Berlitz Anglais-Francais Dictionnaire/Berlitz French-English Dictionary (Berlitz Bilingual Dictionaries) (French Edition)

Berlitz Anglais-Francais Dictionnaire/Berlitz French-English Dictionary (Berlitz Bilingual Dictionaries) (French Edition) Review

Featuring 12,500 cross-referenced words in each language, pronunciation for each word and entries, this book is packed with practical, accessible vocabulary for every situation. These dictionaries easily fit in the pocket and are ideal for travel or home study.

French I (Cliffs Quick Review)

French I (Cliffs Quick Review) Review

CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.

Whether want to use your language skills as a student, traveler, or businessperson, CliffsQuickReview French I can help. This guide introduces each the basics of French structure and vocabulary. The clear-cut, concise explanations and thematic lists of high-frequency words are handy means of enhancing your memory. In no time, you'll be ready to tackle other concepts in this book such as

• Pronunciation
• Definite, indefinite, and partitive articles
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French General: Treasured Notions: Inspiration and Craft Projects Using Vintage Beads, Buttons, Ribbons, and Trim from Tinsel Trading Company

French General: Treasured Notions: Inspiration and Craft Projects Using Vintage Beads, Buttons, Ribbons, and Trim from Tinsel Trading Company Review

French steel-cut beads, mother-of-pearl buttons, spools of vintage ribbons . . . This exquisite book showcases the decorative bits flea-market hunters dream of. Hundreds of photos reveal rare European notions from the craft community's most beloved emporium, Tinsel Trading Company. With these vintage baubles as her inspiration, Kaari Meng shares projects that crafters can make with their own flea-market finds or with contemporary materials they have on hand: a button charm bracelet, whimsical petite prize medals, an heirloom-worthy memory book, shimmering handbags, and more. Kaari's colorful inspiration boards lend design guidance, while her tips and resources help notion-lovers build up their stash of treasures.

Discours de la Methode (French Edition)

Discours de la Methode (French Edition) Review

French-language version of "Discours de la methode" by Rene Descartes.

Festivals and the French Revolution

Festivals and the French Revolution Review

Festivals and the French Revolution--the subject conjures up visions of goddesses of Liberty, strange celebrations of Reason, and the oddly pretentious cult of the Supreme Being. Every history of the period includes some mention of festivals, although most historians have been content either to ridicule them as ineffectual or to bemoan them as repugnant examples of a sterile, official culture. Mona Ozouf shows us that they were much more than bizarre marginalia to the revolutionary process. Festivals offer critical insights into the meaning of the French Revolution; they show a society in the process of creating itself anew.

Historians have recognized the importance of the revolutionary festival as a symbol of the Revolution. But they have differed widely in their interpretations of what that symbol meant and have considered the festivals as diverse as the rival political groups that conceived and organized them. Against this older vision, Ozouf argues for the fundamental coherence and profound unity of the festival as both event and register of reference and attitude. By comparing the most ideologically opposed festivals (those of Reason and the Supreme Being, for instance), she shows that they clearly share a common aim, which finds expression in a mutual ceremonial and symbolic vocabulary. Through a brilliant discussion of the construction, ordering, and conduct of the festival Ozouf demonstrates how the continuity of the images, allegories, ceremonials, and explicit functions can be seen as the Revolution's own commentary on itself.

A second and important aim of this book is to show that this system of festivals, often seen as destructive, was an immensely creative force. The festival was the mirror in which the Revolution chose to see itself and the pedagogical tool by which it hoped to educate future generations, Far from being a failure, it embodied, socialized, and made sacred a new set of values based on the family, the nation, and mankind--the values of a modern, secular, liberal world.

Frommer's Tahiti and French Polynesia (Frommer's Complete Guides)

Frommer's Tahiti and French Polynesia (Frommer's Complete Guides) Review

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Our expert author has been covering these exotic islands for years, and he's personally checked out every hotel, every restaurant, every beach, and every activity he recommends. He gives you a feel for the islanders' way of life, and offers a wonderful introduction to the region's unique blend of cultures.

Tahiti is only the gateway to French Polynesia, there are many islands and hundreds of accommodations to choose from, so of Frommer's Tahiti & French Polynesia compares all the options, helping you find the tropical getaway that's right for you. Rely on us for in-depth, honest reviews of lavish honeymoon resorts, intimate inns, simple bungalows, family-friendly motels, and more, with selections in every price category.

We'll point you to the loveliest secluded beaches, and send you to the best places for snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, deep-sea fishing, and more. You'll also get the latest trip-planning information, including tips on finding the best airfare or package deal.

My French Kitchen: A Book of 120 Treasured Recipes

My French Kitchen: A Book of 120 Treasured Recipes Review

In My French Kitchen bestselling author Joanne Harris, along with acclaimed food writer Fran Warde, shares her treasured collection of family recipes that has been passed down from generation to generation. All the classics are here: Quiche Lorraine, Moules Marinière, Coq au Vin, and Crème Brûlée, plus an entire chapter devoted to French chocolate, including cakes, meringues, and spiced hot chocolate.

French Phrases

French Phrases Review

This ebook is a handy and usable guide to the most useful French phrases. It was prepared specifically for the Kindle ebook by Dolphin Books and has proper formatting and an active table of contents. The content is adapted from wikitravel.org*, named by Time magazine in 2008 as one of the 50 best websites. See also our "Experience" series of inexpensive travel ebooks: Experience Paris, Experience Amsterdam, Experience London, and many more.

Sections include:

Pronunciation
Basic Phrases
Problems
Numbers
Time and Dates
Colors
Transportation
Money
Eating
Bars
Shopping
Dealing with Police

*Wikitravel does provides no endorsement for this or any ebook.

Antigone (French language edition) (French Edition)

Antigone (French language edition) (French Edition) Review

This introductory study guide provides a biography of the writer and an introduction to the theme of the book with a summary of the main points of each chapter. It is designed to accompany the text for students.

In Our Strange Gardens (English and French Edition)

In Our Strange Gardens (English and French Edition) Review

Michel has a story to tell. It's about his father, an exquisitely common man whose very ordinariness is a source of grave embarrassment for the boy. It's also the story told to him by his uncle, who shared a family secret with the child in the flickering black and white images of a Sunday matinee. Years before, in the bitter years of World War II, during the Nazi occupation of France, two brothers found themselves at the mercy of a German guard following an explosive act of resistance. Thrown into a deep pit with a small group of terrified prisoners, the men are told that one of them will die by dawn to serve as an example for the others. It's up to the prisoners to propose who will be sacrificed. But in the middle of the night, the guard returns with an extraordinary proposition of his own. A novel of revelation, innocence and ignorance, of the power of language and the strength and complexity of family, In Our Strange Gardens is a fable of nuance and power, a mesmerizing addition to the literature of war.

Lonely Planet Tahiti & French Polynesia (Country Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet Tahiti & French Polynesia (Country Travel Guide) Review

Nobody knows Tahiti & French Polynesia like Lonely Planet, and our 8th edition offers the best of these island paradises. Whether that's diving in the Tuamotus, floating away the day in Maupiti's lagoon, exploring the market in Pape'ete or hiking in the Marquesas - you decide.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

No Hype luxury spas and resorts independently rated and reviewed
Dedicated diving chapter located the best sites in these pristine turquoise waters
Expanded coverage of the islands' historic sites and ancient temples

The Interpretation of French Song

The Interpretation of French Song Review

First published in 1970, this work on the art of the French "melodie", is suitable for singers, accompanists and concert-goers alike. The book covers 18 composers, including Berlois, Gounod, Duparc, Chausson, Faure, Debussy, Ravel, Satie and Poulenc. Texts of nearly 200 songs are given in French, and also included are notes on pronunciation, and simple but detailed suggestions for performance and interpretation.

The Robe of Skulls: The First Tale from the Five Kingdoms (Tales from the Five Kingdoms)

The Robe of Skulls: The First Tale from the Five Kingdoms (Tales from the Five Kingdoms) Review

Fire up your cauldron for an exuberant, fast-moving, wildly entertaining tale with a cast of characters who are good, bad, and very, very ugly.

High above the mountain village of Fracture, trouble is brewing. The sorceress Lady Lamorna wants a skull-studded gown of deep black velvet, but her treasure chest is empty of gold. That doesn’t stop her, however — from kidnapping, blackmailing, and using more than a little magic to get what she needs. Will her plans be foiled by the heroic Gracie Gillypot, two chatty bats, a gallant (if scruffy) prince, the wickedest stepsister ever, a troll with a grudge, and some very ancient crones? Humorously macabre and wickedly illustrated in black and white, THE ROBE OF SKULLS is truly a scream.

Bullets & Brimstone

Bullets & Brimstone Review

In Baltimore, crime is hell. And in Hell crime is far worse. When a soul goes missing in Charm City, the Devil wants his due and Negral, forgotten god and Hell's Detective, comes looking. When his own methods fail, he calls on Detective Bianca Jones despite the animosity between her and his boss. Together they search for his soul. In the process, Negral unwittingly a disciple and is forgotten no longer and forced to chose between honor and power. When and old enemy manages to make Negral disappear into the inside of a locked door mystery, the pair must work the case from the inside and out before the forgotten god fades away to oblivion.

French Studies in and for the Twenty-first Century

French Studies in and for the Twenty-first Century Review

"French Studies in and for the 21st Century" draws together a range of key scholars to examine the current state of French Studies in the UK, taking account of the variety of factors which have made the discipline what it is. The book looks ahead to the place of French Studies in a world that is increasingly interdisciplinary, and where student demands, new technologies and transnational education are changing the ways in which we learn, teach, research and assess. Required reading for all UK French Studies scholars, the book will also be an essential text for the French Studies community worldwide as it grapples with current demands and plans for the future.

Intermediate French For Dummies

Intermediate French For Dummies Review

Planning a trip to a French-speaking country? Starting a business with a French connection? Looking to ace your next French test? Intermediate French For Dummies is the book for you. It offers all the help you need to improve your writing skills and become a better French speaker, listener, and reader, as well.

This friendly, hands-on workbook gives you practical examples and useful exercises so you can practice how native speakers use the language. From vocabulary and numbers to juggling tenses, you’ll get a clear understanding of the nuances of French style and usage that will have you writing better in no time. Plus, you’ll find multiple charts that provide the conjugations for all types of French verbs. Discover how to:

• Use fundamental French grammar — from nouns, adjectives, and adverbs to pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions
• Select and conjugate the correct French verbs
• Understand the importance of grammatical gender in French
• Ask and respond to questions
• Use a bilingual dictionary correctly
• Get a handle on French negatives
• Know whether to use the infinitive or the present participle
• Add descriptive flair to your writing
• Sort out pronominal verbs
• Avoid the most common French writing mistakes

Complete with plenty of room to practice you skills with exercises right in the workbook Intermediate French For Dummies helps you get your French writing up to speed toute suite!

Le livre de la jungle (French Edition)

Le livre de la jungle (French Edition) Review

A musical storybook tells the classic jungle adventure, accompanied by ten sound effects, such as Mowgli's laugh, Baloo's beboppin' dance, the trumpet of the dawn patrol, those jazzy jungle drums, and more.