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Discover the uses and symbolic meanings of flowers over the centuries and across the globe.Flowers have been depicted as objects of beauty and wonder in countless paintings and poems, exchanged as tokens of love and affection, and displayed as symbols of both celebration and remembrance - "saying it with flowers" is truly part of the human experience.But how does the significance of flowers vary across cultures and at different points in history?And what makes certain flowers special?The Secret Language of Flowers explores the meaning of more than 85 flowers, tracing their history as symbols and charting their role in folklore and mythology around the world.This fascinating book on flowers can help you to:-Unlock the meaning of flowers throughout history - from early peoples to the 19th-century.- Discover the Victorian language of flowers popular in the US, UK, and Europe.- Gain an insight into folklore and mythology in relation to different flowers.- Uncover what flowers mean in vario

Discover fascinating facts about communication in all its forms, from around the world and over timeEngaging factual writing introduces young readers to the most interesting aspects of languages, how they evolve and change over time.Humans’ use of language is one of our distinguishing features. Language allows us to communicate what we think, what we want, what we feel, and what we have learned. Some 100,000 years ago, humans began speaking. Since then, we have developed nearly 7000 languages. Languages are living things; they evolve and change over time. They even travel! People carry their language with them and spread it. Large language families even have their own family trees, such as Spanish, French, English. Different languages can be mixed and combined to create new languages with similar words, pronunciation, and grammar rules. Languages can even become extinct if they are not shared and learned by each new generation. Spoken languages are not the only way we communicate. Sign

Ideal for home learning, this simple and inspirational book has everything you need to grasp grammar and punctuation, and master essential reading and writing skills.Need help telling your adjectives from your adverbs? Struggling to figure out what that poem is really about, or where to begin with your essay?Using short, straightforward explanations and clear graphics to shed light on the trickiest of topics, this is the perfect guide to understanding and using the English language. Illustrated examples make daunting grammar accessible and fun, and help develop an understanding that can be applied to school studies. Annotated texts complement concise, practical guidance to support students in developing sound analytical and writing skills. The carefully selected reading recommendations will inspire reading for pleasure, while clear links between topics will ensure that students not only understand language techniques but know how to apply them effectively.How to Be Good at Language Art

A complete self-study English language course for advanced learnersEnglish for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced guarantees an engaging and entertaining experience for adults already accomplished at learning English as a foreign language.This advanced course targets experienced English speakers looking to hone their existing skills. Learn English at the highest level by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. At this level the content is more challenging, covering subjects such as family life, business, and news and media.English for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced covers the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel.With audio material available on the accompanying websi

A combined reference book and workbook covering over 3,000 entries of essential words and phrases to expand your English vocabulary.Designed around the most up-to-date theories of language acquisition, English for Everyone: English Vocabulary Builder includes all the words and phrases English learners need to know. Question words, feelings, hairstyles, technology, seasons, entertainment, sports, and more are covered and illustrated, plus paired with audio in the accompanying app available for download. Readers can write their own translations and work through practice exercises to improve their English language skills. Ideal for ESL learners at all stages, from beginner to advanced.Series Overview: English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to advanced, to speakers of English as a second language. Innovative visual learning methods introduce key language skills, grammar, and vocabulary, which are reinforced with a variety of speaking, reading, and writing

A self-study English grammar guide using innovative visual learning methods to make even the trickiest points easy to understand, for the approximately 1 million adults in the United States learning English as a second language.Suitable for English-language learners of all levels, from beginner to advanced, and even experienced English speakers looking for a reminder of key language points,English for Everyone: Grammar Guide is an intuitive way to study English grammar. Clear illustrations put learning points in context and make them easy to remember, and simple graphics and annotated sample sentences break down grammar constructions, making even difficult points easy to follow.English for Everyone: Grammar Guide covers the skills and topics needed for the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL, and is the perfect companion to the English for Everyone course and practice books.Series Overview: English for Everyone series teaches all levels of English, from beginner to adv

Learn 100 essential first words with this pack of beautifully illustrated flashcards, perfect for children learning to read and speak Italian. Make learning a new language fun with this pack of 100 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of Italian will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets Italian for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.Italian for Everyone Junior: Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak Italian. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential first word, introducing nouns, verbs, and adjectives. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 105 flash cards for young children who are learning Italian either as a first or second language. - An essential first word and an illustration on each card, to

A visually stimulating practice book to accompany English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Practice Book is a clearly structured and beautifully illustrated workbook for children ages 6-9, which offers extra practice for those beginning their journey of learning English as a foreign language. Following the same unit-by-unit structure as English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course, this workbook provides your child with all the support they need to build their confidence when using the language skills they have learned in the course book. Featuring hundreds of exercises, this practice book tests all the vocabulary and grammar structures taught within English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course, making use of a range of both familiar and new exercise mechanisms. Although best used to accompany English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course, this practice book can also be used independently by children or teachers who are in need of addi

百科見長的DK出版社暢銷英語學習系列《English for Everyone》兒童全彩插圖字典。帶領國小階段孩子從A到Z有系統的學習千個常見單字，結合專屬APP中的歌曲、互動遊戲，輕鬆學英文。An illustrated A-Z dictionary with accompanying audio that introduces 1,000 essential words to children learning English as a foreign language. Learning new vocabulary is as easy as ABC with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for children aged 6-9. Featuring 1,000 essential first words and a free audio app, this book is perfect for children who are starting to read and speak English as a second language. Every word in English for Everyone Junior: English Dictionary is illustrated and arranged A-Z to reinforce letter recognition and help your child learn the alphabet. Audio for all the words featured in the book is available online and via an app, so children can listen and perfect their pronunciation. At the start of each section, the upper-case and lower-case version of each letter is presented, to help fix the shape and form of the letter. Charming illustrations help put each word in

English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course 是專為6～9歲英語初學者設計的入門教材，無論在家自學或課堂使用，都能循序建立英語基礎。本書從最基本的單字與文法開始，以淺顯易懂的方式引導孩子學習，搭配生動插圖與音檔資源，幫助理解發音、記憶字彙，並透過豐富練習加深印象。全書可學習超過500個常用單字，每個文法重點皆附有清楚範例，讓孩子逐步建立閱讀、理解與表達能力。書末另收錄字母書寫練習、文法總整理及詞彙表，是兼具系統性與趣味性的英語啟蒙教材，延續 English for Everyone 系列廣受全球讀者喜愛的特色。　*零基礎也能循序學習英文。 *插圖、音檔與練習相互搭配，提高學習效率。 *自學、課堂皆適用，建立扎實英語能力。Learn English with this fun course for complete beginners. Simple exercises and lively audio will have you speaking and reading more than 500 words in no time!The perfect introduction to English vocabulary and grammar, English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course provides children aged 6-9 with the support they need as they take the first steps towards learning English as a foreign language.Equally effective for home study or the classroom, this carefully leveled English-language course assumes no previous knowledge of English. It takes children through the basics of the language, helping them use and understand elementary English clearly and confident

Ideal for anyone who wants to learn English to native-speaker standard and prepare for major English exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL, this fun and engaging visual guide to the most common and useful English idioms and phrases will help you understand and remember English idiomatic expressions and their meanings, making your English more fluent and natural.English for Everyone: English Idioms combines an innovative visual teaching method with the best of DK design to make one of the most difficult aspects of learning English as a foreign language incredibly easy. Hundreds of expressions are presented in context, with crystal-clear definitions and attractive illustrations that show each idiom's literal and idiomatic meaning. The book also covers English collocations and commonly confused words, helping you avoid the kind of mistakes that native English speakers would never make. Each teaching module is followed by tightly focused practice exercises to help you remember what you h

《English for Everyone Junior: English Dictionary》專為6至9歲設計，收錄1,000個基礎詞彙，並以A-Z排列，搭配全頁插圖，讓孩子同時熟悉字母與單字。每個詞都置於情境插圖與對話中，幫助理解並強化記憶。隨書附有免費音檔與App，涵蓋單字、片語與歌曲，方便孩子練習正確發音。每個字母單元皆呈現大小寫，強化字母辨識；書中還設有有趣小知識與補充短語，增加學習趣味。書末另含數字、時間與形狀等主題，功能完整，是孩子英語啟蒙的理想工具書。亮點：收錄1,000個必備詞彙插圖與情境設計，學習更直觀免費音檔與App，發音練習便利額外主題補充，延伸實用性Learning new vocabulary is as easy as ABC with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for children aged 6-9. Featuring 1,000 essential first words and a free audio app, this book is perfect for children who are starting to read and speak English as a second language. Every word in English for Everyone Junior: English Dictionary is illustrated and arranged A-Z to help your child build their vocabulary and learn the English alphabet.Audio for all the words, phrases, and songs featured in the book is available online and via the accompanying app, so children can listen and perfect their pronunciation. At the start of each section, the upper-case and lower-case version of each letter is presented to he

Made for children and families alike, this beautifully illustrated book is a comprehensive and enjoyable retelling of the Bible’s storiesA beautifully illustrated children's Bible for families to enjoy together.This collection of influential and inspiring stories from the Old and New Testaments helps children learn and interpret the messages and meanings of the Bible. Major events, including the Creation, the Nativity, and the Resurrection, are covered in depth and detail. The classic stories are retold in simple, accessible language for children, while beautiful illustrations bring the words to life. The book also introduces younger readers to sacred sites of religious significance, from the peak of Mount Sinai to the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Colorful photographs and illustrations of key people and places, together with geographical maps of locations in the Bible, provide fresh insight and aid understanding. Important quotations from the King James Bible are included with useful

Who will we meet on the farm today? Have fun spotting clues to the delightful animals, then find them hiding under peek-through flaps. Toddlers will love exploring a farm through the day, and learning all about adult and baby animals in this beautifully illustrated, read-aloud board book. The intriguing cover has a cutaway sun to feel, and inside there large flaps with peek-through holes revealing adorable animals.There are lots more exciting things to spot around the farm on every page, from insects and flowers to a big-wheeled tractor and a scarecrow. The playful, rhyming text encourages little ones to guess who's hiding. And when they lift the big flaps, they find cows in the field, a family of goats playing in their pen, pigs and piglets ready for lunch, chickens in the coop, and more!Flip Flap Find! Farm is a captivating picture book to share.A perfect gift for little animal lovers, it will spark a toddler's curiosity, stimulate their imagination, language, and literacy, and build

Get your paints and canvases ready for a fun-filled journey through art! Explore how artists get ideas and bring them to life, how art can affect the way we think and feel, and why people throughout history loved it so much. Why is art important? What's so great about it? In this illustrated book, you'll see the world through famous artists' eyes, and what inspired them to make art. And you'll use their techniques to produce your own masterpieces. Did you know that early humans spent a great deal of time on their cave paintings? Before cameras and smartphones were invented, people had paintings and drawings made of them to keep a record of what they looked like. Many artists, such as Vincent Van Gogh and Frida Kahlo, used art as a language to express their feelings, thoughts, and emotions in ways that words couldn't. Explore techniques you can use to create art, and you don't have to be good at drawing and painting to do it. If you want to learn why art has the power to be beautiful, s

The perfect introduction to poetry, The Poetry Book offers a fascinating exploration of more than 90 of the world's greatest poetic works.Discover poems in all their many guises, from the epics of the ancient world through Renaissance sonnets to modernist masterpieces such as The Waste Land, and the key works of the last 50 years, including And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou and Derek Walcott's Omeros.Using the Big Ideas series' trademark combination of clear explanation, witty infographics, and inspirational quotes, The Poetry Book unlocks the key ideas, themes, imagery, and structural techniques behind even the most complex of poems, in clear and simple terms, setting each work in its historical, social, cultural, and literary context.Dive into the passionate world of poetry to discover:COMPREHENSIVE: Brings together a curated selection of the most celebrated and important poems ever written, majoring on English-language poetryANALYTICAL: Provides critical analysis of form, structure,

Discover everything you need to know to improve your management skills, and understand key management and business theories with this unique graphic guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and

Ideal for home learning, this simple and inspirational book has everything you need to get to grips with grammar and punctuation, and master essential reading and writing skills.Need help telling your adjectives from your adverbs? Struggling to work out what that poem is really about, or where to begin with your essay? Using short, straightforward explanations and clear graphics to shed light on the trickiest of topics, this is the perfect guide to understanding and using the English language.Illustrated examples make daunting grammar accessible and fun, and help develop an understanding that can be applied to school studies. Annotated texts complement concise, practical guidance to support students in developing sound analytical and writing skills. The carefully selected reading recommendations will inspire reading for pleasure, while clear links between topics will ensure that students not only understand language techniques but know how to apply them effectively.How to be Good at En

Take your self-study English language learning a step further with the third book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series.English for Everyone Level 3 Intermediate Course Book introduces topics such as telling a story, describing new experiences, relationships, and problem solving. The step-by-step teaching methods are clear and engaging, making the English language easy to learn by yourself. Key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary are explained alongside colorful illustrations to help you put new language into context. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises are set in bite-sized modules, allowing you to learn at your own pace.Free audio is available online to support your language learning, featuring native English speakers. The audio examples help you to build experience of spoken English and give you the chance to perfect your pronunciation.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparat

Take your self-study English language learning and confidence to the top level with the fourth practice book in the visual learning series English for Everyone.Practice Book: Level 4 Advanced will help you to solidify the skills you learn from the Course Book: Level 4 Advanced or from your other courses or studies. Strengthen your language for topics such as family life, business, and news and the media.Grab your pen and work your way through the exercises as you cover each topic. Activities include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs, and much more. Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparation for major English-language exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL. Whether you want to improve you

Take your self-study English language learning and confidence to the next level with the third practice book in the visual learning series English for Everyone.Practice Book: Level 3 Intermediate will help you to solidify the skills you learn from the Course Book: Level 3 Intermediate or from your other courses or studies. Strengthen your language for topics such as skills and tasks, giving instructions, and relationships and problem solving.Grab your pen and work your way through the exercises as you cover each topic. Activities include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs, and much more. Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparation for major English-language exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and

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Understand the rules of English grammar with this fun, fully illustrated reference book for children aged 5–9 who are studying English as a foreign language.Make learning grammar fun with this clear, simple and visual guide for children learning English as a foreign language or English as a second language (ESL). Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior: English Grammar apart from other language materials for children. Attractive illustrations, clear layouts, and simple explanations present and explain the rules of the English language in a way that is easy for younger learners to understand and digest. The grammar covered in this reference book will help children to describe the world around them, talk about their likes and dislikes, ask questions, and form negative sentences. Grammar is first presented in a realistic scene, and then broken down into small chunks that are easy to unders

適合6-9歲以上剛開始接觸英文的小朋友，內容包含單字、文法及手寫練習，更有免費線上音檔可以搭配，讓小朋友一步步打好英文基礎。This beautifully illustrated language course is the perfect introduction to English vocabulary and grammar for children aged 6-9. English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course provides children with the support they need as they take the first steps towards learning English as a foreign language. This fully illustrated course book teaches and tests more than 500 of the most important words in English, together with the essentials of English grammar.Equally effective for home study or the classroom, English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course is a carefully levelled English-language course that assumes no previous knowledge of English. It takes children through the basics of the language, helping them use and understand elementary English clearly and confidently. The book is carefully aligned to the pre-A1 level of the internationally recognized CEFR framework, and covers all the material necessary to prepare for the Camb

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this illustrated dictionary for French-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the French English Visual Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 French vocabulary words. Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this French dictionary to discover: A guide to a wide range of useful French vocabulary and expressions.Structured sections around a theme (e.g., sports, food and drink, transport). Clear, bright illustrations which make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember. Whether you are brushing up on your skills or learning the language from scratch, this dictionary makes learning and understanding French easy.The words are shown visually in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all t

Classic Dutch language course, now revised and updated with a new audio app Learn to speak Dutch in just three months with this practical and comprehensive self-study language course. Whether you're a complete beginner or want to refresh your knowledge, DK's Hugo Dutch in 3 Months will have you speaking Dutch fluently in just 12 weeks. With a fresh new look and an accompanying audio app, the latest edition of this classic self-study course provides all the resources needed to speak, read, and write in Dutch. The 12 weekly chapters contain lessons on the key grammatical structures and present a range of useful vocabulary, along with exercises to reinforce your learning. The essentials of Dutch grammar are clearly explained and tested in conversational exercises, giving you the authentic feel of the language. In addition to a written "imitated pronunciation" guide, which replaces Dutch sounds with English syllables you're already familiar with, the new audio app also allows you to perfec

English for Everyone is an exciting and comprehensive self-study course for adults learning English as a foreign language. This course is a unique new series with a visual, engaging, and easy to follow style to make the English language easy to learn. Learn business English by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises.This unique course is easy to use, starting at beginner level and working up to advanced English to help you grow in confidence as you learn. This Business English Beginner Practice Book introduces business topics such as meetings and presentations, telephone language, company history, and business lunches. Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and Android/iOS apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand.Perfect for personal study or to support exams including TOEFL and IELTS, English for Everyone

Learn 100 essential first words with this pack of beautifully illustrated flashcards, perfect for children learning to read and speak French. Make learning a new language fun with this pack of 100 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of French will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets French for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.French for Everyone Junior: Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak French. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential first word, introducing nouns, verbs, and adjectives. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 105 flash cards for young children who are learning French either as a first or second language. - An essential first word and an illustration on each card, to help y

Learn vocabulary with 100 flash cards introducing animal words, perfect for children learning English as a first or second language. Make learning new vocabulary fun with this pack of 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.English for Everyone Junior First Words Animals Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak English. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential animal word, and on the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge. Interactive and engaging, these animal flash cards for kids include: - 105 beautifully illustrated flash cards for young children who are learning English either as a first or second language.- Essential words covering a range of creatures, from wild animals to farm animals, and sea an

Presents an introduction to computer programming for kids. This book takes kids' step-by-step through the basics of computer programming and how to work with code, the language of the future.

The French English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential vocabulary guide to the world around you. With over 10,000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme, language learning has never been

The German English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential vocabulary guide to the world around you. With over 10,000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme, language learning has never been

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We may all speak the same language, but getting to grips with grammar is the ultimate challenge. You could be puzzled by prepositions, confused by comparatives, or muddled over modals. Thankfully, thi