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This book follows John, a businessman who lives in Manchester (UK), around for 2 days. In the process you can witness and study basic, everyday conversations he has with his family, his colleagues at work, with taxi drivers, hotel staff, and many others. This will equip you with very useful phrases and conversation patterns you can use right away, be it for travelling, at work, on your language course, with your partner, or just talking to yourself. Enjoy!Day 1

Lancaster County soil was fertile Indian territory long before the discovery of America. Before the coming of William Penn, French traders bartered with the native Shawanese. In the later days when there was trouble between the French and the English in America, the governor of the province, John Evans, visited these Indian settlements in order to establish their loyalty to Queen Anne. As early as 1709 a colony of Mennonites came from Switzerland under the leadership of Hans Herr—whose hou...

Dive into a magical world of talking fish, tiny giants, and playful ghosts with this delightful collection of bilingual Dutch-English short stories. Perfect for kids starting to learn Dutch, these heartwarming tales will spark imagination and curiosity.With text in Dutch and in English, each story is written in simple language, making it easy for young readers to enjoy and learn.

"Dutch Courage": This title story examines the psychological effects of alcohol as a coping mechanism in dangerous situations. A whaling captain grapples with fear and responsibility amidst a harrowing storm."Typhoon Off the Coast of Japan": Experience the fury of nature aboard a steamship caught in a monstrous typhoon. London delivers a vivid portrayal of human resilience and the struggle for survival against overwhelming odds."The Lost Poacher": This Klondike-set tale delves into the har...

Do you know what the hardest thing for a Dutch learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students. Books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes — it’s not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up...

Have you been trying to learn Dutch and simply can’t find the way to expand your vocabulary?Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don’t really understand?Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts?If you answered “Yes!” to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We’ve compiled the 2000 Most ...

This account of the Great War puts you right in the action—from one of the fighter pilots of the Royal Flying Corps.From the young airmen who took their frail machines high above the trenches of World War I and fought their foes in single combat, there emerged a renowned company of brilliant aces—among them Ball, Bishop, McCudden, Collishaw, and Mannock—whose legendary feats have echoed down half a century. But behind the elite pilots in the Royal Flying Corps, the...

Master Dutch in a fun and effortless way. This audiocourse offers a proven method for English speakers who want to take their Dutch to the next level, or finally understand what's being said in conversations and media. By listening to 50 engaging short stories, you will train your ear to the Dutch language. The key to success is the direct translation: every Dutch passage is immediately repeated in English. This allows you to grasp the context and meaning instantly, helping words and gramm...

Is conversational Dutch turning a little too tricky for you? Do you have no idea how to order a meal or book a room at a hotel?If your answer to any of the previous questions was ‘Yes’, then this book is for you!If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this – we can try our best at practicing, ...

The account of these elite paratroopers' encounter with the Germans is " a story of raw courage in the face of seemingly impossible odds . . . a great read" ( World War II).In December 1944, an enormous German army group crashed through the thin American line in the Ardennes forest. Caught by surprise, the Allies were initially only able to throw two divisions of paratroopers to buttress the collapse—the 82nd Airborne, which was rushed to ...

MINISERIES PREMIEREThe legendary '90s super-soldier returns for an all-new adventure! An enemy from the past has forced Dutch back into the belly of the beast—but will his former teammates welcome him back? Or will a cybernetic kill team get to him first? It's balls-to-the-wall action from the team of CASEY and GANE! Plus: an exclusive variant cover by legendary DUTCH creator CHAP YAEP!

Can one spoiled cousin upend three kids' hard-won happiness? Find out in this hilarious, big-hearted, high stakes companion to the award-winning bestseller Parachute Kids! Perfect for fans of School Trip, A First Time for Everything, The Tryout, and The Squad.★ "Humorous and relatable...tugs at the heartstrings." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "Powerful and triumphant." -Sc...