Author : Gail Stein
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 12,75 MB
Release : 2006-02-07
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 159257453X
You're no idiot, of course. You need to know enough Spanish to get by-or at least get directions to the bathroom when necessary. But your limited vocabulary and questionable grammar aren't getting you anywhere...
Author : Gail Stein
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 23,15 MB
Release : 2003-02-04
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1429526580
Fully revised and updated, The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Spanish Phrases, Third Edition, offers the everyday terms travellers need to know, whether they're on business or holiday in a Spanish-speaking country. From cooking and dating to banking and shopping, a master linguist delivers witty tips, easy-to-follow grammar lessons, and comprehensive bilingual glossaries for both beginner and advanced speakers.
Author : Gail Stein
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 32,98 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781592579044
A latest edition incorporates updated information on transportation, accommodations, and emergency preparedness as well as a new section for business travelers, counseling visitors to France on how to communicate with locals for essential needs. Original.
Author : Gail Stein
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 49,20 MB
Release : 2009-06-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1101060123
Beyond Bonjour and Adieu! This third edition of The Pocket Idiot's GuideTM to French Phrases includes updated information on technology and transportation, shopping, dining, and dealing with emergencies, as well as a brand-new business travel section. Whether they're preparing for a vacation or a business trip, this must-have guide provides readers with all the phrases needed to communicate with native French speakers - and even sound like one. ? According to the World Tourism Organization, France is the world's top tourist destination ? As a foreign language, French is the second most frequently taught language in the world after English ? Beginning-level foreign language Complete Idiot's Guides® have been among the series' most consistently successful performers
Author : Gail Stein
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 49,97 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781592570553
An updated guide to French language self-instruction features French basics for immediate use, a guide to pronounciation, cultural advice, and vocabulary appropriate for such activities as shopping, dining out, and traveling, along with exercises, activities, and more. Original.
Author : Natalie Harwood
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 32,78 MB
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1101097434
An updated guide to the language of the Roman Empire. Whether interested in learning Latin or just seeking a deeper understanding of English, readers will find a fun alternative to the standard dusty tomes usually associated with Latin. Included in this revised edition are updated vocabulary lists relevant to today’s world, expanded pronunciation guides, Latin–to–English and English–to–Latin translations, and a workbook of exercises, reading passages, and tools for greater comprehension of the language. • In 2002, the number of high school students taking Latin tests for college credit had risen 95% since 1993 • According to CNN, educators are increasingly turning toward Latin to improve student performance in reading, math, and science • Perfect reference tool for law school, medical school, music school, and other graduate school students faced with getting through a Latin course as a requirement
Author : Don Mauer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 33,47 MB
Release : 2006-04-04
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1440696713
Expert Don Mauer walks barbeque novices through the basic techniques of grilling, from building a fire (for charcoal grills) to getting the heat just right (for gas grills). With tips and 250 recipes, grillers will learn to manage their grill space and heating zones like a pro while surprising family and guests with everything from tasty hamburger basics to fantastic fish and veggies.
Author : John Kenrick
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,39 MB
Release : 2006-09-05
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1440650489
The one and only book on successfully staging amateur productions. In this book, drama teachers and community directors are given everything they need to know about picking the right show; licensing, casting, and budgeting; organizing a schedule; costumes, makeup, staging, lighting, and music; tickets, fundraising, programs, cast parties, and more. Illustrated with help plans and photos from actual productions. • Perfect for nonprofit organizations’ fundraising theater events and community theater groups • Complete with an extensive resource section • Illustrated with help plans and great photos from actual productions
Author : Sheree Bykofsky
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 12,21 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781592575183
Times have changed for first-time authors. Publishers have consolidated. Editors are fewer. Literary agents are more selective. The result is that it's tougher than ever to get published. That's why new authors need The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Published, Fourth Edition. For years, new authors have depended on the wise inside advice and tricks from Sheree Bykofsky, successful New York literary agent, and author, and Jennifer Basye Sander, best-selling non-fiction author and literary consultant. And now, their book is even more packed with the latest information about the business of publishing and the practical advice any writer will need to achieve the all-important goal of "getting published."
Author : Joy Bauer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 46,63 MB
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1101097450
Good health starts with good nutrition With all the constant debate over diet fads, proper nutrition is slipping through the cracks. This revised and updated guide places the emphasis on good health by informing families of everything they need to know to get the best nutrition—from daily vitamin and mineral intake and facts about fats and cholesterol, to advice on shopping for healthy foods, and much more. • Includes updates to the USDA’s Food Guide Pyramid • New numbers for blood pressure and sodium intake • A section on helping overweight children • New fiber recommendations for kids • A new section on macrobiotics and raw diets
