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The bestselling author of Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red share more than 150 baffling, bizarre, and enlightening facts in the fun trivia collection. This curious, captivating collection of trivia will surprise and intrigue readers with amazing answers to questions like: • Is Jurassic Park possible? • What causes “the shakes” after drinking a lot of alcohol? • Why do dogs walk in circles before lying down? • What makes popcorn pop? The follow-up to the bestselling  What Did We Use Before Toilet Paper? ,  Can Holding in a Fart Kill You?  has even more fun and fascinating trivia. Perfect for the ever-curious trivia lover, this book is the ultimate in truly extraordinary information. From silly to serious to outright bizarre, this expansive collection offers surprising answers and unexpected facts on everything from history and science to pop culture and nature. From the everyday to the fantastical—it's all here. “A very handy book that could honestly, save their life—or just answer all those questions they’re maybe too embarrassed to even google.” — Buzzfeed |
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"French Grammar - Theory and Exercises" presents the most important elements of French Grammar in a clear and simple manner. The book addresses all those who want to learn French, regardless of age, offering, through clear explanations and algorithms, a better understanding of French grammar. Each lesson is accompanied by examples and exercises. The book contains an abundance of exercises. |
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Dr. Malcolm Kendrick's The Clot Thickens What really causes heart disease? It’s not what you think, according to Dr. Malcolm Kendrick. In The Clot Thickens (2021), he debunks myths about heart disease that have been around for decades, including the widely accepted theory that having high cholesterol and eating too much saturated fat cause the disease. Kendrick introduces us to an alternate theory that has been buried for a long time and manipulated by greedy pharmaceutical companies that made a fortune off the cholesterol theory even though they knew it was wrong. Kendrick offers a simplified explanation of how blood clots are the actual culprit behind heart disease, a comprehensive list of risk factors, and what we can do to avoid them. |
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Good to Great by Jim Collins | Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review   Preview: What does it take to make something—an activity, a work of art, a company—great? What are the factors that distinguish the merely good from the truly great? In Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don’t , Jim Collins offers insight into what makes a business truly great…   PLEASE NOTE: This is key takeaways and analysis  of the book and NOT the original book.    Inside this Instaread of Good to Great: • Overview of the book • Important People • Key Takeaways • Analysis of Key Takeaways   About the Author With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways and analyze them for your convenience. |
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Learn French in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method. Ever tried to learn French and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method. Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself. A fun, jargon-free way to learn Easy-to-understand French pronunciation PROVEN to work; Paul can teach anyone a language, even people who think they’re incapable Paul’s course teaches you how to speak French more effectively, giving you the building blocks to form a huge range of conversations. This is a practical way to learn the aspects of language that you’ll actually need and use; from booking a hotel room to navigating a menu, Paul will effortlessly build your confidence and give you the tools to handle any holiday situation. You will unlock a range of vocabulary you already know. There is nothing so complicated in foreign languages that it cannot be made simple.” Paul Noble A quick, easy and fun way to unlock your basic language skills. Perfect for beginners, this book will give you all the information you need to build basic conversations and get by on your travels. Reviews “More than I ever managed in five years of French at school.” Tom Meltzer, The Guardian About the author Who is Paul Noble? Paul Noble left school unable to speak a language – he found that the traditional learning methods left him feeling ‘confused, incapable and unable to really say anything’. Determined that there must be a better way to learn, Paul spent years devising his own unique method of learning languages which cuts out all of the grammar, all of the rote learning, and all of the stress. He began using his method to teach in his Language Institute and, hundreds of students later, he prides himself on never having had a student fail. |
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The classic reference work, in an edition first published before 1923.  Printed, this book would be over 19,000 pages long.  We have added over 6,000 links to help you navigate to the word you want.  (Searching for a word would take you to any instance of that word in definitions, not the word you want defined).  With this version, you click on the first letter, then the first two letters, then on the word that's closest to to the one you want (like the guide words at the heads of pages in a printed dictionary). |
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After decrypting a mysterious passage on an ancient parchment, Professor Luo and his niece Xiaojing embark on a daring quest to reach the center of the earth. Starting with a descent down the mouth of a volcano, they are accompanied by their faithful guide Lao Xu as the three explorers encounter subterranean phenomena, prehistoric animals, and vast underground seas. "A Journey to the Center of the Earth" is one of Jules Verne's best-known works and one of the most classic tales of adventure ever written. <br> <br> Mandarin Companion is a series of easy-to-read novels in Chinese that are fun to read and proven to accelerate language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know.<br> <br> Level 2 is intended for Chinese learners at a low intermediate level, equivalent to roughly two to three years of formal study. Most learners who have been able to fluidly read Mandarin Companion Level 1 should be able to read this book. This series is designed to combine simplicity of characters with an easy-to-understand storyline that helps learners grow their vocabulary and language comprehension abilities. The more they read, the better they will become at reading and grasping the Chinese language. |
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Is this the right course for me? This new and improved Edition of Complete Cantonese will take you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker. Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Cantonese will guarantee success! It is fully updated to make your language experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher with years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to using the phone and talking about work. This course uses the widely-accepted Yale Romanisation system and includes a helpful pronunciation guide at the beginning of the textbook. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not got much time? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Grammar tips Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. Useful vocabulary Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. Dialogues Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. Pronunciation Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. Test yourself Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress Extend your knowledge Extra online articles at to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of China. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. |
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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER From William Hanson, the beloved social media star and etiquette authority, comes the quintessential guide to courtesy, charm, grace, and decorum. What is the correct way to get out of dreaded small talk? How do you end an email in way that is both polite and firm? How do you set a table fit for a king, or better yet, Martha Stewart? Don’t worry, William Hanson—“Emily Post for the TikTok generation” ( Vanity Fair )—is here to make us practically perfect in every way. In the “funny and unapologetic” (Robert Hardman, author of Charles III ) Just Good Manners , he shares his definitive advice on how to behave in every situation, from a night dining out with friends to Netflix at home, as well as celebrates the deep kindness, empathy, and joy that come with good manners. As Hanson makes clear, to care for others is truly about caring and respecting oneself. With the perfect dose of Hanson’s inimitable dry humor, Just Good Manners is “a must for anyone who aspires to polish up their manners” (Anne Glenconner, New York Times bestselling author). |
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, And the Horse, a graphic book written by cartoonist Charlie Mackesy and was released by HarperOne on 22 October 2019. The book became Wall Street Journal Bestseller, #1 New York Times Bestseller, and USA Today Bestseller.  As the boy attempts to find his home alone, he meets a mole, a fox, and a horse that became his companions on the journey through the wilderness and the river.  The book  is about friendship, advice, and lessons accompanied by fanciful hand-drawn illustrations that inspire and encourage us to embrace love, life, and hope. In this comprehensive look into The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy, you'll gain insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions. Be prepared to lead with the following: • More than 60 “done-for-you” discussion prompts available • Discussion aid which includes a wealth of information and prompts • Overall brief plot synopsis and author biography as refreshers • Thought-provoking questions made for deeper examinations • Creative exercises to foster alternate “if this was you” discussions And more! Please Note: This is a companion guide based on the The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy not affiliated to the original work or author in any way and does not contain any text of the original work. Please purchase or read the original work first. |
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With more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Mandarin Chinese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to life in any Mandarin Chinese–speaking country. You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transportation, and much more. Perfect for tourists, business travelers, and students, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive, two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Mandarin Chinese vocabulary. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in Mandarin Chinese. The app is easy to use and helps you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Mandarin Chinese word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation. |
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This is a curated and special collection of picture quotes from Steven Wright. Motivational quotes, inspirational quotes, and pure wisdom with an occasional joke or funny quote from Steven Wright. |
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Kaplan’s MCAT Biology Review 2026-2027 offers an expert study plan, detailed subject review, and hundreds of online and in-book practice questions—all authored by the experts behind Kaplan's score-raising MCAT prep course. Prepping for the MCAT is a true challenge. Kaplan can be your partner along the way—offering guidance on where to focus your efforts and how to organize your review. This book has been updated to match the AAMC’s guidelines precisely—no more worrying about whether your MCAT review is comprehensive! The Most Practice • More than 350 questions in the book and access to even more online—more practice than any other MCAT biology book on the market. The Best Practice • Comprehensive biology subject review is written by top-rated, award-winning Kaplan instructors. • Full-color, 3-D illustrations, charts, graphs and diagrams help turn even the most complex science into easy-to-visualize concepts. • All material is vetted by editors with advanced science degrees and by a medical doctor. • Online resources, including a full-length practice test, help you practice in the same computer-based format you’ll see on Test Day. Expert Guidance • High-yield badges throughout the book identify the topics most frequently tested by the AAMC. • We know the test: The Kaplan MCAT team has spent years studying every MCAT-related document available.  • Kaplan’s expert psychometricians ensure our practice questions and study materials are true to the test.   |
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Kaplan’s MCAT General Chemistry Review 2026-2027 offers an expert study plan, detailed subject review, and hundreds of online and in-book practice questions—all authored by the experts behind Kaplan's score-raising MCAT prep course. Prepping for the MCAT is a true challenge. Kaplan can be your partner along the way—offering guidance on where to focus your efforts and how to organize your review. This book has been updated to match the AAMC’s guidelines precisely—no more worrying about whether your MCAT review is comprehensive! The Most Practice • More than 350 questions in the book and access to even more online—more practice than any other MCAT general chemistry book on the market. The Best Practice • Comprehensive general chemistry subject review is written by top-rated, award-winning Kaplan instructors. • Full-color, 3-D illustrations, charts, graphs and diagrams help turn even the most complex science into easy-to-visualize concepts. • All material is vetted by editors with advanced science degrees and by a medical doctor. • Online resources, including a full-length practice test, help you practice in the same computer-based format you’ll see on Test Day. Expert Guidance • High-yield badges throughout the book identify the topics most frequently tested by the AAMC. • We know the test: The Kaplan MCAT team has spent years studying every MCAT-related document available.  • Kaplan’s expert psychometricians ensure our practice questions and study materials are true to the test.   |
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A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, one of several plays based on true events from Roman history. As a historical drama of Roman war time, Julius Caesar explores the complicated nature of power and political transitions. Moreover, Shakespeare focuses on the moral struggle between demands of honor, friendship, patriotism, and loyalty. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Shakepeare’s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research. |
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'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader review Short 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 entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Beginners will make learning Italian easy and enjoyable. |
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On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder: Conversation Starters In Timothy Snyder’s book, “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century,” he uses his profession of historian to highlight how American society is turning into one run by the system of authoritarianism rather than the democracy was founded upon. He cites the Founding Fathers’ warning of the tyranny we are facing today and gives suggestions as to how we can resist the tyranny of our day and sustain the democracy America was founded upon. “On Tyranny” made the number one spot on the New York Time’s bestseller list and has received an astounding rating of 4.5 stars on Amazon. A Brief Look Inside:    EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive,  and the characters and its world still live on.  Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on.    These questions can be used to create hours of conversation:   • Foster a deeper understanding of the book • Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups • Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately • Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before   Disclaimer : This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource to supplement the original book, enhancing your experience . If you have not yet purchased a copy of the original book, please do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters .   Download your copy now on sale Read it on your PC, Mac, iOS or Android smartphone, tablet devices. |
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Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by William H. McRaven: Conversation Starters          In “Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World”, readers are introduced to some of the author’s strategies for achieving more in life. Each of McRaven’s anecdotes are told from either his perspective or from the perspective of those he served with during his military service. Common themes in the novel are compassion, courage, determination, and honor.          McRaven’s novel is based on his May 2014 graduation speech at the University of Texas at Austin. The speech went viral, prompting him to retell his story in greater detail for the benefit of readers everywhere. Many readers enjoy “Make Your Bed” for its simplistic take on wisdom, practicality, and the inspiration it sparks for the audience to achieve more in life. A Brief Look Inside:   EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive,  and the characters and its world still live on.  Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on.  These questions can be used to.. Create Hours of Conversation: • Foster a deeper understanding of the book • Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups • Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately • Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before Disclaimer : This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource to supplement the original book, enhancing your experience . If you have not yet purchased a copy of the original book, please do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters . Download your copy today for a Limited Time  Read it on your PC, Mac, iOS or Android smartphone, tablet devices. |
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More Making Out in Japanese is a fun, accessible and thorough guide to the Japanese language as it's really spoken. This phrasebook follows the bestselling Making Out in Japanese providing additional (and classic) phrases for travelers, including ones to help you make acquaintances, discuss likes and dislikes, share a meal, go out on the town or develop a romantic relationship. If you are a student, businessman or tourist traveling to Japan and would like to have an authentic and meaningful experience, the key is being able to speak like a local. This friendly and easy-to-use phrasebook makes this possible. More Making Out in Japanese has been completely revised and expanded to be even more helpful as a guide to modern colloquial Japanese for use in everyday informal interactions—giving access to the sort of catchy Japanese expressions that aren't covered in traditional language materials. As well as the Romanized forms ( romanji ), each expression is now given in authentic Japanese script ( kanji and kana with furigana pronunciation clues), so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with. This Japanese phrasebook includes: A guide to pronouncing Japanese words correctlyExplanations of basic Japanese grammar, such as, intonation, word stress, and particlesA guide to male and female usageRomanized forms of words and phrases ( romanji )Complete Japanese translations including Japanese characters ( kanji ) and the Japanese alphabet ( kana )Useful and interesting notes on Japanese language and cultureLots of colorful, fun and useful expressions not covered in other phrasebooks Titles in this unique series of bestselling phrase books include: Making Out in Chinese, Making Out in Indonesian, Making Out in Thai, Making Out in Korean, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Japanese, Making Out in Vietnamese, Making Out in Burmese, Making Out in Tagalog, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Arabic, Making Out in English, More Making Out in Korean, and More Making Out in Japanese . |
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Learn Scottish_Gaelic with our simple to use EXTENDED phrasebook. It is a handy and comprehensive reference to cultural immersion while exploring new geographies. Impress your local business contacts or friends with confidence. Categories include Business, Shopping, Restaurant, Marketing, Trading, Careers, Meetings, Negotiations, Food, Useful Phrases, Numbers, Time, and many more. |
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At the turn of the twentieth century, the city of Prague hosted a cosmopolitan culture whose literary scene abounded in experimental writers. Two of the city's natives are featured in this dual-language volume: Franz Kafka, whose fiction is synonymous with the anguish of modern life; and the poet Rainer Maria Rilke, whose stories unfold in the same transcendent lyricism as his verse. Twelve of Kafka's stories from the compilation Ein Landarzt (A Country Doctor) appear here, along with two tales from Ein Hungerkünstler (A Hunger Artist) . Rilke's stories include "Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke" (The Ballad of Love and Death of Cornet Christoph Rilke), "Die Turnstunde" (The Gym Class), and Geschichten vom lieben Gott (Stories About the Good Lord) . Stanley Appelbaum has provided an introduction and informative notes to these stories, along with excellent new English translations on the pages facing the original German. |
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All the English verbs you need to know in one place! This comprehensive guide is your one-stop resource for learning English verbs. It includes 555 of the highest frequency verbs--unlike Barron’s 501, which excludes common verbs such as “answer” and “wash”--with conjugations and sample sentences. The Big Book of English Verbs also has a list of all complement types that are used by each verb, as well as all the common phrasal verb constructions that the verb can be used with in a sentence. |
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I’ve helped thousands of students to pass successfully the TEF and I can tell you that there is a way to score higher! This book will help you to get the extra points to get the score you need and ensure you can apply successfully for the Express Entry program if this is what you need: Proven tips and special techniques to actually score higher Magic prompts to practice oral with ChatGPT 20 examples 20 Topics to practice 280 Words and Expressions tailored for TEF 63 idioms to use and get extra points All type sentences to impress the examiner This book is about useful tips and techniques . I'm confident this will help you to be prepared and even more will save you time and energy in the process and reach the NCLC 7 like many other successful candidates. Jean K. Mathieu |
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Gain the skills needed to converse in English with confidence! Conversing comfortably in a new language can seem like a daunting task. This accessible guide will help you build the skills to communicate in English with confidence. The book is packed with crystal-clear explanations, numerous realistic examples, and dozens of engaging exercises to help you hone your conversation skills. You’ll learn how to introduce yourself, make appointments, strike up conversations, and much more. Practice Makes Perfect: English Conversation is organized around 12 units that present specific conversational situations and common, everyday scenarios. Each unit offers helpful instructions on correct pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and word usage. The exclusive McGraw-Hill Language app features streaming audio recordings of all dialogues in the book plus the answers to more than 100 exercises. Practice Makes Perfect: English Conversation will help you: • Engage in dialogues that illustrate practical conversations • Expand your English vocabulary • Get clarification of new concepts with numerous realistic examples • Reinforce your new conversational skills through extensive exercises • Test your understanding of key themes in the book • Improve your pronunciation through audio dialogs and exercises, online and via the McGraw-Hill Language app |
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Generations of students have learned Latin with this classic introductory textbook that remains the most highly regarded and bestselling single-volume of its kind. Wheelock’s Latin 7th Edition retains its signature core of authentic Latin readings—curated from the works of Cicero, Vergil, and other major Roman authors of classical literature, drama, and poetry, as well as inscriptions, artifacts, and even authentic graffiti—that demonstrate the ancient Romans’ everyday use of Latin: Latin as a living language. With expanded English-Latin/Latin-English vocabulary sections, tightly retooled comprehension and discussion questions, self-tutorial exercises, translation tips, etymological aids, maps, and dozens of photos and illustrations that capture aspects of classical culture and mythology, Wheelock’s Latin 7th Edition is the essential resource for students beginning their journey into the heart of the classical world. |
