The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Italian


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A guide to speaking beginning Italian provides grammar rules, pronunciation guidelines, practical phrases and slang words for travelling, and facts on Italian history and culture.







The Complete Idiot's Guide to Italian History and Culture


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Offers an introduction to Italy's history and culture, from ancient Rome and the power of the Vatican to Mussolini's rise to power, Milan's fashion designers, and Italian cuisine.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Italian, 3rd Edition


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Learn the language of la dolce vita! For anyone who wants to learn and enjoy the most expressive and romantic of languages, the third edition of The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Learning Italian is the first choice for a whole new generation of enthusiastic students of Italian. This updated edition includes two new quick references on verbs, grammar, and sentence structure; two new appendixes on Italian synonyms and popular idiomatic phrases; and updated business and money sections. • First two editions have sold extraordinarily well • Italian is the fourth most popular language in the United States




The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire


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You’re no idiot, of course. The battle scenes in Gladiator had you on the edge of your seat and wondering where you could find more information on the rise and fall of ancient Rome. But so far, your search has left you feeling like a blundering barbarian. Pick yourself up off the coliseum floor! Consult The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Roman Empire—a fun-to-read introduction to the fascinating history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --The history of the Roman Empire’s rise and fall. --An idiot-proof introduction to the great epic literature of the Roman Republic. --A survey of the Romans in arts and popular culture. --Fascinating details of some of history’s most nefarious emperors, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft


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Offers information on the theory, ritual, tradition, and history of Wicca, including advice on how to practice the magical art.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Italian Phrases


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Are you embarrassed to admit the only Italian you've picked up was from The Godfather? Is al dente the most sophisticated Italian phrase in your vocabulary? Would you like to know more than the difference between fettucine and rigatoni? Well, Rome wasn't built in a day! The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Italian is more than just a directory of words; you'll quickly feel confident with the language--even be able to communicate with native speakers. Whether you're preparing for a vacation or a business trip, this Pocket Idiot's Guide helps you:




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Latin


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A new edition of the Latin self-instruction primer teaches the fundamentals of Latin vocabulary, grammar, usage, and sentence structure, along with information on Latin's historical context and relevance today in law, business, and medicine. Original.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning German on Your Own


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You're no idiot. You've mastered one of the trickiest languages on earth, English. You've trained your German shepherd, you cook strudel like a hausfrau, and you drive a Volkswagen with ease. But when you enven think about conjugating a German verb or asking for directions in the Black Forest, you feel like a Dummkoph. Don't despair! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning German on Your Own gives you the help you need to begin speaking German today. Using the exercises and examples in this book, you'll soon be speaking German like a native. In this Complete Idiot's Guide you get:




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting Your Own Restaurant


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Offers advice on opening a restaurant, including site selection, marketing, staff management, menu pricing, kitchen organization, and cash overages.