The ever popular and thoroughly entertaining <b><i>Aussie Slang Dictionary</i></b> is back to help you decipher and speak the true local language. Full of dazzling definitions from true-blue Aussies, you'll never be lost for words with this collection of colourful sayings. From 'aerial ping-pong' (AFL) to 'on the wrong tram' (to be following the wrong train of thought) and finishing up with some & ...
Written virtually single-handedly over a seven-year period by a revered dean of English letters, Johnson’s Dictionary first appeared in 1755. A remarkable monument to the vigor and variety of our language and to the genius of its author, it served as the standard dictionary for more than 150 years and formed the basis for all subsequent English dictionaries. This modern version reduces the original 2,300 pages of definitions and litera ...
Born in Ohio in 1842, journalist, short-story writer and critic Ambrose Bierce developed into one of this country's most celebrated and cynical wits–a merciless «American Swift» whose literary barbs were aimed at folly, self-delusion, politics, business, religion, literature and the arts. In this splendid «dictionary» of epigrams, essays, verses and vignettes, you'll find over 1,000 pointed definitions, e.g. Congratulation («The civili ...
This picture book is a great teaching tool for vocabulary building. A set of wonderful pictures show exactly what a dinosaurs looks like. It is like a dictionary of dinosaurs for toddlers. The pictures are clear, the colors are nice, the letters are big enough. It's excellent for your little one to helps him build confidence in his ability to "read" the letters from A to Z (shown on the pages for the words shown that be ...
Long before «danger» was a book for boys, there was <i>The American Boy's Handy Book</i> by Daniel Beard—a beloved classic by one of the original founders of the Boy Scouts of America. <i>The American Boy's Handy Book</i> was designed to provide hundreds of activities for restless young boys—adventures and games, indoors and out, in every season of the year. It was originally published in 188 ...
Understanding the concepts of same and different is essential in honing your child's communication, math and analytic skills. This special book of opposites is especially designed for the young readers. It contains definitions that will challenge your child's reading and comprehensive skills. It also helps improve his/her vocabulary through the introduction of commonly paired words. Mastering these concepts will help your child with hi ...
Are you having difficulty finding the perfect toy for your little one? Then let him/her tell you what he/she wants through this wonderful picture book! Picture books give the child the opportunity to hone his/her language skills. He/she can use pictures and simple sentences to relay wants, needs and probably emotions too. Order a copy today! ...
Opposites are among the most important concepts that children need to learn. Knowledge of the subject will allow children to understand words and their meanings, learn to follow directions, provide descriptions and even engage in classroom discussion. Hence, if your child understands the concept of opposites, he/she will become better prepared to excel in both social and academic settings. Buy a copy today! ...
Kids bombard you with lots of questions everyday so allow them to find the answers out by giving them a copy of this book of answers. Questions about your body are answered in a very simple, easy-to-understand manner. Coupled with fitting images, this valuable resource will definitely satisfy the most inquisitive minds. Grab a copy today! ...
