Dictionaries in Reference & Language & Nonfiction eBooks

Describer's Dictionary

A Treasury of Terms & Literary Quotations

by David Grambs, Ellen S. Levine ...

The unmatched guide—and perfect gift—for stymied scribes and working wordsmiths everywhere, now expanded and updated.A singular and indispensable reference tool, The Describer's Dictionary—now expanded and updated—has served for over twenty years as the go-to resource for writers who are determined to capture the world in just the right words.The dictionary uses a unique reverse definition-to-term ... Read more

$2.99 USD

The unmatched guide—and perfect gift—for stymied scribes and working wordsmiths everywhere, now expanded and updated.A singular and indispensable reference tool, The Describer's Dictionary—now expanded and updated—has served for over twenty years as the go-to resource for writers who are determined to capture the world in just the right words.The dictionary uses a unique reverse definition-to-term
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made in america

An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

by Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” ... Read more

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“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.”
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english turkish dictionary

english turkish dictionary

by selçuk kadri çiloğlu ...

A 60,000 word dictionary of words and expressions, PLUS recommendations of the most beautiful and historic places to visit in Turkey. This book includes photos of Old Istanbul! A collector's item! One book available in three formats for three different prices. ... Read more

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A 60,000 word dictionary of words and expressions, PLUS recommendations of the most beautiful and historic places to visit in Turkey. This book includes photos of Old Istanbul! A collector's item! One book available in three formats for three different prices.
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Vocabulário Português Brasileiro-Russo - 9000 palavras

by Andrey Taranov ...

VOCABULÁRIO PORTUGUÊS BRASILEIRO-RUSSO - 9000 PALAVRAS MAIS ÚTEISOs LIVROS DE VOCABULÁRIO da T&P Books destinam-se a ajudar a aprender, a memorizar, e a rever palavras estrangeiras.O dicionário contém mais de 9000 palavras de uso corrente. Recomendado como material de apoio adicional para qualquer curso de línguas. Satisfaz as necessidades dos iniciados e dos alunos avançados de línguas ... Read more

$8.69 USD

VOCABULÁRIO PORTUGUÊS BRASILEIRO-RUSSO - 9000 PALAVRAS MAIS ÚTEISOs LIVROS DE VOCABULÁRIO da T&P Books destinam-se a ajudar a aprender, a memorizar, e a rever palavras estrangeiras.O dicionário contém mais de 9000 palavras de uso corrente. Recomendado como material de apoio adicional para qualquer curso de línguas. Satisfaz as necessidades dos iniciados e dos alunos avançados de línguas
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Briggs's Dictionary of Fairies

Banshees, Boggarts and Other Folklore Creatures

by Katharine Briggs ...

'When it comes to the world of fairies Katharine Briggs is the greatest authority by many a league, and this is the finest guide ever written.'PHILIP PULLMAN'Katharine Briggs's Dictionary is truly wonderful: vivid, witty, and full of a profound and generous knowledge that will thrill both children and adults. Spectacular.'KATHERINE RUNDELL'Katharine Briggs is an edito... ... Read more

$11.99 USD

'When it comes to the world of fairies Katharine Briggs is the greatest authority by many a league, and this is the finest guide ever written.'PHILIP PULLMAN'Katharine Briggs's Dictionary is truly wonderful: vivid, witty, and full of a profound and generous knowledge that will thrill both children and adults. Spectacular.'KATHERINE RUNDELL'Katharine Briggs is an edito...
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English–Italian Dictionary

by Alex Carter ...

English–Italian Dictionary — with Example SentencesWhether you're learning Italian, brushing up your English, or moving between the two languages every day, this practical dictionary is built to be used — and now it goes wherever you do.Inside you'll find more than 6,300 entries, each pairing an English headword with its Italian translation, along with its part of speech and, for every noun, its ... Read more

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English–Italian Dictionary — with Example SentencesWhether you're learning Italian, brushing up your English, or moving between the two languages every day, this practical dictionary is built to be used — and now it goes wherever you do.Inside you'll find more than 6,300 entries, each pairing an English headword with its Italian translation, along with its part of speech and, for every noun, its
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Italian English Frequency Dictionary - Essential Vocabulary - 2.500 Most Used Words & 421 Most Common Verbs

by J.L. Laide ...

Essential Modern Italian Vocabulary for Students and LearnersThe fastest way to acquire a base vocabulary for practical spoken and written Italian!Italian Phrasebook: Contains 2500 useful example sentences to help you get fluent fast.International Phonetic Alphabet: Contains IPA entries for easy pronuncation.Scientific research has shown that in day to day speech, you only use about 1.000 wo... ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Essential Modern Italian Vocabulary for Students and LearnersThe fastest way to acquire a base vocabulary for practical spoken and written Italian!Italian Phrasebook: Contains 2500 useful example sentences to help you get fluent fast.International Phonetic Alphabet: Contains IPA entries for easy pronuncation.Scientific research has shown that in day to day speech, you only use about 1.000 wo...
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Interesting Stories about Curious Words

From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings

by Susie Dent ...

Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES and NINE-DAY WONDERS in the English language.Who was SWEET FANNY ADAMS?What's the dramatic true story behind STEALING THUNDER?Why is it CHANCING YOUR ARM when you take a risk?What do bears ha... ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES and NINE-DAY WONDERS in the English language.Who was SWEET FANNY ADAMS?What's the dramatic true story behind STEALING THUNDER?Why is it CHANCING YOUR ARM when you take a risk?What do bears ha...
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Korean vocabulary for English speakers - 9000 words

by Andrey Taranov ...

9000-WORD ENGLISH-KOREAN VOCABULARYKnowing and understanding around 9000 Korean words will give you the ability to read and write with only the minimal use of a dictionary. This knowledge will foster your ability to express your thoughts during conversation in a precise and accurate way. With a little practice and with the added help and experience of having viewed many Korean films, you will be ... Read more

$8.69 USD

9000-WORD ENGLISH-KOREAN VOCABULARYKnowing and understanding around 9000 Korean words will give you the ability to read and write with only the minimal use of a dictionary. This knowledge will foster your ability to express your thoughts during conversation in a precise and accurate way. With a little practice and with the added help and experience of having viewed many Korean films, you will be
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Essential Japanese Grammar

A Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Usage: Learn Japanese Grammar and Vocabulary Quickly and Effectively

by Masahiro Tanimori, Eriko Sato ...

Series series Essential Grammar Series
Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable study guide for students of the Japanese language at all levels.Long the standard in Japanese language education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. An essential handbook for self-study or the classroom, students will find that a strong foundation in grammar is vital to ... Read more

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Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable study guide for students of the Japanese language at all levels.Long the standard in Japanese language education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. An essential handbook for self-study or the classroom, students will find that a strong foundation in grammar is vital to
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Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners

First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System [Downloadable Content Included]

by Timothy G. Stout ...

A complete introduction to written Japanese — start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident!This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters—and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method!The method that's helped thousands learn Japanese successfully:Memorable pictures help you to ... Read more

$10.69 USD

A complete introduction to written Japanese — start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident!This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters—and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method!The method that's helped thousands learn Japanese successfully:Memorable pictures help you to
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The Mother Tongue

English and How it Got that Way

by Bill Bryson ...

“Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles TimesWith dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson explores English ... Read more

$13.99 USD

“Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles TimesWith dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson explores English
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Collins Rhyming Dictionary

by Rosalind Fergusson ...

If it’s time for a rhyme, or you need a satiric lyric, the Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the fastest and easiest way to refine your line.The most accessible way to find the rhyme you need. Other rhyming dictionaries are characterised by the use of obscure words for padding, subsections for disyllabic and trisyllabic rhymes, and reverse phonetic order – but we avoid such complications and, as a ... Read more

$8.99 USD

If it’s time for a rhyme, or you need a satiric lyric, the Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the fastest and easiest way to refine your line.The most accessible way to find the rhyme you need. Other rhyming dictionaries are characterised by the use of obscure words for padding, subsections for disyllabic and trisyllabic rhymes, and reverse phonetic order – but we avoid such complications and, as a
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Spanish Short Stories For Beginners (Easy Spanish)

50 short stories with bilingual reading and Pugs images dialogues to learn Spanish the fun way

by Mobile Library ...

Series Book 1 - Easy Spanish
Hola.HelloDid you understand this first word in Spanish?Yes, you did! This is Easy Spanish!How?Because you read it using a new technique: bilingual reading (parallel text).How it works?It's simple: bilingual reading works by reading two versions of the same book or text at the same time.One version is in the language you want to learn (in this case... ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Hola.HelloDid you understand this first word in Spanish?Yes, you did! This is Easy Spanish!How?Because you read it using a new technique: bilingual reading (parallel text).How it works?It's simple: bilingual reading works by reading two versions of the same book or text at the same time.One version is in the language you want to learn (in this case...
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The Illustrated Dictionary of Japanese Food

Ingredients, Preparations and Culture

by Richard Hosking ...

Nominated for the Glenfiddich Food Book of the Year Award—now with hundreds of full color photographs!"A must for anyone interested in the cuisine of Japan." —Saveur Magazine"Newly typeset and featuring a fascinating and informative new foreword by Japanese cookbook author Debra Samuel, The Illustrated Dictionary of Japanese Food will continue to help both food lovers and visitors to Japan ... Read more

$14.39 USD

Nominated for the Glenfiddich Food Book of the Year Award—now with hundreds of full color photographs!"A must for anyone interested in the cuisine of Japan." —Saveur Magazine"Newly typeset and featuring a fascinating and informative new foreword by Japanese cookbook author Debra Samuel, The Illustrated Dictionary of Japanese Food will continue to help both food lovers and visitors to Japan
... Read more
Easy Learning Vocabulario de inglés

by Collins Dictionaries ...

Este manual de vocabulario está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes de inglés a ampliar su conocimiento del vocabulario de la lengua inglesa. Es un libro fácil de usar que constituye un recurso valioso para estudiantes y profesores pues es ideal para usar tanto en clase como en casa.El Collins Easy Learning Vocabulario de Inglés está dividido en 50 áreas temáticas, que van desde situaciones ... Read more

$2.49 USD

Este manual de vocabulario está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes de inglés a ampliar su conocimiento del vocabulario de la lengua inglesa. Es un libro fácil de usar que constituye un recurso valioso para estudiantes y profesores pues es ideal para usar tanto en clase como en casa.El Collins Easy Learning Vocabulario de Inglés está dividido en 50 áreas temáticas, que van desde situaciones
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Mounce's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words

by William D. Mounce ...

The Most Accurate and Thorough Dictionary of Bible Words • Over 100,000 copies sold.For years, Vine's Expository Dictionary has been the standard word study tool for pastors and laypeople. But sixty-plus years of scholarship have shed extensive new light on the use of biblical Greek and Hebrew, creating the need for a new, more accurate, more thorough dictionary of Bible words. William Mounce, ... Read more

$30.99 USD

The Most Accurate and Thorough Dictionary of Bible Words • Over 100,000 copies sold.For years, Vine's Expository Dictionary has been the standard word study tool for pastors and laypeople. But sixty-plus years of scholarship have shed extensive new light on the use of biblical Greek and Hebrew, creating the need for a new, more accurate, more thorough dictionary of Bible words. William Mounce,
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The Second 100 Chinese Characters: Simplified Character Edition

(HSK Level 1) The Quick and Easy Method to Learn the Second 100 Most Basic Chinese Characters

by Alison Matthews, Laurence Matthews ...

The Second 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach that helps students to learn, recognize and write the second 100 most common Chinese characters.Intended for beginning Chinese students, the characters listed have been carefully selected and sequenced for rapid and effective learning. Each Chinese character is shown separately on a single page, along with its English definitions, ... Read more

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The Second 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach that helps students to learn, recognize and write the second 100 most common Chinese characters.Intended for beginning Chinese students, the characters listed have been carefully selected and sequenced for rapid and effective learning. Each Chinese character is shown separately on a single page, along with its English definitions,
... Read more
আমি ফল ও শাক-সব্জি খেতে ভালোবাসি I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables

Bengali English Bilingual Collection

by Shelley Admont, KidKiddos Books ...

Series series Bengali English Bilingual Collection
Bengali English bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Bengali as their second language. Jimmy, the little bunny, likes to eat candy. He sneaks into the kitchen to find a bag with candies that was hidden inside the cupboard. What happens right after Jimmy climbs up to reach the bag of candy? You will find out when you read this illustrated children's book. Since that day, ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bengali English bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Bengali as their second language. Jimmy, the little bunny, likes to eat candy. He sneaks into the kitchen to find a bag with candies that was hidden inside the cupboard. What happens right after Jimmy climbs up to reach the bag of candy? You will find out when you read this illustrated children's book. Since that day,
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let's learn - Learn German

by Let's Learn ...

Do You Like To Learn the German Language? Learn German Will Give You The Start Step To Learn It If you are looking for a language guide that holds your hand, works through exercises, or any of that.. this series is not for you. This is basically a Cliff Notes version of the language. It has tables of common subjects (colors, numbers, days of the week, etc..). It's simple, clean, and works very ... Read more

$5.35 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do You Like To Learn the German Language? Learn German Will Give You The Start Step To Learn It If you are looking for a language guide that holds your hand, works through exercises, or any of that.. this series is not for you. This is basically a Cliff Notes version of the language. It has tables of common subjects (colors, numbers, days of the week, etc..). It's simple, clean, and works very
... Read more
501 Portuguese Verbs

by John J. Nitti, Michael J. Ferreira ...

Series series Barron's 501 Verbs
Barron’s 501 Portuguese Verbs teaches you how to use the 501 most common and useful Portuguese verbs. Fluency starts with knowledge of verbs, and the authors provide clear, easy-to-use guidance. Each verb is listed alphabetically in easy-to-follow chart form—one verb per page with its English translation.This comprehensive guide to is ideal for students, travelers, and adult learners. It includes ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Barron’s 501 Portuguese Verbs teaches you how to use the 501 most common and useful Portuguese verbs. Fluency starts with knowledge of verbs, and the authors provide clear, easy-to-use guidance. Each verb is listed alphabetically in easy-to-follow chart form—one verb per page with its English translation.This comprehensive guide to is ideal for students, travelers, and adult learners. It includes
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Holy Bible with Strong's Markup, Dictionary and Hebrew and Greek Concordance (Linked to Bible Verses)

by James Strong, King James Version ...

This book consists of the King James Version Bible with hyperlinks throughout the text to Strong's Dictionary of the Bible. The Strong's Concordances are linked to every verse in the Bible. The Strong's Dictionary is cross-linked and to the Hebrew and Green Concordance. ... Read more

$2.99 USD

This book consists of the King James Version Bible with hyperlinks throughout the text to Strong's Dictionary of the Bible. The Strong's Concordances are linked to every verse in the Bible. The Strong's Dictionary is cross-linked and to the Hebrew and Green Concordance.
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15-Minute Mandarin Chinese

Learn in Just 12 Weeks

by DK ...

Series series DK 15-Minute Language Learning
Learn Mandarin Chinese in just 15 minutes a day with this revolutionary language learning system, now with an accompanying free app that is available in the App Store and Google Play.Practicing your language skills is quick, easy, and fun with 15-Minute Mandarin. There's no homework. Instead, use the visual guide and the free app to test yourself as you learn. Perfect your pronunciation by ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Learn Mandarin Chinese in just 15 minutes a day with this revolutionary language learning system, now with an accompanying free app that is available in the App Store and Google Play.Practicing your language skills is quick, easy, and fun with 15-Minute Mandarin. There's no homework. Instead, use the visual guide and the free app to test yourself as you learn. Perfect your pronunciation by
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Vietnamese Picture Dictionary

Learn 1,500 Vietnamese Words and Expressions - The Perfect Resource for Visual Learners of All Ages (Includes Online Audio)

by Nguyen Thi Lien Huong ...

Series series Tuttle Picture Dictionary
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 using the Vietnamese alphabet—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, ... Read more

$12.39 USD

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 using the Vietnamese alphabet—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics,
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