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The Hangman

by Louise Penny ...

On a cold November morning, a jogger runs through the woods in the peaceful Quebec village of Three Pines. On his run, he finds a dead man hanging from a tree. The dead man was a guest at the local Inn and Spa. He might have been looking for peace and quiet, but something else found him. Something horrible. Did the man take his own life? Or was he murdered? Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called ... Read more

$3.99 USD

On a cold November morning, a jogger runs through the woods in the peaceful Quebec village of Three Pines. On his run, he finds a dead man hanging from a tree. The dead man was a guest at the local Inn and Spa. He might have been looking for peace and quiet, but something else found him. Something horrible. Did the man take his own life? Or was he murdered? Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called
... Read more
Ubi Mors Habitat

A Latin Novella

by Andrew Olimpi ...

Series Book 23 - Comprehensible Classics
In ancient Rome, a terrible plague is sweeping the city. People are suffering, and there seems to be no relief in sight. Rather than wait around for Death to come for them, three friends—Martianus, Corvina, and Paulus—decide to take matters into their own hands. They devise an audacious scheme to save the city by capturing and defeating Death himself!However, they are about to find out that ... Read more

$7.99 USD

In ancient Rome, a terrible plague is sweeping the city. People are suffering, and there seems to be no relief in sight. Rather than wait around for Death to come for them, three friends—Martianus, Corvina, and Paulus—decide to take matters into their own hands. They devise an audacious scheme to save the city by capturing and defeating Death himself!However, they are about to find out that
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Filia Regis et Monstrum Horribile

A Latin Novella

by Andrew Olimpi ...

Series Book 1 - Comprehensible Classics
Princess Psyche has everything going for her: wealth, fame, beauty, admirers. But when Venus, the goddess of love, grows jealous of the mortal princess Psyche’s beauty, she sets in motion a curse that will change Psyche’s life forever. Condemned to marry a terrifying monster who lives in a mysterious palace, Psyche embarks on a journey filled with enchantment, betrayal, and unexpected love.Based ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Princess Psyche has everything going for her: wealth, fame, beauty, admirers. But when Venus, the goddess of love, grows jealous of the mortal princess Psyche’s beauty, she sets in motion a curse that will change Psyche’s life forever. Condemned to marry a terrifying monster who lives in a mysterious palace, Psyche embarks on a journey filled with enchantment, betrayal, and unexpected love.Based
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Selections from Virgil's Aeneid Books 7-12

A Student Reader

by Ashley Carter ...

This reader of Virgil's text features passages from the second half of the Aeneid and is designed to help students understand and appreciate Virgil's poem, as well as improve their Latin reading skills. Each Latin passage is accompanied by running vocabulary, on-page commentary notes and targeted questions. The book can be used as a source of one-off unseen passages or as a reader for students ... Read more

$21.99 USD

This reader of Virgil's text features passages from the second half of the Aeneid and is designed to help students understand and appreciate Virgil's poem, as well as improve their Latin reading skills. Each Latin passage is accompanied by running vocabulary, on-page commentary notes and targeted questions. The book can be used as a source of one-off unseen passages or as a reader for students
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Selections from Virgil's Aeneid Books 1-6

A Student Reader

by Ashley Carter ...

This reader of Virgil's text features passages from the first half of the Aeneid and is designed to help students understand and appreciate Virgil's poem, as well as improve their Latin reading skills. Each Latin passage is accompanied by running vocabulary, on-page commentary notes and targeted questions. The book can be used as a source of one-off unseen passages or as a reader for students ... Read more

$21.99 USD

This reader of Virgil's text features passages from the first half of the Aeneid and is designed to help students understand and appreciate Virgil's poem, as well as improve their Latin reading skills. Each Latin passage is accompanied by running vocabulary, on-page commentary notes and targeted questions. The book can be used as a source of one-off unseen passages or as a reader for students
... Read more
Short Stories in Spanish

New Penguin Parallel Texts

Edited by John King ...

This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Spanish and in English translation. Including stories by Fuentes, Molinas, Marquez and Cortazar, this volume gives a fascinating insight into Spanish and Latin American culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool. ... Read more

$11.99 USD

This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Spanish and in English translation. Including stories by Fuentes, Molinas, Marquez and Cortazar, this volume gives a fascinating insight into Spanish and Latin American culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool.
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Cyfres Amdani: Llwybrau Cul

by Mared Lewis ...

A book for Welsh learners, Advanced Level (Uwch). There has been a three-car crash on the back-roads of rural Wales one dark night. But what joins the driver's of these vehicles, and how did they end up here? ... Read more

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A book for Welsh learners, Advanced Level (Uwch). There has been a three-car crash on the back-roads of rural Wales one dark night. But what joins the driver's of these vehicles, and how did they end up here?
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Book Lust

Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason

by Nancy Pearl ...

What to read next is every book lover's greatest dilemma. Nancy Pearl comes to the rescue with this wide-ranging and fun guide to the best reading new and old. Pearl, who inspired legions of litterateurs with "What If All (name the city) Read the Same Book," has devised reading lists that cater to every mood, occasion, and personality. These annotated lists cover such topics as mother-daughter ... Read more

$9.99 USD

What to read next is every book lover's greatest dilemma. Nancy Pearl comes to the rescue with this wide-ranging and fun guide to the best reading new and old. Pearl, who inspired legions of litterateurs with "What If All (name the city) Read the Same Book," has devised reading lists that cater to every mood, occasion, and personality. These annotated lists cover such topics as mother-daughter
... Read more
More Book Lust

Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason

by Nancy Pearl ...

Whether you’re searching for the perfect read for yourself or for a friend, More Book Lust offer eclectic recommendations unlike those in any other reading guide available.In this followup to the bestselling Book Lust, popular librarian, Nancy Pearl, offers a fresh collection of 1,000 reading recommendations in more than 120 thematic, intelligent and wholly entertaining reading lists.For the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Whether you’re searching for the perfect read for yourself or for a friend, More Book Lust offer eclectic recommendations unlike those in any other reading guide available.In this followup to the bestselling Book Lust, popular librarian, Nancy Pearl, offers a fresh collection of 1,000 reading recommendations in more than 120 thematic, intelligent and wholly entertaining reading lists.For the
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How To Write An Autobiographical Novel

Essays

by Alexander Chee ...

Named a Best Book of 2018 by New York Magazine, the Washington Post, Publisher’s Weekly, NPR, and Time, among many others, this essay collection from the author of The Queen of the Night explores how we form identities in life and in art.**As a novelist, Alexander Chee has been described as “masterful” by Roxane Gay, “incendiary” by the New York Times, and "brilliant" by the Washington Post. With ... Read more

$9.49 USD

Named a Best Book of 2018 by New York Magazine, the Washington Post, Publisher’s Weekly, NPR, and Time, among many others, this essay collection from the author of The Queen of the Night explores how we form identities in life and in art.**As a novelist, Alexander Chee has been described as “masterful” by Roxane Gay, “incendiary” by the New York Times, and "brilliant" by the Washington Post. With
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Sherlock Holmes and a Scandal in Shanghai

Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Level 2

by John Pasden, Jared Turner ...

Series Book 2 - Mandarin Companion series
A movie star, a politician’s nephew, and a photograph with compromising implications, Gao Ming (Sherlock Holmes) faces a high stakes case involving the international community of 1920’s Shanghai. With the trusty Dr. Watson at his side, Sherlock finds himself pitted against the beautiful Hu Die, a star of Chinese cinema. Will Sherlock retrieve the picture in time or will Hu Die outwit the master of ... Read more

$7.99 USD

A movie star, a politician’s nephew, and a photograph with compromising implications, Gao Ming (Sherlock Holmes) faces a high stakes case involving the international community of 1920’s Shanghai. With the trusty Dr. Watson at his side, Sherlock finds himself pitted against the beautiful Hu Die, a star of Chinese cinema. Will Sherlock retrieve the picture in time or will Hu Die outwit the master of
... Read more
Reading Together

Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read

by Diane W. Frankenstein ...

A dynamic guide to more than 100 books that will get kids talking and reading more.How do children become good readers? In Reading Together, educational consultant Diane W. Frankenstein shares the secret: guiding children to find an appropriate book and talking with them about the story helps them connect with what they read.This engaging guide shares advice for parents, teachers, librarians, and ... Read more

$17.99 USD

A dynamic guide to more than 100 books that will get kids talking and reading more.How do children become good readers? In Reading Together, educational consultant Diane W. Frankenstein shares the secret: guiding children to find an appropriate book and talking with them about the story helps them connect with what they read.This engaging guide shares advice for parents, teachers, librarians, and
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La Bruma del Valle Escondido

An A1–A2 Spanish Graded Reader of Mystery, Memory, and Quiet Discovery

by VICTOR IRONSCRUSHER ...

️ A forgotten village. A secret hidden in the fog. And a girl whose name the valley never stopped whispering.*La Bruma del Valle Escondido* is a mysterious and emotionally rich Spanish graded reader for A1–A2 learners. Combining slow suspense, poetic narration, and soft supernatural themes, this book invites you to learn Spanish while following a story that breathes like the land itself.When ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

️ A forgotten village. A secret hidden in the fog. And a girl whose name the valley never stopped whispering.*La Bruma del Valle Escondido* is a mysterious and emotionally rich Spanish graded reader for A1–A2 learners. Combining slow suspense, poetic narration, and soft supernatural themes, this book invites you to learn Spanish while following a story that breathes like the land itself.When
... Read more
El Rastro del Relámpago

A1–A2 Spanish Graded Reader - Bilingual English and Spanish: Learn Spanish with a Beginner-Level Action Adventure

by VICTOR IRONSCRUSHER ...

Master Spanish through an epic adventure. No dictionary required.Are you looking for a Spanish story that is exciting, immersive, and perfect for beginners? "El Rastro del Relámpago" is more than just a tale—it is a carefully crafted journey through danger, discovery, and destiny, designed specifically for A1–A2 Spanish learners.The Story: A mysterious symbol, a storm, and a hidden path.Follow ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master Spanish through an epic adventure. No dictionary required.Are you looking for a Spanish story that is exciting, immersive, and perfect for beginners? "El Rastro del Relámpago" is more than just a tale—it is a carefully crafted journey through danger, discovery, and destiny, designed specifically for A1–A2 Spanish learners.The Story: A mysterious symbol, a storm, and a hidden path.Follow
... Read more
Make Believe

On Telling Stories to Children

by Mac Barnett ...

“Conversational essays on wonder . . . A meditation on what gives life meaning. . . . A loving sermon on the rewards of children’s books.” ―Kirkus ReviewsMake Believe is bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett’s rallying cry for art and imagination, and a celebration of the power of storytelling in all our lives. It’s an incisive, intimate, and timely invitation to approach children’s literature ... Read more

$12.99 USD

“Conversational essays on wonder . . . A meditation on what gives life meaning. . . . A loving sermon on the rewards of children’s books.” ―Kirkus ReviewsMake Believe is bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett’s rallying cry for art and imagination, and a celebration of the power of storytelling in all our lives. It’s an incisive, intimate, and timely invitation to approach children’s literature
... Read more
Publish Without Permission

by Dave Hayes ...

You don't need a publisher's permission to write a great book. You need a plan and the willingness to execute it.Publish Without Permission is the complete guide to independent authorship. Dave Hayes has published more than two dozen titles across fiction, nonfiction, and science fiction, built a platform of over half a million followers, and kept writing through deplatforming, censorship, and ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

You don't need a publisher's permission to write a great book. You need a plan and the willingness to execute it.Publish Without Permission is the complete guide to independent authorship. Dave Hayes has published more than two dozen titles across fiction, nonfiction, and science fiction, built a platform of over half a million followers, and kept writing through deplatforming, censorship, and
... Read more
The Story of Santa Claus

by Rick Bunsen ...

Illustrated by Carolyn Bracken ...

“The Story of Santa Claus” is a delightful story about a young man who lives in his little wooden house and loves to make children happy by making them toys. Claus likes to carry his sack full of dolls, drums, horns, and wooden animals, and walk to the village passing out toys to children along the way. When winter comes, Claus is not able to walk to the village anymore. One day Claus meets magic ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

“The Story of Santa Claus” is a delightful story about a young man who lives in his little wooden house and loves to make children happy by making them toys. Claus likes to carry his sack full of dolls, drums, horns, and wooden animals, and walk to the village passing out toys to children along the way. When winter comes, Claus is not able to walk to the village anymore. One day Claus meets magic
... Read more
50 English Coffee Breaks

Short activities to improve your English one cup at a time

by Coffee Break Languages ...

Series series 50 Coffee Breaks Series
Transform your down time into 'do time'.The most successful language learners create a habit of studying a little bit, often. With 50 English Coffee Breaks, you can easily improve your English by combining it with your relaxing daily coffee - from a 5-minute espresso to a 15-minute latte.Organised by 5, 10 and 15 minutes, these 50 varied and lively activities - from anagrams and idiom challenges ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Transform your down time into 'do time'.The most successful language learners create a habit of studying a little bit, often. With 50 English Coffee Breaks, you can easily improve your English by combining it with your relaxing daily coffee - from a 5-minute espresso to a 15-minute latte.Organised by 5, 10 and 15 minutes, these 50 varied and lively activities - from anagrams and idiom challenges
... Read more
Learn German with the Augsburg Saga –A1 German Reader

The Augsburg Saga – German Reader Series, #1

by Brian Smith ...

Series Book 1 - The Augsburg Saga – German Reader Series
Learn German through story, history, and clear A1-level language — all in one complete beginner's edition.Learn German with the Augsburg Saga – A1 German Reader (A1 Omnibus) brings together the full A1.1–A1.5 sequence into one immersive volume of over 107,000 words (more than 500 pages in paperback). Written for adult learners and returning students, this edition combines simple German text with a ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn German through story, history, and clear A1-level language — all in one complete beginner's edition.Learn German with the Augsburg Saga – A1 German Reader (A1 Omnibus) brings together the full A1.1–A1.5 sequence into one immersive volume of over 107,000 words (more than 500 pages in paperback). Written for adult learners and returning students, this edition combines simple German text with a
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The Monkey's Paw

Mandarin Companion Graded Readers: Level 1, Traditional Chinese Edition

by John Pasden, W.W. Jacobs, Renjun Yang ...

Series Book 1 - Mandarin Companion
**Traditional Chinese Edition**Now you can read books in Chinese that are fun and accelerate your language learning. Every book is carefully written to use only Mandarin Companion: New graded readers for a new generation of Chinese learners. Now you can read book in Chinese that are fun and accelerate your language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use ... Read more

$7.99 USD

**Traditional Chinese Edition**Now you can read books in Chinese that are fun and accelerate your language learning. Every book is carefully written to use only Mandarin Companion: New graded readers for a new generation of Chinese learners. Now you can read book in Chinese that are fun and accelerate your language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use
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Easy Spanish Stories For Beginners

5 Spanish Short Stories For Beginners (With Audio)

by Storyling ...

Series series Learn Spanish With Stories
Have you been searching for an effective Spanish language-learning method that can provide you better results than previous strategies?Are the traditional methods of learning Spanish just not cutting it, and you feel that you need more efficient alternatives that you can use on the go?If you feel like answering “Yes” to any of the previous questions, then you will be amazed to know more about this ... Read more

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Have you been searching for an effective Spanish language-learning method that can provide you better results than previous strategies?Are the traditional methods of learning Spanish just not cutting it, and you feel that you need more efficient alternatives that you can use on the go?If you feel like answering “Yes” to any of the previous questions, then you will be amazed to know more about this
... Read more
Budding Reader Book Set 1: Cat and Rat

by Melinda Thompson, Melissa Ferrell, Cecilia Minden, Bill Madrid ...

Series Book 1 - Budding Reader
"This book series is invaluable for struggling readers. It provides needed repetition of beginning words, colorful illustrations, and the opportunity to practice writing skills."-Kathy Slater, Special Education TeacherBuild confidence in beginning readers—especially reluctant ones—with award-winning Budding Reader eBooks.Arguably the easiest learn-to-read book series on the market, this phonics ... Read more

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"This book series is invaluable for struggling readers. It provides needed repetition of beginning words, colorful illustrations, and the opportunity to practice writing skills."-Kathy Slater, Special Education TeacherBuild confidence in beginning readers—especially reluctant ones—with award-winning Budding Reader eBooks.Arguably the easiest learn-to-read book series on the market, this phonics
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition

How to Edit Yourself Into Print

by Renni Browne, Dave King ...

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the essential editing techniques of the trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the professional book editing
... Read more
Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Italian the fun way!

by Olly Richards ...

Series series Readers
'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both ... Read more

$6.99 USD

'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both
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