Pocket World in Figures 2022 by The Economist
$27.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
The new edition of this annual bestseller, packed with amazing data about the world in 2021.
The Godzone Dictionary - Of Favourite New Zealand Words and Phrases by Max Cryer
$29.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Reading Level: very good
This concise A-Z dictionary, now updated in a new expanded edition, is a quick and easy reference to understanding the words and phrases that make the New Zealand language and speech patterns so different. Language expert Max Cryer not only provides helpful definitions for the various entries, but also ...Show more
Fierce Bad Rabbits: The Tales Behind Children's Picture Books by Clare Pollard
$26.00 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
What is The Tiger Who Came to Tea really about? How is Meg and Mog related to Polish embroidery? And why does death in picture books involve being eaten? Fierce Bad Rabbits explores the stories behind our favourite picture books, weaving in tales of Clare Pollard's childhood reading and her re-discovery ...Show more
The Madman's Library: The Greatest Curiosities of Literature by Edward Brooke-Hitching
$52.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
From the author of the critically acclaimed and globally successful The Phantom Atlas, The Golden Atlas and The Sky Atlas comes a stunning new work. The Madman's Library is a unique, beautifully illustrated journey through the entire history of literature, delving into its darkest territories to hunt do ...Show more
Collins Arabic Dictionary Essential Edition: 24,000 Translations For Everyday Use [Second Edition] by Collins Dictionaries
$19.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: Collins Essential Editions Ser.
This handy and affordable quick reference guide offers extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and Arabic, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding you to the most appropriate translation. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use on the go, a ...Show more
Scrabble Dictionary: The Official Scrabble Solver - All Playable Words 2-9 Letters in Length [Sixth Edition] by Collins Scrabble
$24.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
An essential resource for all Scrabble enthusiasts. Stuck on how to decide on what is a valid word in Scrabble? This edition, in hardback, is fully updated to include all valid words between 2 and 9 letters in length from the latest official Scrabble word list, and allows players to settle disputes over ...Show more
A Simple Guide to Writing Good Fiction
$24.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
Teaches the craft of storytelling, from dialogue and characters to structure and conflict. Includes advice on publishing and submissions. Written in a straightforward manner, complete with simple worksheets. Contents: Introduction Getting Started The Elevator Pitch Research Characters Setting Conflict, ...Show more
Italian English Illustrated Dictionary: A Bilingual Visual Guide to Over 10,000 Italian Words and Phrases by DK
$48.00 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in Italian with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for Italian-language students.Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the Italian English Illustrated Dictionary uses c ...Show more
Lingo Dictionary of Favourite Australian Words and Phrases by John Frederick Miller
$34.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
If you've ever wondered why your girlfriend's a Sheila even though her name is Kate, or why your friend in the outer suburbs of Sydney is said to live beyond the black stump, then this is the book for you!Throwing light on all the quirky, intriguing and downright bizarre words and phrases that make up " ...Show more
Romps, Tots and Boffins: The Strange Language of News by Robert Hutton
$29.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
You may not recognise the phrase, but if you have ever picked up a paper you'll have come across 'journalese'. Essentially, it covers words and phrases that are only found in newspapers - whether tabloid or broadsheet. Without them, how would our intrepid journalists be able to describe a world in whi ...Show more
Italian Flashcards (First Words) by Lonely Planet Publications Staff
$22.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.
These handy board books are perfect for introducing infants and very young children to a new language. Conveniently travel sized, each features 12 words to learn - from 'sun' and 'shoes,' to 'beach' and 'book.'
Maori Made Easy Workbook 5/Kete 5 by Scotty Morrison
$25.00 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
The accessible guide to learning the Maori language, no matter your knowledge level. Fun, user-friendly and relevant to modern readers, Scotty Morrison's Maori Made Easy workbook series is the ultimate resource for anyone wanting to learn the basics of the Maori language. While dictionaries list words a ...Show more