Language Arts & Disciplines - Alphabets & Writing Systems

Updated to include the 196 new kanji approved by the Japanese government in 2010 as "general-use" kanji, the sixth edition of this popular text aims to provide students with a simple method for correlating the writing and the meaning of Japanese characters in such...

SAT Vocabulary: A New Approach covers key vocabulary for the Reading test, Writing and Language test, and Essay of the redesigned (2016) SAT. Written by two leading test-prep authors, this book offers an approach that is aligned with the new SAT's focus on vocabulary...

A charming and indispensable tour of two thousand years of the written word, Shady Characters weaves a fascinating trail across the parallel histories of language and typography. Whether investigating the asterisk (*) and dagger (+)--which alternately illuminated and skewered heretical verses of the early...

3,820 alphabet stickers for word nerds! Say it, shout it--spell it! This delightful collection of stickers is devoted entirely to the alphabet and the joy of matching a font to every mood and occasion. These letter stickers are perfect for spelling everything from your...

The most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its stories--especially when they're told in two languages! Thai Stories for Language Learners introduces 28 entertaining Thai stories with bilingual Thai and English versions presented on facing pages. The stories are adapted...

Discover one of the most influential textbooks of all time, considered the third-best selling book of all time in America and the most cherished guide to spelling in American history. With its distinctive blue cover, it earned the nickname the blue-backed speller and was...

An insider's tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series Defiance From master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language...

Master modern calligraphy and create stunning invitations, artworks, and labels with this essential guide from The Postman's Knock. This all-in-one guide reveals the secret to creating stunning letter art, with essential tips, expert advice, and inspiring projects from Lindsey Bugbee, the creator of The...

Learn over 2,000 Japanese Kanji characters with this user-friendly Japanese language-learning book. This unique Kanji study guide provides a comprehensive introduction to all the Kanji characters on the Japanese Ministry of Education's official Joyo ("General Use") list--providing detailed notes on the historical development of...

"The authors have succeeded in the purpose of making it as easy as possible to look up the readings and meanings of Japanese words written in Chinese characters." --The Modern Language Library The purpose of this Learner's Kanji Dictionary is to offer a handy...

This book is a source of vocabulary and grammatical information that is indispensable for teachers and students of the Navajo language. Beginning with an explanation of the Navajo sound system, the publication is followed by a 125 page long outline of Navajo grammar. The...

In the tradition of Simon Winchester and Dava Sobel, The Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code tells one of the most intriguing stories in the history of language, masterfully blending history, linguistics, and cryptology with an elegantly wrought narrative....

The fast-paced and "engrossing account" (The New York Times Book Review) of "one of the greatest breakthroughs in archaeological history" (The Christian Science Monitor): two rival geniuses in a race to decode the writing on one of the world's most famous documents--the Rosetta Stone....

This book combines two of Gorey's Thoughtful Alphabets (long out of print) in one volume never before published in hardcover. In each, Gorey's twenty-six-word stories (wherein the first word begins with A, the last with Z) weave a tale of suspense and intrigue; the...

Trace Letters and Numbers Workbook: Learn How to Write Alphabet Upper and Lower Case and NumbersThis workbook shows children how to write alphabet (capitals and lower case) and number. Fun learning abc and 123. Full of exercises and activities in this book to help...

This is a compact and travel-friendly Cambodian-English, and English-Cambodian dictionary The Tuttle Practical Cambodian Dictionary answers the need for a dictionary of Cambodian that is handy, current, and useful to those with little or no experience with the Cambodian language. With other Cambodian dictionaries...

The complete Vietnamese language guide designed to get you speaking, reading and writing quickly! This comprehensive and engaging language guide gives beginning learners everything they need to speak, read and write Vietnamese with minimum fear or fuss. Learners will appreciate the extensive introduction to...

A great story can lead a reader on a cultural and linguistic journey--especially if it's in two languages! Vietnamese Stories for Language Learners introduces 40 traditional Vietnamese folktales with bilingual Vietnamese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each story is followed by cultural...

This workbook aims to help teens and adults develop their vocabulary through reading passages written at an appropriate level. The workbooks are organized around four themes: health, wildlife, the environment, and popular culture. Each lesson presents a non-fiction passage that relates to one of...

LET YOUR VOCABULARY SPEAK FOR ITSELF. Whether your goal is to get a competitive edge on a specific exam or simply to build your word knowledge, this updated sixth edition of Word Smart gives you the tools you need to transform your vocabulary and...