Just as children gain literacy in their native language by reading, learners of a foreign language must read large amounts of level-appropriate books and material to attain fluency in their target lan
In another age, power is balanced among four great nations: Water, Earth, Fire, Air. Leaders of each nation are able to manipulate--bend--their native element. Only one bender, the Avatar, whose spiri
High above the planet Florinia, the Squires of Sark live in unimaginable wealth and comfort. Down in the eternal spring of the planet, however, the native Florinians labor ceaselessly to produce
CONSUMER'S GUIDE TO PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS is the most accessible and comprehensive book of its kind. Written by a psychologist, a psychiatrist, and a pharmacist, this easy-to-understand guide is packed w
Franz Kafka's diaries and letters suggest that his fascination with America grew out of a desire to break away from his native Prague, even if only in his imagination. Kafka died before he could fini
The new updated edition of America's bestselling drink-mixing guideAmerica's favorite drink-mixing guide since 1935, Mr. Boston: Official Bartender's Guide has been the resource of choice for generati
Just as children gain literacy in their native language by reading, learners of a foreign language must read large amounts of level-appropriate books and material to attain fluency in their target lan
Alaska has amazing seafood — wild salmon, halibut, and black cod — and the unique native technique of grilling with flavorful wood planks. Vancouver transforms irresistible East Indian di
George Catlin is one of America’s best-known painters, famous for his iconic portraits of Native Americans. He spent much of his life in the wilderness, sketching and painting as he traveled. A solo t
Improve your French language skills with authentic texts The best way to bring the grammar of a language to life is by experiencing it in context, as it is actually used by native speakers and writer
Improve your Spanish language skills with authentic texts The best way to bring the grammar of a language to life is by experiencing it in context, as it is actually used by native speakers and write
There is a dramatic difference between reading Japanese that is tailored to students, and reading real Japanese that has been written for native speakers. The concocted variety tends to be insipid, f
With an accompanying CD that makes oral practice possible, this reference ensures that the right word will always be at the reader's fingertips. In all of the most common travel situations, non-native
With an accompanying CD that makes oral practice possible, this reference ensures that the right word will always be at the reader's fingertips. In all of the most common travel situations, non-native
With an accompanying CD that makes oral practice possible, this reference ensures that the right word will always be at the reader's fingertips. In all of the most common travel situations, non-native
The two sets of Starbuck twins, in New Mexico with their father, meet a six-hundred-year-old Native American ghost and use their telepathic powers to capture the looters of ancient Anasazi artifacts.
The latest edition of the guide book every Bee contestant needs to compete with confidence is here. The National Geographic Bee Official Study Guide will help kids in grades four through eight prepare
Reporter-turned-PI Tess Monaghan loves every inch of her native Baltimore—a quirky city where baseball reigns and homicide seems to be the second most popular sport. Business tycoon "Wink" Wyn
A visual pleasure and a unique insight into American history For the first time ever, here is renowned photographer Gertrude Kasebier's haunting collection of photographs of Native American performe
In today's world no self-respecting English-language enthusiast could have failed to notice the frequent and flagrant abuse of our native tongue by pesky foreigners. (Forgetting, for a moment, the fac
To some, the dead are a commodity. For Tempe Brennan, they hold the key to cracking a horrific crime ring.Among the ancient remains in a Native American burial ground, Tempe discovers a fresh skeleto
In this delightful hybrid of a book?part memoir and part travel journal?the bestselling author takes us deep into the mountains of Nepal with a trio of botanist friends in search of native Himalayan p
Hebrew, a Semitic language, is the official language of Israel. It was once considered a dead language with no native speakers, although it remained in use for liturgical purposes. Hebrew was revived
From the beloved Ultimate Winery Guide series, we bring you the first and only illustrated guide to the wine countries of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, a region increasingly known not onl
Cultivating a winning sales team just got easier for sales managers, thanks to this practical, hands-on guide. It's a tested system you can use to guide your salespeople on the road to continual impro
The sturdy Akita, a much favored breed in his native Japan, is a loyal and affectionate family dog that thrives on companionship with humans. This book is a brand-new title in BarronA's extensive line
A Spanish conquistador hunts for gold. Colonists vanish from the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Pirates lurk among the many islands and inlets along the coast. Colonists and Native Americans battle fiercely
The rich atmosphere of South Carolina, Hilton Head and Charleston, is brought vividly to life by Dorothea Benton Frank, a South Carolina native who, with her exquisitely evocative prose, makes you sme
Enter the world of the EXO-FORCE team, where every day brings another battle between the humans and the robots for control over Sentai Mountain. This full color guide will feature images of all your favorite battle machines, pilots . . .and of course, the ruthless robots. In this Official Guide you'll find out about: -- The expertly trained EXO-FORCE team pilots and battle machines. -- The robots and their merciless battle machines. -- The history of Sentai Mountain and Sentai Fortress.
The Random House Webster's Easy English Dictionary series features tens of thousands of words, phrases, and grammar for the non-native speakers, their teachers, and business professionals.The beginner
The Random House Webster's Easy English Dictionary series features tens of thousands of words, phrases, and grammar for the non-native speakers, their teachers, and business professionals.The intermed
This thoroughly revised edition of the best-selling resource A Practical Guide to Needs Assessment offers a practical and comprehensive guide for practitioners who are responsible for Introducing a t
Four hundred years ago in the tidewater forests of Virginia, native and foreign peoples clashed, and the resulting alloy became an American Identity. This is the story of a few remarkable people whose
The Songs of Wild Birds is a unique introduction to the voices of more than fifty native birds. Along with beautiful songbirds, the book features owls, rails, bitterns, snipe, and a host of lesser-kno
When an explosion in a Manhattan brownstone rips apart the very fabric of reality, Colin, a warrior against the forces of the dark and damned, teams up with a beautiful Native American woman and a tou
The texts are rewritten, according to the levels of the readers by an expert editorial staff of native speakers, on the basis of standard American English with the ministry of education recommended vo
In this astounding yet true rags-to-riches saga, twenty-year-old Milwaukee native Chris Gardner arrives in San Francisco to pursue a promising career in medicine. Considered a prodigy in scientific re
Countless herds of majestic buffalo once roamed across the plains and prairies of North America. For at least 10,000 years, the native people hunted the buffalo and depended upon its meat and hide for
The ultimate travel accessory for wanderers who want to experience Rome like a native on foot! Perfect for a first-time visitor or those who just want to discover new terrain, City Walks: Rome offers
