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First published in English by Edward Fitzgerald in 1859 from its original Farsi, "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" is a collection of quatrains attributed to Omar Khayyam, a Persian astronomer and mathematician born in the later part of the 11th century. Omar Khayyam's poetry, which received very little international notoriety in its own day, achieved classic status when it was discovered and rendered into English verse by Edward Fitzgerald over seven...
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Uncle Vanya (1898) is a four-act play by Russian short story writer and playwright Anton Chekhov. It was first performed at the Moscow Art Theatre in 1899, directed by acclaimed actor Konstantin Stanislavski-who also played the role of Astrov. Reviews were lukewarm at first, but as the play continued to run, Uncle Vanya gained both popularity and critical prowess, and has since become one of the most influential dramas ever produced.
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A man at one with nature finds himself enchanted by a vision in this classic Midwestern romance from the naturalist and author of The Keeper of the Bees.
David Langston, the Harvester, allows his dog to decide his fate every year-to join the money-making scramble in the noise and grime of the city, or continue harvesting the goldenseal, mullein, and ginseng in the woods around their country home. Every year, his dog Bel chooses correctly-for...
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Not your typical modern-day fairy tale… A House of Pomegranates is a collection of four fairy tales by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1891. Wilde himself once said, "These tales are not intended for very young children," warning parents to not ruin the imaginative minds of their children by reading these stories to them. Although you won't find any happy endings in these brilliantly written short stories, they are filled with beautiful language,...
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First Class Phonics is a series of books designed to help children quickly become proficient readers and writers. These books use Synthetic Phonics, a high-quality teaching method recognised all over the world. In Synthetic Phonics, children focus on the skills that enable them to read and spell words accurately. They recognise the importance of every sound they hear in the spoken word and learn to blend these sounds so that they can read words from...
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Release the power of dual-language learning with 1000 Motivational Statements: Learn Spanish While Transforming Your Life.
This unique book offers an innovative approach to mastering Spanish while simultaneously fueling your journey toward self-improvement.
Inside, youll find 1000 carefully curated motivational statements, each presented in Spanish, then in English, followed by its Spanish translation. By reading and repeating these statements,...
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Unlock Portuguese fluency with 1000 Common Verbs: Learn Portuguese Through Simple Sentences. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners, this guide introduces you to the 1000 most common Portuguese verbs through clear, easy-to-understand sentences, each thoughtfully translated into English. Ideal for self-study or classroom use, it helps you master essential verbs and understand their context in daily dialogue, enhancing your comprehension and...
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1000 Common Adjectives: Learn Spanish Through Simple Sentences
Unlock the door to Spanish fluency with 1000 Common Adjectives: Learn Spanish Through Simple Sentences. This practical guide is designed for beginners and intermediate learners, introducing you to the 1000 most common adjectives in Spanish through straightforward and easy-to-understand sentences.
By mastering these essential adjectives and understanding their context in daily...
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Don Juan is more than just an infamous womaniser. For he has been the 'Don Juan' of Bryon's epic poem, the 'Don Giovanni' of Mozart's opera and the main man in the play 'The Trickster of Seville and the Stone Guest'. George Bernard Shaw added to Don Juan's many identities with his play 'Man and Superman', which is a four-act play based on the Don Juan theme.
It features John Tanner, an eloquent anarchist who is one of two men named in Mr. Whitefield's...
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The bestselling author of How to Win Friends and Influence People shares the essentials for public speaking in this classic self-help guide.
Good oral communication skills are critical in life. Whether you're speaking to an audience of one at a party or one hundred at a business conference, you must be able to get your point across effectively. In order to do that, you need a worthwhile topic and the knowledge of what makes a great public speaker.
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Unlock Portuguese fluency with 1000 Common Nouns: Learn Portuguese Through Simple Sentences. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners, this guide introduces the 1000 most common Portuguese nouns through clear, easy sentences. Each sentence is translated into English, making it ideal for self-study or classroom use.
By mastering these nouns and their context, you will significantly improve your comprehension and communication skills in...
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1000 Common Future Tense Verbs: Learn Spanish Through Simple Sentences
Unlock the door to Spanish fluency with 1000 Common Future Tense Verbs: Learn Spanish Through Simple Sentences. This practical guide is designed for intermediate learners, introducing you to the 1000 most common verbs in Spanish in their future tense form, through straightforward and easy-to-understand sentences.
By mastering these essential verbs and understanding their...
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Unlock LANGUAGE fluency with 1000 Common Phrases: Learn LANGUAGE Through Simple Sentences. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners, this guide introduces you to the 1000 most common phrases in LANGUAGE using straightforward sentences. By mastering these essential phrases and their context in everyday conversations, you'll greatly improve your LANGUAGE comprehension and communication skills.
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1000 Common Conjugations: Learn Spanish Through Simple Sentences
Unlock the door to Spanish fluency with 1000 Common Conjugations: Learn Spanish Through Simple Sentences. This practical guide is designed for intermediate learners, introducing you to the most common verb conjugations in Spanish, through straightforward and easy-to-understand sentences.
By mastering these essential conjugations and understanding their context in daily dialogue, you...
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1000 Common Past Tense Verbs: Learn Spanish Through Simple Sentences
Unlock the door to Spanish fluency with 1000 Common Past Tense Verbs: Learn Spanish Through Simple Sentences. This practical guide is designed for intermediate learners, introducing you to the 1000 most common verbs in Spanish in their past tense form, through straightforward and easy-to-understand sentences.
By mastering these essential verbs and understanding their context in...
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1000 Common Words: Learn LANGUAGE Through Simple Sentences
Unlock LANGUAGE fluency with 1000 Common Words: Learn LANGUAGE Through Simple Sentences. Tailored for beginners and intermediate learners, this practical guide introduces you to the 1000 most common LANGUAGE words through clear and easy-to-understand sentences.
Research indicates that these crucial words constitute about 80-85% of everyday conversations. By mastering them, you'll...
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"Les Fleurs du Mal" de Charles Baudelaire est un roman passionnant qui explore les thèmes de l'amour, de la passion et de la folie. Le livre raconte l'histoire de Julien Sorel, un jeune homme ambitieux et passionné qui se lance dans une quête éperdue pour réaliser ses rêves et conquérir l'amour de la belle Madame de Rênal. Mais alors qu'il se rapproche de son but, il est confronté à des obstacles impitoyables, notamment les rivalités et...
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A classic work of ancient Greek literature from Plato, one of the most famous of all ancient Greek philosophers, the "Phaedo" is the moving story of the last moments of Socrates life as recounted by Phaedo, a student of Socrates and a first-hand witness to his final hours. "Phaedo" is the fourth and last dialogue by Plato of Socrates final days, following "Euthyphro", "Apology", and "Crito". In "Phaedo" we see the famous philosopher in his last hours...
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"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a thrilling and iconic collection of detective stories featuring the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson. This collection brings together some of Holmes' most famous cases, including "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," and "The Red-Headed League."
Conan Doyle's writing captivates readers with its masterful storytelling, intricate...
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English Punjabi (Gurmukhi) bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Punjabi as their second language .Little Jimmy doesn't like to brush his teeth. Even when his mother gives him a brand new orange toothbrush, his favorite color, he doesn't use it like he is supposed to. But when strange and magical things start happening to Little Jimmy, he begins to realize how important brushing his teeth can be. I love to brush my teeth...
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