Summer Studio : Language and Text

Updated December 9, 2025
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The alphabet of alphabets
Wood, A. J.
Paper Book
"It's a word lover's dream... An extravaganza for alphabetarians." -Kirkus Reviews Take a ride through 26 fully-illustrated alphabets, each one an A to Z of things to spot. From an A to Z of Birds (A is for Albatross, B is for Bluebird), to an A to...
Hand lettering for beginners : simple techniques, endless possibilities
Ensign, Sarah
Paper Book
Create beautiful lettering projects, quotes, birthday cards, and more once you've learned the basics of hand lettering from artist Sarah Ensign.  Have you always wanted to learn the secrets to create stunning letter art? Now you can! This book takes you through different hand...
The writing of the gods : the race to decode the Rosetta Stone
Dolnick, Edward
Paper Book
The fast-paced and "engrossing account" (The New York Times Book Review) of "one of the greatest breakthroughs in archaeological history" (The Christian Science Monitor): two rival geniuses in a race to decode the writing on one of the world's most famous documents--the...
Coding
McFedries, Paul
Paper Book
Your first step toward thinking like a coder Coding For Dummies is one of the most popular get-started guides for new coders. This all- new edition demystifies essential coding concepts before diving into building simple apps in Python and JavaScript. For anyone brand-new to...
Devil in the Stack : A Coding Odyssey
Bell, P. G.
Paper Book
From internationally-bestselling author and journalist Andrew Smith, an immersive, alarming, sharp-eyed journey into the bizarre world of computer code, told through his sometimes painful, often amusing attempt to become a coder himself Throughout history, technological revolutions...
Love Lettering
Clayborn, Kate.
Paper Book
"Funny, sweet, and beautifully written. The romance is so perfect it made me ache." --Alisha Rai, Bustle LA Times 101 Best Book Club Books Kirkus Best Fiction Books of the Year PopSugar Crazy Popular Books of the Year ...
P is for pterodactyl : the worst alphabet book ever : all the letters that misbehave and make words nearly impossible to pronounce
Haldar, Raj
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller! A "raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." --The New York Times Let's get real--the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't...
Written Chinese made easy : a beginner's guide to learning 1,000 Chinese characters
Kluemper, Michael L.
Paper Book
This highly-visual book introduces an effective new method to learn over 1,000 Chinese characters using visual stimuli and pictographs. Learning the fundamental hanzi characters used to write Chinese can be challenging, but this book is designed to speed up learning by presenting...
Design, animate and create with computer graphics
Wainewright, Max
Paper Book
Learn how to design, animate and create incredible computer graphics using free software. With easy-to-follow, illustrated step-by-step instructions, create all types of projects, from Pop Art posters and photo cubes to game animations and a 3D city. Inspiration is...
Signs & symbols
Paper Book
Since when did certain hand gestures become offensive? And why are scales a symbol of justice?  For thousands of years, humans have communicated through a language of signs and symbols. From uniforms to body adornment and corporate logos, symbols are everywhere, and this...
English for everyone : English idioms
Booth, Thomas
Paper Book
Are you looking to brush up on your English idioms? English for Everyone: English Idioms can help you to understand the context and use of hundreds of native English expressions.  Take your practical English usage to the next level and build your confidence in...

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