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  • A Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet

    Its Origins and Various Forms

    by John F. Healey, G. Rex Smith ...
    Series series Brief Introduction
    The Arabic alphabet has a rich history, one that is closely linked with the development of culture and society in the Middle East. In this comprehensive introduction the authors trace the origins of the Arabic alphabet back to Aramaic, which also gave rise to the Hebrew and Greek alphabets. Using detailed illustrations the authors investigate early Arabic papyri and early Islamic inscriptions as ... Read more

    $9.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Letter Perfect

    The Marvelous History of Our Alphabet From A to Z

    by David Sacks ...
    A fun, lively, and learned excursion into the alphabet—and cultural history.Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions: the ... Read more

    Was $12.99 USD Now $8.99 USD

  • Essential Japanese Kanji Volume 1

    (JLPT Level N5) Learn the Essential Kanji Characters Needed for Everyday Interactions in Japan

    by University of Tokyo, Kanji Research Group ...
    Essential Japanese Kanji uses a natural approach to learning the most basic kanji encountered in everyday situations in Japan.This new edition is packed with fun quizzes and useful exercises for those wishing to improve their Japanese ability. It has been repackaged in a more compact, value-for-money size while losing none of the content that has made it a long-selling favorite. Key features of ... Read more

    $13.09 USD

  • Essential Japanese Vocabulary

    Learn to Avoid Common (and Embarrassing!) Mistakes: Learn Japanese Grammar and Vocabulary Quickly and Effectively

    by Akira Miura ...
    This is a clear, simple and compact guide to colloquial, everyday Japanese.Acquire basic proficiency in spoken Japanese.A streamlined, efficient approach.Perfect for self-learners or classroom use.Includes kanji and kana.Essential Japanese Vocabulary teaches all the Japanese grammar you need to speak and understand simple spoken Japanese. It covers only what is essential which provides an... ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

  • Alphabet Animals: Alphabet Books for Toddlers

    Phonics for Kids Preschool Edition

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Baby & Toddler Alphabet Books
    Brilliant, bold and effective - this alphabet book makes a fitting introduction to the letters. Each letter is accompanied by a colored image to make learning more engaging. This way, your child will get familiar with the alphabet and learn new words too! Since it's animal-inspired, don't be surprised if your child's awareness of the animal kingdom increases too! Grab a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tuttle Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary

    Vietnamese-English, English-Vietnamese

    by Phan Van Giuong ...
    It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great Vietnamese dictionary.Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Vietnam Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary is an essential tool to learn Vietnamese and start communicating effectively. It features all the essential Vietnamese vocabulary appropriate ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • The Colourful Biography of Chinese Characters, Volume 1

    The Complete Book of Chinese Characters with Their Stories in Colour, Volume 1

    by S. W. Well ...
    Series Book 1 - The Colourful Biography of Chinese Characters
    The complete book of Chinese characters that covers every aspect of, and therefore answers all the questions one might have for, these fascinating ancient language symbols from script evolution to colour-illustrated biographies including proper Stroke sequences and from the complete Compound anatomy to the trinity of Sounds, Semantics, and Synopses. This series of books is the ultimate guide and ... Read more

    $17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Basic Spoken Chinese

    An Introduction to Speaking and Listening for Beginners (Companion Materials & Online Media Included)

    by Cornelius C. Kubler ...
    This is a beginning-level course in spoken Chinese that employs a revolutionary new method designed to have you quickly speaking and comprehending Chinese.Along with its sister book Basic Written Chinese and their accompanying workbooks, Basic Spoken Chinese offers a complete introductory course to the Chinese language. As a native English speaker, working hard to learn Chinese is not enough; you ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • The Man Who Deciphered Linear B: The Story of Michael Ventris

    by Andrew Robinson ...
    “Highly readable . . . a fitting tribute to the quiet outsider who taught the professionals their business and increased our knowledge of the human past.”—Archaeology OdysseyMore than a century ago, in 1900, one of the great archaeological finds of all time was made in Crete. Arthur Evans discovered what he believed was the palace of King Minos, with its notorious labyrinth, home of the Minotaur. ... Read more

    $12.59 USD

  • Chinese Characters Learning & Practice Book, Volume 1

    Learning Chinese Characters with Their Stories in Colour, Volume 1

    by S. W. Well ...
    Series Book 1 - Chinese Characters Learning & Practice Book
    A series of simple books that answers all your questions about the fascinating ancient Chinese characters from their correct Stroke sequences to proper Mandarin pronunciations, all with the help of their most desirable stories told accurately in the first ever colour-coded illustrations that will guarantee to make your learning and memorizing them most effective, fun, and intellectually satisfying ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Japanese Made Easy

    Revised and Updated: The Ultimate Guide to Quickly Learn Japanese from Day One

    by Tazuko Ajiro Monane, Yumi Matsunari ...
    This is a self-study guide to the Japanese languageHarvard University's Tazuko Monane teaches you the secret of speaking Japanese fluently in simple 20-minute lessons. Each lesson zeroes in on one everyday activity: introducing yourself, asking directions, ordering sushi, giving directions to a taxi driver, eating with friends, and other everyday conversations. Japanese Made Easy is designed for ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • The Colourful Biography of Chinese Characters, Volume 5

    The Complete Book of Chinese Characters with Their Stories in Colour, Volume 5

    by S. W. Well ...
    Series Book 5 - The Colourful Biography of Chinese Characters
    The complete book of Chinese characters that covers every aspect of, and therefore answers all the questions one might have for, these fascinating ancient language symbols from script evolution to colour-illustrated biographies including proper Stroke sequences and from the complete Compound anatomy to the trinity of Sounds, Semantics, and Synopses. This series of books is the ultimate guide and ... Read more

    $23.79 USD