First Words - English 1 (Lonely Planet Kids) by Lonely Planet Kids
$19.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: Lonely Planet Kids
A beautifully illustrated introduction to English words, perfect for the whole family. With a simple pronunciation guide, bold illustrations and words selected for use while travelling, this is a must-pack addition for any trip to an English-speaking country.
Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book Spanish: Essential Reference for Every Traveller by DK
$15.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
Having aided millions of travellers on their journeys, DK's iconic Eyewitness Phrase Book series is back and better than ever. The perfect language survival guide for everyday situations, Eyewitness Phrase Book: Spanish provides all the key words and phrases you need. Word lists and stunning photographs ...Show more
Gamer's Edition Guinness World Records 2018 by Guinness World Records
$29.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
With over five million copies sold, this is the ultimate annual for every gaming fan! Teeming with outstanding records, amazing stats and jaw-dropping trivia from your favourite games, Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2018 is the most exciting and action-packed yet.Get all the creature-catching hi ...Show more
Amazing Animals (Guinness World Records 2018) by Guinness World Records
$29.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: Guinness World Records 2018
WHAT'S INSIDE?If you're a fan of Grumpy Cat or Biddy the Hedgehog and just can't resist every fascinating nature story you see on the web, then it's time to get your paws on Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals. This brand-new book of fantastic beasts is a celebration of incredible creatures great an ...Show more
The Careers Handbook by DK
$40.00 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
This practical careers handbook helps you get to grips with the job market - packed with job inspiration and advice for career development Whether you want to know how to get into your dream career, need help understanding the job market or you simply don't know where to start your job search, The Caree ...Show more
The Grammar Devotional: Daily Tips for Successful Writing from Grammar Girl by Mignon Fogarty
$23.00 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: Quick & Dirty Tips
Millions of fans around the globe punctuate properly and communicate clearly thanks to Mignon Fogarty's practical and easy-to-remember advice about writing style and word usage. Her first book, "Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing," hit the "New York Times" bestseller list, and her we ...Show more
15-minute Italian: Speak Italian in Just 15 Minutes a Day by Dorling Kindersley
$17.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: Eyewitness Travel 15-Minute
Speak and understand Italian in just 15 minutes a day Parla italiano? With "15-Minute Italian", a revolutionary system for learning a language, you'll be on your way to conversing with the locals in no time. The unique visual approach makes learning quick, easy and fun. No writing or homework - just use ...Show more
1,342 QI Facts To Leave You Flabbergasted by John Lloyd; John Mitchinson; James Harkin
$19.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
"Trivia buffs and know-it-alls alike will exult to find so much repeatable wisdom gathered in one place."--New York Times This book is bursting with mindboggling morsels of trivia - informative, hilarious, sometimes arcane or utterly useless, but always entertaining. Every fact in this magnificent littl ...Show more
Curious English Words and Phrases - The Truth Behind the Expressions We Use by Max Cryer
$10.00 NZD
$19.99 (49% off)
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting ones hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? Or where the words 'eavesdropping', 'nickname' and 'D-Day' come from? They are just a few of the many words and p ...Show more
Have You Eaten Grandma? by Gyles Brandreth
$30.00 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
The go-to good English guide from the grammar guru himself, Gyles Brandreth . . .__________ Why, like, does everyone keep saying 'like'? Why do apostrophe's keep turning up in the wrong place? Why do we get confused when using foreign phrases - and vice versa? Is it 'may be' or 'maybe'? Should it be ...Show more
That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means - The 150 Most Commonly Misused Words and Their Tangled Histories by Kathryn Petras; Ross Petras
$30.00 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
An entertaining and informative guide to the most common 150 words even smart people use incorrectly, along with pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and tangled histories of use and misuse. Even the most erudite among us use words like apocryphal, facetious, ironic, meteorite, moot, redu ...Show more
My First Dictionary by John Grisewood
$18.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
This ideal first dictionary contains over 1500 core words from alligator to zip, carefully selected to complement the books that children of this age are beginning to read. The clear definitions and sample sentences are enhanced with photos and varied artwork that help build the child's comprehension an ...Show more