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|  | Your First 100 Words in Italian by Jane Wightwick
Takes the intimidation out of learning Italian Learning Italian can be scary to you as a beginner, especially if you have attempted once before and failed. The reasons are many: too fast a pace, an overwhelming amount of vocabulary, or problematic memorization. Your First 100 Words in Italian eliminates these obstacles by presenting the meanings and pronunciations of 100 basic words in a simple workbook format, each illustrated and transliterated so you can grasp the word without struggling. AUTHOR: Jane Wightwick
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference 
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 | Con Men
For the first time in book form, 60 MINUTES` fascinating profiles of con men are presented as narratives, together with updated information and commentary from the esteemed program`s legendary presenters.
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Libraries in the Ancient World by Lionel Casson
Casson, a professor of Classics at NYU, discusses the archiving practices from a time when the mere act of writing was novel. He provides the first world history of ancient libraries--the libraries of the Near East, Greece and Rome, and the noted stacks of the Christian monastic tradition. Casson also makes important commentary on education and literacy in the ancient world, the role of public libraries, and the practices of publishing. AUTHOR: Lionel Casson
PUBLISHER: Yale University Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Essential Spanish for Healthcare by Miguel Bedolla, Living Language Staff
A Quick, Easy-to-Use Program for: Nurses, Doctors, Clinic and Hospital Administrators, EMS Personnel, and Home Healthcare WorkersReady to use on the job, Essential Spanish for Healthcare is a vital tool for anyone working with Spanish-speaking clients in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare-related areas. With the easy pronunciation guide you`ll be able to speak Spanish immediately. Clearly organized by situation, the book covers more than 2,500 essential words and phrases. Phrasebook format makes it easy to find the right words and phrases. Phonetic transcriptions help you pronounce Spanish correctly. Culture notes address sensitive issues. Brief grammar and vocabulary notes help you communicate better. Two-way glossary and grammar summary are great for reference.Essential Spanish for Healthcare includes many common situations, such as reception and sign-in, general examinations, taking medical history, discussing symptoms, delivering the prognosis, and dealing with family and friends. Also Available: Essential Spanish for Healthcare book/cassette package, which includes this manual, along with two cassettes and a quick reference guide. AUTHOR: Miguel Bedolla, Living Language Staff
PUBLISHER: Random House Information Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | What Do Animals Do on the Weekend? by Lauren Faulkenberry
Description not available.Recounts the leisure time activities of a variety of creatures, from ants admiring paintings in an art gallery to zebras looking at New Zealand from their zeppelin. AUTHOR: Lauren Faulkenberry
PUBLISHER: Novello Festival Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | First 1,000 Words Spanish by Berlitz Editors
A fun-filled, entertaining, and informative reference, 1,000 Words is filled with over 1,000 humorous illustrations to enhance acquisition of foreign language vocabulary for children ages 8-12. The 27 scenes present familiar words in the context of a child's everyday life, and are organized by topics of interest, including sports, music, home life, and hobbies. Key objects are labeled in dual languages for easy identification. Berlitz Kids 1,000 Words Features: -- Over 1,000 humorous illustrations to attract the older reader -- Scenes or topics of interest to kids -- Words introduced in context -- Pictures to extend children's interest in new objects, such as cars and trucks -- Scenes to invite conversation between parent and child AUTHOR: Berlitz Editors
PUBLISHER: Berlitz International, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
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