500 Words You Should Know will inspire the reader to use uncommon words in their correct context, utilize the English language to its full potential, and test themselves on the words they think they already know.
Discover the joy of the English language with 500 unusual, interesting and ‘perfect’ words that will extend your vocabulary and your appreciation of our mother tongue.
Immerse yourself in a land full of literary locations in this tour through the great books of the British Isles. Caroline Taggart's guide... Læs mere
All That Glisters ... presents some of the pithiest, wisest and most fascinating quotations we should all know, detailing where they came from and... Læs mere
My Grammar and I offers amusing examples of awful grammar, while steering you in the direction of grammatical greatness.... Læs mere
From advertising to the Ancient Greeks, from the military to meteorology, Kicking the Bucket at the Drop of a Hat takes us on a wonderful journey through our language’s history.
A nostalgic window into the Great British Summertime during WWII.
From a garden party amongst royals to a business reception, this book covers common mistakes of conversational etiquette and offers countless suggestions on how to keep the conversation flowing so that you become the most valued of guests.
Proverbs are short, well-known, pithy sayings that offer advice or words of encouragement and are used in everyday English without much... Læs mere
If you've forgotten the capital city of Chile; the basics of osmosis; how to solve a quadratic equation; who wrote the famous poem about daffodils; the use of a conjunction or the number of continents in the world, I Used to Know That is guaranteed to provide all the answers.
A Classical Education provides many of the classical facts that modern schooling leaves out. Perfect for parents who wish to teach... Læs mere