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Bitch  by Karen Stollznow

Bitch

Karen Stollznow

"Bitch is a bitch of a word. It used to be a straightforward insult, but today - after so many variations and efforts to reject or reclaim the word it's not always entirely clear what it means. Bitch is a chameleon. There are good bitches and bad bitches; sexy...

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Scottish Gaelic in twelve weeks  by Roibeard Ó Maolalaigh

Scottish Gaelic in twelve weeks

Roibeard Ó Maolalaigh

"Covering essential points of grammar and pronunciation, and containing model sentences, key phrases, exercises based on rel-life scenarios and a mini Gaelic-English dictionary, this book is the ideal introduction to the language, eminently suitable for...

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Everyday Gaelic  by Morag MacNeill

Everyday Gaelic

Morag MacNeill

"This new and expanded edition of the best-selling Everyday Gaelic has been compiled by an author with many years' experience in teaching the language to adults and children. In addition to basic words and phrases, it also includes more complex and idiomatic...

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Amo, amas, amat... and all that  by Harry Mount

Amo, amas, amat... and all that

Harry Mount

"Have you ever found yourself irritated when a sine qua non or a mea culpa is thrown into the conversation by a particularly annoying person? Or do distant memories of afternoons spent struggling to learn obscure verbs fill you with dread? Never fear! Or, as a...

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Bina  by Gari Tudor-Smith

Bina

Gari Tudor-Smith

"Australia's language diversity is truly breathtaking. This continent lays claim to the world's longest continuous collection of cultures, including over 440 unique languages and many more dialects. Sadly, European invasion has had severe consequences for...

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Pocket Oxford Chinese dictionary

Pocket Oxford Chinese dictionary

"Extensive revision to definitions, examples, grammar labels and appendices. New entries and senses covering the latest technological, economic and sociocultural changes. Written in simplified Chinese characters, with orthodox characters and Pinyin...

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Bilingualism matters  by Maria Garraffa

Bilingualism matters

Maria Garraffa

"Written in an accessible style, this is a comprehensive yet concise guide to bilingualism, taking us on a journey on how the brain processes languages. Offering an overview of current research in the field, yet clear and easy to read, it is suitable for both...

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Stellar English  by Frank L. Cioffi

Stellar English

Frank L. Cioffi

"An indispensable guide to essential principles of English grammar and usage Stellar English lays out the fundamentals of effective writing, from word choice and punctuation to parts of speech and common errors. Frank Cioffi emphasizes how formal written...

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Vietnamese picture dictionary  by Nguyen Thi Lien Huong

Vietnamese picture dictionary

Nguyen Thi Lien Huong

"A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Vietnamese, whether you're 5 or 100! This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Vietnamese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Vietnamese script, with a Romanized...

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English for everyone. Level 1 beginner / Course book. by Rachel (English teacher) Harding

English for everyone. Level 1 beginner / Course book.

Rachel (English teacher) Harding

"A complete self-study English language course for beginners. This self-study English course for beginners is uniquely visual, engaging, and easy to follow. From introducing yourself and talking about your life and interests to expanding your vocabulary and...

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Bilingual visual dictionary

Bilingual visual dictionary

"The use of pictures is proven to aid understanding and the retention of information. Working on this principle, this highly-illustrated bilingual dictionary presents a large range of useful current vocabulary in both German and English"--Publisher's...

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Bulgarian phrasebook & dictionary  by Ronelle Alexander

Bulgarian phrasebook & dictionary

Ronelle Alexander

"Lonely Planet's Bulgarian Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Bulgarian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Explore the ancient Rila Monastery, discover the Pirin...

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The conscious style guide  by Karen Yin

The conscious style guide

Karen Yin

"An adaptable guide for anyone who wants to communicate with compassion in a rapidly changing environment. Most of us want to choose inclusive, respectful, and empowering language when communicating with or about others. But language - and how we use it -...

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Fluency unlocked  by Marie Blanc

Fluency unlocked

Marie Blanc

"Unlock the secrets to fluent French communication with "Fluency Unlocked: Mastering French Communication." This comprehensive guide takes language learners on a transformative journey through the intricacies of the French language, offering a step-by-step...

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Mastering German  by Marie Blanc

Mastering German

Marie Blanc

"Embark on a transformative journey to fluency with "Mastering German: A Comprehensive Guide to Fluent Speaking." This meticulously crafted guidebook offers a roadmap for language learners of all levels, presenting ten immersive chapters packed with...

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Learning Tagalog  by Joi Barrios

Learning Tagalog

Joi Barrios

"A complete language course and pocket dictionary in one! Let Filipino experts Barrios and Camagong teach you how to enjoy this beautiful language. Learning Tagalog brings the Tagalog language and culture of the Philippines to life, providing you with all the...

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Scots Gaelic  by George McLennan

Scots Gaelic

George McLennan

"The purpose of this book is to provide a brief introduction to the Scots Gaelic language with a selective discussion of its main features. In contrast to native speakers, who absorb the language as children, adults who are learning Gaelic from scratch often...

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The language puzzle  by Steven J. Mithen

The language puzzle

Steven J. Mithen

"The relationship between language, thought and culture is of concern to anyone with an interest in what it means to be human. The Language Puzzle explains how the invention of words at 1.6 million years ago began the evolution of human language from the...

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A grammar of Nese  by Lana Grelyn Takau

A grammar of Nese

Lana Grelyn Takau

"Nese is a dying Oceanic language spoken on the island of Malekula, in northern Vanuatu. This book, based on first-hand fieldwork data, and without adhering to any particular syntactic framework, presents a synchronic grammatical description of Nese's...

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