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The War of Lost Opportunities

by Max Hoffmann ...

Translated by A. E. Chamot ...

First published in 1924, German General Max Hoffmann's The War of Lost Opportunities examines missed opportunities for the German military during the First World War.The book takes particular note of The Battle of Tannenberg fought between August 26-30, 1914, which resulted in the almost complete destruction of the Russian Second Army and the suicide of its commanding general, Alexander Samsonov ... Read more

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First published in 1924, German General Max Hoffmann's The War of Lost Opportunities examines missed opportunities for the German military during the First World War.The book takes particular note of The Battle of Tannenberg fought between August 26-30, 1914, which resulted in the almost complete destruction of the Russian Second Army and the suicide of its commanding general, Alexander Samsonov
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Learning Strategy Instruction in the Language Classroom

Issues and Implementation

Edited by Anna Uhl Chamot, Dr. Vee Harris ...

Series Book 132 - Second Language Acquisition
This comprehensive collection, comprising both theoretical and practical contributions, is unique in its focus on language learning strategy instruction (LLSI). The chapters, written by leading international experts, embrace both sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic perspectives. The issues presented include different models of strategy instruction and how they can be tailored according to context ... Read more

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This comprehensive collection, comprising both theoretical and practical contributions, is unique in its focus on language learning strategy instruction (LLSI). The chapters, written by leading international experts, embrace both sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic perspectives. The issues presented include different models of strategy instruction and how they can be tailored according to context
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The Shooting Party

by Anton Chekhov ...

Narrated by Roger May ...

Unabridged

9 hours 15 min

The only full-length novel which Chekhov authored, The Shooting Party revolves around Olga, the pretty young daughter of a drunken worker on a country estate, and her relationships with the men in her life.Loved by Urbenin, whom she eventually marries; desired by the Count Karneyev; and adored by Zinovyev, who knows the sadness at the heart of her marriage, a murderous attack begins a spiral of ... Read more

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The only full-length novel which Chekhov authored, The Shooting Party revolves around Olga, the pretty young daughter of a drunken worker on a country estate, and her relationships with the men in her life.Loved by Urbenin, whom she eventually marries; desired by the Count Karneyev; and adored by Zinovyev, who knows the sadness at the heart of her marriage, a murderous attack begins a spiral of
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The Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District

by Nikolai Leskov ...

Translated by Alfred Edward Chamot ...

Nikolai Leskov's novella, "The Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District," intricately weaves a tale of ambition, desire, and the chilling consequences of pursuing power at any cost. Set against the backdrop of rural Russia, Leskov employs a rich, often lyrical prose that combines realism with psychological depth, showcasing the moral decay of its characters. The story revolves around the formidable ... Read more

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Nikolai Leskov's novella, "The Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District," intricately weaves a tale of ambition, desire, and the chilling consequences of pursuing power at any cost. Set against the backdrop of rural Russia, Leskov employs a rich, often lyrical prose that combines realism with psychological depth, showcasing the moral decay of its characters. The story revolves around the formidable
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The shooting party

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov ...

Translated by A. E. Chamot ...

Chekhov's works have probably never enjoyed such a degree of popularity in his own country as they do in England to-day. There is an ever increasing demand for his admirable short stories, and his plays, despite their gloomy and depressing character—so contrary to all that English audiences require when they go to the theatre—have attained great success and attracted large numbers of people to the ... Read more

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Chekhov's works have probably never enjoyed such a degree of popularity in his own country as they do in England to-day. There is an ever increasing demand for his admirable short stories, and his plays, despite their gloomy and depressing character—so contrary to all that English audiences require when they go to the theatre—have attained great success and attracted large numbers of people to the
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The Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District

Enriched edition. A Tale of Dark Passion and Deadly Consequences in Rural Russia

by Nikolai Leskov, Vanessa Northam ...

Translated by Alfred Edward Chamot ...

Nikolai Leskov's "The Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District" is a masterfully crafted novella that delves into the turbulent psychological landscape of desire, power, and moral corruption. Set in rural Russia, the narrative follows the tragic fate of Katerina Izmailova, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage who embarks on a passionate affair that spirals into treachery and murder. Leskov employs a ... Read more

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Nikolai Leskov's "The Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District" is a masterfully crafted novella that delves into the turbulent psychological landscape of desire, power, and moral corruption. Set in rural Russia, the narrative follows the tragic fate of Katerina Izmailova, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage who embarks on a passionate affair that spirals into treachery and murder. Leskov employs a
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Greatest Works of Anton Chekhov

by Anton Chekhov ...

Translated by Julian Hawthorne, Thomas Seltzer, Marian Fell, Herman Bernstein, Julius West, Robert Edward Crozier Long, A. E. Chamot ...

In the "Greatest Works of Anton Chekhov," readers are invited to explore the rich tapestry of human experience through the masterful lens of one of literature's most celebrated short story writers and playwrights. Chekhov's distinctive literary style, characterized by its psychological depth, keen observation, and subtle irony, encapsulates the nuances of life, particularly within the mundane ... Read more

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In the "Greatest Works of Anton Chekhov," readers are invited to explore the rich tapestry of human experience through the masterful lens of one of literature's most celebrated short story writers and playwrights. Chekhov's distinctive literary style, characterized by its psychological depth, keen observation, and subtle irony, encapsulates the nuances of life, particularly within the mundane
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The Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District

by Nikolai Leskov ...

Translated by Alfred Edward Chamot ...

The Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District deals with the theme of the subordinate role expected from women in 19th-century European society. Also it revolves around adultery, provincial life and the planning of murder by a woman, hence the title inspired by the Shakespearean character Lady Macbeth from his play Macbeth. ... Read more

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The Lady Macbeth of the Mzinsk District deals with the theme of the subordinate role expected from women in 19th-century European society. Also it revolves around adultery, provincial life and the planning of murder by a woman, hence the title inspired by the Shakespearean character Lady Macbeth from his play Macbeth.
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50 Feminist Classics in One Volume

by Louisa May Alcott, Kate Chopin, Fanny Burney, Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Rebecca Harding Davis, Henry James, Leo Tolstoy, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Gaskell, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Henrik Ibsen, Grant Allen, Ethel Sybil Turner, Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett, H. G. Wells, Gene Stratton-Porter, Willa Cather, Edith Wharton, Theodore Dreiser, Ada Cambridge, Mary Johnston, Marietta Holley, Elia Wilkinson Peattie, Virginia Woolf, Christopher Morley, Zona Gale, Elizabeth von Arnim, Edna Ferber, Rebecca Deming Moore, D. H. Lawrence, Margaret Oliphant, Sinclair Lewis, Margaret Deland, Nikolai Leskov ...

Translated by Alfred Edward Chamot ...

The '50 Feminist Classics in One Volume' gathers groundbreaking literary works that have shaped and challenged the discourse of gender equality and societal roles through piercing narrative artistry. Spanning over two centuries, this anthology integrates a rich variety of prose, from the reflective Austenian social critique to Woolf's stream of consciousness and the stark realism of Hardy and ... Read more

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The '50 Feminist Classics in One Volume' gathers groundbreaking literary works that have shaped and challenged the discourse of gender equality and societal roles through piercing narrative artistry. Spanning over two centuries, this anthology integrates a rich variety of prose, from the reflective Austenian social critique to Woolf's stream of consciousness and the stark realism of Hardy and
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The Best Works of Anton Chekhov

Plays, Short Stories, Novel and A Biography Including The Steppe, Ward No 6, Uncle Vanya…

by Anton Chekhov ...

Translated by Julius West, Julian Hawthorne, A. E. Chamot, Marian Fell, Robert Edward Crozier Long, Herman Bernstein, Thomas Seltzer ...

In 'The Best Works of Anton Chekhov', readers are presented with a collection of some of Chekhov's most renowned short stories and plays. Known for his keen observation of human nature, Chekhov's works often delve into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of everyday life. His signature style combines elements of realism and irony, creating narratives that are both poignant ... Read more

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In 'The Best Works of Anton Chekhov', readers are presented with a collection of some of Chekhov's most renowned short stories and plays. Known for his keen observation of human nature, Chekhov's works often delve into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of everyday life. His signature style combines elements of realism and irony, creating narratives that are both poignant
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Collected Plays of Anton Chekhov

Twelve Unabridged Dramas, including The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, The Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard

by Anton Chekhov ...

Translated by Julius West, Julian Hawthorne, A. E. Chamot, Marian Fell, Robert Edward Crozier Long, Herman Bernstein, Thomas Seltzer ...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Collected Plays of Anton Chekhov" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt: "In each one of us there are too many springs, too many wheels and cogs for us to judge each other by first impressions or by two or three external indications." Ivanoff, Act 3 (1887) Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 -1904) was a Russian ... Read more

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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Collected Plays of Anton Chekhov" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Excerpt: "In each one of us there are too many springs, too many wheels and cogs for us to judge each other by first impressions or by two or three external indications." Ivanoff, Act 3 (1887) Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 -1904) was a Russian
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The Essential Chekhov: Plays, Short Stories, Novel & Biography

The Steppe, Ward No. 6, Uncle Vanya, The Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters, On Trial, The Darling…

by Anton Chekhov ...

Translated by Julian Hawthorne, Thomas Seltzer, Marian Fell, Herman Bernstein, Julius West, Robert Edward Crozier Long, A. E. Chamot ...

This unique collection of Anton Chekhov's greatest works has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Excerpt: "In each one of us there are too many springs, too many wheels and cogs for us to judge each other by first impressions or by two or three external indications." Ivanoff, Act 3 (1887) Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian physician, dramaturge and author who is ... Read more

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This unique collection of Anton Chekhov's greatest works has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Excerpt: "In each one of us there are too many springs, too many wheels and cogs for us to judge each other by first impressions or by two or three external indications." Ivanoff, Act 3 (1887) Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian physician, dramaturge and author who is
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