100 Things You Will Never Do: And How to Achieve the Impossible by Daniel Smith
$32.99 AUD
Category: Gift & Humour
Ever fancied travelling through time? Taming a lion? Winning a Nobel Prize? Well, here's how to attempt all that and more. Daniel Smith - author of 100 Places You Will Never Visit - takes you on an entertaining journey through 100 things you will (probably) never get the chance to do. Offering tips and ...Show more
The Chambers Crossword Dictionary by Chambers
$69.99 AUD
Category: Dictionaries & Thersauruses
The bestselling reference for crossword solvers and setters The Chambers Crossword Dictionary is the perfect tool for any crossword solver - and you know it because it is used by the setters themselves! What makes The Chambers Crossword Dictionary different? Comprehensive, reliable and easy-to-use, this ...Show more
Completely Fact by John Barron
$24.99 AUD
Category: Gift & Humour
Get the facts, not the spin, in this compelling new book from the ABC's FACT CHECK team. Does halal certification fund terrorism as Pauline Hanson claims? Is there an ice epidemic in Australia? How many election promises has the government broken since taking office? If you're confused about the claim ...Show more
The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase by Mark Forsyth
$19.99 AUD
Category: Language
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMESNUMBER ONE BESTSELLERTHE ETYMOLOGICON Mark Forsyth presents the secret of writing unforgettable phrases, uncovering the techniques that have made immortal such lines as 'To be or not to be' and 'Bond. James Bond.' In his inimitably entertaining and witty style, h ...Show more
The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities by Paul Anthony Jones
$29.99 AUD
Category: Language
'Brilliant for anyone interested in the effervescent oddness of English' --Stig Abell on Word DropsThis is the perfect language gift book: a surprising or obscure word for every day of the year. Paul Anthony Jones has unearthed a wealth of wonderful and strange words: dip into this beautifully designed ...Show more
Making a Point: The Pernickity Story of English Punctuation by David Crystal
$29.99 AUD
Category: Language
Behind every punctuation mark lie a thousand stories. The punctuation of English, marked with occasional rationality, is founded on arbitrariness and littered with oddities. For a system of a few dozen marks it generates a disproportionate degree of uncertainty and passion, inspiring organisations like ...Show more
Spell It Out: The singular story of English spelling by David Crystal
$24.99 AUD
Category: Language
This is a unique journey through English spelling, untangling the fascinating origins of its greatest eccentricities. Why is there an 'h' in ghost? William Caxton, inventor of the printing press and his Flemish employees are to blame: without a dictionary or style guide to hand in fifteenth century Brug ...Show more
Picture Atlas by Collins Maps Staff; Steve Evans (Illustrator)
$19.99 AUD
Category: Atlases
The atlas opens with the continents, then presents a world view of countries before exploring deeper into each country and the exciting places to visit within each. The maps are clear, colorful and perfect for children to explore the world and let their imaginations run riot. This book is ideal for home ...Show more
Collins Vocabulary for IELTS by Anneli Williams
$29.99 AUD
Category: Language | Series: Collins English for IELTS
Increase your knowledge of vocabulary with Collins Vocabulary for IELTS and get the score you need.
Vietnamese Phrasebook and Dictionary 8 (Lonely Planet) by Lonely Planet Publications Staff
$14.99 AUD
Category: Language | Series: Phrasebook Ser.
Lonely Planet's Vietnamese Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Vietnamese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order your coffee with authority, bargain like a pro at the market, and know what you're eating fro ...Show more
Fast Talk Icelandic Lonely Planet by Lonely Planet
$9.99 AUD
Category: Language
Although you can get by in Iceland without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Icelandic is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking wi ...Show more