Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal #4 is the fourth book in a series of original young adult novels set in the world of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal.[...]
Features three of Professor David Crystal's most popular lectures on the future of language. This book explores key contemporary language issues within social and evolutionary climate: The Future of English, Language Death and Internet Linguistics.[...]
Looks behind the curtains at the adventures, challenges and pitfalls of the author's life in linguistics. This book answers the question that the author is most frequently asked: 'How did you become a linguist?'[...]
Subtitled, )My Life In Language(. Abridged reading by the author, introducing listeners to the study of languages. 4 CDs, running time: 5 hrs.[...]
The Internet is now an integral part of contemporary life, and linguists are increasingly studying its influence on language. In this student-friendly guidebook, leading language authority Professor David Crystal follows on from his landmark bestseller Language and the Internet and presents the area[...]
The last survivor of a proud heritage, coolly sensual Kalena embarks on a daring mission to avenge her family. A soldier called the Fire Whip is commanded to tame her, but instead he becomes the only lover to melt her frozen heart. Their love, born of fire and ice, must shatter the darkness that thr[...]
A memoir based on the Emmy-nominated actor's Broadway play is a humorous and poignant portrayal of his youth that describes his experiences of growing up in a family headed by a father who worked two jobs to support the family before succumbing to heart failure when Crystal was fifteen. Reprint.[...]
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" With deft nods to the original Dark Crystal movie and a passionate attention to detail, the author has fashioned an impressive prequel. Fans (who will instantly recognize certain elements) and newcomers alike will find themselves immersed in a ne[...]
MAGNUS and CLEO are forced to test the strength of their love when Gaius returns to Mytica claiming he's no longer the King of Blood but a changed man seeking redemption. LUCIA, pregnant with the child of a Watcher, has escaped the clutches of the unhinged fire god. Her powers are dwindling as she g[...]
Two magical Nickelodeon "Dora the Explorer" adventures in one book Young girls ages 3-7 will love this Deluxe 8x8 Books, based on the popular tentpoles "Dora Saves the Enchanted Forest" and "Dora Saves Crystal Kingdom," that features fairies, elves, a unicorn--plus over 50 stickers.[...]
Presenting all the major stages in wafer manufacturing, from crystals to prime wafers. This book first outlines the physics, associated metrology, process modelling and quality requirements and the goes on to discuss wafer forming and wafer surface preparation techniques.[...]