The Apollonian Clockwork


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The one book about Stravinsky Stravinsky would have liked. Richard Taruskin.




Million Dollar Theft in San Francisco + CD


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Two years have passed since Susan, Brian and Jim solved a baffling case in San Francisco, and now they have to solve a million dollar mystery : where has Mark Twain's diary gone ? They are determined to find it and start looking into a dark secret from the 1850s and the wild days of the California Gold Rush... This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. As well as the story, this reader contains : Easy adaptation in American English Wide range of activities practising the four skills Preliminary-style activities and Trinity-style activities (Grade 4) Dossiers : Mark Twain in the Go.ld Country, San Francisco and the Gold Rush, Alcatraz Island Filmography Text recorded in full Exit test, keys and WEBACTIVITIES at www.blackcat-cideb.com




French


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An elementary text, designed for personal or classroom use, is comprised of dialogues and accompanying exercises in grammar and pronunciation




The Story of French


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Why does everything sound better if it's said in French? That fascination is at the heart of The Story of French, the first history of one of the most beautiful languages in the world that was, at one time, the pre-eminent language of literature, science and diplomacy. In a captivating narrative that spans the ages, from Charlemagne to Cirque du Soleil, Jean-Benoît Nadeau and Julie Barlow unravel the mysteries of a language that has maintained its global influence despite the rise of English. As in any good story, The Story of French has spectacular failures, unexpected successes and bears traces of some of history's greatest figures: the tenacity of William the Conqueror, the staunchness of Cardinal Richelieu, and the endurance of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Through this colorful history, Nadeau and Barlow illustrate how French acquired its own peculiar culture, revealing how the culture of the language spread among francophones the world over and yet remains curiously centered in Paris. In fact, French is not only thriving—it still has a surprisingly strong influence on other languages. As lively as it is fascinating, The Story of French challenges long held assumptions about French and shows why it is still the world's other global language.




Short Stories by the Generation of 1898/Cuentos de la Generación de 1898


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These 13 short stories by 5 authors of the era include 4 tales by Miguel de Unamuno along with the works of Valle-Inclán, Blasco Ibánez, Baroja, and "Azorín" (José Martínez Ruiz).




I Never Knew There Was a Word For It


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From 'shotclog', a Yorkshire term for a companion only tolerated because he is paying for the drinks, to Albanian having 29 words to describe different kinds of eyebrows, the languages of the world are full of amazing, amusing and illuminating words and expressions that will improve absolutely everybody's quality of life. All they need is this book! This bumper volume gathers all three of Adam Jacot de Boinod's acclaimed books about language - The Wonder of Whiffling, The Meaning of Tingo and Toujours Tingo (their fans include everyone from Stephen Fry to Michael Palin) - into one highly entertaining, keenly priced compendium. As Mariella Frostup said 'You'll never be lost for words again!'




The Wonder of Whiffling


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The Wonder of Whiffling is a hugely enjoyable, surprising and rewarding tour of English around the globe (with fine coinages from our English-speaking cousins across the pond, Down Under and elsewhere).Discover all sorts of words you've always wished existed but never knew, such as fornale, to spend one's money before it has been earned; cagg, a solemn vow or resolution not to get drunk for a certain time; and petrichor, the pleasant smell that accompanies the first rain after a dry spell. Delving passionately into the English language, Adam Jacot de Boinod also discovers why it is you wouldn't want to have dinner with a vice admiral of the narrow seas, why Jacobites toasted the little gentleman in black velvet, and why a Nottingham Goodnight is better than one from anywhere else.




La Fugue de Bach


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A French reader for intermediate students La Fugue de Bach (Lango and Bouotégége) is a mystery reader designed to motivate students to read in French. The story takes place in Geneva, where a prima ballerina has been found murdered before one of the most important performances of her life. This reader is softcover, 6” × 9”, and 128 pages in length.




Crime Classics Krimiklassiker


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Packende Lektüre zur Auffrischung der Englischkenntnisse Nebelverhangenes Land und (mehr oder weniger) ehrwürdige Schlösser, dazu Typen wie der kauzige Adlige, der treuherzige Kleinkriminelle und der betrügerische Butler – das ist die Welt der Romane von Edgar Wallace. Der Meister des »Thrill« erzählt spannend, erzeugt Gruselstimmung, erfindet stets neue Intrigen und Tricks und lässt den trockenen britischen Humor nicht zu kurz kommen. Das Edgar-Wallace-Flair ist ein Markenbegriff. Edgar Wallace lebte von 1875 bis 1932. Seine Bücher sind in 44 Sprachen übersetzt worden und in vielen Millionen Exemplaren verbreitet, ihre Verfilmungen haben ein Millionenpublikum in ihren Bann geschlagen. Die Gattung Kriminalroman hat sich seit seiner Zeit sehr gewandelt. Aber er hat nach wie vor eine große Fan-Gemeinde. Er ist einfach ein Klassiker. The Stealer of Marble Sentimental Simpson White Stockings The Green Mamba Texte für Könner. dtv zweisprachig – Die Vielfalt der Sprachen auf einen Blick Die Reihe umfasst drei Sprach-Niveaus – Einsteiger, Fortgeschrittene und Könner – und mittlerweile über 130 Titel in vielen Sprachen. Landeskunde, Kulturgeschichte und Redewendungen, zeitgenössische und klassische Texte in unterschiedlichen Formen und Genres – von der Kurzgeschichte bis zum Krimi – für jeden Lesegeschmack ist etwas dabei. Einzigartig ist die konsequente Zeilengleichheit zwischen Originaltext und Übersetzung, damit man vom ersten bis zum letzten Wort in zwei Sprachwelten zuhause ist.




Practice Makes Perfect Spanish Vocabulary Games


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Build your Spanish vocabulary with games, games, games! Beat the boredom of language drills and rev up your Spanish language learning with Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary Games! Inside you will find word searches, crosswords (crucigramas), acrostics, scrambles, and more. All will help you master more than 1,000 Spanish words. These engaging games will build up your Spanish skills, such as recognizing the different parts of speech, distinguishing gender, and understanding context. And this intermediate-level workbook is perfect as a complement to your Spanish language class or as part of your self-guided learning. So put on that puzzle-solving hat--Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary Games is the fun way to increase your knowledge of Spanish words and communicate more confidently. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary Games includes: More than 170 puzzles More than 1,000 words to discover or review, arranged thematically to aid retention A detailed Answer Key for quick, easy progress checks