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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

$10.99 USD

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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Parallel Text: German Short Stories

Deutsche Kurzgeschichten

Edited by Richard Newnham ...

Much maligned in pre-war Germany, the short story enjoyed a creative rebirth in 1945. Initially imported by the Allies, the form also matched perfectly the prevailing mood of irony, objectivity and mistrust of the didactic.With the original German text running alongside English translations, this collection features stories from eight outstanding post-war authors including Heinrich Böll, Ilse ... Read more

$9.62 USD

Much maligned in pre-war Germany, the short story enjoyed a creative rebirth in 1945. Initially imported by the Allies, the form also matched perfectly the prevailing mood of irony, objectivity and mistrust of the didactic.With the original German text running alongside English translations, this collection features stories from eight outstanding post-war authors including Heinrich Böll, Ilse
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The Ultimate French Review and Practice, Premium Fifth Edition

by David M. Stillman, Ronni L. Gordon ...

Gain the grammar skills you need to communicate more confidently in French!Developing a solid grasp of grammar is key to mastering any foreign language, and in the bestselling The Ultimate French Review and Practice, Fifth Edition, designed for advanced beginners through advanced learners, you'll find a comprehensive grammar review of all the elements of French grammar with clear, concise ... Read more

$12.95 USD

Gain the grammar skills you need to communicate more confidently in French!Developing a solid grasp of grammar is key to mastering any foreign language, and in the bestselling The Ultimate French Review and Practice, Fifth Edition, designed for advanced beginners through advanced learners, you'll find a comprehensive grammar review of all the elements of French grammar with clear, concise
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Close Reading for the Twenty-First Century

by Dan Sinykin, Johanna Winant ...

Series series Skills for Scholars
A user’s guide to the fundamental practice of literary studies, providing context, examples, and practical exercisesClose reading—making an argument based in close attention to a text—is the foundation of literary studies. This book offers a guide to close reading, treating it as a skill that can be taught and practiced. It first explains what close reading is, what it does, and how it has been ... Read more

$16.19 USD

A user’s guide to the fundamental practice of literary studies, providing context, examples, and practical exercisesClose reading—making an argument based in close attention to a text—is the foundation of literary studies. This book offers a guide to close reading, treating it as a skill that can be taught and practiced. It first explains what close reading is, what it does, and how it has been
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How to Read a Book

by Mortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren ...

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material.A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” –Farheed ZakariaOriginally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a ... Read more

$16.99 USD

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material.A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” –Farheed ZakariaOriginally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

by Jessica Brody ...

Series series Save the Cat!
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a ... Read more

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The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a
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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

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

by Olly Richards ...

Series series Readers
'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both ... Read more

$6.99 USD

'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both
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Africa Complete Collection (23 Languages)

Language Audio Learning Country Guide and Vocabulary Training Course Collection for Travel in Africa (Including Bambara, Chewa, French, Hassaniya Arabic, Hausa, Jahanka, Jola, Luganda, Malagasy, Mandinka, Moore, Moroccan Arabic, Pulaar, Sepedi, Setsw

by Language Recall ...

Series Book 1 - African Languages
Africa Complete CollectionWelcome to the Africa Complete Collection. This book is one of largest African language collections available and includes 23 languages all with full audio.This collection is designed to teach you the basics both before and during your visit to Africa. Learn essential words, phrases and vocabulary. This course is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in learning ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Africa Complete CollectionWelcome to the Africa Complete Collection. This book is one of largest African language collections available and includes 23 languages all with full audio.This collection is designed to teach you the basics both before and during your visit to Africa. Learn essential words, phrases and vocabulary. This course is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in learning
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Itadakimasu! The Food Culture of Japan

いただきます！

by Becky A. Brown ...

Itadakimasu! The Food Culture of Japan is designed as a first- or second-year college course in Japanese culture for students who have little to no background in the Japanese language, culture, literature, or history. Unlike any other culture text, Itadakimasu! offers a unique approach to learning about culture through a country’s cuisine. This accounttakes students on an exciting journey into the ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Itadakimasu! The Food Culture of Japan is designed as a first- or second-year college course in Japanese culture for students who have little to no background in the Japanese language, culture, literature, or history. Unlike any other culture text, Itadakimasu! offers a unique approach to learning about culture through a country’s cuisine. This accounttakes students on an exciting journey into the
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Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language

by David Holton, Peter Mackridge, Irene Philippaki-Warburton ...

Series series Routledge Essential Grammars
Greek: An Essential Grammar is a concise and user-friendly reference guide to modern Greek. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and supported by examples throughout.This new edition has been revised and updated to present an accurate and accessible description of the most important aspects of modern Greek.Features ... Read more

$79.19 USD

Greek: An Essential Grammar is a concise and user-friendly reference guide to modern Greek. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and supported by examples throughout.This new edition has been revised and updated to present an accurate and accessible description of the most important aspects of modern Greek.Features
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Teaching Film

by Mark Lynn Anderson, Dudley Andrew, Michael Aronson ...

Series Book 35 - Options for Teaching
Film studies has been a part of higher education curricula in the United States almost since the development of the medium. Although the study of film is dispersed across a range of academic departments, programs, and scholarly organizations, film studies has come to be recognized as a field in its own right. In an era when teaching and scholarship are increasingly interdisciplinary, film studies ... Read more

$16.19 USD

Film studies has been a part of higher education curricula in the United States almost since the development of the medium. Although the study of film is dispersed across a range of academic departments, programs, and scholarly organizations, film studies has come to be recognized as a field in its own right. In an era when teaching and scholarship are increasingly interdisciplinary, film studies
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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

$13.99 USD

“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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A to Z of Arabic - English - Arabic Translation

by Ronak Husni, Daniel L. Newman ...

The A to Z highlights common pitfalls faced by translators working on both Arabic-English and English-Arabic texts. Each translation problem is carefully contextualized and illustrated with examples drawn from contemporary literature and the media. Using a comparative analysis approach, the authors discuss grammatical, lexical and semantic translation issues, and offer guidance regarding correct ... Read more

$8.90 USD

The A to Z highlights common pitfalls faced by translators working on both Arabic-English and English-Arabic texts. Each translation problem is carefully contextualized and illustrated with examples drawn from contemporary literature and the media. Using a comparative analysis approach, the authors discuss grammatical, lexical and semantic translation issues, and offer guidance regarding correct
... Read more
A Stranger's Journey

Race, Identity, and Narrative Craft in Writing

by David Mura ...

Long recognized as a master teacher at writing programs like VONA, the Loft, and the Stonecoast MFA, with A Stranger’s Journey, David Mura has written a book on creative writing that addresses our increasingly diverse American literature. Mura argues for a more inclusive and expansive definition of craft, particularly in relationship to race, even as he elucidates timeless rules of narrative ... Read more

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Long recognized as a master teacher at writing programs like VONA, the Loft, and the Stonecoast MFA, with A Stranger’s Journey, David Mura has written a book on creative writing that addresses our increasingly diverse American literature. Mura argues for a more inclusive and expansive definition of craft, particularly in relationship to race, even as he elucidates timeless rules of narrative
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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

by William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White ...

'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of ... Read more

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'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of
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The Test Of Courage: Michel Thomas: A Biography Of The Holocaust Survivor And Nazi-Hunter By Christopher Robbins

by Christopher Robbins ...

The story of Michel Thomas reads like a thriller in which adventure and heartbreak combine to produce a unique form of wisdom. Until his death in 2005, he taught languages to ghetto kids, heads of industry and movie stars in a matter of days, succeeding even with people who considered themselves hopeless linguists. To those who have been taught by him, he seemed to be a miracle worker with a ... Read more

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The story of Michel Thomas reads like a thriller in which adventure and heartbreak combine to produce a unique form of wisdom. Until his death in 2005, he taught languages to ghetto kids, heads of industry and movie stars in a matter of days, succeeding even with people who considered themselves hopeless linguists. To those who have been taught by him, he seemed to be a miracle worker with a
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The Complete DLAB Study Guide

Includes Practice Test and Pretest

by William Patton ...

Want to Pass the DLAB Test?Want to learn about the Defense Language Aptitude Battery test and improve your scores? Do you want to get into the top language program and improve your career in the military?Improve your DLAB test score with these simple and thorough previews of the mystics DLAB test.No longer do you need to guess at what to expect. Instead, we'll show you how to take it, what to ... Read more

$11.69 USD

Want to Pass the DLAB Test?Want to learn about the Defense Language Aptitude Battery test and improve your scores? Do you want to get into the top language program and improve your career in the military?Improve your DLAB test score with these simple and thorough previews of the mystics DLAB test.No longer do you need to guess at what to expect. Instead, we'll show you how to take it, what to
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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

$6.29 USD

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,
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Vox Super-Mini Spanish and English Dictionary, 3rd Edition

by Vox ...

The bestselling Spanish-English dictionary perfect for home, school, and workThe Vox Super-Mini Spanish and English Dictionary has helped Spanish-language learners read, write, and understand this popular language more successfully than any other portable dictionary on the market. This new edition of this bestselling Vox title has been expanded with 32 additional pages and has been revised and ... Read more

$7.82 USD

The bestselling Spanish-English dictionary perfect for home, school, and workThe Vox Super-Mini Spanish and English Dictionary has helped Spanish-language learners read, write, and understand this popular language more successfully than any other portable dictionary on the market. This new edition of this bestselling Vox title has been expanded with 32 additional pages and has been revised and
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Learn to Sign the Fun Way!

Let Your Fingers Do the Talking with Games, Puzzles, and Activities in American Sign Language

by Penny Warner ...

The perfect guide to signing for everyone!Never before has learning to sign been so simple and so much fun! Whether you are a teacher or a parent, this lively self-guided book of American Sign Language (ASL) will quickly become your kids' new favorite teacher!Learn to Sign the Fun Way goes beyond the manual alphabet and teaches the beautiful language of sign—the United States' fourth most ... Read more

$4.99 USD

The perfect guide to signing for everyone!Never before has learning to sign been so simple and so much fun! Whether you are a teacher or a parent, this lively self-guided book of American Sign Language (ASL) will quickly become your kids' new favorite teacher!Learn to Sign the Fun Way goes beyond the manual alphabet and teaches the beautiful language of sign—the United States' fourth most
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Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition

by Barbara Bregstein ...

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.Go from beginner’s Spanish to mastery with this single, comprehensive guide!Experts agree: the quickest route to learning a language—from beginner to advanced—is through a solid grounding in grammar and well ... Read more

$16.37 USD

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.Go from beginner’s Spanish to mastery with this single, comprehensive guide!Experts agree: the quickest route to learning a language—from beginner to advanced—is through a solid grounding in grammar and well
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Understanding the Chinese Language

A Comprehensive Linguistic Introduction

by Chris Shei ...

Understanding the Chinese Language provides a vibrant and comprehensive introduction to contemporary Chinese linguistics. Combining an accessible style with an in-depth treatment of the topics at hand, it uses clear, full descriptions and vivid, modern examples to systematically take students through the phonology, vocabulary, grammar, discourse structures and pragmatics of modern Chinese. No ... Read more

$79.19 USD

Understanding the Chinese Language provides a vibrant and comprehensive introduction to contemporary Chinese linguistics. Combining an accessible style with an in-depth treatment of the topics at hand, it uses clear, full descriptions and vivid, modern examples to systematically take students through the phonology, vocabulary, grammar, discourse structures and pragmatics of modern Chinese. No
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Norwegian: A Comprehensive Grammar

by Philip Holmes, Hans-Olav Enger ...

Series series Routledge Comprehensive Grammars
Norwegian: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Norwegian (the Bokmål standard). The Grammar is an essential source for the serious student of Norwegian, and for students of comparative linguistics. It is ideal for use in colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.The volume is organised to promote a thorough understanding of Norwegian grammar. It presents the ... Read more

$97.19 USD

Norwegian: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Norwegian (the Bokmål standard). The Grammar is an essential source for the serious student of Norwegian, and for students of comparative linguistics. It is ideal for use in colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.The volume is organised to promote a thorough understanding of Norwegian grammar. It presents the
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Japanese Demystified, Premium 3rd Edition

by Eriko Sato ...

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.Say sayonara to your fears of learning Japanese with the updated premium edition of this fast, painless guideThe updated third edition of Japanese DeMYSTiFieD provides you with the comprehensive,... ... Read more

$26.63 USD

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.Say sayonara to your fears of learning Japanese with the updated premium edition of this fast, painless guideThe updated third edition of Japanese DeMYSTiFieD provides you with the comprehensive,...
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