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|  | Alphabatics by Suse MacDonald
The letters of the alphabet are introduced via colorful illustrations that transform them into objects that begin with that letter. For example, the A turns itself into an ark and the J becomes a jack-in-the-box. AUTHOR: Suse MacDonald
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference 
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 | Spanish Vocabulary by Berlitz Editors
This outstanding reference book series has been fully revised to teach more effectively the foreign language basics of grammar, verbs, and vocabulary. Suitable for use with any course, including Basic (see page 50 and 51) and Think & Talk (see page 54). Grammar Handbooks provide the most basic and useful terms of standard grammar in common usage, as well as exceptions to the rule and offer brief discussions, explanations and lively examples of grammar usage. Each revised edition includes: - more sections dealing with potentially difficult areas such as false cognates, use of present tense expressing future meaning and the use of relative pronouns. Verb Handbooks present a jargon-free introduction to verbs and their uses and have been revised to include: - more up-to-date verbs from new and different industries, like technology and commerce - an index of 2,500 most frequently used verbs. Vocabulary Handbooks provide practical vocabulary extension for active word use and cover more than 8,000 words and phrases. Each has been revised to include: - more essential terms and phrases grouped both by topic and function - expanded word categories with more current terminology - a new review section at the end of each unit to help reinforce and review learned vocabulary. AUTHOR: Berlitz Editors
PUBLISHER: Berlitz International, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Behind the Mask by Ruth Heller
With gorgeous pictures and lively verse, Heller's acclaimed language series has no rival! She now rounds out her popular series with a brand-new book that provides an intriguing, eye-pleasing explanation of just how prepositions tell us the when and where of things. Full color. AUTHOR: Ruth Heller
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Other
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | No Passion Spent by George Steiner
George Steiner--one of the preeminent essayists and literary thinkers of our era--addresses issues of language and the relation of language to literature and to religion. He covers a wide range of subjects from Homer and Shakespeare to Jewish scripture, religious tradition, and the effects of the Holocaust. AUTHOR: George Steiner
PUBLISHER: Yale University Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Freelance Writing by Marcia Yudkin
Anyone who buys Ms. Yudkins book can count on a huge return on his or her investment. I dont think I've ever read a dissection of my profession that was as thorough, as fair-minded and as full of genuinely helpful information. --C. Michael Curtis, Senior Editor, Atlantic Monthly AUTHOR: Marcia Yudkin
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Kids Can Press French & English Phrase Book by Chantral Lacourciere Kenny
Once kids have mastered vocabulary in a foreign language, the next step is to use the words in practical sentences. In these two brightly illustrated books, children will learn more than 200 useful phrases and expressions from a young girl and her brother as they play in their neighborhood, go to school, shop, explore the city and visit with their grandparents. Double-page spreads focus on one event and feature a dozen or more bilingual phrases. For youngsters learning Spanish or French at school, or who want to practice their language skills at home, these phrase books make wonderful additions to every library. AUTHOR: Chantral Lacourciere Kenny
PUBLISHER: Kids Can Press, Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
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