Verlag: University of Buckingham Press
Scratch teaching and learning made easy thanks to up-to-date, classroom-tested methodologies. Draws on the expertise of Code-IT and HIAS.
We broke our new series on learning Russian down into different learning stages. Start with the "Lower Beginner" books followed by the "Beginner" and "Upper Beginner" books. Next, progress to the "Intermediate" series, then test and reinforce your knowledge with the "Conversations" series. This audiobook is divided into units. While it provides different learning patterns and accommodates various needs, this audiobook focuses on helping you improve your ability to understand, speak, and memorise Russian. In Unit 1 you will hear Russian decoded with each syllable spoken very slowly and clearly with repetition. Immediately before each sentence is spoken, you will hear the translation, so you will always understand what is being said. Unit 2 focuses solely on increasing your listening ability, which will improve your abilities to engage in dialogue with a native Russian speaker. This chapter requires you to listen very carefully to nuances in the language. By Unit 3 you will already notice progress in your abilities to speak and understand Russian. The spoken translation is followed by two repetitions in Russian at a completely natural speed. While you are learning to process naturally spoken Russian, Units 3 and 4 will help you memorise new vocabulary and full sentences. In Unit 5 you can test yourself on how much you have learned. If you are having difficulties, we suggest you revisit the listening, speaking, or memorisation section of Units 1, 2 3 or 4, according to what you need more help with. Topics covered in this book: 1. Asking about family 2. Asking about relationship status 3. Expressing frequency 4. Talking about spare time activities and hobbies 5. Using quantifiers/determiners 6. Talking about preference 7. Talking about abilities 8. Talking about location of places 9. Describing appearance 10. Talking about personality ...Zum Buch
Two decades after the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, a canon of American literature about the war has begun to emerge. The Hero and the Victim situates Iraq War fiction in war literature’s broader history. In contrast to the emphasis of most pre-modern war literature on the figure of the warrior-as-hero, and the growing modern emphasis on the figure of the soldier-as-victim, Iraq War fiction reflects the troubled emergence of a new narrative: the story of the ordinary soldier as a wrongdoer or even criminal. To a greater extent than earlier literature about American wars, Iraq War fiction is haunted by depictions of moral injury and expressions of unresolved guilt. The emphasis on soldier criminality in Iraq War fiction can be partly explained by the rise of moral cosmopolitanism and its blurring of the traditional conceptual lines between war and crime. The anti-war literature of the twentieth century often presented fallen soldiers on both sides equally as victims and viewed the distinction between heroes and villains as part of the illusion that battlefield experience strips away. Written in the long shadow of Nuremberg, Iraq War fiction grapples with the possibility that the soldiers on one’s own side may not be the heroes in the story, or even the victims, but participants in a wrong, and perhaps even complicit in crimes. The Hero and the Victim contributes to the ongoing, public reexamination of American traditions by confronting a topic that has, up to now, been largely untouched: the moral celebration of military service. The Hero and the Victim explores the theme of soldier criminality through close readings of several works by American authors, including Kevin Powers’s The Yellow Birds, Phil Klay’s Redeployment, Helen Benedict’s Sand Queen, Chris Kyle’s American Sniper, and Roy Scranton’s War Porn.Zum Buch
If you are looking into learning Spanish in a fast, simple way without entering a classroom then you have chosen the perfect book. Learn Spanish Phrases for Beginners is a comprehensive and simple program for learning Spanish with fast, simple, and interactive lessons. Learn Spanish Phrases With Step By Step Spanish Conversations Quick And Easy In Your Car Lesson By Lesson to have native-level fluency in no time. With this book you will learn Spanish phrases for beginners through lessons that will help you develop your vocabulary and teach you how to communicate and hold short conversations. You will also learn basic interactions in different, useful topics for travel. The following book on conversational Spanish will give you the necessary tools for learning a new language in simple and quick lessons. It’s time to begin the adventure of learning Spanish, through simple and quick lessons you can listen to in your car.Inside You Will FindHow to talk about food, food vocabulary, going to restaurants and to the grocery store in no timeHow to go to places, make dinner reservations, buy theatre tickets, and get metro passesLearn quick Spanish, understand vocabulary and interactions and learn the correct pronunciation with these simple audio lessonsGet this book NOW and embrace these simple, yet effective language lessons that will have you speaking Spanish like a native in no time!Zum Buch
What if you could uncover the secrets of the universe, explore the foundations of science and philosophy, and gain a deeper understanding of the natural world? On the Nature of Things: Lucretius’ Epic on Science, Philosophy, and the Cosmos brings you Lucretius’ timeless masterpiece, thoughtfully adapted for today’s listeners. Written in poetic form over two thousand years ago, On the Nature of Things explores the natural world, human existence, and the cosmos. Drawing on Epicurean philosophy, Lucretius addresses atomism, the nature of the soul, the origins of life, and the universe’s infinite expanse, blending philosophy and early science into a monumental work. This isn’t just an ancient poem—it’s a transformative guide to understanding the world through reason and observation. Whether you’re fascinated by philosophy, science, or the mysteries of existence, Lucretius’ insights provide an inspiring and thought-provoking journey through the laws of nature and the human condition. What You’ll Discover: - The Foundations of Science and Philosophy: Explore early ideas of atomism, physics, and the cosmos that shaped scientific thought. - Life, Death, and the Human Experience: Reflect on the soul, mortality, and living free from fear and superstition. - The Beauty of the Natural World: Appreciate nature’s wonders, the origins of life, and the interconnectedness of all things. - Modernized for Today’s Listeners: Experience Lucretius’ brilliance in clear, accessible language while preserving its poetic depth. Lucretius’ On the Nature of Things is a testament to the pursuit of knowledge through reason, challenging us to see the universe as it is while inspiring awe for the natural world and our place within it. Imagine exploring timeless ideas about existence, science, and the cosmos—ideas that remain strikingly relevant today. Download your copy and embark on a journey with Lucretius’ masterpiece.Zum Buch
Twelve remarkable and innovative women who forged the United States and Canada. From explorers to writers to revolutionaries and business women, the spirit of independence lives brightly in these ladies from diverse backgrounds. Music appendix features songs popular in Colonial America, including "Heart's Ease," "Chester," "We Gather Together," "Hail Columbia," and a special rendering of "The Star Spangled Banner." Perfect for all ages!Zum Buch
After so long in the pen, Jim is used to begging on his knees. Now, he’s begging for a job as the warden’s secretary and proving he’s got the assets required. One hitch – Glendyle Corp has a solution to the female sterility plaguing their world, and they want to turn the prisoners into voluptuous baby making bimbos. The warden wants his new secretary fertile and sporting a new bump. Will Jim undergo the transformation? Will he give it all up to the warden? PSA: This story contains a man forced into an undesirable situation. There will be pistons shoved into places – and he never knew how good a woman has it. Next, he will find out what it’s like to be fertile and expecting.Zum Buch
