Language & Linguistics

The perfect present for word-lovers: a word for every day of the year.

German Visual Dictionary For Dummies helps travelers and language learners reinforce concepts visually. By pairing the English and German words with a corresponding image, readers can quickly and easily translate new vocabulary. The travel companion book is organized by theme, in...cluding: Transportation Saying hello In the city vs. in nature Food and restaurants Accommodations (bedroom, bathroom) Money and shopping Culture and sports Accidents and emergencies
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Test Prep Books' IELTS General Training and Academic Book: Study Guide with Practice Test Questions for All Sections (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) of the Cambridge IELTS Academic and General Training Exams [Includes Audio Links] Taking the IELTS test? Want to get a good... score? Written by Test Prep Books, this comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Test-Taking Strategies Introduction Listening Reading Writing Speaking Practice Questions Detailed Answer Explanations Studying is hard. We know. We want to help. You can ace your test. Each part of the test has a full review. This study guide covers everything likely to be on the IELTS exam. Lots of practice test questions are included. Miss one and want to know why? There are detailed answer explanations to help you avoid missing the same question a second time. Are you a bad test taker? Use your time wisely with the latest test-taking strategies. Don't settle for just learning what is on the test. Learn how to be successful with that knowledge. Test Prep Books has drilled down the top test-taking tips. This will help you save time and avoid making common mistakes on test day. Get your IELTS study guide. It includes review material, practice test questions, and test-taking strategies. It has everything you need for success.
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A celebration of the huge linguistic diversity that is open to all of us at birth, and that has inspired and fascinated humans since the invention of speech.

Written by one of the country's most experienced and entertaining etymological detectives, The Hidden History of Coined Words provides a delightful excavation into the process by which words became minted. Not only does Ralph Keyes give us the who-what-where of it all, but deligh...ts in stories that reveal the mysteries of successful coinage.
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