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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Italian the fun way!

by Olly Richards ...

Series series Readers
'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both ... Read more

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'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both
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Tiberius et Gallisena Ultima

A Latin Novella

by Lance Piantaggini ...

Series Book 29 - Pisoverse
Tiberius is on the run. Fleeing from an attacking Germanic tribe, the soldier finds himself separated from the Roman army.Suddenly, he finds himself receiving help from an unexpected source—a magical druid priestess (a “Gaul” in his language, a “Celt” in hers).With her help, can Tiberius survive the punishing landscape of Gaul, evade the pursuing Germanic tribe, and make his way home to see Rufus, ... Read more

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Tiberius is on the run. Fleeing from an attacking Germanic tribe, the soldier finds himself separated from the Roman army.Suddenly, he finds himself receiving help from an unexpected source—a magical druid priestess (a “Gaul” in his language, a “Celt” in hers).With her help, can Tiberius survive the punishing landscape of Gaul, evade the pursuing Germanic tribe, and make his way home to see Rufus,
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Errores Longi Ulixis, Pars I

A Latin Novella

by Brian Gronewoller ...

Series Book 2 - Fabulae Epicae
After ten years of war the Greeks have finally conquered Troy and are ready to sail home.Their actions following the victory, however, have angered Neptune and Minerva. And Odysseus (Ulysses), Eurylochus, and Elpenor are about to learn that angry gods and goddesses can change a brief cruise across the Mediterranean into a long adventure as they wander through unknown lands filled with strange ... Read more

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After ten years of war the Greeks have finally conquered Troy and are ready to sail home.Their actions following the victory, however, have angered Neptune and Minerva. And Odysseus (Ulysses), Eurylochus, and Elpenor are about to learn that angry gods and goddesses can change a brief cruise across the Mediterranean into a long adventure as they wander through unknown lands filled with strange
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Ego, Polyphemus

A Latin Novella

by Andrew Olimpi ...

Series Book 7 - Comprehensible Classics
“Ego sum Polyphemus”Polyphemus the Cyclops’ life is pretty simple: he looks after his sheep, hangs out in his cave, writes (horrible) poetry, and eats his homemade cheese...until one day a ship arrives on his peaceful island, bringing with it invaders and turning his world upside down. This novella, based on the works of Vergil and Ovid, is suitable for all beginning readers of Latin.Included in ... Read more

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“Ego sum Polyphemus”Polyphemus the Cyclops’ life is pretty simple: he looks after his sheep, hangs out in his cave, writes (horrible) poetry, and eats his homemade cheese...until one day a ship arrives on his peaceful island, bringing with it invaders and turning his world upside down. This novella, based on the works of Vergil and Ovid, is suitable for all beginning readers of Latin.Included in
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Perpetua et Felicitas

A Latin Novella

by Brian Gronewoller ...

Series Book 1 - Via
Perpetua and Felicity are young women living in Roman North Africa with their whole lives ahead of them . . . until they find themselves in a Roman prison cell.Based on the Passio Perpetuae et Felicitatis (The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity), one of the most influential and famous martyr narratives in the Christian tradition, this Latin novella reimagines their stories for low- to mid ... Read more

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Perpetua and Felicity are young women living in Roman North Africa with their whole lives ahead of them . . . until they find themselves in a Roman prison cell.Based on the Passio Perpetuae et Felicitatis (The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity), one of the most influential and famous martyr narratives in the Christian tradition, this Latin novella reimagines their stories for low- to mid
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Rufus et Arma Atra

A Latin Novella

by Lance Piantaggini ...

Series Book 12 - Pisoverse
Rufus is a Roman boy who excitedly awaits an upcoming fight featuring the best gladiator, Crixaflamma.After a victorious gladiatorial combat in the Flavian Amphitheater (i.e., Colosseum), Crixaflamma’s weapons suddenly go missing!Can Rufus help find the missing weapons?Level: BERF Level: Beginner EarlyHeadwords: 66Word Forms: 192Total Words: 1431Storybase Books publishes books that help beginners ... Read more

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Rufus is a Roman boy who excitedly awaits an upcoming fight featuring the best gladiator, Crixaflamma.After a victorious gladiatorial combat in the Flavian Amphitheater (i.e., Colosseum), Crixaflamma’s weapons suddenly go missing!Can Rufus help find the missing weapons?Level: BERF Level: Beginner EarlyHeadwords: 66Word Forms: 192Total Words: 1431Storybase Books publishes books that help beginners
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Aulus Anser

A Latin Novella

by Andrew Olimpi ...

Series Book 19 - Comprehensible Classics
The barbarians are coming!Aulus is a goose who lives in ancient Rome on the Capitoline Hill. As one of Juno’s sacred geese, his job is to eat his food while the priests carefully observe his actions, looking for good or bad omens.One day when the Gauls arrive to invade Rome, Aulus thinks that he is responsible—he didn’t eat his food and has therefore brought bad fortune to the city! Driven by ... Read more

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The barbarians are coming!Aulus is a goose who lives in ancient Rome on the Capitoline Hill. As one of Juno’s sacred geese, his job is to eat his food while the priests carefully observe his actions, looking for good or bad omens.One day when the Gauls arrive to invade Rome, Aulus thinks that he is responsible—he didn’t eat his food and has therefore brought bad fortune to the city! Driven by
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Errores Longi Ulixis, Pars II

A Latin Novella

by Brian Gronewoller ...

Series Book 3 - Fabulae Epicae
Odysseus (Ulysses) and his companions have been trying to sail home from the Trojan War for more than a year. Angry gods and goddesses, however, have sent them wandering through dangerous and unfamiliar lands. Most of the crew has perished. Only one ship has survived. And a mysterious enchantress has transformed most of the survivors into pigs.Now Odysseus, Eurylochus, and Elpenor must overcome ... Read more

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Odysseus (Ulysses) and his companions have been trying to sail home from the Trojan War for more than a year. Angry gods and goddesses, however, have sent them wandering through dangerous and unfamiliar lands. Most of the crew has perished. Only one ship has survived. And a mysterious enchantress has transformed most of the survivors into pigs.Now Odysseus, Eurylochus, and Elpenor must overcome
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition

How to Edit Yourself Into Print

by Renni Browne, Dave King ...

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing ... Read more

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Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing
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The Diary of a Bookseller

by Shaun Bythell ...

A WRY AND HILARIOUS ACCOUNT OF LIFE AT A BOOKSHOP IN A REMOTE SCOTTISH VILLAGE"Among the most irascible and amusing bookseller memoirs I've read." --Dwight Garner, New York Times"Warm, witty and laugh-out-loud funny..."—Daily MailThe Diary of a Bookseller is Shaun Bythell's funny and fascinating memoir of a year in the life at the helm of The Bookshop, in the small village of Wigtown, Scot... ... Read more

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A WRY AND HILARIOUS ACCOUNT OF LIFE AT A BOOKSHOP IN A REMOTE SCOTTISH VILLAGE"Among the most irascible and amusing bookseller memoirs I've read." --Dwight Garner, New York Times"Warm, witty and laugh-out-loud funny..."—Daily MailThe Diary of a Bookseller is Shaun Bythell's funny and fascinating memoir of a year in the life at the helm of The Bookshop, in the small village of Wigtown, Scot...
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Cyfres Amdani: Llwybrau Cul

by Mared Lewis ...

A book for Welsh learners, Advanced Level (Uwch). There has been a three-car crash on the back-roads of rural Wales one dark night. But what joins the driver's of these vehicles, and how did they end up here? ... Read more

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A book for Welsh learners, Advanced Level (Uwch). There has been a three-car crash on the back-roads of rural Wales one dark night. But what joins the driver's of these vehicles, and how did they end up here?
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The Hangman

by Louise Penny ...

On a cold November morning, a jogger runs through the woods in the peaceful Quebec village of Three Pines. On his run, he finds a dead man hanging from a tree. The dead man was a guest at the local Inn and Spa. He might have been looking for peace and quiet, but something else found him. Something horrible. Did the man take his own life? Or was he murdered? Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called ... Read more

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On a cold November morning, a jogger runs through the woods in the peaceful Quebec village of Three Pines. On his run, he finds a dead man hanging from a tree. The dead man was a guest at the local Inn and Spa. He might have been looking for peace and quiet, but something else found him. Something horrible. Did the man take his own life? Or was he murdered? Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called
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The Misadventures of Zhou Haisheng

Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Breakthrough Level

by John Pasden, Jared Turner ...

Series series Mandarin Companion
Zhou Haisheng is a fun-loving and determined young boy whose life revolves around school and his family’s Chinese restaurant. Always well-intentioned, he finds ways to help out his hard-working parents with the family business. Whether it's inventing his own noodle recipe, delivering the wrong order to a customer, or resorting to extremes when a competing noodle shop opens across the street, Zhou ... Read more

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Zhou Haisheng is a fun-loving and determined young boy whose life revolves around school and his family’s Chinese restaurant. Always well-intentioned, he finds ways to help out his hard-working parents with the family business. Whether it's inventing his own noodle recipe, delivering the wrong order to a customer, or resorting to extremes when a competing noodle shop opens across the street, Zhou
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Index, A History of the

A Bookish Adventure from Medieval Manuscripts to the Digital Age

by Dennis Duncan ...

**A New York Times Editors' Choice Book and a New Yorker Best Book of 2022 So FarNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Literary Hub and GoodreadsA playful history of the humble index and its outsized effect on our reading lives.**Most of us give little thought to the back of the book—it’s just where you go to look things up. But as Dennis Duncan reveals in this delightful and witty history, ... Read more

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**A New York Times Editors' Choice Book and a New Yorker Best Book of 2022 So FarNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Literary Hub and GoodreadsA playful history of the humble index and its outsized effect on our reading lives.**Most of us give little thought to the back of the book—it’s just where you go to look things up. But as Dennis Duncan reveals in this delightful and witty history,
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Ubi Mors Habitat

A Latin Novella

by Andrew Olimpi ...

Series Book 23 - Comprehensible Classics
In ancient Rome, a terrible plague is sweeping the city. People are suffering, and there seems to be no relief in sight. Rather than wait around for Death to come for them, three friends—Martianus, Corvina, and Paulus—decide to take matters into their own hands. They devise an audacious scheme to save the city by capturing and defeating Death himself!However, they are about to find out that ... Read more

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In ancient Rome, a terrible plague is sweeping the city. People are suffering, and there seems to be no relief in sight. Rather than wait around for Death to come for them, three friends—Martianus, Corvina, and Paulus—decide to take matters into their own hands. They devise an audacious scheme to save the city by capturing and defeating Death himself!However, they are about to find out that
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Essential Speed Reading Techniques

How to Become a Better, Faster Reader

by Katya Seberson ...

"Before this book, I thought I was a quick reader―but I was wrong! . . . my comprehension at high reading speeds substantially improved." —Jon Krohn, PhD, neuroscientist and author of Deep Learning IllustratedFaster reading is possible without sacrificing understanding—and this handbook will get you up to speed. Learn the most effective speed reading techniques for your personal strengths and ... Read more

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"Before this book, I thought I was a quick reader―but I was wrong! . . . my comprehension at high reading speeds substantially improved." —Jon Krohn, PhD, neuroscientist and author of Deep Learning IllustratedFaster reading is possible without sacrificing understanding—and this handbook will get you up to speed. Learn the most effective speed reading techniques for your personal strengths and
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Don't Know Much About® Literature

What You Need to Know but Never Learned About Great Books and Authors

by Kenneth C. Davis ...

Series Book 12 - Don't Know Much About Series
From Homer to Harry Potter, from Chaucer to Charlotte's Web, acompelling book of quizzes on history's most influential literary worksand writersDid a whale named "Mocha Dick" inspire Melville's masterpiece?Who was the first poet to speak at a presidential inauguration?Which French-speaking high school football star shook up the literary world?Do you freeze when someone mentions Faulkner? When the ... Read more

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From Homer to Harry Potter, from Chaucer to Charlotte's Web, acompelling book of quizzes on history's most influential literary worksand writersDid a whale named "Mocha Dick" inspire Melville's masterpiece?Who was the first poet to speak at a presidential inauguration?Which French-speaking high school football star shook up the literary world?Do you freeze when someone mentions Faulkner? When the
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Reading Together

Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read

by Diane W. Frankenstein ...

A dynamic guide to more than 100 books that will get kids talking and reading more.How do children become good readers? In Reading Together, educational consultant Diane W. Frankenstein shares the secret: guiding children to find an appropriate book and talking with them about the story helps them connect with what they read.This engaging guide shares advice for parents, teachers, librarians, and ... Read more

$17.99 USD

A dynamic guide to more than 100 books that will get kids talking and reading more.How do children become good readers? In Reading Together, educational consultant Diane W. Frankenstein shares the secret: guiding children to find an appropriate book and talking with them about the story helps them connect with what they read.This engaging guide shares advice for parents, teachers, librarians, and
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Take Off! All About Airplanes

by Prior, Jennifer ...

Series series TIME FOR KIDS® Nonfiction Readers
In this exciting and engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the Wright Brothers, the history of aviation, how air travel has changed the way people work and live, and the important parts that make the plane fly! Using informational text, vibrant photos, an interesting timeline, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers wanting to learn everything they can about airplanes! ... Read more

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In this exciting and engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the Wright Brothers, the history of aviation, how air travel has changed the way people work and live, and the important parts that make the plane fly! Using informational text, vibrant photos, an interesting timeline, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers wanting to learn everything they can about airplanes!
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Las Huellas del Tercer Río

A B1–B2 Spanish Graded Reader about memory, silence, and the unseen river that flows through us all

by VICTOR IRONSCRUSHER ...

What if the river you feared was not made of water — but of memory?In a forgotten village surrounded by mist and silence, a boy named Enzo arrives to escape a past marked by loss. But Valdeazul does not forget so easily. As he explores abandoned forests, hidden symbols, and a mysterious third river that no one speaks of, Enzo begins to uncover echoes of stories long buried — stories that were ... Read more

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What if the river you feared was not made of water — but of memory?In a forgotten village surrounded by mist and silence, a boy named Enzo arrives to escape a past marked by loss. But Valdeazul does not forget so easily. As he explores abandoned forests, hidden symbols, and a mysterious third river that no one speaks of, Enzo begins to uncover echoes of stories long buried — stories that were
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The Story of Santa Claus

by Rick Bunsen ...

Illustrated by Carolyn Bracken ...

“The Story of Santa Claus” is a delightful story about a young man who lives in his little wooden house and loves to make children happy by making them toys. Claus likes to carry his sack full of dolls, drums, horns, and wooden animals, and walk to the village passing out toys to children along the way. When winter comes, Claus is not able to walk to the village anymore. One day Claus meets magic ... Read more

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“The Story of Santa Claus” is a delightful story about a young man who lives in his little wooden house and loves to make children happy by making them toys. Claus likes to carry his sack full of dolls, drums, horns, and wooden animals, and walk to the village passing out toys to children along the way. When winter comes, Claus is not able to walk to the village anymore. One day Claus meets magic
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Easy Spanish Stories For Beginners

5 Spanish Short Stories For Beginners (With Audio)

by Storyling ...

Series series Learn Spanish With Stories
Have you been searching for an effective Spanish language-learning method that can provide you better results than previous strategies?Are the traditional methods of learning Spanish just not cutting it, and you feel that you need more efficient alternatives that you can use on the go?If you feel like answering “Yes” to any of the previous questions, then you will be amazed to know more about this ... Read more

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Have you been searching for an effective Spanish language-learning method that can provide you better results than previous strategies?Are the traditional methods of learning Spanish just not cutting it, and you feel that you need more efficient alternatives that you can use on the go?If you feel like answering “Yes” to any of the previous questions, then you will be amazed to know more about this
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Budding Reader Book Set 1: Cat and Rat

by Melinda Thompson, Melissa Ferrell, Cecilia Minden, Bill Madrid ...

Series Book 1 - Budding Reader
"This book series is invaluable for struggling readers. It provides needed repetition of beginning words, colorful illustrations, and the opportunity to practice writing skills."-Kathy Slater, Special Education TeacherBuild confidence in beginning readers—especially reluctant ones—with award-winning Budding Reader eBooks.Arguably the easiest learn-to-read book series on the market, this phonics ... Read more

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"This book series is invaluable for struggling readers. It provides needed repetition of beginning words, colorful illustrations, and the opportunity to practice writing skills."-Kathy Slater, Special Education TeacherBuild confidence in beginning readers—especially reluctant ones—with award-winning Budding Reader eBooks.Arguably the easiest learn-to-read book series on the market, this phonics
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How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor

A Smart, Irreverent Guide to Biography, History, Journalism, Blogs, and Everything in Between

by Thomas C. Foster ...

The New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor uses the same skills to teach how to access accurate information in a rapidly changing 24/7 news cycle and become better readers, thinkers, and consumers of media.We live in an information age, but it is increasingly difficult to know which information to trust. Fake news is rampant in mass media, stoked by foreign ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor uses the same skills to teach how to access accurate information in a rapidly changing 24/7 news cycle and become better readers, thinkers, and consumers of media.We live in an information age, but it is increasingly difficult to know which information to trust. Fake news is rampant in mass media, stoked by foreign
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