My Grammar and I (or Should That be 'Me'?): Old-School Ways to Sharpen Your English by Caroline Taggart

$16.99 NZD

Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: I Used to Know That ...

A runaway hit and Sunday Times bestseller in 2008, My Grammar and I has continued to grow in popularity, becoming the go-to guide for grammar. Repackaged with a fresh jacket design, this much-loved gift title is now available in paperback, for new readers and fans of the series alike. My Grammar and I o ffers amusing examples of awful grammar, while steering you in the direction of grammatical greatness. Taking you on a tour of the English language through the minefield of rules and conditions that can catch you out, from dangling modifiers to split infinitives, it highlights the common pitfalls that every English language user faces on a day to day basis. Refreshing everything you should have learnt at school and more, My Grammar and I is informative yet entertaining - an ideal buy for any English language enthusiast. ...Show more

The New Zealand Will Kit by Horrocks Hampton Lawyers

$19.99 NZD

Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference

Making a will is a vital and responsible task but is often put off because the process appears so complicated. The New Zealand Will Kit sets out to change that. It itemises in clear, easy language what the reader needs to know about preparing a list of assets, identifying possible beneficiaries, and est ablishing an executor. Included in the book are three perforated blank wills (for a single person, a married person with children and a married person without children), so that readers can make their own will and tailor it to their individual circumstances. If instead they choose to consult a solicitor, The New Zealand Will Kit equips them with the knowledge to help them ask all the right questions for peace of mind. ...Show more

Maori Made Easy Workbook 2/Kete 2 by Scotty Morrison

$25.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference

The accessible guide to learning the Maori language, no matter your knowledge level. Fun, user-friendly and relevant to modern readers, Scotty Morrison's Maori Made Easy workbook series is the ultimate resource for anyone wanting to learn the basics of the Maori language. While dictionaries list words a nd their definitions, and other language guides offer common phrases, Maori Made Easy connects the dots, allowing the reader to take control of their learning in an empowering way. By committing just 30 minutes a day for 30 weeks, learners will adopt the language easily and as best suits their busy lives. Written by popular TV personality and te reo Maori advocate Scotty Morrison, author of The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori, this series of four workbooks proves that learning the language can be fun, effective - and easy! www.MaoriMadeEasy.co.nz In this workbook- - Possessive prepositions - A and O categories - Whanau and introductions - Tense markers - Locatives ...Show more

The ABCs of Journaling

$39.99 NZD

Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference

Maori Made Easy Workbook 1/Kete 1 by Scotty Morrison

$25.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference

The accessible guide to learning the Maori language, no matter your knowledge level. Fun, user-friendly and relevant to modern readers, Scotty Morrison's Maori Made Easy workbook series is the ultimate resource for anyone wanting to learn the basics of the Maori language. While dictionaries list words and their definitions, and other language guides offer common phrases, Maori Made Easy connects the dots, allowing the reader to take control of their learning in an empowering way. By committing just 30 minutes a day for 30 weeks, learners will adopt the language easily and as best suits their busy lives. Written by popular TV personality and te reo Maori advocate Scotty Morrison, author of The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori, this series of four workbooks proves that learning the language can be fun, effective - and easy! www.MaoriMadeEasy.co.nz In this workbook- - Possessive prepositions - A and O categories - Whanau and introductions - Tense markers - Locatives ...Show more

Periodic Table (Pocket Eyewitness)

$12.99 NZD

Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: Pocket Eyewitness

A brand new science book for kids joins this hugely successful mini-encyclopedia series that packs a whole lot of information into your pocket. Discover all the major elements of the periodic table, arranged in chapters according to their group, including alkaline earth metals, lanthanides, and noble ga ses. Every important element - from hydrogen via carbon, oxygen, and gold to oganesson (that's element number 118) - is presented here. Each element is featured in its own catalogue-style entry, with a photo of the element in its raw state or in use; a caption explaining important information ranging from where it's found to its main uses; and a fact list presenting the key data, including the date of discovery and all atomic information as found on the periodic table. Plus there are stunning full-page photos showing elements as you have never seen them before - perhaps inside machinery that you can't normally delve into; or in stunning macro photography that reveals microscopic details invisible to the human eye. The style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children, from reluctant readers who can easily digest the key points through to budding Marie Curies and Louis Pasteurs who want to know more about the most essential particles on the planet. ...Show more

Maori Made Easy: For Everyday Learners of the Maori Language by Scotty Morrison

$38.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Reading Level: very good

The complete and accessible guide to learning the Māori language, no matter your knowledge level. Fun, user-friendly and relevant to modern readers, Scotty Morrison's Māori Made Easy is the one-stop resource for anyone wanting to learn the basics of the Māori language. While dictionaries list words and their definitions, and other language guides offer common phrases, Māori Made Easy connects the dots, allowing the reader to take control of their learning in an empowering way. By committing just 30 minutes a day for 30 weeks, learners will adopt the language easily and as best suits their busy lives. Written by popular TV personality and te reo Māori advocate Scotty Morrison, author of The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori, this book proves that learning the language can be fun, effective and easy! 'This is not just a useful book, it's an essential one.' Paul Little, North & South   See also the website which suports this book with audio files: http://www.maorilanguage.net/maori-made-easy/   ...Show more

Bibliostyle: How We Live at Home with Books (HB) by Nina Freudenberger

$55.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference

'A room without books is like a body without soul.' - Cicero   In Bibliostyle, interior designer Nina Freudenberger teams up with New Yorker writer Sadie Stein, and Architectural Digest photographer Shade Degges to celebrate the beauty of books and the personal touch they bring to the homes th ey live in. Though books are beautiful objects in their own right, our connection to them goes beyond the physical. In every home featured in Bibliostyle, the library is the undisputed heart of the home, a place that holds the homeowner's passions, values and stories in its books. With its gorgeous photography, Bibliostyle offers a peek into the private libraries of passionate readers from all over the world and all walks of life, including Karle Ove Knausgaard, Art Spiegelman and Françoise Mouly, Silvia Whitman and Phillip Lim. Featuring an abundance of rare collections, floor-to-ceiling shelves and stacks upon stacks of books, Bibliostyle is a visual feast and inspiration for every bibliophile.   ...Show more

The Secret Life of Books: Why They Are So Much More Than Just Words by Tom Mole

$37.99 NZD

Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Reading Level: 4 Non Fiction

We love books. We take them to bed with us. They weigh down our suitcases when we go on holiday. We display them on our bookshelves or store them in our attics. We give them as gifts. We write our names in them. We take them for granted. And all the time, our books are leading a double life. Books are f ar more than the words on their pages. Whether we favour leather tomes, dog-eared paperbacks or files on our phones, what we read and how we read it says a huge amount about us. From illuminated manuscripts to the last edition of the Yellow Pages, books tell us stories about who we are. The Secret Life of Books is about everything that isn't just the words. It's about how books transform us as individuals. It's about how books - and readers - have evolved over time. And it's about why, even with the arrival of other media, books still have the power change our lives. In this stylish and thought-provoking meditation, Tom Mole brings the expertise he has gathered running Edinburgh University's Centre for the History of the Book to write an illuminating account that looks at everything from binding innovations to binding errors, to books defaced by lovers, to those imprisoning professors in their offices, to books in art, to burned books, to those we'll leave behind. A striking text in a stunning package, it will change how you think about books. ...Show more

The Godzone Dictionary - Of Favourite New Zealand Words and Phrases by Max Cryer

$29.99 NZD

Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Reading Level: very good

This concise A-Z dictionary, now updated in a new expanded edition, is a quick and easy reference to understanding the words and phrases that make the New Zealand language and speech patterns so different. Language expert Max Cryer not only provides helpful definitions for the various entries, but also sheds light on their origins. Slang words feature heavily, while a key feature of the book is the large number of Māori words that have become part of the common language over the years. Popular names of sports teams are also included, while an appendix of New Zealand acronyms completes the book. ...Show more

Collins English Thesaurus Pocket Edition - 7th Edition

$22.99 NZD

Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Reading Level: very good

The ideal word finder with a wide range of up-to-date entries, a generous choice of synonyms, and thousands of antonyms, giving unrivalled everyday language coverage for a thesaurus of its size. The hard-wearing cover makes it an ideal reference book for carrying to school or work. The perfect book for anyone stuck for words, writing essays or reports, marketing copy and work emails. This new edition provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. All main words are clearly distinguished and the most helpful synonyms in each entry are given first and highlighted to ensure you find what you're looking for in the shortest time. With key antonyms included for many entries and the unique supplement, this is the ideal one-stop word reference for every home and office. 128,000 synonyms and antonyms ...Show more

Spanish Flashcards (First Words)

$22.99 NZD

Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference | Series: Lonely Planet Kids

Bring the Spanish 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 Spanish features 100 words to use while travelling, from food an d transport, to animals and weather. Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration and a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn. Plus, its small size means it's a handy addition to any trip to Spain or a Spanish-speaking country. Also included is a free audio pronunciation guide. Scan the QR code on the back cover or visit our First Words website to hear each word spoken by a native child. Also available: First Words French First Words English About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition. ...Show more