Reference & Language Books

Stuff Mom Never Told You: The Feminist Past, Present, and Future By Anney Reese, Samantha McVey Cover Image
$31.99
ISBN: 9781250268600
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Published: Flatiron Books - August 29th, 2023

The concept of feminism has evolved and changed so much over the last few decades that it can be confusing for people to keep up. Luckily, Anney Reese and Samantha McVey break it all down every week on their popular iHeart podcast, Stuff Mom Never Told You.


The 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac By Old Farmer’s Almanac Cover Image
$9.95
ISBN: 9781571989529
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Published: Old Farmer's Almanac - August 29th, 2023

Happy New Almanac Year! It’s time to celebrate the 232nd edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Long recognized as North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, and an essential reference that reads like a magazine.


Guinness World Records 2024 By Guinness World Records Cover Image
$29.95
ISBN: 9781913484378
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Published: Guinness World Records - September 12th, 2023

On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down By James Fell Cover Image
$22.00
ISBN: 9780593724088
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Published: Bantam - October 10th, 2023

The hilarious, irreverent guide to world history you never knew you needed, featuring 366 profanity-filled tales of triumph and terror, science and stupidity, courage and cowardice

Those who cannot remember the past . . . need a history teacher who says “f*ck” a lot.


The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary By Sarah Ogilvie Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9780593536407
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Published: Knopf - October 17th, 2023

A history and celebration of the many far-flung volunteers who helped define the English language, word by word


Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever By John McWhorter Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9780593421383
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Published: Avery - October 10th, 2023

The New York Times bestseller now in paperback. One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much.


The Questions That Matter Most: Reading, Writing, and the Exercise of Freedom By Jane Smiley Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9781597146050
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Published: Heyday Books - June 6th, 2023

One of California's leading writers, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in fiction, presents her first nonfiction volume on writing since 2005's best-selling Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel.

"Smiley gives educators, readers, and writers much to discuss. Highly recommended." --Library Journal, starred review


15-Minute French: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning) By DK Cover Image
By DK
$14.99
ISBN: 9780744073713
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Published: DK - July 4th, 2023

Teach yourself French in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course.

DK’s 15 Minute French is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn French fast.
The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. 


15-Minute Spanish: Learn in Just 12 Weeks (DK 15-Minute Lanaguge Learning) By DK Cover Image
By DK
$14.99
ISBN: 9780744073720
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Published: DK - July 4th, 2023

Teach yourself Spanish in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course. 

DK’s 15 Minute Spanish is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Spanish fast.


50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays By Gen Tanabe, Kelly Tanabe Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781617601804
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Published: SuperCollege - June 13th, 2023

The powerful tools in this invaluable resource equip students with the skills to write successful entrance essays for top-notch universities. The strengths and weaknesses of 50 application compositions from Ivy League schools, as well as Caltech, Duke, MIT, Stanford, and University of Chicago, are analyzed in detail, highlighting techniques to emulate and mistakes to avoid.


6-Language Visual Dictionary By Editors of Thunder Bay Press Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781667200477
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Published: Thunder Bay Press - July 25th, 2023

Broaden your language skills with this easy-to-use multilingual illustrated dictionary.

The 6-Language Visual Dictionary offers you an efficient way to learn and memorize thousands of terms common in six widely spoken European languages.


AP U.S. History Premium, 2024: 5 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's AP) By Eugene V. Resnick, M.A. Cover Image
$29.99
ISBN: 9781506288086
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Published: Barrons Educational Services - July 4th, 2023

Looking for more ways to prep? Check out Barron's AP U.S. History Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts AND power up your study sessions with Barron's AP U.S. History on Kahoot!‑‑additional, free practice to help you ace your exam!

Be prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from AP experts!

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