Midnight in Peking: How the Murder of a Young Englishwoman Haunted the Last Days of Old China
ISBN: 0143121006 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 1 Author(s): Paul French Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) Number of Pages: 272
In the last days of old Peking where anything goes can a murderer escape justicePeking in 1937 is a heady mix of privilege and scandal opulence and opium dens rumors and superstition The Japanese are encircling the city and the discovery of Pamela Werner's body sends a shiver through already nervous Peking Is it the work of a madman One of the ruthless Japanese soldiers now surrounding the city Or perhaps the dreaded fox spirits With the suspect list growing and clues sparse two detectivesone British and one Chineserace against the clock to solve the crime before the Japanese invade and Peking as they know it is gone forever Can they find the killer in time before the Japanese invadeHistorian and China expert Paul French at last uncovers the truth behind this notorious murder and offers a rare glimpse of the last days of colonial Peking
French For Dummies, with CD (For Dummies (Language & Literature))
ISBN: 1118004647 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Erotopoulos, Dodi-Katrin Schmidt, Michelle M. Williams, Dominique Wenzel Publisher: For Dummies Number of Pages: 384
The fast informal way to learn to speak French - with integrated audio clips throughoutListen topronunciations and conversations French is a beautiful language but quite difficult to learn Whether you need to learn the language for a French class or you travel overseas for business or leisure this enhanced edition of French for Dummies can help Written in an easy-to-follow format with integrated audio clipsit gives you just what you need for basic communication in French The enhanced edition includes:
Expanded coverage of necessary grammar vocabulary and pronunciations
Useful exercises practice questions and a mini-dictionaryBusiness an upcoming class travel whatever your reason for wanting to learn a new language but don't have time to take a class this enhanced edition of French For Dummies can get you well on your way to becoming fluent in no time
Where Hummingbirds Come From Bilingual French English (French Edition)
ISBN: 1466201983 Binding: Paperback Edition: Bilingual Author(s): Adele Marie Crouch Publisher: CreateSpace Number of Pages: 48
This delightful little story tells of a young girl's time with her grandmother as she relates to a legend of Where Hummingbirds Come From Grandmother explains the magic waters and the beauty of this tiny bird Where Hummingbirds Come From may well become an all-time children's classic and a perfect book for the young reader As well as a wonderful study guide for English as a second language students
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: 2 Author(s): Lenia Major Publisher: D'abord des Enfants Number of Pages: 40
Eva est une petite fille unique de 6 ans dont la vie bien rgle est bouleverse par l'annonce de l'agrandissement de sa famille Comment va-t-elle ragir Quelles questions se pose-t-elle Quelle part va-t-elle prendre dans la prparation de l'arrive du bb
Extrait : Depuis quelques semaines dj Maman a un peu de mal me suivre pendant les balades On dirait quelle se promne avec un sac dos rempli de 25 kg de pierres sauf que cest devant quelle le porte Quand elle marche cest marrant a ressemble la danse des canards mais en beaucoup plus lent Elle narrive plus du tout courir derrire mon vlo je dois me traner deux lheure Il est temps que le bb naisse a devient pas drle du tout Et puis jen ai assez dattendre jai t suffisamment patiente Je veux voir le petit bout de son museau maintenant
ISBN: 9812469702 Binding: Cards Edition: Author(s): Berlitz International Inc. Publisher: Berlitz Publishing Number of Pages: 50
Children will learn everyday foreign language words in a flash with these illustrated cards featuring art from the popular "Adventures with Nicholas" series 50 cards teach the words kids need to know: numbers colours animals and more This proven learning activity builds vocabulary word recognition memory and confidence The four-colour engaging illustrations provide visual clues and the cards are durable to allow for frequent handling
ISBN: 0375710515 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Mireille Guiliano Publisher: Vintage Number of Pages: 304
Stylish convincing wise funny and just in time: the ultimate non-diet book which could radically change the way you think and live now with more recipesFrench women dont get fat even though they enjoy bread and pastry wine and regular three-course meals Unlocking the simple secrets of this French paradox how they enjoy food while staying slim and healthy Mireille Guiliano gives us a charming inspiring take on health and eating for our timesFor anyone who has slipped out of her Zone missed the flight to South Beach or accidentally let a carb pass her lips here is a positive way to stay trim a cultures most precious secrets recast for the twenty-first century A life of wine bread even chocolate without girth or guilt Pourquoi pas
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: 1st Author(s): Chris Simon Publisher: Les éditions du réalisme délirant Number of Pages: 56
Dpart en colonie de vacances pour Brigitte et Rjane Weber mais sur le quai de la gare Montparnasse le moniteur ne trouve pas leur nom sur sa liste ; matin dt Annie serveuse en a marre et quitte la capitale sur un coup de tte ; Marc aveugle et designer dintrieur monte bord du New-York-Bordeaux pour rendre visite son amour de jeunesse
Des personnages en proie au doute qui se cherchent Six histoires entre Paris New-York et Montral abordant les thmes du voyage et de labandon
Practice Makes Perfect Basic French (Practice Makes Perfect Series)
ISBN: 007163469X Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): Eliane Kurbegov Publisher: McGraw-Hill Number of Pages: 256
More than 1 million books sold in the Practice Makes Perfect series Learn French in bite-sized lessons The key to Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French is how manageable the grammar and vocabulary are presented to you Youre not overwhelmed by it all Supported by engaging exercises these 50 units cover all aspects of grammar and vocabulary giving you a solid foundation in the language Each unit is three pages in length and you can expect to be completed with each in 10 to 15 minutes Features
Key grammatical concepts and core vocabulary are absorbed almost effortlessly through exercises
Flexibility for self-study or as a complement to your first-year class
