Dictionaries & Languages

Stretch your brain while taking an armchair tour through Irish culture, geography and history!

How did the delphinium get its name? Which parts of the body lend their names to auriculas and orchids? Who are the gentian, lobelia and heuchera named after? Why are nasturtiums and antirrhinums connected? 

Gallivanting With Words is a playful romp through the words, phrases and quirks that reflect the very soul of Ireland. Accents, phrases, slagging and cursing – a highly entertaining exploration of Hiberno-English. 

In The Gaeilge Guide, Mollie Guidera - Ireland's leading online Irish teacher and creator of the hit platform 'Irish with Mollie' - brings her joyful, down-to-earth approach to the page in a book guaranteed to spark your connection to the Irish language and legacy. 

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With thoughtful commentary and a comprehensive index, this volume is essential for anyone interested in Irish heritage, genealogy, or the enduring power of names to carry identity across generations.

By providing an accessible introduction to Old Irish, for the layperson or university student, this book aims to encourage many more people to explore and enjoy the literature of medieval Ireland.

Irish history and folklore is rich with proverbs and sayings of old, full of timeless wisdom that still has resonance and truth today. 

The must-have Back to School Spanish dictionary for Year 7. A pocket-sized Spanish to English and English to Spanish reference for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use.

One ancient language transformed our world. This is its story. Star. Stjarna. Stare. Thousands of miles apart, people look up at the night sky and use the same word to describe what they see.

Beidh Tú Alright is a powerful nod to the resilience of the human spirit, the importance of cultural heritage, and the joy of lifelong learning. McHugh’s personal story will inspire both those who have yet to start their Irish language journey and those who may have once given up.

With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Ukrainian and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Ukrainian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Ukrainian and English. 

The Irish Words You Should Know is a celebratory romp through Irish in all its quirks – a fun and accessible guide to fall back in love with the language every day.

Bannister is back! The author of the bestselling Proverbs in Irish and What’s That as Gaeilge? returns with another indispensable guide to the Irish language. This comprehensive compendium includes a thematic index and lists of synonyms and antonyms.

Perfect for:Absolute beginners or anyone who wants to refresh their knowledge of Italian.

A bumper collection of more than 200 cryptic puzzles. Flex your mental muscles with these cryptic crosswords!Put your lateral thinking skills to the test with this bumper edition of cryptic crosswords. 

The history of Irish blessings can be traced back to the early Celtic culture of Ireland, a culture rich in oral tradition and storytelling, and blessings and expressions of good wishes, kindness and positivity were a common part of daily life.

Packed with unexpected stories and unforgettable words, on a mission to describe the indescribable, this life-enhancing book will deepen your vocabulary as much as it extends it. Welcome to the first truly human dictionary, as idiosyncratic and unusual as you are.

Everything you need to master first-year English language essentials, clear explanations, tons of practice exercises, and NEW audio to improve your speaking and listening skills. The most effective way to learn any new language is to practice, practice, and practice some more, and no other workbooks put as much emphasis on this as the Practice Makes Perfect series. 

Like our heroes Ash and Pikachu, we are all on a road to personal mastery. But life isn't always sunshine and Jigglypuffs.

Lonely Planet's Brazilian Portuguese Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Brazilian Portuguese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order feijoada, ask for directions to Carnaval in Rio and converse with locals; all with your trusted travel companion.