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"What letter does the word bee start with? If you said "B" you're right - in English! But in many, many languages, it actually starts with A. Bee is Anū in Igbo, Aamoo in Ojibwe, Abelha in Portugese. And Arı in Turkish. Come and explore the gorgeous variations in the ways we talk about familiar things, unified and illuminated through Ellen Heck's eye-catching, graphic scratchboard details and hidden letterforms."--
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A handy Polish phrasebook and dictionary, easy-to-read design and simple navigation, Gem Polish will give you the right word at the right time - every time for your travels in Poland.
Communicate with ease in all of the most common travel situations. A reliable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Polish Phrasebook and Dictionary, the right word will always be at your fingertips.
This indispensable language guide...
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• Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don't skip anything, don't try to memorize anything and cover up to test yourself. • A fun, jargon-free way to learn • Easy-to-understand Spanish pronunciation • PROVEN to work; Paul can teach anyone a language, even people who think they're incapable
Paul's course teaches you how to speak Spanish more effectively, giving you the building blocks to form a huge range of conversations. This is a...
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Ever tried to learn French and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.
• Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don't skip anything, don't try to memorize anything and cover up to test yourself. • A fun, jargon-free way to learn • Easy-to-understand French pronunciation • PROVEN to work; Paul can teach anyone a language, even people...
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Have you been trying to learn French and simply can't find the way to expand your vocabulary? Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don't really understand? Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts?
If you answered "Yes!" to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We've compiled the 2000 Most Common Words in French, a list of terms that...
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Why this book?
It is designed as support material for students of Spanish abroad. It is meant for high school students. What does it contain?
The reader will find short stories for beginners. There are from the Spanish civil war (1936-1939), from the post-war period and transition from dictatorship to democracy. How complex is the content?
The language is simple at first, with a limited vocabulary and short sentences. The maturity of the themes...
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When face-to-face with a real Spanish speaker, do you freeze?
Do you fear not knowing how to ask for directions in Spanish or even worse, struggle to communicate if there's an emergency?
If your answer to any of the previous questions was 'Yes', then this book is for you!
If there's anything more challenging than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it's knowing what to say and having the courage to speak with confidence.
We know how you...
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Story time! How can you learn English using short stories?
Intermediate to advanced language learners across the globe have long claimed reading is one of the most fun and effective ways to improve your English. Simply written English is easy for language learners to grasp, but often the stories center around subjects for children; unfortunately, some adults may lose interest, and some of the stories simply aren't challenging enough.
"Short Stories...
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"Discover the different ways that people spend, save, and budget their money. Readers are introduced to important personal financial aspects such as savings accounts, budgets, budget analysis, credit and debit cards, and taxes. Through Spanish-translated informational text, vivid photos, and helpful graphs and charts that assist in implementing mathematical skills such as percentages, readers will be encouraged to save and spend their money wisely...
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HÉROE, TRAIDORA, HIJA es el libro#6 en la serie de fantasía épica DE CORONAS Y GLORIA de la autora #1 en ventas Morgan Rice, que empieza con ESCLAVA, GUERRERA, REINA (Libro #1)
Ceres, una hermosa chica pobre de 17 años de la ciudad del Imperio de Delos, despierta y se encuentra sin poder. Envenenada con el botellín del hechicero y prisionera de Estefanía, la vida de Ceres llega a un punto bajo, pues recibe un trato cruel que no puede detener.
Thanos,...
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Overview: Alexandre Dumas's novel of justice, retribution, and self-discovery - one of the most enduringly popular adventure tales ever written - appears here in a newly revised translation. "This novel tells the story of Edmond Dantes, wrongfully imprisoned for life in the supposedly impregnable sea fortress the Chateau d'If. After a daring escape, and after unearthing a hidden treasure revealed to him by a fellow prisoner, he devotes the rest...
15) La tierra
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Earth is our home. It is a big, beautiful place that orbits the sun. What else is there to know about Earth? Read this book to find out!
16) Volcanoes
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Images of an erupting volcano can be mesmerizing. Readers may be surprised to learn that volcanoes erupt every day. Some erupt constantly, while others lie dormant for years or even centuries. Through engaging text and brilliant photos, readers learn what happens beneath the Earth to cause a volcanic eruption and the different structures beneath the Earth that cause new land to form.
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Desde Auden a Yeats: Análisis crítico de 30 poemas seleccionados por Geetanjali MukherjeeEste libro es una referencia rápida para los estudiantes de literatura inglesa que busquen ayuda al navegar la poesía de algunos de los grandes poetas del siglo XIX y XX.Este libro es una referencia rápida para los estudiantes de literatura inglesa que busquen ayuda para navegar la poesía de alguno de los grandes poetas del siglo XIX y XX. El libro contiene...
18) Frankenstein
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Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read
At the age of eighteen, Mary Shelley, while staying in the Swiss Alps with her lover Percy Shelley, Lord Byron, and others, conceived the tale of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and the monster he brings to life. The resulting book, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a dark parable warning against the risks of scientific...
At the age of eighteen, Mary Shelley, while staying in the Swiss Alps with her lover Percy Shelley, Lord Byron, and others, conceived the tale of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and the monster he brings to life. The resulting book, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a dark parable warning against the risks of scientific...
19) Yiddishkeit
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Yiddish is everywhere. We hear words like nosh, schlep, and schmutz all the time, but how did these words come to pepper American English? In Yiddishkeit: Jewish Vernacular and the New Land, Harvey Pekar and Paul Buhle trace the influence of Yiddish from medieval Europe to the tenements of New York's Lower East Side. This comics anthology contains original stories by notable writers and artists such as Barry Deutsch, Peter Kuper, Spain Rodriguez,...
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Learn with rhythm; learn with tunes, Spanish, English words you’ll use! This bilingual vocabulary builder for Spanish or English coveres 500 words and expressions, plus conversation set to an original music score that energizes the listener, engaging both left and right brain for optimal learning.
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