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Welcome to the winter issue of Language Link. Current world events have generated a flurry of interest in Arabic language materials and educational books focusing on the Middle East and issues concerning terrorism. Thepublishing industry has responded with zeal, and a range of books in this area can be found at the back of thisnewsletter.Don’t forget that we also have full catalogues available for Primary LOTE, Secondary LOTE, ESL and Software, whichare available in hardcopy format or on our website in PDF format. Our website, which is fully searchable with secureonline ordering facilities, can be found at www.languagebooks.com.au. We offer a 10% discount off marked prices (except on ‘net’ items) to teachers, schools and institutions. Higher discounts may oftenbe negotiated with the manager for bulk purchases (class sets). For students, the Howard government has unfortunately decided not to continue with the Educational Textbook Subsidy Schemebeyond 30 June, but we still offer students our 10% store discount on set texts and dictionaries, on production of a student card orcourse enrolment receipt.Our shop is open seven days a week and our multilingual staff can help with a range of enquiries about our language resources andfiction in other languages. So please feel free to drop in and browse our shelves, or call or email us with any enquiries you mayhave.

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July 2004

A fantastic way to introduce young children to languages! Learning really can be fun! Thanks to ingenious new dolls called Language Littles, kids everywhere will bespouting international phrases learned from their cuddly companions! These 40cmsoft-bodied dolls represent children from France, Italy, China, Japan, Germany andthe Spanish-speaking countries. The Language Little Doll will recite between 25 and30 “kid-friendly” phrases with the help of a chip that is safely concealed in the doll’stummy. The clarity of the human recorded voice makes these dolls realistic. The phrases differ with each doll and may include greetings, numbers, favouritecolours, days of the week, family members and special hobbies. All phrases arerecited in both English and the target language.Language Littles come complete with three AA batteries and a language translationbooklet. Each booklet contains a unique password code that opens special pages ona website where children can play games with each of the different dolls.

Emma (German Doll) $89.95Jolie (French Doll) $89.95Ling (Chinese Doll) $89.95Lizzie (Spanish Doll) $89.95Ricky (Spanish Doll) $89.95Sophia (Italian Doll) $89.95Yumi (Japanese Doll) $89.95

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Beijing (Great Cities of the World) hb $32.95This new title delves into the history, government, geographyand economy of Beijing, and introduces readers to the uniqueculture and lifestyle of the people who live there. In addition toinformative text illustrated with full-colour photographs, itfeatures maps, statistical charts and graphs, a timeline, aglossary and sources of further information. Suitable for upperprimary or lower secondary. (Due late July.)

Chinese Idiomatic Phrases for Foreign Students $17.95This book presents 557 commonly usedexpressions, including idioms, proverbs,slang words and two-part allegoricalsayings. Each entry is accompanied byEnglish translations and sample sentences,and is illustrated with one or two situationaldialogues. All are presented in both pinyinand characters, and simple explanationsare provided in both Chinese and English.

Chinese in a Flash Volume 1 Flashcards $39.95This set of 448 flashcards will help beginner and intermediatestudents to learn over 2,000 vocabulary items. Each cardfeatures a character and several compounds on one side, withthe English meanings, radical and components, and samplesentences on the reverse. A 16-page reference book provides acomplete list of all the vocabulary items.

Cultural Interpretations of China: An Advanced Reader 1$29.95

This stimulating reader offers a motivatingway to develop students’ language skills,using authentic materials and a range ofliterary genres. It consists of 26 lessonsgrouped into five different cultural themes.Each lesson begins with a generalintroduction followed by severalsupplementary texts, exercises,vocabulary, grammar and idiomaticexpressions. To enhance classroomdiscussion, there are pre-reading questions

and a number of activities after each text. Particular emphasis isgiven to idiomatic expressions in order to build students’linguistic proficiency.

HSK Cihui Tupo / HSK VocabularyThese books have been devised to help students overcome thetwo major obstacles in vocabulary study –word memorisation and word usage. The8,822 words in the HSK Word Outline havebeen carefully classified and explained withdetailed notes. Three principles have beenimplemented throughout the books –making the grammatical characteristics ofthe words stand out; putting emphasis onkey words and difficult words to assiststudents to study more effectively; andproviding practice through drills tostrengthen memorisation.

Level 1 $14.95Level 2 $21.95Level 3 $21.95Level 4 $25.95

Astérix et le Rentrée Gauloise hb $32.00Astérix, everybody’s favourite character, hasreturned, this time in a superb collection of14 short stories. Set in 50BC, these hilarioushistorical tales follow the adventures of thewily Gallic hero and his friends who protecttheir town from dastardly Romanlegionnaires.

Cinema for French Conversation $59.95This wonderful book provides everything you need for usingFrench films in language courses. Each chapter is devoted to asingle movie (20 films in all) and includes aids for students forwatching the film, discussing and writing about the film, andunderstanding it in its broader social context. There is a wealthof background information on the director and actors, extensivevocabulary, word games, quotes from the critics and the scripts,and reading selections to place the film in its historical, literaryand cultural context. An excellent resource for stimulatingadvanced language courses.

Dictionnaire d’Expressions et Locutions (Les Usuels Robert) $36.95

This dictionary provides over 10,000 Frenchexpressions spanning from the Middle Ages tothe present day. Each expression isaccompanied by an analysis of its literalmeaning, its history, origin and formation, and anumber of literary examples.

Dictionnaire des Proverbes et Dictons (Les Usuels Robert)$36.95

This dictionary brings together 2,000 French proverbs, 1,500French sayings and 6,000 proverbs from all over the world.Entries are arranged thematically under categories such asnature, animals, work, human relations, religion, women, etc.Includes indexes by keyword and by theme.

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France 1815-2003: Modern History for Modern Languages$48.95

Written in an accessible style andassuming no prior knowledge, this bookaddresses the specific needs ofstudents in French language courseswho need a grounding in French history.Beginning with a background chapter onthe French Revolution, it takes thereader chronologically right through toFrance’s position on the war in Iraq, withparticular emphasis given to the role ofpolitical memory, the contributions ofwomen and the impact of colonialismand post-colonialism. Each chapter

contains excerpts from key source documents in French, and anumber of topics for discussion.

France Live: Country, Culture, People $19.95This cultural resource and workbook ispacked with relevant and interestinginformation on topics ranging from schoollife to the French territories overseas.Each of the 18 chapters containsexplanations in English about an aspectof French culture, and a range ofquestions and activities to test andexpand students’ knowledge. Aremovable answer key makes it suitablefor self-study or classroom use.

French for Beginners Pack (Usborne) $34.95This colourful and entertaining package is an excellent learningtool for both adults and children. It features the popular Frenchfor Beginners book, a 60-minute cassette based on the book, aworkbook, a sticker dictionary with 120 stickers to make yourown picture dictionary, and 50 illustrated flashcards. LearningFrench has never been more fun!

Maigret et la Grande Perche(Lectures CLE en Français Facile) $12.95

A tall woman, nicknamed the Grande Perche,who has previously been arrested by Maigret,now seeks him out because her husband ismixed up in a strange affair. This new easyreader from popular author Georges Simenonis guaranteed to keep students interested.Level 2 (700-1,200 words).

Nouvelle Collection Lecture Facile ea $15.35This new collection of graded readers from Hachette consists ofcelebrated novels adapted for learners of French. Each titlefeatures an introduction to the author and the work, a glossaryof key terms (in French), activities, brief essays placing the workin its cultural context, and a list of internet resources.

Niveau 1 (500-900 mots)Carmen (Mérimée)Contes (Perrault)Les Misérables Tome 1 (Hugo)Les Misérables Tome 2 (Hugo)Le Tour du Monde en 80 Jours (Verne)Les Trois Mousquetaires Tome 1 (Dumas)Les Trois Mousquetaires Tome 2 (Dumas)Niveau 2 (900-1,500 mots)

Les Aventures d’Arsène Lupin (Leblanc)Le Comte de Monte-Cristo Tome 1 (Dumas)Le Comte de Monte-Cristo Tome 2 (Dumas)Cyrano de Bergerac (Rostand)Germinal (Zola)Lettres de Mon Moulin (Daudet)Les Misérables Tome 3 (Hugo)Notre-Dame de Paris Tome 1 (Hugo)Notre-Dame de Paris Tome 2 (Hugo)Sans Famille (Malot)

Niveau 3 (1,500+ mots)Maigret Tend un Piège (Simenon)La Tête d’un Homme (Simenon)

Paris (Great Cities of the World) hb $29.95This new title explores what makesParis a truly fascinating city. It delvesinto the history, government,geography and economy of the city,and introduces readers to the uniqueculture and lifestyle of the people wholive there. In addition to informative textillustrated with full-colour photographs,it also features maps, statistical chartsand graphs, a timeline, glossary andsources of further information.Suitable for upper primary and lowersecondary students.

Slang: Dictionnaire Bilingue de l’Argot d’Aujourd’hui$29.95

This dictionary will help both English andFrench-speaking readers to discover,translate and use the most everyday (andsometimes the most taboo) forms of Englishand French. This new and expanded editionincludes many new terms from youth slang,and also takes into account the evolvingvocabulary of the professional, sporting,cultural and media worlds.

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Cambridge Klett Comprehensive German Dictionaryhb $85.00

This up-to-date bilingual dictionary is foranyone who needs to use German at anadvanced level. Undergraduatestudents, postgraduate students andtranslators will find everything they needfor their studies or for their work. Itfeatures 350,000 words and phrasestogether with 560,000 translations, up-to-date vocabulary including thousandsof new words from computing, theinternet and popular culture, widecoverage of different types of languagefrom specialised technical vocabulary to colloquialisms, andthousands of examples showing collocations and phrases indetail. Coverage is given to British, American and AustralianEnglish and to German from Germany, Austria and Switzerland,with full coverage of the German spelling reforms.

Mastering German Vocabulary: A Practical Guide to Troublesome Words $46.00How do you say “letter” in German – is it “der Brief”, “derBuchstabe” or “die Letter”? If you’re going to a party in Berlin isit “eine Feier”, “ein Fest”, “eine Partei” or “eine Party”? This bookhelps intermediate and advanced students to master some ofthe more difficult aspects of German vocabulary, with over 2,200words illustrated with sample sentences in English and German.Entries are listed in alphabetical order of the English headwords,with explanations and examples to show how to use the variousGerman translations of those words.

Pons Standardwörterbuch Englisch-Deutsch / Deutsch-Englisch $55.00

This comprehensive compact dictionarycontains around 65,000 keywords andexpressions. Special features includecultural information boxes, a privatecorrespondence section with sample lettersin English and German, clear indications ofold and new German spellings, a section on“false friends” and coverage of British,American and Australian English andAustrian and Swiss German.

Essential Loanwords in Bahasa Indonesia $26.95Like many languages, Indonesian has borrowed many wordsfrom English, which in many cases have come to have as muchor greater currency than the original Indonesian words. Thisbook helps students to understand these common loanwordsand appreciate the actual Indonesian words and terms. Thebook is arranged alphabetically by loanword and shows thecorrect Indonesian and English versions, with sample sentencesto show usage and grammar, and to clarify similar meanings.

Indonesian for Adults: Introductory LevelThis book is designed for adult learners withno prior knowledge of the language. It aimsto establish conversational skills with anemphasis on correct pronunciation and wordorder, supported by basic grammar. Suitablefor either classroom or self-study use, theexplanations of grammar have been writtenwith the independent learner in mind, and theCD gives valuable pronunciation assistancefor students who cannot attend classes.

Includes an answer key, flashcards and glossary.Book & CD $67.00

Six Lessons in Basic Indonesian Cooking $39.95This is a simple step-by-step introduction to the successfulpreparation of authentic Indonesian cuisine. The lessons areeasy to follow and use both the Indonesian and English namesfor the ingredients and dishes. The book also provides manyinteresting and insightful anecdotes about Indonesian culinaryculture, drawn from the author’s own experiences of growing upin an Indonesian family.

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Garzanti Sinonimi e Contrari (Piccoli Dizionari) $32.00This small monolingual dictionary is by nomeans small in content. It contains morethan 25,000 headwords with numeroussynonyms and antonyms, examples,grammatical information, and the contextsand specialist fields in which certain termsmay be used.

Il Mondo in Briciole (Saving Francesca) $22.95Melina Marchetta’s second novel deals withsimilar issues to Terza Generazione(Looking for Alibrandi) ($22.95). FrancescaSpinelli is having a hard Year 11. She’s in anew school with none of her old friends. Hermother, the vibrant centre of the family,refuses to get out of bed; her father won’t talkto Francesca as an almost-adult. Added tothe brew is the heady realisation she’s fallingin love with someone she wants to hate, herItalian relatives are interfering and shedoesn’t quite know what’s expected of her - she certainly needssaving, if not exactly in the manner her old friends thought.Terza Generazione was extremely popular in secondary schoolItalian classrooms, and this latest book is similarly accessibleand appealing to teenagers.

Practising Italian Grammar: A Workbook $49.95This comprehensive set of variedexercises helps students to develop agreater practical awareness of thelanguage. The exercises are graded interms of difficulty, from basic drills forrevising essential points to advancedassignments and work on non-standardusage. It includes examples of authenticItalian from journalistic and literaryextracts, and from colloquial usage.Designed as a companion volume to AReference Grammar of Modern Italian

($79.95), but can be used on its own.

Singers’ Italian: A Manual of Diction and Phonetics $34.95Designed specifically for singers, this book focuses on Italianphonetics as used in lyric diction, and considers the changesthat occur between the way a language is spoken, and the wayit is sung. Through discussion and intensive drills, the bookguides singers toward the acquisition of effective Italian diction.

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Japanese Children’s Favourite Stories Book Two hb $26.95Following on from the ever-popularJapanese Children’s Favourite Stories($26.95), this beautifully illustrated bookbrings together a wonderful mix of well-loved traditional folktales andcontemporary favourites. Singing turtles,flying farmers and a dragon that cries arejust some of the delightful characters inthis collection. The Japanese settings are

appealing to older children, but at the same time the stories aresimple enough for younger children.

Joozu!Four appealing characters present a variety of fun and engagingself-paced activities covering all strands of language learning.The topic-based units are non-sequential and are based onfamiliar themes suitable for any classroom program. Newstructures and vocabulary are introduced gradually and studentscan work independently, in pairs or in small groups. Suitable forupper primary or lower secondary students. Available as eithera single photocopiable teacher’s resource, or in packs of five tobe used as student workbooks.

Student Value Pack (5 copies) $63.25Teacher’s Resource (Photocopiable) $44.95

Kanji Fast Finder $29.95This new study aid helps students to findkanji quickly and intuitively from theirappearance alone, without knowing theirmeaning, radical or stroke count. It containsall 1,945 general-use kanji as prescribed bythe Japanese Ministry of Education. Eachcharacter is accompanied by its Englishmeaning, on and kun readings, stroke countand radical. The clear, easy-to-read layoutand characters facilitate rapid scanning andmake the book accessible to general readers as well as seriousstudents of Japanese.

Origami Fun Kit for Beginners $32.95This excellent value package contains threefavourite Dover origami books – Birds inOrigami, Easy Origami and FavouriteAnimals in Origami – along with 54 sheets ofvibrant plain-coloured origami paper, 24 sheetsof rainbow paper in six patterns, and 18 sheetsof shiny metallic paper. Enough to keep anyorigami fan busy for hours!

Tokyo (Great Cities of the World) hb $29.95Tokyo is a dynamic and forward-thinkingmetropolis, yet its traditions are still verystrong. This new title explores whatmakes Tokyo a captivating city. It delvesinto the history, government, geographyand economy of the city, and introducesreaders to the unique culture and lifestyleof the people who live there. In addition toinformative text illustrated with full-colourphotographs, it also features maps,statistical charts and graphs, a timeline,glossary and sources of further information. Suitable for upperprimary and lower secondary students.

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Bolivia (Countries of the World) hb $33.00Through vivid colour photographs and up-to-date text, this book introduces a landwith a rich heritage, vast mineral resourcesand immense natural beauty. From theAymara to the mestizos, from the peaks ofIllimani to the Uyuni Salt Flat, and fromLake Titicaca to the silver mines of Potosí,students will be intrigued by the enormousdiversity of this fascinating country.Suitable for upper primary or lowersecondary.

Conversar es Facil (El Español es Facil) $21.95This book helps intermediate students to practise some of themost common forms used to carry on a conversation, anddiscover some interesting facts about culture and socialinteractions in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will learnhow to start and end a conversation; how to ask the otherperson to start a story or continue speaking; how to makeclarifications and corrections; how to relate what you are sayingto something previously mentioned, etc.

Diccionario Abreviado de Uso del Español Actualhb $89.95

This monolingual dictionary offers over40,000 headwords, 70,000 definitions and25,000 examples of use. All headwordshave a numerical marker indicating thefrequency of usage of that word, anddefinitions are ordered according tofrequency of use. Other features includesyllable separation, phonetic transcriptions,orthographic and grammatical information,and verb tables.

Dominican Republic (Countries of the World) hb $33.00The Dominican Republic has magnificent mountain ranges,beautiful beaches and one of the largest rivers in the Caribbean.Although the country has progressed steadily since the arrival ofthe conquistadors, Dominican history is marked by politicalinstability and harsh dictatorships. Through vivid colourphotographs and up-to-date text, this book investigates the spiritof a people always striving for a better future. Suitable for upperprimary or lower secondary.

How to Write in Spanish $19.95Combining the features of a referenceand workbook, this clear and concisebook helps non-native speakers ofSpanish to communicate effectively inwriting in a range of different situations.It is organised around eight quick-studyunits, each of which provides clearinstructions in English, at least oneexample of each type of document,vocabulary guidelines, a checklist forcommon errors, numerous writingexercises, self-evaluations andcorrection guidelines. Types of writingcovered include applications and cover letters, CVs, businessand bank documents, personal and business emails, andpersonal letters, greeting cards and postcards.

Mexican Art and Culture (World Art and Culture) hb $39.60Why do children break the piñata? Whateffect did politics have on 20th centurypainting? How do you weave with abackstrap loom? This beautiful andinformative book explores arts and craftsas a window into Mexican culture. Itfeatures stunning photographs,information on techniques, designs andstyles, a map and timeline, ideas for furtherresearch, a glossary of unfamiliar termsand an index.

Mexico City (Great Cities of the World) hb $32.95Mexico City is now ranked as the world’s second-largest city,and its turbulent history has imprinted on the metropolis aunique mix of cultures. This new title delves into the history,government, geography and economy of the city, and introducesreaders to the unique culture and lifestyle of the people who livethere. In addition to informative text illustrated with full-colourphotographs, it also features maps, statistical charts andgraphs, a timeline, glossary and sources of further information.Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary students.

RedesThis colourful new course for secondary oradult beginners is well structured, with theoutcomes for each lesson clearly stated atthe start of the chapter, and a reviewsection after each four chapters. As well aslanguage and grammatical exercises, eachchapter contains a section on Hispanicculture, with a range of stimulating activitiesto test and expand students’ linguistic andcultural knowledge. Written all in Spanish.

Text 1 $58.95Text 2 $58.95

Spanish for Beginners Pack (Usborne) $32.95This colourful and entertaining package is an excellent learningtool for both adults and children. It features the popular Spanishfor Beginners book, a 60-minute cassette based on the book, aworkbook, a sticker dictionary with 120 stickers to make yourown picture dictionary, and 50 illustrated flashcards. LearningSpanish has never been more fun!

Spanish for LifeThis comprehensive and colourful course builds students’linguistic and cultural knowledge in an easy-to-understand andenjoyable way. Each chapter focuses on a different Spanish-speaking country, with brief non-fiction readings providing acontext for the grammar points being presented. These arefollowed by grammar notes and exercises, cultural notes andactivities, writing activities, tests and vocabulary lists.

Text with CD-ROM $79.95Worktext $29.10

Spanish Grammar in Context $29.95This unique book uses authentic texts fromnewspapers and magazines from across theSpanish-speaking world as starting points forillustrating and explaining key points ofSpanish grammar. Each chapter covers adifferent grammatical concept using texts aslively and varied as articles on efforts topreserve the Amazonian rainforest, thedangers of internet addiction, and aninterview with Pedro Almodóvar. Grammar

points encountered in the text are explained clearly, with plentyof exercises to practice key points and build vocabulary. Ananswer key is provided in the back of the book.

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Spanish Grammar the Easy Way (Barron’s) $36.95Designed for both individual learners and students enrolled in aSpanish course, this new grammar reference and workbookhelps give students a clearer understanding of the structure ofSpanish, as well as assisting them to develop theircomprehension and vocabulary skills. It is divided into 18chapters that cover pronunciation, parts of speech and aspectsof Spanish grammar that learners often find confusing.Contrasts are made between Spanish and English, and “TipBoxes” throughout help clarify some of the more difficult points.Every topic is followed by a wealth of exercises with a completeanswer key at the back.

Torquemada at the Stake / Torquemada en la Hoguera$22.95

Widely considered Spain’s greatest writer of fiction afterCervantes, Benito Pérez Galdós ranks among the foremost 19thcentury realists. Torquemada at the Stake is highly regarded bycritics, many of whom find it equal to the author’s best work, butit is not readily available in English. This dual-language editionfeatures an informative introduction and ample footnotes,making it not only a pleasure to read but also a valuable learningand teaching tool for students and teachers of Spanish literature.

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Arabic Calligraphy: Naskh Script for Beginners $25.00Naskh is one of the six major cursive Arabicscripts, and is the one with which noviceArabic calligraphers over the centurieshave begun their training. This introductoryworkbook now makes it possible foreveryone to learn and enjoy the beauty ofArabic calligraphy, with the basics distilledinto an easy-to-follow, teach-yourself guide.

Iraqi Phrasebook $14.95This up-to-date guide is a must-haveresource for foreigners about to enterIraq. It features content chosenspecifically for its relevance to Iraqireconstruction (security, the military,construction, public services), as well asall the basic topics relevant to travellers inany situation (shopping, eating, askingdirections, etc.). Starting out with basicgrammar and vocabulary, it then moveson to useful phrases, with much of thelanguage in conversational format to show how phrases fittogether. All Arabic entries are presented in easy-to-readtransliteration.

Spoken Lebanese $70.00This book focuses specifically on the Arabicspoken in Lebanon, and is written entirely intransliterated script for ease of learning thespoken language. Each chapter focuses onshort communicative exchanges based onreal-life situations, with sections onvocabulary and culture and grammar notes.MP3 files of the dialogues in the book can bedownloaded from the internet.

CROATIAN AND SERBIANTwo new packages in the Teach Yourself series are finallyaddressing the needs of those who wish to learn specificallyeither Croatian or Serbian, unlike previous courses that havecombined the two languages into one. Designed for completebeginners, these books start with the basics but move at a livelypace to give students a good level of understanding, speakingand writing. Lessons are based around a realistic dialogue, withvocabulary and grammatical notes to help students build theirown sentences, and a range of activities to reinforce learning.The Serbian course uses both Cyrillic and Latin scripts, with anintroductory chapter teaching Cyrillic script.

Teach Yourself CroatianText $42.95CDs (2) $52.95Pack (Book & CDs) $95.00

Teach Yourself SerbianText $46.95CDs (2) $52.95Pack (Book & CDs) $95.00

HINDI

Teach Yourself Hindi Dictionary $52.95This dictionary is designed specifically forEnglish speakers learning Hindi. All Hindientries are in both Hindi script andtransliteration, and it also contains anintroduction to the Devanagari script and aconcise grammar reference section.

KOREAN

Readings in Modern Korean Literature $59.95This book provides advanced students ofKorean with materials that will help themunderstand and appreciate modern Koreanliterary traditions, as well as challenge themto use their language skills to the fullestextent. It includes examples of poetry, shortstories and essays, and each piece isaccompanied by a vocabulary list, notes,explanations of sociocultural details, anintroduction to the author and a translation.

PERSIAN

Teach Yourself Modern PersianNow completely revised and updated, withan audio component added, Teach YourselfModern Persian starts with the basics, butprogresses quickly to allow students to reacha high standard and communicate well in arange of situations. The early part of thecourse focuses on the written language untilthe reader is comfortable with the script andthe fundamental aspects of grammar. Plentyof emphasis is also given to everydaylanguage as used at all levels of society, and

to contemporary, standard Persian as used in Tehran and inradio and television broadcasts.

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Publishers are bringing out a huge range of titles to help children of all agesunderstand current world events and the issues surrounding terrorism and the Waron Terror. These include both issues-based books and books drawing attention tothe countries of the Middle East and Central Asia. Below are just some of theexcellent titles addressing these issues and areas of the world.

Countries of the World ea hb $33.00This is a colourful, fact-filled series for upper primary andlower secondary students. Each title investigates theuniqueness of the country’s geography, history, government,economy, people and culture. A fascinating and visuallyenticing read, each book encourages a respect for andunderstanding of the different cultures.Afghanistan Egypt IranIraq Israel JordanLibya Morocco PakistanSaudi Arabia Turkey

Modern Middle East Nations ea hb $44.00Current events make it imperative for students to obtaininsight into the complex national, political and ideologicalissues that fuel unrest in this region. This brand new seriesprovides lower to middle secondary students with anunderstanding of the member nations of the Arab League andother Middle East countries. They describe the people,geography and history of the area and outline details ofnational economies and cultural beliefs that inform politicalevents and the ongoing relationships between these nationsand the rest of the world.Facts & Figures About the Middle EastAlgeria (Due Aug) Bahrain DjiboutiEgypt Iran (Due Aug) IraqIsrael (Due Aug) Jordan KuwaitLebanon Mauritania Libya (Due Aug)Morocco Oman Palestinians (Due Aug)Qatar Saudi Arabia SomaliaSudan Syria TunisiaTurkey (Due Aug) Yemen United Arab Emirates

Troubled World ea hb $37.40This series provides a thorough account of 20th centuryconflicts whilst supplying more than just a straightforwardnarrative. Each book examines the effect of the conflict onordinary people, provides biographies of the leading figuresinvolved and examines media coverage. They include awealth of historical photographs, anecdotes and originalsource material. These two new titles are essential for thesecondary school library or classroom.Saddam Hussein and IraqThe War on Terrorism

Welcome to My Country ea hb $29.70Based on the Countries of the World series (see above), but simplified for 7-12year olds.

Afghanistan Egypt IraqIran Israel JordanMorocco Pakistan Saudi ArabiaTurkey

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