| Author: | Bjorn Berge |
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Atlases |
These are the stories of fifty countries that once existed but have now have been erased from the map. Varying vastly in size and shape, location and longevity, they are united by one fact: all of them endured long enough to issue their own stamps.... read more
| Author: | Travis Elborough |
| Category: |
Atlases |
In 45 beautiful, unique maps and with evocative photography, Atlas of the Unexpected is a journey to far-off lands, obscure discoveries and unimaginable locations. From the fortuitous discovery of the Dead Se... read more
| Author: | Stephen King |
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Language |
Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, Stephen King's critically lauded, classic bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. "Long live the King" hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King's On Writing.... read more
| Author: | DK |
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Language |
The perfect book for anyone who wants to learn Mandarin Chinese fast. Comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling learners to hear words and phrases spoken by native Mandarin Chinese speakers.12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-... read more
| Author: | Ross Raisin; Henry Carroll (Consultant Editor) |
| Category: |
Reference |
This book demystifies the writing process, empowering you to write your own novel or short story. The author explains expert technique in a clear and jargon-free way, with examples from the fifty greatest writers of our time. For aspiring writers of all... read more
| Author: | Rose Welling |
| Category: |
Language |
In times of celebration, need, heartbreak, birth and death it can be challenging to find the right words. Rose Welling has put together this collection of quotes, inspirational sayings and instructions on how to write that perfect message or letter, whatever the occasion. Whether it's congratulating a... read more
| Author: | Chris Fitch |
| Category: |
Atlases |
In a world that has increasingly become tamed by human activity, the true wild holds a growing mysticism. Rugged landscapes with unspoilt scenery invoke romantic visions of paradise, but there are also intense and powerful wild... read more
| Author: | Michael Quinion |
| Category: |
Language |
Brings us the answers to nearly two hundred of the most intriguing questions the author been asked about language over the years.
| Author: | Steven Pinker |
| Category: |
Language |
Steven Pinker, the best-selling author of The Language Instinct, deploys his gift for explaining big ideas in The Sense of Style - an entertaining writing guide for the 21st century. What is the secret of good prose? Does writi... read more
| Author: | Lonely Planet Publications Staff |
| Category: |
Atlases |
| Series: | Lonely Planet Ser. |
Take a world tour through 200 countries with this brand new edition of the bestselling kids' version of Lonely Planet's popular The Travel Book, loaded with thousands of amazing facts on wildlife, how people live, sports, hideous and mouthwatering food, festivals and a wide... read more
| Author: | Mark Tredinnick |
| Category: |
Language |
"The Little Red Writing Book" is a book on technique, style, craft and manners for everyone who writes and wants to do it better. It is a manual of good diction, composition, sentence craft, paragraph design, structure and planning. Enriched by examples of fine prose from ... read more
| Author: | Lonely Planet Publications Staff |
| Category: |
Language |
| Series: | Phrasebook Ser. |
Lonely Planet French Phrasebook & Dictionaryis your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful French phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask about tucked-away vineyards, bargain with local farmers at the market or ... read more
