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Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style

The UK Edition

by Benjamin Dreyer ...

'An utterly delightful book to read, Dreyer's English will stand among the classics on how to use the English language properly.' ELIZABETH STROUT'A complete joy. For those who care about words - and for those who don't - Dreyer's English is the book we have all been waiting for. Wise, funny, no-nonsense, stylish and brilliantly practical.' RACHEL JOYCE_____________An indispensable, New York ... ... Read more

£6.99

'An utterly delightful book to read, Dreyer's English will stand among the classics on how to use the English language properly.' ELIZABETH STROUT'A complete joy. For those who care about words - and for those who don't - Dreyer's English is the book we have all been waiting for. Wise, funny, no-nonsense, stylish and brilliantly practical.' RACHEL JOYCE_____________An indispensable, New York ...
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Short Stories in French

New Penguin Parallel Texts

by Richard Coward ...

This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original French and in English translation. Including stories by Bolanger, Cotnoir, Le Clezio and Germain, this volume gives afascinating insight into French culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool. ... Read more

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This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original French and in English translation. Including stories by Bolanger, Cotnoir, Le Clezio and Germain, this volume gives afascinating insight into French culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool.
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The Everything Learning German Book, 3rd Edition

Speak, Write, and Understand Basic German in No Time

by Edward Swick ...

Series series Everything® Series
Discover just how easy it is to learn German with this updated edition of The Everything Learning German Book with new online audio so you can quickly access the pronunciation guide and exercises while you’re reading.It’s easy to become intimidated by the prospect of learning a foreign language. Now, with online audio, The Everything Learning German Book, 3rd Edition eliminates the stumbling ... Read more

£8.49

Discover just how easy it is to learn German with this updated edition of The Everything Learning German Book with new online audio so you can quickly access the pronunciation guide and exercises while you’re reading.It’s easy to become intimidated by the prospect of learning a foreign language. Now, with online audio, The Everything Learning German Book, 3rd Edition eliminates the stumbling
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The New Dark Ages

The End of Reading and the Dawn of a Post-Literate Society

by James Marriott ...

'Without question the most important book of the year' MARINA HYDE'Superb' TOM HOLLANDReading built the modern world. It helped create democracy, science and reason.Now, books are dying, and people everywhere are losing the ability to read deeply or think rationally.The golden chain of knowledge linking reader to reader through history is breaking.The screen has replaced the page. Ou... ... Read more

£7.99

'Without question the most important book of the year' MARINA HYDE'Superb' TOM HOLLANDReading built the modern world. It helped create democracy, science and reason.Now, books are dying, and people everywhere are losing the ability to read deeply or think rationally.The golden chain of knowledge linking reader to reader through history is breaking.The screen has replaced the page. Ou...
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Have You Eaten Grandma?

by Gyles Brandreth ...

Pedantic about punctuation or scrupulous about spelling? You'll love this hilarious and definitive guide to 21st century language from grammar-guru Gyles Brandreth'Brilliant, clear, entertaining, very funny and often outright silly. Brandreth excels . . . in all his linguistic joie de vivre' Guardian__________Why, like, does everyone keep saying 'like'?Why do apostrophe's keep turning up in t... ... Read more

£4.99

Pedantic about punctuation or scrupulous about spelling? You'll love this hilarious and definitive guide to 21st century language from grammar-guru Gyles Brandreth'Brilliant, clear, entertaining, very funny and often outright silly. Brandreth excels . . . in all his linguistic joie de vivre' Guardian__________Why, like, does everyone keep saying 'like'?Why do apostrophe's keep turning up in t...
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Old Jack's Ghost Stories from England (1)

by I Talk You Talk Press ...

Series series Old Jack's Ghost Stories
A graded reader for learners of English (EFL).Level 3 - A2/B1 Intermediate (1)Word count: 4,324This is Old Jack’s first book of ghost stories. Old Jack lives in the north of England. He likes to go to places where he can hear mysterious stories. He also likes to go to places with ghosts.Old Jack tells us about the Roman soldiers in The Treasurer’s House in York. Where are they going? And why don’t ... Read more

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A graded reader for learners of English (EFL).Level 3 - A2/B1 Intermediate (1)Word count: 4,324This is Old Jack’s first book of ghost stories. Old Jack lives in the north of England. He likes to go to places where he can hear mysterious stories. He also likes to go to places with ghosts.Old Jack tells us about the Roman soldiers in The Treasurer’s House in York. Where are they going? And why don’t
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100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses

by Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries ...

Series series 100 Words
Avoid vocabulary mistakes with this fun guide to tricky and troublesome words!With concise and authoritative usage notes from the editors of the American Heritage® Dictionaries, this guide explains common English-language errors—whether it's mixing up affect and effect; blatant and flagrant; or disinterested and uninterested, or stumbling over sound-alikes including discrete/ discreet or pr... ... Read more

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Avoid vocabulary mistakes with this fun guide to tricky and troublesome words!With concise and authoritative usage notes from the editors of the American Heritage® Dictionaries, this guide explains common English-language errors—whether it's mixing up affect and effect; blatant and flagrant; or disinterested and uninterested, or stumbling over sound-alikes including discrete/ discreet or pr...
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Essential English Grammar: Teach Yourself

A Complete Introduction

by Ron Simpson, Brigitte Edelston ...

Essential English Grammar is packed with easy-to-follow explanations and summaries, practical tips on how to avoid common grammar mistakes, interesting facts about the historical and regional use of English and a special section on punctuation. This clear, straightforward guide to modern English grammar will help you to improve your knowledge of the language and perfect your grammar.NOT GOT MUCH ... Read more

£4.99

Essential English Grammar is packed with easy-to-follow explanations and summaries, practical tips on how to avoid common grammar mistakes, interesting facts about the historical and regional use of English and a special section on punctuation. This clear, straightforward guide to modern English grammar will help you to improve your knowledge of the language and perfect your grammar.NOT GOT MUCH
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English for the Natives

Discover the Grammar You Don't Know You Know

by Harry Ritchie ...

'My first English lesson was grammar with the terrifying Mrs Petrie. She spent the entire time marching up and down the classroom, thwacking various items of school furniture with a ruler while she banged on about the ING part of the verb. I sat there, vibrating with fear, desperately trying to figure out what on earth she could mean. Irregular Negative Gerund? Intransitive Nominative Genitive? It ... Read more

£2.99

'My first English lesson was grammar with the terrifying Mrs Petrie. She spent the entire time marching up and down the classroom, thwacking various items of school furniture with a ruler while she banged on about the ING part of the verb. I sat there, vibrating with fear, desperately trying to figure out what on earth she could mean. Irregular Negative Gerund? Intransitive Nominative Genitive? It
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Get Started in Beginner's Greek: Teach Yourself

by Aristarhos Matsukas ...

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support.- You can purchase the book and audio support as a pack (ISBN: 9781444101621)- The audio support is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444101546)(copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products)Are you looking for a course in Greek written for the absolute beginner who has no ... Read more

£5.99

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support.- You can purchase the book and audio support as a pack (ISBN: 9781444101621)- The audio support is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444101546)(copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products)Are you looking for a course in Greek written for the absolute beginner who has no
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Le Rivage des Syrtes de Julien Gracq (Analyse de l'oeuvre)

Analyse complète et résumé détaillé de l'oeuvre

by Cécile Perrel, lePetitLitteraire ...

Series series Fiche de lecture
Décryptez Le Rivage des Syrtes de Julien Gracq avec l’analyse du PetitLitteraire.fr !Que faut-il retenir du Rivage des Syrtes, le roman le plus célèbre de l'auteur? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une analyse complète et détaillée.Vous trouverez notamment dans cette fiche :• Un résumé complet• Une présentation des personnages principaux tels que Aldo, Vanessa et Marino ... Read more

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Décryptez Le Rivage des Syrtes de Julien Gracq avec l’analyse du PetitLitteraire.fr !Que faut-il retenir du Rivage des Syrtes, le roman le plus célèbre de l'auteur? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une analyse complète et détaillée.Vous trouverez notamment dans cette fiche :• Un résumé complet• Une présentation des personnages principaux tels que Aldo, Vanessa et Marino
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Wartości sukcesu

Motywacja i siła wewnętrzna, #2

by Silviu Vasile ...

Series Book 2 - Motywacja i siła wewnętrzna
Prawdziwy sukces bierze się z wykorzystania całego naszego potencjału. Bez względu na to, jak wiele możliwości i zasobów mamy do dyspozycji, sukces osiągniemy tylko wtedy, gdy świadomie zaczniemy wykorzystywać naszą inteligencję do samodyscypliny i zarządzania sobą, bez żadnej presji z zewnątrz. Chodzi jednak o rozwój własnej osobowości, a to wymaga czasu.Przyzwyczailiśmy się pokazywać ludziom ... Read more

£2.69

Prawdziwy sukces bierze się z wykorzystania całego naszego potencjału. Bez względu na to, jak wiele możliwości i zasobów mamy do dyspozycji, sukces osiągniemy tylko wtedy, gdy świadomie zaczniemy wykorzystywać naszą inteligencję do samodyscypliny i zarządzania sobą, bez żadnej presji z zewnątrz. Chodzi jednak o rozwój własnej osobowości, a to wymaga czasu.Przyzwyczailiśmy się pokazywać ludziom
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Greek Stories

A GCSE Reader

by Kristian Waite, Dr John Taylor ...

Greek Stories is an ideal first reader for students of Classical Greek. It offers 100 self-contained passages of manageable length, chosen for their intrinsic interest and adapted from a wide range of ancient authors. Generous help is given, with a short introduction to each story and glossing of all proper names and non-GCSE vocabulary. The collection will also be attractive to older students ... Read more

£11.06

Greek Stories is an ideal first reader for students of Classical Greek. It offers 100 self-contained passages of manageable length, chosen for their intrinsic interest and adapted from a wide range of ancient authors. Generous help is given, with a short introduction to each story and glossing of all proper names and non-GCSE vocabulary. The collection will also be attractive to older students
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Get Started in Beginner's Polish: Teach Yourself

by Joanna Michalak-Gray ...

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support.- You can purchase the book and audio support as a pack (ISBN: 9781444107043)- The audio support is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444107050)(copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products)Are you looking for a course in Polish written for the absolute beginner who has no ... Read more

£3.99

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support.- You can purchase the book and audio support as a pack (ISBN: 9781444107043)- The audio support is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444107050)(copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products)Are you looking for a course in Polish written for the absolute beginner who has no
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First You Write a Sentence.

The Elements of Reading, Writing … and Life.

by Joe Moran ...

A STYLE GUIDE BY STEALTH - HOW ANYONE CAN WRITE WELL (AND FULLY ENJOY GOOD WRITING)**'**Joe Moran is a wonderfully sharp writer, calm, precise and quietly comical' Craig BrownAdvanced maths has no practical use, and is understood by few. A symphony can be enjoyed, but created only by a genius. Good writing, however, can be written (and read) by anyone if we give it the gift of our time.Enter ... Read more

£5.99

A STYLE GUIDE BY STEALTH - HOW ANYONE CAN WRITE WELL (AND FULLY ENJOY GOOD WRITING)**'**Joe Moran is a wonderfully sharp writer, calm, precise and quietly comical' Craig BrownAdvanced maths has no practical use, and is understood by few. A symphony can be enjoyed, but created only by a genius. Good writing, however, can be written (and read) by anyone if we give it the gift of our time.Enter
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Italian for Beginners: The COMPLETE Crash Course to Speaking Basic Italian in 5 DAYS OR LESS! (Learn to Speak Italian, How to Speak Italian, How to Learn Italian, Learning Italian, Speaking Italian)

by Bruno Thomas ...

Speaking Basic Italian in 5 Days Is Possible!If you're thinking of travelling to Italy, want to gain a basic understanding of the language or simply have an interest in Europe's finest culture, then you're in the right place. This book will show you how to speak basic Italian, right here and right now!Learning a new language, as we all know, can be an extremely daunting task and seem impossible to ... Read more

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Speaking Basic Italian in 5 Days Is Possible!If you're thinking of travelling to Italy, want to gain a basic understanding of the language or simply have an interest in Europe's finest culture, then you're in the right place. This book will show you how to speak basic Italian, right here and right now!Learning a new language, as we all know, can be an extremely daunting task and seem impossible to
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Małe kroki do szybkiego czytania

by Roger Ted Middleton ...

Stałem przed kilkoma osobami, które zarabiają dużo więcej niż przeciętny człowiek i rozmawiałem z nimi o rozwoju osobistym, a oni mówili, że ich to nie obchodzi. Częściowo się z nimi zgadzałem i nie chciałem ich przekonywać do czegoś przeciwnego niż to, w co tak mocno wierzyli. Zdałem sobie sprawę, że gdybym się upierał, zostałbym potraktowany z podejrzliwością i ostatecznie bez zainteresowania. ... Read more

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Stałem przed kilkoma osobami, które zarabiają dużo więcej niż przeciętny człowiek i rozmawiałem z nimi o rozwoju osobistym, a oni mówili, że ich to nie obchodzi. Częściowo się z nimi zgadzałem i nie chciałem ich przekonywać do czegoś przeciwnego niż to, w co tak mocno wierzyli. Zdałem sobie sprawę, że gdybym się upierał, zostałbym potraktowany z podejrzliwością i ostatecznie bez zainteresowania.
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How to Read Poetry Like a Professor

A Quippy and Sonorous Guide to Verse

by Thomas C. Foster ...

From the bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes this essential primer to reading poetry like a professor that unlocks the keys to enjoying works from Lord Byron to the Beatles.No literary form is as admired and feared as poetry. Admired for its lengthy pedigree—a line of poets extending back to a time before recorded history—and a ubiquitous presence in virtually all ... Read more

£4.99

From the bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes this essential primer to reading poetry like a professor that unlocks the keys to enjoying works from Lord Byron to the Beatles.No literary form is as admired and feared as poetry. Admired for its lengthy pedigree—a line of poets extending back to a time before recorded history—and a ubiquitous presence in virtually all
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Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Spanish the fun way!

by Olly Richards ...

Series series Readers
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Read more

£5.99

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
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Norfolk

by Elly Griffiths ...

A stunning companion to Elly Griffiths' beloved crime series, the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries, and a photographic journey through magical No****rfolk.Norfolk, a land of peaceful broads, marshy fens, sprawling coastline and shady brecks, is the home of Dr Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist. A place steeped in folklore and history, visibly shaped by the lives of those who have come before, it has ... Read more

£17.49

A stunning companion to Elly Griffiths' beloved crime series, the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries, and a photographic journey through magical No****rfolk.Norfolk, a land of peaceful broads, marshy fens, sprawling coastline and shady brecks, is the home of Dr Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist. A place steeped in folklore and history, visibly shaped by the lives of those who have come before, it has
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Πού πάμε; – Where to?

A short story for Greek beginners with translation & glossary

by George Karampalis ...

Series Book 2 - Greek short stories for beginners A1-A2
Πού πάμε; is an urban tale of post-innocence, for post-beginner-Greek learners.This is the second entry in Greek short stories for beginners A1-A2, a series of bilingual graded readers for adult learners of Modern Greek.*** This is the 2nd edition of Πού πάμε; ***Why we did a second edition:– Additional, expanded and more detailed word-usage explan... ... Read more

£8.09

Πού πάμε; is an urban tale of post-innocence, for post-beginner-Greek learners.This is the second entry in Greek short stories for beginners A1-A2, a series of bilingual graded readers for adult learners of Modern Greek.*** This is the 2nd edition of Πού πάμε; ***Why we did a second edition:– Additional, expanded and more detailed word-usage explan...
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50 Ways to Improve your French: Teach Yourself

by Lorna Wright, Marie-Jo Morelle ...

Do you have a working knowledge of French, but want to improve? Allow this book to come to your rescue and eliminate basic errors and slips of the pen. Each one of 50 top tips for improving your spoken and written French is presented and analysed across a whole double page, with explanations as to where and why people sometimes go wrong. The tips are grouped into grammar, spelling, false friends, ... Read more

£3.99

Do you have a working knowledge of French, but want to improve? Allow this book to come to your rescue and eliminate basic errors and slips of the pen. Each one of 50 top tips for improving your spoken and written French is presented and analysed across a whole double page, with explanations as to where and why people sometimes go wrong. The tips are grouped into grammar, spelling, false friends,
... Read more
500 Beautiful Words You Should Know

by Caroline Taggart ...

CRESTFALLEN at CHICANERY and CIRCUMLOCUTION? Have no TRUCK with TOMFOOLERY and TRUMPERY? Or OMNISCIENT about OBLOQUIES and OPSIMATHS?Whether you’ve answered yes, no or ‘sorry, I didn’t catch that’, 500 Beautiful Words You Should now is for you. It offers words that flow EXQUISITELY off the tongue; words that are just perfect for their meaning, like the lazy-sounding SLOTH and the heavy-footed ... Read more

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CRESTFALLEN at CHICANERY and CIRCUMLOCUTION? Have no TRUCK with TOMFOOLERY and TRUMPERY? Or OMNISCIENT about OBLOQUIES and OPSIMATHS?Whether you’ve answered yes, no or ‘sorry, I didn’t catch that’, 500 Beautiful Words You Should now is for you. It offers words that flow EXQUISITELY off the tongue; words that are just perfect for their meaning, like the lazy-sounding SLOTH and the heavy-footed
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Sherlock Holmes and a Scandal in Shanghai

Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Level 2

by John Pasden, Jared Turner ...

Series Book 2 - Mandarin Companion series
A movie star, a politician’s nephew, and a photograph with compromising implications, Gao Ming (Sherlock Holmes) faces a high stakes case involving the international community of 1920’s Shanghai. With the trusty Dr. Watson at his side, Sherlock finds himself pitted against the beautiful Hu Die, a star of Chinese cinema. Will Sherlock retrieve the picture in time or will Hu Die outwit the master of ... Read more

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A movie star, a politician’s nephew, and a photograph with compromising implications, Gao Ming (Sherlock Holmes) faces a high stakes case involving the international community of 1920’s Shanghai. With the trusty Dr. Watson at his side, Sherlock finds himself pitted against the beautiful Hu Die, a star of Chinese cinema. Will Sherlock retrieve the picture in time or will Hu Die outwit the master of
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