Don't Hate Grammar
$35.00 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
Don't Hate Grammar helps students and professionals write clearly and correctly. It covers the most important aspects of grammar, construction, style and referencing, using simple definitions and clear examples. It explains New Zealand English with local words and grammatical rules in a simple and frien ...Show more
Teach Your Dog French by Anne Cakebread (Illustrator)
$17.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
A light-hearted, fully-illustrated, retro-style picture book with 60+ French words and phrases for you to practice with your furry friend. Suitable as a first introduction to French for learners of all ages: for adults who would like a fun way to pick up a few basic words for when visiting France, or fo ...Show more
The Truth About Language - What it is and Where it Came From by Michael Corballis
$39.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Reading Level: very good
While birds can chirp and monkeys can chatter, only humans possess the extraordinary power to tell stories and offer explanations, to explain and persuade, to baffle and bullshit that we call language. How come? Where did language come from? In this book, Michael Corballis takes on what has been called ...Show more
A Place for Everything - The Curious History of Alphabetical Order by Judith Flanders
$24.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
A Place for Everything is the first-ever history of alphabetization, from the Library of Alexandria to Wikipedia. The story of alphabetical order has been shaped by some of history's most compelling characters, such as industrious and enthusiastic early adopter Samuel Pepys and dedicated alphabet cha ...Show more
First Words French - 100 French words to learn (Lonely Planet Kids) by Lonely Planet Kids Staff; Sebastien Iwohn (Illustrator); Andy Mansfield (Illustrator)
$19.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser. | Reading Level: very good
Bring the French language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Frenchfeatures 100 words to use while travelling, from food and t ...Show more
Scottish Words: A Very Peculiar History by Fiona MacDonald
$25.00 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: Very Peculiar History
What would you say if someone gave you a bap, a dap, or a garron? How would you feel if they called you a dux or a sneuter? Do you know what to do with a flane, a hushock, a kist, or tassie? Could you wear raploch or schort-hoozle? Eat a cake that was gibbery, or keggum? And, with your nearest and dear ...Show more
Oxford Beginner's Chinese Dictionary by Oxford University Press
$28.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
Each Oxford Beginner's Bilingual Dictionary is designed to offer English speaking adult learners a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to foreign languages, covering all the vocabulary needed for the first years of study, along with notes on grammar and usage and guidance on the culture where th ...Show more
Eats, Shoots And Leaves by Lynne Truss
$26.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
Anxious about the apostrophe? Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Join Lynne Truss on a hilarious tour through the rules of punctuation that is sure to sort the dashes from the hyphens. We all had the basic rules of punctuation drilled into us at school, but punctuation pedants have good re ...Show more
Great Speeches by Edward Humphreys
$24.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
This classic hardback collection brings together over 40 of the most powerful and stirring speeches delivered in history, from rousing battle speeches to impassioned political addresses. Since the time of the ancient Greeks, oratory has been a great force in shaping historical events. This anthology ...Show more
First Words Spanish: 100 Spanish Words to Learn (Lonely Planet Kids) by Sebastien Iwohn; Andy Mansfield
$19.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: Lonely Planet Kids | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 2-3, Age 7-8
Bring the Spanish language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Spanishfeatures 100 words to use while travelling, from food and ...Show more
German in 3 Months with Free Audio App: Your Essential Guide to Understanding and Speaking German by DK
$24.00 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
Classic German language course, now revised and updated a with a new audio app Learn to speak German in just three months with this practical and comprehensive self-study language course. Whether you're a complete beginner or wanting to refresh your knowledge, Hugo- German in Three Months will have you ...Show more
Collins Pocket French Dictionary [Eighth Edition] by Collins Dictionaries
$22.99 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: Collins Pocket
A modern French Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's French language, culture and usage. Clear presentation and colour make it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels. Features include: * The most up-to-date words in bo ...Show more