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Behind the Wheel French
Author: Michel Thomas German Foundation Course
Author: Michel ThomasPublisher:
ISBN: 9780340938928
Category : German language
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
Michel Thomas's approach to language learning aims to provide in a few hours a functional working knowledge of a language without books, note-taking or conscious memorizing. This CD pack provides an eight-hour course in German plus a 2-CD review course.
Behind the Wheel French
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Category : Compact discs
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Behind the Wheel's French Level 1 provides a stable and universal foundation in comprehending, speaking, and using creative expression for the novice French language learner, all in a rapid education environment.
The Story of French
Author: Jean-Benoît NadeauPublisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429932406
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 597
Book Description
Why does everything sound better if it's said in French? That fascination is at the heart of The Story of French, the first history of one of the most beautiful languages in the world that was, at one time, the pre-eminent language of literature, science and diplomacy. In a captivating narrative that spans the ages, from Charlemagne to Cirque du Soleil, Jean-Benoît Nadeau and Julie Barlow unravel the mysteries of a language that has maintained its global influence despite the rise of English. As in any good story, The Story of French has spectacular failures, unexpected successes and bears traces of some of history's greatest figures: the tenacity of William the Conqueror, the staunchness of Cardinal Richelieu, and the endurance of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Through this colorful history, Nadeau and Barlow illustrate how French acquired its own peculiar culture, revealing how the culture of the language spread among francophones the world over and yet remains curiously centered in Paris. In fact, French is not only thriving—it still has a surprisingly strong influence on other languages. As lively as it is fascinating, The Story of French challenges long held assumptions about French and shows why it is still the world's other global language.
Yellow Cab
Author: Benoit CohenPublisher:
ISBN: 9781938461354
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
* This book is the journal of French filmmaker Benoit Cohen's pursuit of his "American dream" by becoming a New York taxi driver French filmmaker Benoit Cohen decided, while doing research for the screenplay of his new movie, to become a taxi driver. After passing his license, he spent several months roaming the five Boroughs behind the wheel of a yellow cab that he rented every morning from a garage in Queens. This book is the journal of his extraordinary adventure - the story of the pursuit of his "American dream." The book also includes Cohen's "on-/off-duty" activities of eating at New York's most famous restaurants and eateries. A directory of those are included in the back.
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel
Author: Kathryn Gibbs DavisPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547959222
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Examines how the engineer George Ferris invented and constructed the amusement park ride that bears his name for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
Women at the Wheel
Author: Katherine J. ParkinPublisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0812249534
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Women at the Wheel explores women's historical experience with automobiles. Katherine Parkin argues that in every regard, from learning to drive to repairing cars, from being a passenger to taking the wheel, women had a distinct experience with cars in American culture.
Tour de Force
Author: Mark CavendishPublisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728265339
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
From illness and mental health challenges to becoming the most successful British cyclist at the age of 22, Mark Cavendish shares his inspiring account of his record-breaking rise to the top of the world's biggest cycling stage at the 2021 Tour de France. Deep down, Mark Cavendish thought he was finished. After illness, setbacks and clinical depression, the once fastest man in the world had been written off by most. And at the age of 36, even he believed his explosive cycling career would fade out with a whimper. The Manxman hadn't won a single Grand Tour stage in Italy, Spain, or France since 2016. But then came his incredible resurrection at the 2021 Tour de France. Included on the Deceuninck Quick-Step team at the very last minute, only after Sam Bennett suffered an injury, Mark set about rewriting history. He claimed back the green jersey he first wore in 2011, and his four stage victories finally saw him matching Belgian legend Eddy Merckx's all-time record of 34 Tour de France stage wins. Cycling greats are never content, and Cavendish's dogged determination and inner strength had earned him the record that few believed he could ever achieve. This is his own intimate account of that race, right from the saddle of the miracle tour. Praise for Tour de Force: "The greatest comeback in sports history." —GQ magazine "A miracle." —Eddy Merckx
Power Behind the Wheel
Author: Walter J. BoynePublisher: Artabras
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
More, Now, Again
Author: Elizabeth WurtzelPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743223314
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
This is the brutally honest account of Wurtzel's descent into drug addiction and how she managed to break free from Ritalin to love life and herself.