electricity, juice. This book is a young writer’s toolbox for bringing writing to life. But instead of awls and hammers, this toolbox contains words,
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Easy Learning French 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 French study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand French reference and revision guide.This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of French. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning French at school, in an evening class, for work ... Read more

$7.99 NZD

A handy 3-in-1 French study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand French reference and revision guide.This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of French. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning French at school, in an evening class, for work
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Les 40 règles de base de l'orthographe

by Jean-Vincent Voyer ...

« 40 règles orthographiques permettent d’écrire sans faute 80 à 85 % de n’importe quel texte journalistique ou littéraire courant »C'est ce qu'affirmait, en 1903, et après 45 ans d'enseignement, Léonard Massaranti, professeur genevois.JV Voyer, créateur du « Blog Orthographique » et auteur de 75 fables et 25 chansons sur l'orthographe, a entièrement repris le travail de ce professeur. Il a ... Read more

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« 40 règles orthographiques permettent d’écrire sans faute 80 à 85 % de n’importe quel texte journalistique ou littéraire courant »C'est ce qu'affirmait, en 1903, et après 45 ans d'enseignement, Léonard Massaranti, professeur genevois.JV Voyer, créateur du « Blog Orthographique » et auteur de 75 fables et 25 chansons sur l'orthographe, a entièrement repris le travail de ce professeur. Il a
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In a Pickle

And Other Funny Idioms

by Marvin Terban, Giulio Maestro ...

Illustrated by Giulio Maestro ...

Thirty popular expressions such as "straight from the horse's mouth" and "white elephant" are amusingly explained and illustrated.What makes these common sayings so confusing and funny?Hilarious Wordplay: Laugh-out-loud illustrations show what it would really look like to have butterflies in your stomach or to let a cat out of a bag.Vocabulary Builder: Clearly explains the real meanings behind 30 ... Read more

$6.99 NZD

Thirty popular expressions such as "straight from the horse's mouth" and "white elephant" are amusingly explained and illustrated.What makes these common sayings so confusing and funny?Hilarious Wordplay: Laugh-out-loud illustrations show what it would really look like to have butterflies in your stomach or to let a cat out of a bag.Vocabulary Builder: Clearly explains the real meanings behind 30
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Italian - Learn Italian - 100 Adjectives

Learn 100 new Italian words - Adjectives - with Bilingual Text

by Mobile Library ...

Series Book 9 - Learn Italian For Beginners
**amazing = sorprendenteamusing = divertenteDo you understand** these first Italian words?**Yes, you do!How?**Because you read it using a new technique: bilingual reading (parallel text).How it works?It's simple: bilingual reading works by reading two versions of the same book or text at the same time.One version is in the language you want to learn (here you will learn Italian words) and the othe ... Read more

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**amazing = sorprendenteamusing = divertenteDo you understand** these first Italian words?**Yes, you do!How?**Because you read it using a new technique: bilingual reading (parallel text).How it works?It's simple: bilingual reading works by reading two versions of the same book or text at the same time.One version is in the language you want to learn (here you will learn Italian words) and the othe
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Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry

How to Write a Poem

by Jack Prelutsky ...

Have you ever tried to write a poem about a pizza? How about a pig? How about a pigeon, penguin, potato, Ping-Pong, parrot, puppy, pelican, porcupine, pie, pachyderm, or your parents?Jack Prelutsky has written more than one thousand poems about all of these things—and many others. In this book he gives you the inside scoop on writing poetry and shows you how you can turn your own experiences and ... Read more

$5.99 NZD

Have you ever tried to write a poem about a pizza? How about a pig? How about a pigeon, penguin, potato, Ping-Pong, parrot, puppy, pelican, porcupine, pie, pachyderm, or your parents?Jack Prelutsky has written more than one thousand poems about all of these things—and many others. In this book he gives you the inside scoop on writing poetry and shows you how you can turn your own experiences and
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I'm Learning Japanese!

A Language Adventure for Young People

by Christian Galan ...

Illustrated by Florence Lerot-Calvo ...

This is a fun and entertaining beginner level children's Japanese language book (9 years old and up) that is also appropriate for adults.I'm Learning Japanese! takes a lighthearted approach to the Japanese language by using fun anime-style manga characters to teach Japanese. The book starts out with the main characters, Emily, Nico and Teo sitting on the grass after school, minding their own ... Read more

$27.93 NZD

This is a fun and entertaining beginner level children's Japanese language book (9 years old and up) that is also appropriate for adults.I'm Learning Japanese! takes a lighthearted approach to the Japanese language by using fun anime-style manga characters to teach Japanese. The book starts out with the main characters, Emily, Nico and Teo sitting on the grass after school, minding their own
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Our Stories

A Fiction Workshop for Young Authors

by Marion Dane Bauer, James Cross Giblin ...

Presents a selection of short fiction written by students in grades four through twelve followed by Bauer's comments on each, detailing what works well and making suggestions for improvements. ... Read more

$9.99 NZD

Presents a selection of short fiction written by students in grades four through twelve followed by Bauer's comments on each, detailing what works well and making suggestions for improvements.
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The Elements of Style (Classic Edition)

With Editor's Notes and Study Guide

by William Strunk Jr. ...

This Classic Edition contains the original version of "The Elements of Style" written by Cornell University English professor William Strunk Jr. Generations of college students and writers have learned the basics of grammar from this short primer over the years. It was rated "one of the 100 most influential books written in English" by Time in 2011, and iconic author Stephen King recommended it as ... Read more

$3.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This Classic Edition contains the original version of "The Elements of Style" written by Cornell University English professor William Strunk Jr. Generations of college students and writers have learned the basics of grammar from this short primer over the years. It was rated "one of the 100 most influential books written in English" by Time in 2011, and iconic author Stephen King recommended it as
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Writer to Writer

From Think to Ink

by Gail Carson Levine ...

Bestselling author of Ella Enchanted and fairy-tale master Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing in this companion to the popular Writing Magic.Have you ever wanted to captivate readers with a great opening, create spectacular and fantastical creatures, make up an entire country, realize a dastardly villain, write an epic love story, or make your characters leap off the page? If ... Read more

Was $15.99 NZD Now $12.99 NZD

Bestselling author of Ella Enchanted and fairy-tale master Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing in this companion to the popular Writing Magic.Have you ever wanted to captivate readers with a great opening, create spectacular and fantastical creatures, make up an entire country, realize a dastardly villain, write an epic love story, or make your characters leap off the page? If
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Feet and Puppies, Thieves and Guppies

What Are Irregular Plurals?

by Brian P. Cleary ...

Illustrated by Brian Gable ...

Series series Words Are CATegorical ®
Foot, feet. Boot. . . beet?What are irregular plurals? You'll find the answer inside this book—full of ponies, teeth, potatoes, and geese! Brian P. Cleary's whimsical rhymes and Brian Gable's comical illustrations team up to give helpful guidelines for forming plurals when the usual rules of adding s or es don't apply. We've printed the irregular plural words in color for easy identification. Feet ... Read more

$11.99 NZD

Foot, feet. Boot. . . beet?What are irregular plurals? You'll find the answer inside this book—full of ponies, teeth, potatoes, and geese! Brian P. Cleary's whimsical rhymes and Brian Gable's comical illustrations team up to give helpful guidelines for forming plurals when the usual rules of adding s or es don't apply. We've printed the irregular plural words in color for easy identification. Feet
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Cuaderno de elefantes de Alfred. H Sullivan

by Daniel Monedero ...

El Cuaderno de elefantes de Alfred H. Sullivan no es un cuaderno cualquiera. Dentro de él hay elefantes africanos, asiáticos, o incluso que tocan jazz. Alfred H. Sullivan es uno de los entomólogos más famosos de su época. ¿Un hombre que se dedica al estudio de los insectos escribiendo sobre el mamífero terrestre más grande que hay en el planeta? ¿Puede ser eso cierto? Sí, porque dentro de este ... Read more

$20.69 NZD

El Cuaderno de elefantes de Alfred H. Sullivan no es un cuaderno cualquiera. Dentro de él hay elefantes africanos, asiáticos, o incluso que tocan jazz. Alfred H. Sullivan es uno de los entomólogos más famosos de su época. ¿Un hombre que se dedica al estudio de los insectos escribiendo sobre el mamífero terrestre más grande que hay en el planeta? ¿Puede ser eso cierto? Sí, porque dentro de este
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Essai de méthodologie de lecture-écriture. Tome I

Partie théorique

by Martine Boudet ...

Series series Apprentissage, éducation et socialisation
L’Essai de méthodologie de lecture-écriture présente l’intérêt d’être un conservatoire des traditions didactiques et critiques, avec une ouverture sur les perspectives en construction. Sont transposés les principaux acquis de la linguistique de la communication, de la sémiotique et de l’anthropologie culturelle.Cet ouvrage est d’actualité voire précurseur, dans sa prise en compte de « la société ... Read more

$33.99 NZD

L’Essai de méthodologie de lecture-écriture présente l’intérêt d’être un conservatoire des traditions didactiques et critiques, avec une ouverture sur les perspectives en construction. Sont transposés les principaux acquis de la linguistique de la communication, de la sémiotique et de l’anthropologie culturelle.Cet ouvrage est d’actualité voire précurseur, dans sa prise en compte de « la société
... Read more
But and For, Yet and Nor

What Is a Conjunction?

by Brian P. Cleary ...

Series series Words Are CATegorical ®
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!What is a conjunction?You'll find the answer inside this book—because it's chock-full of conjunctions! Brian P. Cleary's playful yet informative rhymes and Brian Gable's humorous but helpful illustrations creatively clarify the concept of conjunctions for young readers. Key ... Read more

$16.20 NZD

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!What is a conjunction?You'll find the answer inside this book—because it's chock-full of conjunctions! Brian P. Cleary's playful yet informative rhymes and Brian Gable's humorous but helpful illustrations creatively clarify the concept of conjunctions for young readers. Key
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Horace Visits the Roman Army

by Adele Seviour ...

Series Book 3 - Tabby Cat Series
A lively set of English workbooks for 7-11 year olds featuring stories about a cat’s travels. Each book contains a series of graded English exercises to help spelling, punctuation and grammar. Featuring a cute character, Horace, this series enables the reader to travel back in time using Horace’s latest technology, the i-collar. In this series, Horace visits Ancient Rome; exploring a Roman Villa, ... Read more

$26.44 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

A lively set of English workbooks for 7-11 year olds featuring stories about a cat’s travels. Each book contains a series of graded English exercises to help spelling, punctuation and grammar. Featuring a cute character, Horace, this series enables the reader to travel back in time using Horace’s latest technology, the i-collar. In this series, Horace visits Ancient Rome; exploring a Roman Villa,
... Read more
French - Learn French - 100 Words - Adjectives

Learn 100 new French Words - Adjectives - with Bilingual Text

by Mobile Library ...

Series Book 9 - Learn French For Beginners
**amazing = incroyableamusing = amusantDo you understand** this first French words?**Yes, you do!Why?**Because it was presented to you using a new technique that is making learning languages easier than ever – the Bilingual Reading.We created this book using this technique so that you can learn French language in a fast and fun way and whenever you want.How it works?It's simple: bilingual reading ... Read more

$3.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

**amazing = incroyableamusing = amusantDo you understand** this first French words?**Yes, you do!Why?**Because it was presented to you using a new technique that is making learning languages easier than ever – the Bilingual Reading.We created this book using this technique so that you can learn French language in a fast and fun way and whenever you want.How it works?It's simple: bilingual reading
... Read more
Under, Over, By the Clover

What Is a Preposition?

by Brian P. Cleary ...

Series series Words Are CATegorical ®
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Have fun learning about language!In this fun-filled book, playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. Each preposition in the text, like under, over, by the clover, about, throughout, and next to Rover, is highlighted in ... Read more

$16.20 NZD

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Have fun learning about language!In this fun-filled book, playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. Each preposition in the text, like under, over, by the clover, about, throughout, and next to Rover, is highlighted in
... Read more
Ann has a Bug

Little Steps Creativity Book, #2

by Ronell Tempel ...

Series Book 2 - Little Steps Creativity Book
"Ann has a Bug" is the second Little Steps Creativity Book in the Tempels 777 series.When Ann finds a tiny bug in the garden, she learns to notice small things, care gently, and see beauty in simple moments. Wit soft rhythm and doodle-style illustrations, this story helps young readers explore empathy, curiosity, and wonder—while colouring their world with joy. ... Read more

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"Ann has a Bug" is the second Little Steps Creativity Book in the Tempels 777 series.When Ann finds a tiny bug in the garden, she learns to notice small things, care gently, and see beauty in simple moments. Wit soft rhythm and doodle-style illustrations, this story helps young readers explore empathy, curiosity, and wonder—while colouring their world with joy.
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Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-

What Is a Prefix?

by Brian P. Cleary ...

Illustrated by Martin Goneau ...

Series series Words Are CATegorical ®
Have fun learning language!What is a prefix? You'll find the answer inside this book—it's overflowing with prefixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present the concept of prefixes for young readers. For easy identification, key prefixes appear in color and comical cats reinforce each idea.Pre- and ... ... Read more

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Have fun learning language!What is a prefix? You'll find the answer inside this book—it's overflowing with prefixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present the concept of prefixes for young readers. For easy identification, key prefixes appear in color and comical cats reinforce each idea.Pre- and ...
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Übungsdiktate: Groß- und Kleinschreibung. Regeln zur Rechtschreibung mit Beispielen und Wortlisten

Deutsch - ganz praktisch Band 2

by Friedel Schardt ...

Series Book 2 - Deutsch - ganz praktisch
Regeln kennen – Richtig schreiben: Die neue Serie zur Rechtschreibung!Mit diesem eBook lernst du schnell und effektiv alle Regeln zur Groß- und Kleinschreibung kennen und sachgerecht anwenden. Alle Regeln werden ausführlich beschrieben und mit Beispielen verdeutlicht. Außerdem findest du in dem eBook 30 Diktate, mit denen du jeweils die eine oder andere der Regeln gezielt üben kannst.Die Diktate ... Read more

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Regeln kennen – Richtig schreiben: Die neue Serie zur Rechtschreibung!Mit diesem eBook lernst du schnell und effektiv alle Regeln zur Groß- und Kleinschreibung kennen und sachgerecht anwenden. Alle Regeln werden ausführlich beschrieben und mit Beispielen verdeutlicht. Außerdem findest du in dem eBook 30 Diktate, mit denen du jeweils die eine oder andere der Regeln gezielt üben kannst.Die Diktate
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A Backpack Full of Verbs

by Bette Blaisdell ...

Series series Words I Know
Unzip your backpack of verbs. Do they sing, sketch, listen, or read? Swing, pluck, whistle, or feed? ... Read more

$49.67 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unzip your backpack of verbs. Do they sing, sketch, listen, or read? Swing, pluck, whistle, or feed?
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Il prontuario dello scrittore - 8 edizione

by Franco Forte ...

Scrittura creativa - manuale (184 pagine) - Un agile manuale per chi vuole diventare professionista della scrittura. Ottava edizione ampliata: nuove schede tecniche e tanti nuovi consigli praticiProcedendo a piccoli passi questo libro prende in esame tutti gli aspetti della scrittura, dagli elementi cardine quali la grammatica e la sintassi, fino alle tecniche della revisione del testo, a come ... Read more

$16.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Scrittura creativa - manuale (184 pagine) - Un agile manuale per chi vuole diventare professionista della scrittura. Ottava edizione ampliata: nuove schede tecniche e tanti nuovi consigli praticiProcedendo a piccoli passi questo libro prende in esame tutti gli aspetti della scrittura, dagli elementi cardine quali la grammatica e la sintassi, fino alle tecniche della revisione del testo, a come
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English for Everyone Junior Beginner's Course

Look, Listen and Learn

by DK ...

Learn English with this fun course for complete beginners. Simple exercises and lively audio will have you speaking and reading more than 500 words in no time! PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need a pen and paper to complete the exercises.The perfect introduction to English vocabulary and grammar, English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course provides children aged ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

Learn English with this fun course for complete beginners. Simple exercises and lively audio will have you speaking and reading more than 500 words in no time! PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need a pen and paper to complete the exercises.The perfect introduction to English vocabulary and grammar, English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course provides children aged
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Oykulerle Ingilizce Ogreniyorum

Ingilizce Ogreniyorum, #4

by Universal Success Academy ...

Series Book 4 - Ingilizce Ogreniyorum
Ingilizce mi ogreniyorsun? Harika!Ders kitaplarinin yaninda bir de eglenceli oykuler mi okumak istiyorsun? Muhtesem!O halde "Oykulerle Ingilizce Ogreniyorum" kitabi tam sana gore.Bu kitap sana once Ingilizce ogrenmeden evvel edinmen gereken bilinci sonra ogrenme yolculugunda ise izlemen gereken yollari oykulerle ogretecek.Neden ilk sayisini simdi denemiyorsun?Bu kitapla sadece Ingilizce ... Read more

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Ingilizce mi ogreniyorsun? Harika!Ders kitaplarinin yaninda bir de eglenceli oykuler mi okumak istiyorsun? Muhtesem!O halde "Oykulerle Ingilizce Ogreniyorum" kitabi tam sana gore.Bu kitap sana once Ingilizce ogrenmeden evvel edinmen gereken bilinci sonra ogrenme yolculugunda ise izlemen gereken yollari oykulerle ogretecek.Neden ilk sayisini simdi denemiyorsun?Bu kitapla sadece Ingilizce
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