2000 Most Common German Words in Context


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Have you been trying to learn German 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 German, a list of terms that will expand your vocabulary to levels previously unseen. Did you know that -- according to an important study -- learning the top two thousand (2000) most frequently used words will enable you to understand up to 84% of all non-fiction and 86.1% of fiction literature and 92.7% of oral speech? Those are amazing stats, and this book will take you even further than those numbers! In this book: A detailed introduction with tips and tricks on how to improve your learning A list of 2000 of the most common words in German and their translations An example sentence for each word - in both German and English Finally, a conclusion to make sure you've learned and supply you with a final list of tips Don't look any further, we've got what you need right here! In fact, we're ready to turn you into a German speaker... are you ready to get involved in becoming one?




Career Express: Business English C1


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Career Express Level C1 Teacher's Book Career Express Business English C1 is the second part of a two-level multimedia course, for students on a Business English language course at university level. Reading -The texts focus on the most interesting topics from the world of business. They provide the springboard for a discussion of contemporary business issues. Listening -Realistic conversations, presentations and lectures expose you to a variety of native and non-native speaker accents and help you to develop core listening comprehension skills. Business Skills -This section introduces you to the skills most needed in business, such as taking part in meetings, using diplomacy at work, describing charts and presenting products. Discussion and Role-Play -These features give you the opportunity to pick up on issues raised in the reading and listening sections, and to practise functional language. Company Case -These task-based case studies have been inspired by real business scenarios. They require you to work in teams, find strategic solutions to real-life problems and present them to the class. Audio CDs -Complete recordings for all the listening activities in the Course Book. Career Express Self Study Online -This website offers an abundance of additional material: Electronic Workbook with interactive practice exercises to consolidate vocabulary, grammar, reading and skills Self-assessment tests for each unit Tailor-made videos with interactive exercises The complete Course Book listening material as MP3 downloads




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Encyclopedia of Microcomputers


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"The Encyclopedia of Microcomputers serves as the ideal companion reference to the popular Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology. Now in its 10th year of publication, this timely reference work details the broad spectrum of microcomputer technology, including microcomputer history; explains and illustrates the use of microcomputers throughout academe, business, government, and society in general; and assesses the future impact of this rapidly changing technology."




Easy Spanish Reader, Premium Fourth Edition


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Start Reading in Spanish Immediately and Build Your Language Skills in No Time! Whether you’re a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the new editions of these popular titles enable you to dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories and complete the post-reading exercises. EASY SPANISH READER is divided into three parts: Part I describes the adventures of two high-school seniors involved in their Spanish club. As you read about their experiences, you’ll discover the nuances of language and culture right along with the students. Part II describes episodes in the colorful history of Mexico, from the Conquistadors to the present, including vivid depictions of Cortés’s encounters with the Aztecs. Part III is comprised of an abridged adaptation of the classic story “Lazarillo de Tormes,” which allows you to practice your grammar and vocabulary skills on a great work of Spanish literature. The bonus app that accompanies this book provides: FLASHCARDS to aid memorization of all vocabulary terms AUDIO recordings of numerous reading passages RECORD-YOURSELF feature to improve your pronunciation AUTO-FILL GLOSSARY for quick reference




English Place Names


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Since this work on English place-names was first published in 1961, a great deal of research has been undertaken, and material has been published which is of importance to the interpretation of individual names and the understanding of the significance of groups of place-names. This revised and updated edition explains the technique of place-name study, examines the types of place-name formation, both ancient and modern, and includes a new chapter on modern place-names. It covers names of Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Scandinavian and French origin, those with Christian and pagan signifance, those illustrating social and legal customs, and other associations.







Atlas of Hand Surgery


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This large and beautifully illustrated atlas describes all major procedures in hand surgery. Step by step, elaborate and clear original drawings of high artistic value depict the surgical approaches and methods. Following an introductory chapter on the anatomical basis of hand surgery, the clinical part of the book treats hand surgery in traumatology, plastic surgery and orthopedics. The great care that was given to the preparation of this surgical atlas is matched by the comprehensive treatment of the techniques.