DescriptionYou're no idiot, of course. Neither is the team of memory and linguistics experts who have designed the world's most effective foreign language self-study course. International travelers, students, and business people can now learn to converse in a new language in less than half the time they expect. The Complete Idiot's Guide language audio programs are guaranteed to work for beginners, as a refresher course, and even with those who have been frustrated in other attempts to learn a foreign language. You can start learning today.
DescriptionIt's the Chinese New Year, and Pacy and her family in New York are preparing a delicious dinner in celebration. When Pacy asks about the Year of the Dog, her mom says it's a lucky year, and will be a good one for making new friends. Pacy and her two sisters, Lissy and Ki-Ki, all go to the same school. But they're the only Asian-American students. Then one day Melody arrives. She's an Asian-American too, and they become friends, bonding over their shared love of yummy Chinese food. As the year progresses, Pacy's luck holds strong as she overcomes the many challenges grade-school-aged children face. Of her charming book, which seamlessly blends contemporary American and traditional Chinese cultures, author Grace Lin says, "I wrote it because this was the book I wished I had growing up." Young listeners from any background will find a lot to love about this audiobook.
DescriptionArguably the most extraordinary and powerful leader of the 20th century, Chairman Mao unified 800 million people into one Communist nation, the most successful 'alternative society' ever achieved. For three minutes, on the morning of September 18, 1976, an entire nation stood to attention as a mark of respect for their dead leader. Was he loved and revered by one-third of the world's population for his personal charisma, or for his awesome power and management of massive state indoctrination? The part of Mao Tse-Tung is played by Steve Hodson, with other parts played by Peter Penry-Jones and Stephen Thorne.
