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  Perseus

  Bill Bowler

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  Perseus is the son of Danae, Princess of Argos, and the god Zeus. When he is very young, his mother moves with him to live on the island of Seriphos. Later, Polydectes – the king of Seriphos – wants to marry Danae. Perseus says 'no' to this, so Polydectes sends the young man away for the head of Medusa. Medusa is a she-monster with snakes for hair. Can Perseus find and kill Medusa? And what happens after he goes back to Seriphos?

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  Mastering The Russian Accent - A...

  Oscar Stanley

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  Mastering the Russian Accent: A Guide for Actors is the essential resource for performers looking to convincingly portray Russian characters. This comprehensive audiobook breaks down the core differences between Russian and English phonetics, building a strong foundation for authentic accent work. It thoroughly covers the key sounds of a Russian accent, including consonant variations, pure vowels, and the distinctive rolled "r," along with techniques for developing appropriate vocal placement, resonance, and breath control for a natural delivery. Listeners will learn how stress, rhythm, and intonation contribute to a believable accent.
   
  Importantly, the audiobook goes beyond technical drills to explore the historical, cultural, and psychological influences shaping how Russian speakers use English. This includes insights into communication styles, formality, and the impact of cultural identity on speech. Understanding these nuances allows actors to create richer, more believable portrayals that resonate with audiences.
   
  Practical exercises reinforce the technical lessons, while analyses of professional actors' performances provide real-world examples of successful accent work. A dedicated media study guide offers valuable tools for continuous improvement and ongoing practice.
   
  This audiobook is invaluable for actors preparing for auditions, film and television roles, and stage productions requiring a Russian accent. By mastering the techniques and cultural insights provided, actors can bring depth, authenticity, and cultural nuance to their performances, significantly increasing their chances of successful casting and creating truly memorable characters.

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  Bulgarian Made Easy - Lower...

  Lingo Wave

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  We broke our new series on learning Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian. The sample will give you a taste of what you can look forward to.  
  In Unit 1 you will hear Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian. The spoken translation is followed by two repetitions in Bulgarian at a completely natural speed. While you are learning to process naturally spoken Bulgarian, 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: 
  - Greeting 
  - Asking personal information 
  - Asking about people or things 
  - Talking about the current time and date 
  - Talking about the location of things 
  - Describing things  
  - Likes and dislikes 
  - Talking about abilities 
  - Talking about appearance 
  - Talking about personality 
  - Talking about the weather 
  - Talking about food 
  ...

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  Sherlock Holmes: The Top-secret...

  Sir Aarthur Conan Doyl, Jeremy Page

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  'This telegram is from my brother Mycroft,' said Holmes. 'He wants to speak to me at once about Mr Arthur Cadogan. Do you know this man, Watson?' 'I saw something about him in today's newspaper,' I answered. When a young man dies on a London Underground line, top-secret plans for a new British submarine go missing. But who is Cadogan's killer, why did he die, and where are the missing papers? Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson must quickly help Mycroft to answer these important questions.

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  Learn Hebrew With Music

  Innovative Language Learning, ...

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  Can learning Hebrew be as simple as listening to music? 
   
  
   
  And as easy as remembering song lyrics?
   
  
   
  Just think. You remember song lyrics because lyrics are catchy, repeated throughout the song, and go with the music, right? Now, if you stuck in Hebrew, you’d easily learn Hebrew words and phrases the same way! 
   
  
   
  So, yes, learning Hebrew is as easy as listening to music… with the Learn Hebrew With Music Audiobook.
   
  
   
  Just press play, and you’ll hear Hebrew words and phrases repeated to the beat of upbeat and cheerful music. And… follow along!
   
  
   
  You’ll learn 180+ most common Hebrew words and phrases… while relaxing at home, or while driving to work.
   
  
   
  Learn Hebrew With Music is the easiest way to start learning Hebrew.. without getting overwhelmed by complicated explanations. Perfect for new learners with little to no language learning experience.
   
  
   
  What will you learn?
   
  180+ Words & Phrases Including...
   
  • Basic Greetings
   
  • Numbers
   
  • Common Questions and Answers
   
  • Parts of the Body & Talking About Your Wellbeing
   
  • Common Hobbies
   
  • And much more
   
  
   
  Learn Hebrew With Music includes...
   
  • 15 Songs/Lessons Inside (Each is about 7 minutes long)
   
  • Fast-Paced Review Section at the End of Each Lesson
   
  • 1 Hour 50 Minutes in Total
   
  • Accompanying PDF eBook with the Words, Phrases and Translations
   
  
   
  Download the PDF and read along

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  Language Courses for Beginners...

  NeoAudio

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  With this audio language course, you can comfortably learn the most important phrases for your vacation or business trip on the train, at work, or while falling asleep. Soon you will be able to communicate at hotels and restaurants and while shopping and travelling for business and for fun.
  Practice for a few minutes every day and you will quickly be able to speak and understand your new language fluently, perfect your pronunciation, and grow your language skills. With our phrase book, you will only learn words, phrases, and questions that you will actually use in the country you are visiting.
  The full course is divided into chapters so that you can practice specific vocabulary words and phrases to use in restaurants, while shopping, and in business. Repeat after or just listen to learn all the important phrases for your trip, such as asking for directions, reserving a table in a restaurant, or asking for the Wi-Fi password. This language course will prepare you for the most important situations on vacation, in everyday life, and in business. Previous knowledge or extra books are not needed.
  The course contains 50 practical lessons, including dialogue to listen to and exercises to repeat. These topics are covered, along with others:
  - Greeting and understanding
  - Asking for directions
  - Shopping
  - Airports and customs
  - At the hotel
  - At restaurants
  - Paying a bill
  - Taking a taxi, car, train, or bus
  - Doctor, pharmacy, police
  - Phone calls
  - Asking questions
  - Numbers and colours
  - Personal pronouns and verbs
  - Giving the time, weather, body parts
  - Meals, eating and drinking
  - School and university
  - Family and hobbies

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