Written in a conversational, easy-to-follow format that makes the concepts easy to understand, Western Philosophy in Simple German explores the main traditions of Western philosophers from Aristotle to Descartes, and from Kant to Nietzsche.

Master the many different uses of werden in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch your use werden fall into place and improve your speech without a hitch! With 30-Day Mastery: Winning with Werden, you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorizing anything... you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story!

Master 90 common German idioms in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as brand-new idioms fall into place and improve your fluency...it’s a piece of cake!

Real German people don’t speak like your textbook…so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken German in the process.

Master 70+ German conversational connectors (or transition phrases) in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as conversational connectors fall into place and improve your fluency without a hitch!

Eigentlich hatte Harry geglaubt, er sei ein ganz normaler Junge. Zumindest bis zu seinem elften Geburtstag. Da erfährt er, dass er sich an der Schule für Hexerei und Zauberei einfinden soll. Und warum? Weil Harry ein Zauberer ist. Und so wird für Harry das erste Jahr in der Schule das spannendste, aufregendste und lustigste in seinem Leben. Er stürzt von einem Abenteuer in die nächste ungeheuerliche Geschichte, muss gegen Bestien, Mitschüler und Fabelwesen kämpfen. Da ist es gut, dass er schon Freunde gefunden hat, die ihm im Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte zur Seite stehen.

Momo lebt am Rande einer Großstadt in den Ruinen eines Amphitheaters. Sie besitzt nichts als das, was sie findet oder was man ihr schenkt...

Getrieben von den Hetzreden ihres Lehrers Kantorek melden sich Paul Bäumer und seine Klassenkameraden freiwillig für den Kriegsdienst...

What’s the secret of the old marble bust Michael is trying to ship off to a distant relative? Will Manfred and Sabine ever escape the doldrums of everyday life and finally go on vacation? What’s a birthday without a cake? This book is designed to provide beginners and intermediate learners with real-world conversational German from everyday life: a stroll over the farmer’s market, a neurotic’s trip to the doctor’s office, a brief foray into the arcane mysteries of German train fares, a job application gone rogue, and much more.

Following the events of Schlamassel in Stuttgart, Dino travels to Liechtenstein to join a coveted workshop, when a global pandemic shutters all entries and exits to the Alpine monarchy. Stranded in an old castle not far from the capital, he is left to his own devices, grappling with the double whammy of isolation and monotony. Under the tutelage of an eccentric company, he’s initiated into the subtle arts of alpine cooking, motorcycle maintenance, and other coping strategies for uncertain times. But not everyone shares his enthusiasm.

Der Roman spielt im 6. Jahrhundert vor Christus in Indien und handelt von einem jungen Brahmanen namens Siddhartha und seinem Freund Govinda. Von seinem Vater und anderen Priestern lernt dieser über die Veden, deren philosophische Gedanken, religiöse Gebote und Anleitungen zu Gebeten und Ritualen. Weil er sieht, wie diese trotz heiliger Waschungen und Gebete zur Reinigung von den Sünden nicht aus dem Samsara entkommen, widmet er sein Leben der Suche nach dem Atman, dem All-einen, das in jedem Menschen ist.

Juni ist 24 Jahre alt und hat schon viele Jobs ausprobiert. Auch die neue Arbeit als Rezeptionistin in einem Hotel macht ihr keinen Spaß. Die Uniform ist hässlich, die Chefin hat keinen Humor und außerdem sind die Gäste verrückt. Aber dann bekommt Juni einen seltsamen Brief, ohne Briefmarke und nur mit den Buchstaben GV als Absender. Noch seltsamer ist: Der Brief ist nicht für sie, sondern für eine Victoria Posch. Juni bringt ihn wieder zur Post, aber am nächsten Tag ist der Brief wieder da.

Is conversational German turning a little too tricky for you? Do you have no idea how to order a meal or book a room at a hotel? If your answer to any of the previous questions was yes, then this book is for you! If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this - we can try our best at practicing, but you always want to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly.

Eine der schönsten Geschichten der Weltliteratur! In einer wunderbaren, ungekürzten Lesung von Ulrich Mühe und seiner Tochter Anna Maria Mühe. Mit musikalischer Untermalung von Jürgen Treyz.

Bilbo Beutlin, der kleine Hobbit, macht sich auf den Weg zum Einsamen Berg, um den rechtmäßigen Schatz der Zwerge zurückzuholen, den der Drache Smaug gestohlen hat. Als er auf seiner Reise einen Ring findet und ihn arglos einsteckt, ahnt er nicht, was für eine Rolle der Ring einmal spielen wird.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Christmas is the single biggest annual event on the planet, a time for merry-making, over-indulgence, peace, goodwill, and the occasional family row. It’s as comfortable and familiar as a pair of old shoes and yet still glittery and exciting. But what do you really know about it? It’s stuffed full of traditions and rituals that most of us have been observing all our lives without having the slightest idea of where they come from.

The Roman gladiator has long been a figure of fascination. Portrayed frequently in fine art and popular culture alike, the gladiator is both a real part of history and a legend of a romanticized past. We know that these men entertained Roman audiences by fighting in dangerous and often deadly games. But who were the gladiators? What were their lives like? And why do they continue to have such a strong hold on our imagination, centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire?

Toys and games have long been a part of childhood, but the 20th century saw the rise of an entire industry devoted to the business of play, one that would constantly evolve over the years. In the six lectures of The History of Toys, 1900 to the Present, consultant and toy industry expert Chris Byrne—also known as The Toy Guy®—will take you on a journey through the world of toys from the Edwardian era to our current moment. Beginning with the birth of the mass-market toy industry, you’ll trace the many transformations of toys and our shifting theories of play and childhood development.

The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400. In nearly every country the Mongols conquered, they brought an unprecedented rise in cultural communication, expanded trade, and a blossoming of civilization.

Experience a bold take on this classic autobiography as it’s performed by Oscar-nominated Laurence Fishburne. In this searing classic autobiography, originally published in 1965, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and Black empowerment activist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Human Rights movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American dream and the inherent racism in a society that denies its non-White citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time.

Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....

Across six revealing lectures, Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson will introduce you to one of the 20th century’s most fascinating and divisive writers in Flannery O’Connor and the Scandal of Faith. Beginning with an overview of her brief but remarkable life, Professor Wilson will then take you through an exploration of themes in O’Connor’s work and the hallmarks of her literary style. You’ll get a clearer picture of O’Connor’s historical and geographical context while digging into how her stories can transcend time and place.

In The Pagan World: Ancient Religions Before Christianity, you will meet the fascinating, ancient polytheistic peoples of the Mediterranean and beyond, their many gods and goddesses, and their public and private worship practices, as you come to appreciate the foundational role religion played in their lives. Professor Hans-Friedrich Mueller, of Union College in Schenectady, New York, makes this ancient world come alive in 24 lectures with captivating stories of intrigue, artifacts, illustrations, and detailed descriptions from primary sources of intriguing personalities.

The Roman Empire: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome traces the breathtaking history from the empire’s foundation by Augustus to its Golden Age in the 2nd century CE through a series of ever-worsening crises until its ultimate disintegration. Taught by acclaimed Professor Gregory S. Aldrete of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, these 24 captivating lectures offer you the chance to experience this story like never before, incorporating the latest historical insights that challenge our previous notions of Rome’s decline.

Written in a conversational, easy-to-follow format that makes the concepts easy to understand, Western Philosophy in Simple German explores the main traditions of Western philosophers from Aristotle to Descartes, and from Kant to Nietzsche.

Short Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Russian for Beginners will make learning Russian easy and enjoyable.

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of German. Short Stories in German for Intermediate Learners has been written specifically for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and, most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when listening.

Real German people don’t speak like your textbook…so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken German in the process.

Real German people don’t speak like your textbook…so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken German in the process.

Expand your German vocabulary with 2,000 most common German words, as well as tips and examples on how to improve your learning.

Juni ist 24 Jahre alt und hat schon viele Jobs ausprobiert. Auch die neue Arbeit als Rezeptionistin in einem Hotel macht ihr keinen Spaß. Die Uniform ist hässlich, die Chefin hat keinen Humor und außerdem sind die Gäste verrückt. Aber dann bekommt Juni einen seltsamen Brief, ohne Briefmarke und nur mit den Buchstaben GV als Absender. Noch seltsamer ist: Der Brief ist nicht für sie, sondern für eine Victoria Posch. Juni bringt ihn wieder zur Post, aber am nächsten Tag ist der Brief wieder da.

Improve your Spanish, and expand your vocabulary with topics that matter. When it comes to mastering a foreign language, listening around your interests makes all the difference. But finding books designed for language learners can be hard! This book fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to improve your Spanish while listening about the history of World War II.

Improve your German skills and grow your vocabulary with these 10 entertaining German short stories! The best part of learning a new language is experiencing the culture and diving into activities that will enrich your life and vocabulary. The best way to learn a new language is by hearing it, and in this German audiobook, you will find yourself wanting to get to the end of each captivating story that will engage your mind and help you improve your German.

Experience the first episode of our bestselling "Dino lernt Deutsch" story series for German learners on your stereo or headphones, at home or on the go. Narrated by the author with special emphasis on early text comprehension practice and pronunciation, this audiobook will not only help you learn German, but let you experience the story through the ears of the protagonist.

For low - to high-intermediate learners. Improve your French and expand your vocabulary with topics that matter. When it comes to mastering a foreign language, learning around your interests makes all the difference. But finding audiobooks designed for language learners can be hard! This audiobook fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to improve your French while listening about the history of World War II.

Master the many different uses of werden in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch your use werden fall into place and improve your speech without a hitch! With 30-Day Mastery: Winning with Werden, you'll learn through example and context, just like native speakers do! The magic of learning through story is that your main focus is actually not on memorizing anything... you concentrate on understanding and enjoying the story!

Der Roman spielt im 6. Jahrhundert vor Christus in Indien und handelt von einem jungen Brahmanen namens Siddhartha und seinem Freund Govinda. Von seinem Vater und anderen Priestern lernt dieser über die Veden, deren philosophische Gedanken, religiöse Gebote und Anleitungen zu Gebeten und Ritualen. Weil er sieht, wie diese trotz heiliger Waschungen und Gebete zur Reinigung von den Sünden nicht aus dem Samsara entkommen, widmet er sein Leben der Suche nach dem Atman, dem All-einen, das in jedem Menschen ist.

Das Meisterwerk von Michael Ende: "Die unendliche Geschichte" von Michael Ende gehört zu den bekanntesten Jugendbüchern der Welt und handelt von der Kraft der Phantasie. Gert Heidenreich macht aus der Geschichte ein magisches Hörbuch.

Real French people don’t speak like your textbook…so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning Method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn authentic spoken French in the process.