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Sheffield Buses
Sheffield has seen an influx of new independent operators with a wide range of new and second-hand buses, diverse liveries, and, of course, trams and trambuses. Looking at Sheffield and its suburbs, this book will provide enthusiasts with an insight into an ever-changing scene, supported by numerous previously unpublished colour photographs.Read more
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London Transport Country Buses Part 2 – North
London Transport Country Buses Part 2 – North. With Photographs from the Peter Mitchell collection.Read more
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Buses: Another Life
What happens to old buses at the end of their career, when they are replaced by newer vehicles? Some inevitably go to scrap, especially if they have been cannibalised for spares. Some see further service with other bus companies. A few lucky ones pass directly into preservation. But many find further employment with so-called ‘Non-PSV’ users; some of these may continue to carry passengers, perhaps as works transport or for a community group. Some may be used for driver training. However, others will be converted to fulfil a whole variety of roles – catering or hospitality vehicles; advertising promotional vehicles; ambulances; mobile homes; playbuses; horseboxes; vehicle transporters, and more. This book looks at a variety of old buses and coaches and the varied roles they have fulfilled over the last fifty years.Read more
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A Study Manual of Professional Competence in Road Haulage: A Complete Study Course for the OCR CPC Examination
This latest edition of a well-established and highly respected manual provides a comprehensive course of study for anyone taking the Oxford Cambridge and RSA (OCR) Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) examination. With all the information presented in a highly accessible format, this book is effectively a complete study course, ideal for use as a self-teaching aid.
Updated to account for EU and UK legislative changes, this revised 12th edition includes typical case study scenarios used in the examination, and sample questions and answers. It is also essential reading for anyone employed in, or wishing to enter, the road freight transport and distribution industries as well as transport supervisors and managers who want to brush up on their knowledge.
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Build Your Own Lego Class 47 – British Rail Large Logo (British Lego Transport Book 14)
Instructions for a 8 stud wide version of the Class 47 finished in British Rail large logo colours including part list. Includes opening driver doors, engine doors with engine visable, space for driver at either cab end, magnetic couplings. No motor included but plenty of space to add one. 643 parts.New improved 6 stud wide version with parts list can be found here:
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London Bus Routes One by One: 201-300 (Transport Systems Series)
Following on from London Bus Routes One By One: 1-100 and London Bus Routes One By One: 101-200, this third volume in the series explores what used to be the old London Transport’s highest-numbered block of routes. These numbers were once reserved for single-deck services, but the weight of post-war expansion soon filled in the sequence. As in previous volumes, a potted history of each route is accompanied by a list of points served and one or two pictures of the kind of bus that can be found in service today. The pace of tendering and Transport for London’s imperative towards emissions-free propulsion has meant increasingly rapid turnover of bus models, which are expected to last the length of two full-term contracts of seven years before replacement. Illustrated with over 190 color photographs, this volume represents an up-to-date snapshot of the fascinating modern London bus scene as it stands in autumn 2021.Read more
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The Regulation of Air Transport: From Protection to Liberalisation, and Back Again (Managing Aviation Operations)
The regulation of modern civil aviation can be traced back to the later years of the Second World War. An intense debate about the future regulatory regime resulted in a compromise which to this day essentially dictates the structure of the global airline industry. Further progress towards ‘normalising’ the industry appears to be slowing down, and perhaps even going into reverse. Without an understanding of the development of regulation, it is not possible to understand fully the industry’s current problems and how they might be resolved.
Many books have been written about the development of international air transport, covering deregulation, privatisation, the emergence of new business models among other things, but few if any have taken a broad view of the trends which have determined the industry’s current structure. The Regulation of Air Transport charts the development of aviation from the end of the Second World War to the present day, following the key trends and disruptive forces. It provides an overview of what has determined the industry’s current structure, the problems still facing the industry and the ways in which it could develop in the future.
This wide-ranging study is important reading for both professionals and academics within the aviation field, as well as anyone interested in the broader development of economic regulation.
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The Train Book: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Transport Guides)
This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track!
Packed with stunning photography, The Train Book catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express, and chronicles the social, political, and cultural backdrop against which railways were built the world over.
Profiling the best-loved railways and rail journeys of all time – from the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway – and the pioneers of train and track – from “Father of the Railways” George Stephenson to engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Métro-maestro Fulgence Bienvenüe, The Train Book has something for every train enthusiast to love!
The Train Book further features:
– A truly international view of trains through time, from English steam to Japanese electric.
– Tells the stories of key innovators, designers, and engineers responsible for advancing rail travel.
– Double-page images capture the beauty of the railways and the challenges faced by the people who built them.A must-have gift book for anyone with an interest in trains, locomotives, and the history of the railway, this one-stop train guide is sure to delight.
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UK Metro & Light Rail Systems 3rd Edition: Including London Underground
A new 2023-published edition of the Platform 5 guide to the rolling stock of London Underground and all public-carrier light rail and metro systems in the UK. Includes complete fleet lists and technical data for all trams and metro vehicles vehicles in service, plus engineers’ fleets, on-track machines and preserved vehicles. For every London Underground line and light rail/metro undertaking, a general introduction provides a brief history of each line and details of day-to-day operations including service frequencies, operating times and depot/maintenance information. Further details of fares and ticketing requirements are provided and, where applicable, future plans for each line or network. This introduction is followed by detailed fleet lists with tabulated technical data and unit formations. Technical specifications are explained using notes and appendices. Includes specially commissioned and updated maps for this publication and the book is well illustrated throughout using colour photography. UK Metro & Light Rail Systems is a useful source of reference and a valuable addition to any book collection. 160 Pages. A5 size.Read more
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The Southern Region (B R) Class 73 and 74 Locomotives: A Pictorial Overview
The Southern Region of British Railways had long sought to design a locomotive capable of working on electrified lines and non-electrified station yards and sidings. In 1959 British Railways approved a design, designated Class HA, later British Railways Class 73, which combined the electrical equipment of the latest EMU design with the standard English Electric diesel engine in one bodyshell. An initial order was placed for six locomotives but allocated to Eastleigh Carriage and Wagon Works because the design used stock components normally found on the multiple unit fleet. The locomotives were released to traffic during February 1962 and were allocated to Stewarts Lane depot from where they powered the mundane duties of freight, parcels and empty stock services. They also tested the principle of high-speed propulsion of passenger trains prior to the adoption of the principle for the electrification of the Waterloo – Weymouth line as far as Poole. Included in this scheme was the ordering of a further 43 improved Class 73 locomotives which were built by English Electric. The locomotives proved a useful design but when British Railways was privatised in 1994 the new operator considered them surplus and sold them out of service. The original 6 locomotives had already been transferred north to Merseyside to work on the local electric network. Although initially considered unsuitable by the original operator they were highly regarded by many companies hence were sold on to continue working on the national network. Some were converted for special purposes thus were formed into sub-classes hence as at December 2022 30 of the 49 fleet still remain active in mainline service.Read more
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The German Pacific Locomotive: its Design and Development (Locomotive Portfolios)
The German Pacific Locomotive (Its Design and Development) is David Maidments fourth book in the series of Locomotive Profiles published by Pen & Sword. It is the first in the series to tackle an important range of overseas steam locomotives, the German pacific locomotives, which, with the Paris-Orleans pacific in France, were the first of that wheel layout in Europe and came to be the dominant type for express passenger work throughout Western Europe for the following fifty years, until displaced by diesel and electric traction. The German railways in the first two decades of the twentieth century were run principally as regional State railways, and two distinct styles of design developed, which were influenced by the natural terrain. In the south, in the mountainous foothills of the European Alps, four cylinder compound locomotives with comparatively small coupled wheels, most produced by the famous firm of Maffei in Munich, held sway from 1907 until the late 1930s, and in parts of Bavaria that were not yet electrified, even until the early 1960s. In the flatter lands of the north, Prussian 4-6-0s sufficed until Paul Wagners standard two cylinder simple pacifics came onto the scene in 1925, and were followed by the three cylinder streamlined pacifics at the start of the Second World War. After addressing the devastating damage to the German railways in the conflict, the book follows the modernisation of the locomotive fleet in the post-war period until the elimination of steam in both East and West Germany in the mid-late 1970s. The book describes the design, construction and operation of the full range of pacifics that ran in both parts of Germany, and the large numbers of these locomotives that have been preserved, and is illustrated with over 180 black and white and 80 colour photos.Read more
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Bus Enthusiasts Spotter Jotter: 3
A really useful little book to jot down bus numbers when you are out and about.Contains 28 pages allowing the recording of over 1000 spots including bus registration, fleet number, operator, livery, location and date, plus some useful tips to enjoy your hobby safely. Keep the book handy in your pocket or camera bag, ready for that next spot!
This book is part of the Really Useful Publishing Company’s Spotter Jotter Series. Also available are:
- Bus Enthusiasts Spotter Jotter – 100 Page Edition
- Truck Enthusiasts Spotter Jotter – 28 page Edition
- Truck Enthusiasts Spotter Jotter – 100 Page Edition
- Train Enthusiasts Spotter Jotter – 28 page Edition
- Train Enthusiasts Spotter Jotter – 100 Page Edition
- Aircraft Enthusiasts Spotter Jotter – 28 page Edition
- Aircraft Enthusiasts Spotter Jotter – 100 Page Edition
- Maritime Enthusiasts Spotter Jotter
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Eric Bottomley’s Transport Gallery: A Journey Across the Canvas
This is Eric Bottomley’s second art book, in which he has varied both his transport themes and the mediums in which he works. The majority of paintings are in oils but also included are gouache (watercolor) and pencil sketches. However, some paintings are both gouache and pencil, together known as mixed media.Railways have always been a great passion of Eric’s, from trainspotting around the ex-Lancashire & Yorkshire system as a boy, to painting commisions for customers both private and commercial. From his lowly studio in Wimborne, Dorset, where his painting career took off, Eric never envisaged that one day he would witness his paintings being presented to the Duke of Kent, or that he would meet the Duke of Gloucester (a fellow railway enthusiast). In 1979 he joined the Guild of Railway Artists, and later became a full member.Included in this book are all four regions of Britain’s railway, but mostly the BR period from 1948, to the end of steam in 1968. Added to this are such scenes as the Trans-Siberian Express in Moscow, The Golfers Express leaving Belfast and preserved diesels in the USA.The sad demise of steam and dereliction of the canals in the 1960s, and the amazing restoration projects over the years, has provided Eric with an enormous scope of subject matter, much of which is captured in this compelling book.Read more
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Vehicles Color By Numbers For Kids: Trains, Planes, Trucks and Cars Coloring book for Boys and Girls, Car Color By Number for Kids Ages 4-8
GIFT IDEA – FUN ACTIVITY – COLORING BOOKNurture your child’s creativity with this engaging color-by-numbers book for ages 4-8. Let them learn colors, numbers, and art while having fun. This delightful activity boosts motor skills, color recognition, and hand-eye coordination. Say goodbye to screens and hello to hours of enriching entertainment!
Highlights:
- Adorable and amusing coloring pages are accompanied by simple instructions, perfect for captivating little minds aged four and above.
- Motor Skills, Number, and Color Recognition: A fun way for your kids to learn.
- A user-friendly color code system on every page with 12 standard colors.
- Single-sided pages to avoid color bleed-through, enabling finished artworks to be easily detached and proudly displayed.
- 8.5 x 11 – The perfect size!
Unleash your little artists today!
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London Bus Routes One by One: A10-X140 (Transport Systems)
Following on from London Bus Routes One By One: 1-100, London Bus Routes One By One: 101-200, London Bus Routes One By One: 201-300, and London Bus Routes One By One: 301-969, this fifth and final volume in the series takes a look at the route numbers with letter prefixes. They derive from the Reshaping Plan of 1966, whereby established trunk routes were broken up, and their outer sections turned into feeder services linking interchange hubs or Underground stations. As these new routes were intended to be operated by flat-fare buses, it was decided to distinguish them by using letter prefixes based on geographical area. Flat-fare operation proved unreliable and was soon dropped, though the lettered routes remained, and the system was applied to the normal network when it came time to further sectionalize bus routes because of London’s insurmountable traffic.As in previous volumes, a potted history of the routes and their routing details are accompanied by up-to-date color photographs showing the buses that operate on each route. Illustrated with over 190 color photographs, this volume represents an up-to-date snapshot of the fascinating modern London bus scene as it stands as of the latter half of 2021.
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The Liberation Line: The Last Untold Story of the Normandy Landings
As the Allied forces advanced through France following the Normandy landings, just behind the frontline the US Military Rail Service and their counterparts in the Royal Engineers were at work, ensuring that crucial supply lines were up and running – without them the liberation of France and the invasion of Germany would founder.
Based on original research, The Liberation Line thrillingly reveals how the railwaymen overcame enemy attacks, sabotage and booby traps to repair many hundreds of miles of destroyed railway tracks and dozens of bridges and tunnels in order to deliver victory. Packed with tales of individual heroism, this is one of the last great untold stories of the war.Read more
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You Call, We Haul: The Life and Times of Bob Carter (Old Pond Books) Inspirational Story of the Founder of Haulage Company, Trans UK; Explore British Transport in the Heyday of…
Best known for founding international haulier Trans UK, Bob Carter was involved in the groundbreaking changes occurring in British transport of the ’60s and ’70s. Beginning in the army, where he witnessed nuclear testing on Christmas Island in the 1950s, Carter went on to be a driver, office worker, and, finally, company owner.
Never afraid to get his hands dirty, Bob was able to turn his hand to any aspect of his business operation, from repairing mechanical defects to operating forklifts and driving his own trucks. In 1975, he set out on Trans UK’s maiden run to Iran in his Humber Sceptre with four of his trucks in convoy—the first trip of many for the company.
The denationalization of BRS and the implementation of the ‘O’ licence, the rapid growth of privately owned haulage companies, combined with the Middle East oil boom of the ’70s, all helped Bob to develop a successful British and international transport operation.
Including nearly 300 previously unpublished photos, You Call, We Haul is an inspirational story which will appeal to those with an interest in the heyday of Middle East travel, and those with a general love of great British transport companies.
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London Underground: The Northern Line (Transport Systems Series)
The Northern line is the most complex of the deep level tube lines, both in its history and operation. Moving through the last 130 years, this book focuses on some of the more unusual aspects of the story. In particular, the uncompleted wartime extensions, other proposed extensions, the express services that once operated on the line and the deep level shelters built in World War Two and intended for an express tube after the war. The Northern City Line is also be included, as well as the closed stations at locations such as South Kentish Town and City Road. Rolling stock and depots get a mention, along with some of the stations along the line. Future proposals, including separating the line into two and a possible extension to Clapham Junction are also covered. With over 120 images, this book provides brief history of the Northern line, from the first deep level tube line opened in 1890 to the recent extension to Battersea Power Station.Read more
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British Buses and Coaches in the 1960s: A Panoramic View
British Buses and Coaches in the 1960s, is an overview of the bus and coach scene during a decade of great social and economic change in Britain’s history. This volume looks at the interesting and varied number of bus and coach operators that still existed, before and just after the formation of the National Bus Company in 1968. Jim Blake has compiled an interesting collection of material from his extensive collection of negatives taken during that time, which give a flavour of how things were at that time of great change.Read more
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Creative Repair: Pastoral Care and Creativity
The recent pandemic has highlighted an increasing need for support for those experiencing mental health challenges and those caring for them. There is an urgent need for clergy and others involved in pastoral care both to attend to their own well-being and to develop resilience. The role of pastors in accompanying those grieving, planning, and conducting funerals carries a toll of emotional and psychological resources which need to be replenished routinely. Showing how everything from singing in choirs or joining theatre or dance groups to painting or sculpting can help those in leadership to develop a flexible mindset and give relief to the pressures of responsible roles, Creative Repair is essential reading both for those who train others as pastors and those who are themselves in training and preparing to take on pastoral responsibility themselves.Read more
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From Moorlands to Highlands: A History of Harris and Miners and Brian Harris Transport (Old Pond Books) History of the Red, Green, and Yellow Trucks … of Harris & Miners and…
This book follows the history and development of Brian Harris Transport Limited, the original red, green, and yellow liveried lorries that made the trek between Devon and Scotland at regular intervals for over fifty years. In 1946, Brian’s father, Jerry, and Sam Miners formed Harris & Miners; with their fleet of two Ford trucks and one Commertipper, these two men took on the ultimate haulage challenge of the time: road vs. train. The outcome was that Harris & Miners were offered a contract to haul ‘Devon Grate’ Candy fire surrounds to Glasgow in 1947. Young Brian Harris began driving for his father in an Albion Chieftain in 1960. When Jerry Harris passed, Brian bought out the Miners family and the company became Brian Harris Transport Limited. With his fleet of ERF lorries fitted with Gardner engines, Brian set about running the company in a way only understood by him. Over the course of its existence, the company utilized a vast quantity of magnificent machines, including the first ERF ‘A’ series in that area, the Leyland Roadtrain and one Leyland DAF. Brian Harris died in April 2012 and his funeral was attended by over 600 people from all over the UK. This new edition gives an update to the events that have taken place since the second edition was published in 2007, including the eulogy given by the author at the funeral, as well as 82 previously unpublished photographs. [Subject: Transportation]Read more
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Framed Perspective Vol. 1: Technical Drawing for Visual Storytelling: Technical Perspective and Visual Storytelling
Perspective is a discipline often set aside when it comes to general art study, though it is essential to master in order to produce any piece of art that is and feels realistic. Framed Perspective 1 equips artists with the technical knowledge needed to produce successful visual storytelling-related drawings: from understanding the basics of the space around us and how we perceive it, all the way to more sophisticated endeavors, like creating entire locations that will become the believable set ups our characters and stories will happen within. As intimidating as perspective may seem, best-selling author and artist Marcos Mateu-Mestre delivers each lesson in an accessible and informative way that takes the mystery out of achieving successful scenes. The book includes extensive step-by-step practical explanations of how to build objects and environments of all sorts, taking that first sketch to a fully rendered artwork with many of his finished illustrations as examples. Sure to be the most popular book in your art library, it will train you to see the world in a way that allows you to enjoy every curve and slope you see in it and, more importantly, translate that vision into art with accuracy and a great sense and understanding of depth and proportion. Your perspective will never be the same!Read more
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The Sidecar Technical Guide: A technical manual for sidecar fitting, building and modifying (The Sidecar Guides)
The Sidecar Technical Guide is for the sidecar builder and fitter. It contains a full sidecar setup section as well as full technical details on how to design and build your own sidecar along with subframe design and construction with plans and diagrams. Trail reduction with leading link forks and other front ends are discussed in detail. Everything about sidecar construction you need to build or modify your own outfit. Full details on sidecar electrics are included with wiring details along with the use of relays for accessories. The sidecar building book, filled with drawings, diagrams and pictures. . All 95 pages including a complete guide to building your own sidecar, are from the authors own experience as a sidecar company owner for many years.Read more
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Formula 1 2020/2022 Technical Insights: Preview 2023 (Formula 1 Technical Insights)
An analysis of the technical evolution of the Formula 1 cars during the course of 2020, 2021 and 2022 seasons through hundreds of drawings accompanied by painstakingly accurate technical/sporting texts. Three remarkable seasons for Formula 1, firstly with the pandemic – which drastically reduced the 2020 championship – to Red Bull’s return to form with the incredibly quick Max Verstappen proving to be a leader capable of challenging and defeating Lewis Hamilton in the controversial conclusion to the 2021, and then repeat the feat the following year. A world championship that saw Ferrari with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz back amongst the front runners, albeit missing out once again on the ultimate honours. Paolo Filisetti “escorts” the enthusiastic reader through these three seasons, revealing through his drawings, the technical innovation introduced by the various teams, many of which were the subject of often heated debate. The volume is completed by a rich preview dedicated to the 2023 World Championship, with a chapter reserved to the single-seaters of this season, a contribution on the rules and one on the main technical innovations seen in the first part of the Championship.Read more
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Learn Chinese Radicals: Writing Practice Book
This is a book for students new to the writing and reading of Chinese characters.A list of the 214 standard Chinese radicals and their variants is provided (both Traditional and Simplifed Chinese characters).Every radical is provided with its:• Pinyin pronunciation,• Meaning in English,• Number of strokes.A page spread consists of 12 radicals provided in the left column and 16 writing boxes per row to practice in.Each radical can be written 16 times, across two pages.Blank pages are provided for copying.Read more
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Mandarin Chinese Grammar Language Study Card: Essential Grammar Points for HSK and AP tests (Includes Online Audio): Essential Grammar Points for AP and HSK Exams (Includes…
A handy cheat sheet of key Chinese grammar points in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format!The Mandarin Chinese Grammar Language Study Card is the perfect resource for reviewing the main grammar points that are needed to take the basic-intermediate HSK Levels or the AP test. The compact, portable format is invaluable for anyone wanting to quickly review or expand their knowledge of everyday Chinese sentence and verb forms. This study card includes:
- How sentences are formed
- How to use sentence particles correctly
- How to make questions
- Different types of sentences
The grammar points are clearly organized into color-coded sections. Each section has a concise explanation in English followed by examples given in Chinese script and Pinyin with English translation. Free online audio recordings by native speakers provide clear and accurate pronunciations for all the Chinese words and sentences.
Designed for convenience, this study card is:
- Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills
- 3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder
- 8.5×11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materials
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Chinese Writing Practice Book: Chinese Character and Pinyin Writing Practice Book. Tian Zi Ge Notebook. Blank Exercise Book for Writing Chinese Characters and Pinyin
Chinese Character and Pinyin Writing Practice Workbook.
Perfect workbook for Chinese handwriting learners. This note book contains 120 pages of blank Tian Ze Ge writing paper with additional lines for pinyin and translation. Within each square the horizontal and vertical guide lines are designed to help the learner correctly position each part of the character.Perfect for both children or adults who are learning Chinese characters.
Features:
- Tian Zi Ge Squares: Horizontal and vertical guide lines
- 2 lines above each Tian Zi Ge Square for pinyin or translation.
- Per Page: 11 x 7 Tian Zi Ge squares with corresponding pinyin writing lines.
- 120 Writing Pages
- Durable Soft Matte Cover
- Large size: 8.5 x 11 inches (21 x 28cm)
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Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary Language Study Card: Over 700 Key Mandarin Vocabulary At-A-Glance (Online Audio Files): Essential Words and Phrases for AP and HSK Exam Prep…
A handy cheat sheet providing more than 700 key Mandarin vocabulary words and phrases in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format. This language card is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to quickly build their command of Mandarin vocabulary. Each word or phrase includes Chinese characters (Traditional and Simplified), Pinyin romanization, and the English translation. Designed for convenience, this study card is: Laminated: to hold up over time and avoid being ruined by coffee spills 3 hole punched: giving the option to put it in a binder 8.5×11 inches: to easily fit into a folder or notebook alongside other study materials Notes on culture and language are provided when necessary for further clarification, and online audio recordings give native-speaker pronunciations for every word. Vocabulary items are laid out in clearly defined sections, including: Greetings and polite expressions People & Names Places & Directions Numbers and Counters Time: Absolute and Relative Seasons and Weather Food & Festivities Clothes and Colors School and Office Supplies Transportation Activities: Study, Work, and Recreation Requests and Responses Attitude and Feelings Expectations and WishesRead more
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Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar: Write and Speak Chinese Like a Native! The Ultimate Guide to Everyday Chinese Usage (Essential Grammar Series)
Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar is a systematic overview of Mandarin grammar, oriented toward self-study, English-speaking students. Through explanations of common mistakes learners make, useful example sentences and exercises with an answer key, this book provides a detailed introduction to the unique grammar structures of the Mandarin language. Ideal for any student who is interested in taking their skills to the next level, this book makes the difficult task of perfecting grammar efficient, interesting and rewarding. Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar is a perfect tool to help you form correct and natural-sounding sentences, and determine how to best use the grammar you need for reading or writing Mandarin. Each example and exercise is written in both pinyin and Simplified Chinese Characters to accommodate learners with varying levels of character literacy, including those who have learned only to speak but not read.Read more
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Tian Zi Ge Chinese Character Practice Book: Chinese Writing Practice Notebook with 120 Pages of Blank Tian Zi Ge Paper | Chinese Writing Practice Book … Dragon Art Red Ink…
Master Chinese characters with this beautiful tian zi ge notebook!
This classic Tian Zi Ge Chinese Character Practice Book is designed for all dedicated students of Chinese language who want to improve their skills in writing Chinese characters. This character exercise book contains 120 pages of Chinese character practice paper, with the popular grid style known as tian zi ge. Each square is designed for one character, and the area inside each square is divided further into four quadrants to guide proper forms, placements, and strokes for each character.
With all the pages nicely bound into a workbook, now you have a handy way to track your progress and keep all your character sheets together!
Features:
✓ 120 pages of tian zi ge paper, with clearly outlined squares and quadrants to guide proper forms and positioning of each character
✓ Minimal, beautifully designed cover
✓ Large size (8.5 x 11 in) with lots of space for writing
✓ Perfect for daily handwriting practices by kids and adults
✓ Ideal for use in classrooms and in preparing for standardized exams (e.g. all levels of HSK exams)
✓ High-quality, white paper pages
✓ Premium matte soft cover
✓ Made in USAWe take a great care in calibrating the spacing and the size of our grids for the best writing experience. (Please click on the cover image and take a “look inside” to see the difference!)
✓ Line width is just perfect – not too thick, which often adds clutter to the pages
✓ Quadrants are marked with dotted, grey lines to improve readability
✓ Extra inside margins so that you can move your hands more freely!Grab a copy and start mastering your Chinese characters today!
Created with love by Orientali Writing Paper & Design.
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Chinese Writing Practice Book: Tian Zi Ge Paper, Chinese Character Writing Notebook, Chinese Handwriting Practice Book
Chinese Writing Practice Book
Improve your Chinese writing skills with this beautiful Tian Zi Ge Paper notebook. Pages contain 10 squares in each row, and 13 in each column, with each square divided into four parts (with faint lines) for correct positioning of letters.
Suitable for both adults and children
Features:
- 10 x 13 squares per page (row/column)
- Large 8.5” x 11” size
- 120 pages
- Premium quality paper & cover
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Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters Volume 2: The Quick and Easy Way to Learn Chinese Characters! (Hsk Level 2 & AP Study Exam Prep Book): The Quick … (HSK Level 2 & AP Study…
Reinforce your written Chinese with this practice book for the best-selling Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters.Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters helps students quickly learn the basic Chinese characters that are fundamental to the language. Intended for self-study and classroom use, this character workbook presents 171 Chinese characters and over 513 common words using these characters. These are the characters and words students need to know if they plan to take the official Chinese government HSK Level 2 Exam or the Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese Language and Culture Exam. Each character is presented in a very simple and clear way. A step-by-step diagram shows how to write the character and boxes are provided for freehand writing practice. The meaning and pronunciation are given along with the key vocabulary compounds and an example sentence. Review exercises reinforce the learning process and an index at the back allow you to look up the characters according to their English meanings or romanized Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation. Key features of this Chinese workbook include: Designed for HSK Level 1 and AP exam prep Learn the 171 most basic Chinese characters Example sentences and over 513 vocabulary items Step-by-step writing diagrams and practice boxesRead more
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Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary: Includes Pull-out Fast-phrases Card
Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Mandarin phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order authentic street food, chat over a game of mah jong and bargain at the market -all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now!
Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!
- Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings
- Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder
- Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips
- Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary
- Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology
- Meet friends with conversation starter phrases
- Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides
Inside Lonely Planet Phrasebook & Dictionary:
- Full-color throughout
- User-friendly layout organized by travel scenario categories
- Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance on-the-fly cues
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- Basics – time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules
- Practical – travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodations, directions, border crossing, transport
- Social – meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather
- Safe Travel – emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions
- Food – ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance. Great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.
About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, and has been connecting travellers and locals for over 25 years with phrasebooks for 120 languages, more than any other publisher! With an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community, Lonely Planet enables curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves.
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Chinese Calligraphy Practice Book: Practice Writing Chinese Exercise Book for Mandarin Handwriting Characters For Kids and Adults
Chinese Calligraphy Practice BookThis notebook to practice writing Chinese characters are great for learners who are just getting started writing simplified and traditional Chinese characters.
If you would like to see a sample of the notebook, click on the “Look Inside” feature.
- 100 Pages
- Printed On White Paper
- Glossy Cover To Protect Your Book
- Size 8.5 x11 / 21.59 x 27.94 cm.
Make sure to check out the other notebooks in this type by clicking on author’s page.
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Year of the Rooster: Chinese Zodiac, Year of the Rooster, school notebook
Year of the Rooster Composition Notebook – 120 pages lined, 8.5×11 inchesYou can organize and keep your thoughts and your day to day in this Rooster journal. It can be your diary or a journal for your thoughts. Perfect for planning or taking notes. Double sided lined pages with graphic on pages. The cover is a nice matte finish with a Rooster print. This notebook is perfect for a Christmas gift, back to school notebook and graduation present, not to mention for the aspiring writer. 120 pages and 8.5×11 inches
Features:
- Red Chinese Zodiac
- Journal for writing
- Diary or journal
- Notebook for students
- Organizer
- Aesthetic
- Nature
- Rooster
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Learn Mandarin Chinese Workbook for Beginners: 2 books in 1: A Step-by-Step Textbook to Practice the Chinese Characters Quickly and Easily While … for Learn Mandarin Chinese…
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① Learn Mandarin Chinese Workbook for Beginners:
✓ When you are learning Mandarin, you can learn all the rules, but you need to practice. But where do you go to find the best resources?
You do not need to look any further because we are here to help!
With this workbook, you can expect to make great strides in your journey toward becoming proficient in Mandarin. You will be learning how to read and write basic Mandarin words and phrases.
Upon completing this workbook, you will be able to converse with a native Mandarin-speaking individual. You will learn about the weather, how to tell time, how to count, how to order a meal, and even how to ask about another person’s occupation.
You cannot learn Mandarin without ensuring there is a degree of culture embedded into your work. This is why we have included some Chinese idioms for you to practice reading. According to history, the use of these specific idioms is to inspire you to continue on your journey to becoming fluent in Mandarin.
As you start to immerse yourself in this book’s content, you will begin to feel the joy of correctly translating your first pinyin word into Chinese characters. It is when you can shuffle your knowledge between English, pinyin, and Chinese characters that you will be ready to tackle the next hurdle of Mandarin.
For now, remember how you felt when you started learning Mandarin. Keep that passion burning, as it is going to make the process of learning Mandarin that much easier! ★★★
② Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners:
✓ Have you ever had an urge to learn Mandarin but have been put off by other people saying it looks too difficult?
Trust me, it is not as difficult as other people say it is.
We agree that learning Mandarin can be seen as quite a daunting experience, but that is why books like this one exist.
As soon as you know what to expect, as well as some rules regarding how to read and write Mandarin as a beginner, you will be well on your way to mastering the language. What’s great about “Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners” is that it comes with a composite workbook that you can use to really hone your Mandarin skills.
With this book, we will be explaining everything about Mandarin to you.
This will include some history and help you understand your personal learning style. This will ensure that you will perfect Mandarin in the quickest amount of time possible! You will find yourself understanding the four different Mandarin tones, the different ways to master pinyin, as well as even learning some personal life lessons along the way.
We have tailored this book to be unique for each student and not by using a one-size-fits-all approach.
It does not matter why you are learning Mandarin. As long as you have the passion and dedication to put time aside every single day and commit to learning the language, we will have you conversing with native Mandarin speakers in no time at all.
This book is your best guide!
By picking it up, you have taken the very first step in learning Mandarin, and we are so excited to be on this unique, fun, and exciting journey with you. ★★★
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Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: Mastering Conversational Chinese (Fully Romanized and Free Online Audio)
Chinese is a fascinating language that can seem impossibly difficult to learn at first but is relatively easy if you focus on the spoken language. This user-friendly guide to the basics helps you learn how to speak Chinese quickly and easily by drawing parallels with something you already know-English. The revised edition contains new dialogues, cultural notes, IT, smartphone and social media vocabulary and new manga illustrations. This book is designed for everyone who wants to learn to speak and understand colloquial spoken Chinese whether it is for business, for pleasure, or for travel in China-and it allows you to enjoy the process of learning the language! A lighthearted guide that brings Chinese to life in a down-to-earth fashion Real-life dialogues and situations help you to converse with confidence Sentence pattern exercises and drills help to reinforce what you are learning Native-speaker audio recordings teach you to pronounce Chinese accurately Interesting notes, idioms, sayings, and poems introduce you to Chinese culture Mandarin Chinese for Beginners contains lots of extra hints and tips drawn from the authors’ many years of experience in teaching the language in adult evening classes. Answer Keys to the exercise questions are provided, and an “Extend Your Vocabulary” section in each chapter helps you to remember and understand more words that you’d think possible. Photos and insider tips about China’s culture and its many unique places add spice to the adventure! Mandarin Chinese for Beginners focuses on real-life situations that you’ll encounter in China. New words are explained regarding how you’ll use them to communicate with friends in real-life. The audio recordings allow you to listen, repeat and remember the sentences with ease. These will help you to declare with pride, “I can say that in Chinese!”Read more
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Chinese Writing Practice Book: 8.5×11 Tian Zi Ge Chinese Character Notebook – 120 Pages – Practice Writing Chinese Exercise Book for Mandarin … – Paperback…
Cute Kawaii White Orange Gray Cat Pattern Tian Zi Ge Chinese Character Notebook
– This stylish traditional notebook style workbook contains 120 pages of Tian Zi Ge paper to practice writing chinese characters. Each large square holds one character and each square is divided into four quadrants to guide the correct positioning of the elements of each character. Perfect for Chinese and Mandarin classes.
– This notebook is ideal for both adults and kids who are learning Chinese and need to practice the written language.
– 8.5×11 120 Pages White Orange Gray Cat Pattern Tian Zi Ge Notebook Workbook for Girls Boys Kids Teens Students for Back to School Paperback
– 9×12 Large Cells / Page
– Print on white paper
– Cover: GlossyRead more
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Reading & Writing Chinese: Third Edition: Third Edition, HSK All Levels (2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds)
For more than three decades, students and teachers of Chinese have used this guide as a standard. Why? Because via cleverly-condensed grids, it places at your fingertips the essential 1,725 characters’ up-to-date definitions, derivations, pronunciations, and examples of correct usage. These characters are the ones officially prescribed by the Chinese government for the internationally recognized test of proficiency in Chinese, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK). Key features of this newly-expanded edition include: More mnemonic phrases and etymologies to help you remember the characters. Completely updated/expanded English definitions. Updated and revised compounds, plus 25% more vocabulary now offered. Coded to assist those who are preparing for the AP exam or the HSK exam. Traditional characters (still used in Taiwan and Hong Kong) are also included, making this a complete reference. Convenient quick-reference tables of radicals are included too, along with an extensive introduction, alphabetical index, and index according to stroke count and stroke order.Read more
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Tian Zi Ge Chinese Character Practice Book: Chinese Writing Practice Notebook with 120 Pages of Blank Tian Zi Ge Paper | Chinese Writing Practice Book … Beautiful Cherry…
Master Chinese characters with this beautiful tian zi ge notebook!
This classic Tian Zi Ge Chinese Character Practice Book is designed for all dedicated students of Chinese language who want to improve their skills in writing Chinese characters. This character exercise book contains 120 pages of Chinese character practice paper, with the popular grid style known as tian zi ge. Each square is designed for one character, and the area inside each square is divided further into four quadrants to guide proper forms, placements, and strokes for each character.
With all the pages nicely bound into a workbook, now you have a handy way to track your progress and keep all your character sheets together!
Features:
✓ 120 pages of tian zi ge paper, with clearly outlined squares and quadrants to guide proper forms and positioning of each character
✓ Minimal, beautifully designed cover
✓ Large size (8.5 x 11 in) with lots of space for writing
✓ Perfect for daily handwriting practices by kids and adults
✓ Ideal for use in classrooms and in preparing for standardized exams (e.g. all levels of HSK exams)
✓ High-quality, white paper pages
✓ Premium matte soft cover
✓ Made in USAWe take a great care in calibrating the spacing and the size of our grids for the best writing experience. (Please click on the cover image and take a “look inside” to see the difference!)
✓ Line width is just perfect – not too thick, which often adds clutter to the pages
✓ Quadrants are marked with dotted, grey lines to improve readability
✓ Extra inside margins so that you can move your hands more freely!Grab a copy and start mastering your Chinese characters today!
Created with love by Orientali Writing Paper & Design.
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