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For over 100 years, thousands of Aboriginal children passed through the Canadian residential school system. Begun in the 1870s, it was intended, in the words of government officials, to bring these ch

Presents everyday topics, from the alphabet and numbers to occupations and the universe. The dictionary features 975 high-frequency words presented in full-page scenes, 55 topics of interest to young

Davy, an energetic little bunny, gets into bigger and bigger trouble when his exuberance causes a series of accidents, in a story that explains why actions speak louder that words when it comes to apo

This all-new second edition of The Official Scrabble?? Brand Word-Finder is unique in its organization of officially accepted words, allowing the player to find the highest-scoring word in the shortes

◎Comprehensive and authoritative ◎Over 170,000 words and phrases,and 240,000 translations ◎Detailed coverage of all 24 principal regionalvarieties ofSpanish-from Spain to Argentina,Mexic

In the words of the Dalai Lama, the purpose of religion is not to build churches and elaborate temples, but to cultivate positive human qualities such as tolerance, generosity and love. This text cont

This sparkling collection of articles, poems, and plays is by the late Ruth Holland, for twenty years BMJ Book Review Editor. In the words of Richard Smith, BMJ Editor, "Whenever we needed something w

Ordinary. Banal. Quotidian. These words are rarely used to praise architecture, but in fact they represent the interest of a growing number of architects looking to the everyday to escape the ever-qui

Phonemic awareness-the understanding that words are made up of sounds-is essential to a child's early reading success. With this book, children gain this awareness through activities that are easy to

At one magical instant in your early childhood, the page of a book?that string of confused, alien ciphers?shivered into meaning. Words spoke to you, gave up their secrets; at that moment, whole univer

A new edition of this title in the MIFFY'S LIBRARY series, in which Miffy has a strange dream. A title without words, with full colour illustrations by the author. First published in 1979.

The extraordinary life story of Clayton Mack (1910-1993), a legendary hunting guide from the Nuxalk Nation (Bella Coola), is told in his own words. To Clayton Mack, who loved the wilderness and whose

This First Book helps children recognize the ound combination, and many of the words where it appears.

For nearly a century, the words and works of Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc., have translated into proven success -- a claim verified by millions of satisfied graduates; a perpetual 3,000-plus en

With over 10,000 up-to-date dictionary entries and phonetic transliterations of both Ukrainian and English words, this reference is an invaluable tool for travelers, students and businesspersons. It i

The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder allows you to enjoy informative and entertaining discussions of English words derived from Greek and Latin roots--and expand your working vocabulary at the same

"A young boy, who has never seen the sea, asks his mother to describe it. From there, Zolotow carefully chooses her words to create a poem full of the colors, sounds, and sights of a day at the beach.

What do Adam, Napoleon, and Agee have in common? Their bond is the palindrome, that peculiar marvel of language when words or sentences read the same forward and backward. But Adam (Madam, I'm Adam) a

This up-to-date and authoritative dictionary has over 10,000 definitions of over 5,000 terms with phonetic pronunciations. Includes key words, phrases, major U.S. Supreme Court Cases, legal rules, an

The words of the legendary Chief Seattle capture the central belief of Native Americans--the sacredness of the earth

A beginner's dictionary gives simple definitions of more than one thousand commonly used words and helps young readers develop vocabulary, spelling, and alphabetizing skills. BOMC Main.

A comprehensive dictionary defining some 30,000 words and idioms in 22,500 entries. Includes hints on pronunciation and transliteration of Persian (known as Farsi in Iran, as Dari in Afghanistan). Ori

Featuring simple, colorful illustrations of fruits and vegetables, simple meals, and familiar kitchen utensils, this bilingual book introduces words in English and Spanish. From cup (taza) to ice cre

This Third Edition has been extensively revised to give an extremely broad coverage of science terminology. Presents a collection of typical examples from technical and scientific sources using words

Collected in one illuminating volume, the writings and speeches of John F. Kennedy reveal the man and president who inspired a generation. Here are the words that propelled a nation and moved the worl

A compact lexicon of words in common use, with eighty thousand entries providing concise definitions, clarification of synonyms, usage notes, and additional specific information

"How can you buy the sky? How can you own the rain and the wind?" So begin the moving words attributed to a great American Indian chief--Chief Seattle--over 100 years ago. They are words that eloquen

Over 3500 words and phrases are presented with their German translations, categorized by practical subject themes, including numbers, measurements, words describing people, the human body, and more.

This edition provides the general information on Chaucer's life, language, and works that one needs for a first reading of Chaucer, and difficult words and constructions are glossed on the pages. The

The book is concerned with the child's acquisition of names (by which is meant words that refer to objects - including proper names, common nouns in some uses, and pronouns in some uses). Four chapter

Our best-selling dictionary. With more than 200,000 clear definitions; over 20,000 new words; more than 2,500 illustrations; a style manual; 400 usage notes; regionalisms; an Appendix of Indo-European

With their 5,000-word coverage, these handy guides cover all the most basic words needed for vocabulary building, conveniently arranged by topic for easy reference. Within each topic, the words are fu

In the darkest days of America's Great Depression, Laurence H. Sloan's Everyman and His Common Stocks arrived as a beacon of hope and sanity. Sloan's reassuring words -- calling for patience and atten

A movies storyboard is the crucial stage when the words of the screenplay becomes a visual narrative; its often the source of the iconic imagery of the finished movie, and it is always a key point in

Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic with four special editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw ...Twenty years ago these magical words an

Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic with four special editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw ...Twenty years ago these magical words an

When David Shannon was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. On every page were these words: NO, DAVID! . . . and a picture of David doing things he was not supposed to do. All he h

Once a reader can recognize and identify the 34 words used to tell this story, he or she will be able to read successfully the entire book. These 34 words are repeated throughout the story, so that yo

With alternative words, subject lists, and a Word Power supplement, this color edition is meant for everyday use in home, school and office. Developed as part of the "Collins Dictionaries' Life Skills

"Ink-stained Splendor ---Lillian Don's World of Enchanting Calligraphy " is a carefully crafted work of calligraphy art and literary works by the calligrapher Lillian Don, featuring her calligraphic skills and unique creations. This book showcases a collection of Tang and Song poetry, famous quotes, personal reflections, travel anecdotes, and inner thoughts, presenting artistic expressions from various fields through beautiful fonts and exquisite craftsmanship.In her book, Lillian Don utilizes brush, ink, paper, and inkstone as mediums, employing her proficient calligraphy skills and artistic insights to transform classical Tang and Song poetry and famous quotes into magnificent typographic art. She conveys poetic sentiment and wisdom through her calligraphic works, seamlessly merging words with skill and offering readers a dual enjoyment of visual and spiritual pleasure.Furthermore, The book also showcases Lillian Don's personal reflections and travel anecdotes. She uses calligraphy t