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XQuery is the best language for querying, manipulating, and transforming XML and JSON documents. Because XML is in many ways the lingua franca of the digital humanities, learning XQuery empowers humanists to discover and analyze their data in new ways.Until now, though, XQuery has been difficult to learn because there was no textbook designed for non- or beginner programmers. XQuery for Humanists fills this void with an approachable guidebook aimed directly at digital huma...

A collection of illustrated words and concepts, aimed at children in preschool or early primary years. These books help children learn English in a fun and entertaining way.

Once upon a time, there was a student who wanted to learn English…He did everything. He did grammar exercises, he looked at lists of vocabulary, he even tried reading books for native speakers. But nothing worked, and he couldn’t progress.Then, one day, he found a book just for him. It was full of fun, easy stories that made him laugh and cry, and he understood them perfectly. He flew through the stories, and his English grew with him. He had fun, and so he...

PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need paper and a pencil to complete the exercises.Ideal for anyone who wants to learn English to native-speaker standard and prepare for major English exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL, this fun and engaging visual guide to the most common and useful English idioms and phrases will help you understand and remember English idiomatic expressions and their meanings, making your English more fluent an...

A murder at a funeral is the last thing you would expect...When City Councilman Edgar Kennedy dies, people from the quaint village of Mulberry Hill and surrounding areas mourn.Harriet Biddlecombe, the town librarian, attends the funeral to pay her respects.But the solemn occasion takes a dark turn when her overbearing boss, Janet Roth, is found dead under mysterious circumstances.Caught in a whirlwind of accusations and suspicion, Harriet mu...

HOW TO MASTER ENGLISHThis book is all 3 volumes of the very popular 'Master English in 12 Topics' series. Once you master the vocabulary in this book you will have a very good foundation for speaking fluently about 36 everyday topics. This book is the ultimate stepping stone from 'intermediate' to 'advanced' English.Lots of intermediate English speakers tend to get trapped using the same vocabulary over and over again. They often only speak about subjects they know the word...

This illustrated story has been designed for bilingual children and others wishing to read a parallel text in English and Greek. For ease of understanding, the languages are displayed together mostly one or two sentences at a time.The aim was to make the translation as direct as possible but always using everyday language of native speakers. Reading this entertaining bilingual story will help you learn Greek.Basil, Rosemary and the Pansy sisters are lively, chatty little pla...

**PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need a pen and paper to complete the exercises.Learn more than 1,000 of the most common and useful English phrasal verbs using the highly effective English for Everyone visual method.**Phrasal verbs (two- or three-part verbs such as "put off," "put on," and "put up with") are incredibly useful but notoriously difficult to learn. English for Everyone: Phrasal Verbs uses the same combination of...

We may all speak the same language, but getting to grips with grammar is the ultimate challenge.You could be puzzled by prepositions, confused by comparatives, or muddled over modals. Thankfully, this complete visual aid to everything in the English language sets you straight with a clear and concise format for easy understanding.The rules of English grammar are beautifully presented with eye-catching illustrations, step-by-step graphics, and straightforwar...

**PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need paper and a pencil to complete the exercises.Take your self-study English language learning a step further with the third book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series.**English for Everyone Level 3 Intermediate Course Book introduces topics such as telling a story, describing new experiences, relationships, and problem-solving. The step-by-step teaching methods are clear and engaging, making t...

PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need paper and a pencil to complete the exercises.Take your self-study English language learning and confidence to the top level with the fourth practice book in the visual learning series English for Everyone.Practice Book: Level 4 Advanced will help you to solidify the skills you learn from the Course Book: Level 4 Advanced or from your other courses or studi...

This illustrated story has been designed for bilingual children and others wishing to read a parallel text in English and German. For ease of understanding, the languages are displayed together just one or two sentences at a time.The aim was to make translation as direct as possible but always using everyday language of native speakers.Basil, Rosemary and the Pansy sisters are lively, chatty little plants. They think they know some stuff, but when it comes to this animal, the...