Planet Word : The Story of Language From the Earliest Grunts to Twitter and Beyond by J. P. Davidson
$45.00 AUD
Category: Languages
"The way you speak is who you are and the tones of your voice and the tricks of your emailing and tweeting and letter-writing, can be recognised unmistakably in the minds of those who know and love you". (Stephen Fry). From feral children to fairy-tale princesses, secrets codes, invented languages - eve ...Show more
First Words - Italian by Lonely Planet Publications Staff
$12.99 AUD
Category: Languages | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.
These handy board books are perfect for introducing infants and very young children to a new language. Conveniently travel sized, each features 12 words to learn - from 'sun' and 'shoes,' to 'beach' and 'book.'
First Words - Italian 100 Italian Words to Learn by Lonely Planet Kids Staff; Sebastien Iwohn (Illustrator); Andy Mansfield (Illustrator)
$19.99 AUD
Category: Languages | Series: Lonely Planet Kids Ser.
Bring the Italian language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Italian features 100 words to use while travelling, from food an ...Show more
The Illustrated Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language by Mark Forsyth
$39.99 AUD
Category: Languages
A new, beautifully illustrated hardback edition of the bestselling Etymologicon, published on its tenth anniversary. 'Witty and erudite ... stuffed with the kind of arcane information that nobody strictly needs to know, but which is a pleasure to learn nonetheless.' - Independent.The Etymologicon is an ...Show more
The Best Japanese Short Stories Works by 14 Modern Masters Kawabata, Akutagawa and More by Lane Dunlop
$22.99 AUD
Category: Short Stories
An anthology of the greatest stories by modern Japanese masters (including previously overlooked women writers)!Fourteen distinct voices are assembled in this one-of-a-kind anthology tracing a nation's changing social landscapes. Internationally renowned writers like Yasunari Kawabata, Ryunosuke Akutaga ...Show more
Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary by James Morwood (Editor)
$34.95 AUD
Category: Languages
This edition of the Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary offers essential coverage of Latin words and grammar, as well as extra information on Roman history and culture. It has been updated to take into account the latest research into Latin, and is designed specifically to fit the needs of today's student. I ...Show more
The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities by Paul Anthony Jones
$29.99 AUD
Category: Languages
'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