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Issue #36LANGUAGEStudies have shown that by the time a child is five years old, he or she will have spent around 9,000 hours learningtheir native language. We hope that the wealth of resources available at Language Book Centre will make the taskof learning your second or third language a little less daunting than this! This newsletter is designed to keep you upto date with the new materials available each school term.We are particularly happy to announce in this issue that we have located a supplier in Malta and now have a muchmore comprehensive selection of resources for this sought-after community language. Turn to the “Other Languages”section on page 7 if you are interested in resources for this language.Don’t forget that we also have full catalogues available for Primary LOTE and Secondary LOTE, which are available in hardcopyformat or on our website in PDF format. Our website is also fully searchable with secure online ordering facilities, and can be foundat 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). Students are eligible for a 10% discount on set texts anddictionaries, on production of a student card or course enrolment receipt. Our shop is open seven days a week, and our multilingual staff can help with a range of enquiries about our language resourcesand fiction in other languages. So please feel free to drop in and browse our shelves, or call or email us with any enquiries you mayhave.

Megan CaseyEditor

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Advanced Reader of Contemporary Chinese Short Stories:Reflections on Humanity $54.95

This reader presents 10 post-1990short stories by prominent Chineseauthors, each with vocabulary lists,grammar and usage examples, andquestions for discussion. With itscaptivating content dealing with currentsocial issues, it fills a gap in theresources available for advancedlanguage students who are eager toread extensively in ‘real’ literature.

Chinese Art & Culture (World Art & Culture) hb $39.95Arts and crafts offer a window intoChinese culture, reflecting its history,technology, beliefs and daily life. Thisbook uses artefacts as primary sourcesto explain how and what we can learnfrom a culture through its art. It includesstunning and informative photographs;information on techniques, designs andstyles; a map and timeline; ideas forfurther research; a glossary and anindex.

Living and Working in China $49.95This complete, practical guide to living as an expatriate in Chinacovers everything from the business and social environment tokeeping pets, from inoculations and illnesses to transport andcommunications. This book will help anyone moving to China toget the most out of a lifestyle and environment that will be verydifferent to anything they have previously experienced.

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FRENCHArt and History of Paris and Versailles $32.95The book begins with three short chapters that set the context:“Paris in History”, “Architecture and Planning” and “The Artists ofParis”. Then follows a photographic itinerary of famous Parissights, with descriptive paragraphs. The city is divided intosections - by area (eg Latin Quarter, Le Marais), specific sites(Eiffel Tower, Museé d’Orsay), or other attractions (the FleaMarket, Disneyland Paris). Each section begins with a map thatsituates the pictured subjects. Floor plans are included formuseums and palaces. There are many examples of paintingsand sculptures from museums. Written in English.

Chambers Harrap’s French Students’ Dictionary New Edition hb $26.95

Completely revised and updated, thisdictionary is ideal for students of French atintermediate level. It features over 70,000references and 100,000 translations;extensive coverage of both everydayvocabulary and technical and colloquialFrench; notes on false friends; and aspecial supplement containing a uniquevocabulary builder section, a Frenchconversation guide, an illustrated guide to200 French idioms, information on theFrench education and political systems, and

useful maps of the French-speaking world.

Collins Robert French Dictionary Win CD-ROM $89.95This CD-ROM contains the complete and unabridged CollinsRobert Comprehensive and Collins Robert Frenchdictionaries, giving unrivalled coverage of the French languageat the click of a mouse. The intuitive and user-friendly interfacemakes it easy to use, and it can be launched from any workingdocument (word processor, web page, etc.). Three indexes giveaccess to 7,400 idioms and proverbs, 30,000 compounds and3,000 abbreviations per language. It also has pronunciation of75,000 words, and 300 notes for culturally important words.

Compréhension Ecrite 1 $47.85There are five units in this book, eachconsisting of three lessons. Each unitpresents a theme on an aspect ofFrench culture and society such asmulticulturalism, generationalcomparisons, lifestyle and socialchanges. Lessons begin byintroducing new vocabulary, thencontinue with gap fill exercises, shortquestion-and-answer tasks, followedby open questions needing longerwritten answers. The units end with aquiz consisting of gap fill, multiplechoice, and question-and-answer

matching tasks. There is an answer key for all tasks at the back.The book is illustrated with black and white photos and cartoons.It is suitable for false beginners and elementary level adults, andcan be used both as supplementary classroom material and forself-study. Book 2 is forthcoming.

Expression Ecrite 1 $47.85There are five units in this book, each consisting of threelessons. Each unit uses real-life examples to present a themesuch as introductions, invitations, declining offers, anddescribing people and places. Lessons present new languagewith practice opportunities through vocabulary and grammarexercises, such as gap fill, true/false, multiple choice and openquestions. Units end with short pronunciation instructions and aone-page quiz with questions requiring short written answers.The book is illustrated with black and white photos and cartoons.The level is suitable for false beginners and elementary adultstudents, and can be used both as supplementary classroommaterial and self-study. Book 2 is forthcoming.

Expression Orale 1The book targets adults and olderadolescents at false-beginner level. Itcan serve either as an extra listeningresource in the classroom or as self-study material. There are five units,each with three lessons. Each unitpresents a theme - introductions,moving and travel, living together,going to the city, and sharingexperiences. Lessons begin with blackand white sketches illustrating therecorded story on the included CD.This is followed by exercises and

questions testing comprehension. Important vocabulary andgrammar points are listed to consolidate memorisation. There isa quiz at the end of every unit. All transcripts and an answer keyappear at the back of the book. Book 2 is forthcoming

Book & CD $51.95

Firefly French English Visual Dictionary hb $59.95This unparalleled reference to the world around us features28,000 terms in French and English, illustrated with 4,800 colourillustrations that show in detail what other dictionaries can onlydescribe. From the parts of a honeybee to the parts of abulldozer, the scope and depth is immense. Each keyword andphrase is connected to a detailed illustration, makingidentification quick and accurate. The clear, concise illustrationsare organised into a series of fully indexed sections. Thisdictionary makes finding and translating thousands of terms fun,accurate, easy and fast.

Grammaire en Dialogues Niveau DébutantThis book consists of 32 three-pagechapters, each concentrating on asingle grammar point. The first pagecontains one or two dialoguespresenting the relevant grammar pointin an everyday context. Page 2 outlinesthe studied grammar, giving samplesentences and extended tables. Page 3contains short practice exercises withan answer key at the back of the book.A three-page quiz appears after everyfive chapters. Dialogues are illustratedwith cartoons and are recorded on the

accompanying CD. Written all in French. Book & CD $45.30

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Grammaire pour Adolescents 250 Exercices Niveau Débutant $28.70

The 18 chapters in this book each presenta single grammar point such as pronouns,the present tense and adjectives. Eachchapter begins with a short introduction ofthe studied form with colour illustrationsand tables. This is followed by numerousexercises including gap fill, crosswordpuzzles, short answer, word reordering,and matching questions and answers. Ashort quiz follows each chapter. Exercisesare based on topics relevant to

adolescents’ everyday activities including friends, outings,hobbies and other issues. A removable answer key makes thistext suitable for classroom or self-study use.

Internet 150 Activités Niveau Intermédiaire $32.95This book is suitable for intermediate-leveladults who wish to continue languagestudies while discovering the Frenchcultural presence on the Internet. It isparticularly useful for those preparing forDELF A2 and DALF B1 exams. There are50 units addressing themes such as art,food, geography, language, fashion,science and technology, society and sport.The units give the website addresses to bevisited, and state the cultural and linguisticobjectives of the visit. Next are three

research and communicative tasks that could also lead todiscussions and presentations among students. A removableanswer key makes this text suitable for classroom or self-studyuse.

Revisions 450 Nouveaux Exercices (with Audio CD)These are useful books for developing comprehension andwriting skills for revision or exam preparation. Each book has 12sections, each divided into three chapters. Each chapter hasseveral pages of exercises based on themes such as counting,asking information, descriptions, giving advice and recountingpast events. The variety of exercises includes: matchingquestions and answers, distinguishing gender, crossing outwrong options, reordering sentence fragments, short answers,multiple choice, and true/false listening exercises. At the end ofeach section is a quiz. The answers to all exercises are providedin a separate booklet at the back of the book.

Niveau Débutant $52.95Niveau Intermédiare $39.95

Niveau Avancé $38.40

The Big Yellow Book of German Verbs: 555 Fully Conjugated Verbs $27.95

With 555 fully conjugated verbs andanother 2,400 verbs cross-referenced tothe conjugation models, thiscomprehensive reference is excellentvalue. Its unique and useful featuresinclude a handy alphabetical index tohelp decipher irregular verb forms, usageexamples for every verb (including awhole page of examples for each of thetop 50 verbs), comprehensive tenseprofiles explaining forms and usages,and a cross-referenced index of 4,200

verbs showing principal parts, auxiliary and prefix behaviour.

Erich ist Verschwunden (Lesen und Üben Anfänger 1)Erich did not come home after school. Where is he? Has hebeen kidnapped? Erich’s parents are very worried and gostraight to the police, and police inspector Gandolf solves thecase in his own, highly idiosyncratic way. This beginners’ readeralso contains comprehension, vocabulary and grammarexercises as well as an internet project. The entire text is readon the CD.

Book & CD $26.55

Ganz Genau!Ganz Genau! is the second level ofa brand new German coursedesigned specifically for middlesecondary students in Australia andNew Zealand. It follows directly onfrom Genau! and uses the sameextremely accessible format. GanzGenau! features topics that willspecifically appeal to the middle-secondary years, continues to useas much German as possible andcontains plenty of teacher supportmaterial. It features a communicative

approach and contains a multiplicity of tasks that encourageactive and independent learning.

Student Book $41.95Workbook and Student Audio CD $27.95CDs net $199.50Teacher’s Resource Pack net $195.95

Georg Büchners “Woyzeck” im Scheinwerferlicht $28.50This famous play is based on an authentic criminal case. Drivenby jealousy, the 41-year old hairdresser Johann ChristianWoyzeck stabbed his 46-year old mistress, a surgeon’s widow,on 21st June 1821, and was subsequently condemned to death.This abridged study version of the play is an excellent readingresource for advanced students. Textual analysis, criticalcomment, the life of the author and the play itself are providedfor an introduction into the study of German literature.

Die Geteilte Welt: Frauen in der Literatur $35.80This literary study is a reading and comprehension resource for

advanced students. It contains literaryand journalistic works by womenwriters from the Romantic Movement tothe end of the 20th century. With thehelp of texts, documents,interpretations and research, this texttraces personalities and stages ofwomen’s literature, includingGünderrode, Droste-Hülshoff, AnnaSeghers and Christa Wolf.

Peter Schlemihls WundersameGeshichte

(Lesen und Üben Anfänger 2) $32.15This abridged and annotated version of Peter Schlemihl’sSurprising Stories, a classic of the German romantic era byAdelbert von Chamisso, includes comprehension, grammar,vocabulary and pronunciation exercises. Sections ongeographical and cultural information deepen the reader’sunderstanding of the author and his time. The entire text is readon the CD. Advanced beginner level.

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Simplicius Simplicissimus (Lesen und Üben Anfänger 2)$32.15

This simplified version of the classicstory by baroque poet J.J.C.Grimmelshausen leads us right intothe middle of the 30-year war. Specificsections explain the historical situationand clarify the literary and historicalconnections of the text. This readercontains many exercises to testcomprehension, increase vocabularyand reinforce grammaticalunderstanding of the Germanlanguage. The entire text is read onthe CD. Advanced beginner level.

Wolfgang Borchert in Schweinwerferlicht (Literatur Aktiv)This reader allows upper secondary or adult learners to becomebetter acquainted with the work of the writer Wolfgang Borchert,best known for his short stories and his masterly play Outsidethe Door. It is divided into five sections: love/renunciation,nature, the hereafter, war and its consequences, and theauthor’s background. Questions are included in each chapter,the answers to which are available separately.

Reader $27.45Answer Key $2.75

Indonesian WordsearchEach of these photocopiable collectionscontains 20 wordsearch puzzles tochallenge students’ knowledge ofIndonesian. Clues are given either inEnglish or as a picture, so students doneed to know the meanings of the wordsthey are looking for before they can dothe puzzles. Each puzzle covers adifferent theme, with an average of 12words per theme. For students havingdifficulty, there is a help page giving thefirst letter of each word they are lookingfor. Answers are provided for all puzzles.

Book 1 net $25.00Book 2 net $25.00

Oxford Mini Study Indonesian Dictionary fl $12.95This portable and easy-to-use dictionarywith a durable vinyl cover is an excellenttool for all students of Indonesian. Itcontains over 75,000 words, phrases andtranslations, with clear examples showingthe words in context. It also contains asupplementary section which gives a briefexplanation of the system of affixation inIndonesian, and a guide to thepronunciation of the language.

Italian 2 (Palgrave Foundations)This lively post-beginner’s course follows on neatly from Italian1 (Palgrave Foundations), but does not presuppose anyfamiliarity with the specific content of the first book. Designed foruniversity or adult education courses, the course is filled withrelevant examples and moves away from the tourist-basedapproach often found in language courses. It features integratedpair work and group work activities, a wealth of extendedreading and listening material, scripted and unscripteddialogues and a comprehensive self-study section. Theteacher’s audiocassettes include a site licence allowing freeduplication within an institution.

Text $56.00Cassettes (2) $177.00

Italian Art: Painting Sculpture Architecture from the Origins to the Present Day hb $56.00

This compact but comprehensive andbeautifully presented book presents awealth of Italian art from Medieval timesto the present day. There is a summary ofeach period followed by brief butinformative details about individualartists, with stunning colour photographsof each artist’s work. At over 600 pages,this attractive book is both a must for thelibrary and a delightful prize or gift.

Linea Diretta NuovoThis revised edition of the popular course Linea Diretta,published in 2005 to conform to the European ReferenceFramework, has maintained the modern and communicative

approach of the first edition. Thestudent’s book, which is a combined textand workbook, also contains an audioCD for the listening activities clearlymarked in the text section of the book.Text 1A $87.65Teacher’s Book $27.90Cassette tbaText 1B $87.65Teacher’s Book $27.90Cassette tba

Non Soltanto un Baule $26.95This collection of 10 stories captures thestruggles that millions of Italiansexperienced in their search for a better lifeoutside Italy. The immigrants’ stories, toldthrough the voices of descendants orfriends, richly express the emotion, prideand heartbreak of their emigration toAustralia, the US, Argentina and Canada.Includes exercises for comprehension,discussion, research and writing; footnotedvocabulary with explanations in Italian; atable of passato remoto verbs in three

conjugations; and cultural notes in English. For advancedstudents at HSC or university level.

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Oxford Mini Study Italian Dictionary fl $12.95This portable and easy-to-use dictionary with a durable vinylcover is an excellent tool for all students of Italian. It containsover 75,000 words, phrases and translations, with clearexamples showing the words in context. It also contains asupplementary section of verb tables and forms.

Streetwise Italian Dictionary/Thesaurus $27.95Add spark to your everyday casualconversation by learning how to use Italianslang and expressions appropriately. Thiseasy-to-use guide features over 2,500current terms and expressions; an A-Zthematic arrangement in 34 English themesand 158 subcategories; literal meanings,sample sentences and entertainingexercises; helpful illustrations of 12 typicalItalian gestures; and an Italian-Englishdictionary that cross-references all 2,500terms.

Upgrade Your Italian $42.95This 30-day revision programme is aimed at students who needto improve their written and oral performance, especially forexams. With 30 lessons each taking around one hour tocomplete, it helps learners to overcome a series of basicgrammatical errors, to improve and refine their topic-basedvocabulary, and to add a degree of elegance and sophisticationto their style. The chapters alternate between these three keyareas, and each chapter contains consolidation of the previousdays’ work.

The Art of Drawing Manga $16.95Designed for novice to intermediateillustrators, this book covers everythingthe budding manga artist needs, fromchoosing essential materials to creatingyour own exciting and innovativecharacters. With clear instructions andillustrations, it gives detailed advice ondrawing specific body parts, wholefigures, clothing, accessories, weaponsand various types of actions. It alsocontains useful advice on scanning, CGI

and Photoshop, as well as on storyboarding and charactercreation.

Classic Origami $15.95With step-by-step illustrations and instructions, this book takesthe reader through 10 basic forms and a number of animalshapes that can be made from each one. Also includes a briefchapter on the history of origami, and another covering thebasics such as choosing paper, how to fold correctly, and how tounderstand the symbols in the diagrams.

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Contemporary Japanese Volume 1This course is designed for beginningstudents at university level. The 14chapters are divided into 61 shortlessons, each of which is based on asingle communicative objective andinvolves a variety of activities designedto be covered in a single session. Thebook makes much use of the ‘discovery’approach (guess and try), so thatstudents learn through problem-solvingand participation rather than being

taught by rote. Kana and exposure to kanji are introduced rightfrom the first lesson. Useful appendices include hiragana,katakana and kanji lists, verbs and adjectives, tables of countingsuffixes, and thematic vocabulary lists.

Book & CD $75.00

Expressive Japanese $49.95Feelings play an enormous part in our lives, but their expressionis often neglected in foreign language education. This book isthe first detailed guide to the nuances of various emotion wordsand expressive strategies for students of Japanese. More than70 entries covering the full range of emotions draw on hundredsof authentic examples, including television dramas, comics,interviews, novels, essays and websites. In these examplesstudents will find playful and creative uses of expressions thatdo not usually appear in language textbooks.

Hiroshima (Witness to History) hb $37.50What was it like to be on the plane thatdropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima?What was it like to live through the firestormthat followed? Through gripping first-handhistorical accounts and stunningphotographs, this book invites the reader tolook at history through new eyes. Studentswill learn how a group of scientistsdiscovered how to make the atomic bomb,how it felt to be caught up in the race to bethe first nation to use it, and what it was like

to be a victim of the attack.

Origami Activities (Asian Arts and Crafts for Kids)hb $19.95

The 15 unique projects in this entertaining book range from thesimple to the slightly more challenging. The easy-to-follow full-colour instructions make these beautiful designs simple foranyone to create. The introduction gives information on origamipaper, the symbols used in the instructions, and advice on basicfolding techniques. For primary or lower secondary students.

Origami Toys $14.95This book by popular origami expert Florence Temko features 25original projects, with easy-to-follow diagrams, each illustratedwith a photograph of the finished product. A section on origamitechniques makes learning easy for both children and adults.

Tea Ceremony (Asian Arts and Crafts for Creative Kids)hb $19.95

The simple act of serving tea has beenelevated to an art form in the Japanesetea ceremony. The colourfulillustrations and easy-to-followinstructions in this book guide childrenthrough each step of performing thisunique ceremony themselves. Theywill also learn about the history of theceremony, teas from around the world,and creating the perfect setting. For

primary or lower secondary students.

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Tuttle Kana Cards $26.95These 448 cards cover all the kana inboth hiragana and katakana writingsystems. The front of each card showsone character or word and severalsample words or phrases, while the backshows the romanised spellings andmeanings of the words or phrases. Cardsare arranged in a logical sequence –hiragana basics, voiced sounds,combinations and vocabulary, followed bykatakana cards in the same categories.An accompanying booklet explains how

to use the cards, gives stroke order for all kana, and lists all thewords alphabetically.

Women in the Japanese World hb $39.95Books in this new series reveal thehistory, contributions, triumphs andchallenges of women in variouscountries. Readers are first givenhistorical background of women’s role inJapan, followed by a general overview ofwomen in Japan today. Issues are thenexplored in more depth through chapterson women in the home, women outsidethe home, women and tradition, notableJapanese women, and issues andchallenges. Each chapter begins with a brief story from the livesof two young Japanese women, illustrating the challenges facingyoung women in Japan today as they balance traditionalexpectations with modern aspirations.

Aprende Gramática y VocabularioThese books are divided into shortchapters, each on a separate grammaticalpoint or vocabulary topic. Each chapterhas a short and clear explanation of thetopic followed by practice exercises. Verbtables and the answers to the exercisesare included at the end of each volume.The series will eventually comprise fourvolumes at graded levels.Volume 1 $33.95Volume 2 $34.10

Firefly Spanish English Visual Dictionary hb $59.95This unparalleled reference to the world around us features28,000 terms in Spanish and English, illustrated with 4,800colour illustrations that show in detail what other dictionaries canonly describe. From the parts of a honeybee to the parts of abulldozer, the scope and depth is immense. Each keyword andphrase is connected to a detailed illustration makingidentification quick and accurate. The clear, concise illustrationsare organised into a series of fully indexed sections. Thisdictionary makes finding and translating thousands of terms fun,accurate, easy and fast.

Jugamos: Juegos de Siempre Para la Clase de Español$47.85

This book contains 20 fun and interactive games for the lowersecondary classroom, including games that can be played inpairs, in groups, or by the whole class together. Each game hasdetailed instructions for the teacher on how to prepare for thegame, how to play it, and how to decide who wins.

Leer en Español $45.05The 20 lessons in this intermediatereading text are divided into four broadcategories – Cultura, Vida, Relaciones andMundo. The reading materials cover avariety of interesting and relevantcontemporary topics, in a range of differentformats. Various activities are providedincluding comprehension and grammaticalexercises, and group, oral and writtenextension exercises. Web references aregiven at the end of many chapters to allowstudents to do extended research for written projects and classpresentations. An answer key is given for the grammatical andcomprehension exercises.

101 Spanish Riddles $17.95This wonderful collection of Spanish riddlesand puzzles, illustrated with quirky cartoons,gives insight into Spanish language andhumour. Explanations are given ofwordplays, idioms and culture, and wherehelpful, there are also dialogues ornarratives to show how the language in theriddle is used in everyday Spanish. Thesecolourful riddles, dialogues and narrativesare sure to help students increase theirgrasp of the language.

Redes: Diccionario Combinatorio del Español Contemporáneo hb $165.00

The publication of this innovative new monolingual dictionaryhas received quite a bit of attention in Spain. The premise of thedictionary is that to speak and write correctly, we need to knowboth the meaning of words and how to combine them. Whiletraditional dictionaries cover only the former of these, this bookalso shows how words are combined and the relationshipbetween their meanings and these combinations. BothEuropean and Latin American usage is covered.

Spanish 2 (Palgrave Foundations)This lively post-beginner’s course follows on neatly fromSpanish 1 (Palgrave Foundations), but does not presupposeany familiarity with the specific content of the first book.Designed for university or adult education courses, the course isfilled with relevant examples, and moves away from the tourist-based approach often found in language courses. It featuresintegrated pair work and group work activities, scripted andunscripted dialogues, a comprehensive self-study section, and afocus on both Spain and Latin America. The teacher’saudiocassettes include a site licence allowing free duplicationwithin an institution.

Text $56.00Cassettes (2) $177.00

Women in the Hispanic World hb $39.95Books in this new series reveal the history, contributions,triumphs and challenges of women in various countries. Thisbook introduces readers to the meaning of the term “Hispanic”and gives some background information about Hispanic womenthroughout history. It then goes on to explore in detail the livesof Hispanic women today both in and outside the home, andalso has chapters exploring religious influences on Hispanicwomen’s lives, and some important Hispanic women who havechanged the world.

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A Basic Course in Iraqi Arabic with MP3 Audio Files $76.00This is a comprehensive introduction to the Arabic language asspoken by educated Muslim Baghdad residents. It does notassume prior knowledge of Arabic, and is taught entirely intransliteration without Arabic script. The book starts out with 10chapters on the sounds of Arabic, followed by 30 chapters ofgrammar and vocabulary. The grammar chapters start with adialogue or brief narrative, then explain the new vocabulary andpoints of grammar, and conclude with drills. The CD (included)contains 24 hours of audio practice in MP3 format.

Harry Potter in ArabicWe have now added the Arabic editions to our enormous arrayof Harry Potter books in other languages.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Arabic) $21.95

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Arabic) $21.95

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Arabic) $22.95Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Arabic) $24.95

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Arabic) $24.95

Language Stickers Arabic New DesignsMotivate your students with theseattractive and colourful new rewardstickers. 100 stickers per box.

Amal Ra’en (Camels) net $5.55Mumtaaz (Tutankhamen) net $6.70

Beginning MalteseThis updated version of the popular language programpublished by the University of Malta is a user-friendlyintroduction to conversational Maltese, including basicpronunciation and grammar rules. Includes wordlists andanswers.

Book & 2 CDs $95.00

Gwida Ghall Ortografija $49.95A comprehensive reference guide for intermediate to advancedlearners.

Kelmet Il-Malti Dictionary $49.95An English-Maltese/Maltese-Englishdictionary with over 70,000 entries,including a small reference section on theMaltese alphabet, pronunciation and verbs.

Learn Maltese: Why Not? $39.95This very comprehensive course focuses on reading and writingskills. Each of the 24 units in this text concentrates on a specificaspect of Maltese grammar and introduces new vocabulary.Dialogues increase in difficulty as each unit is completed,making this course suitable for both beginners and intermediatestudents. Answers are included.

Maltese-English/English-Maltese Dictionary $43.95With over 48,000 entries, this comprehensive dictionary issuitable for all students of Maltese.

Maltese: How to Read and Speak It $18.95This handy pocket reference covers the basics of the Malteselanguage. It includes a comprehensive introduction to Maltesegrammar, thematic vocabulary lists, and useful tourist phrases.Suitable for travellers and beginning students.

Maltese Pocket Dictionary and Phrasebook $27.00This pocket dictionary translates over 4,000 words and phrasesfrom English to Maltese only.

Merhba Bik: Learning MalteseSuitable for both self-study and classroomuse, this bright text with accompanyingaudio CD provides a practical introductionto the Maltese language for uppersecondary and adult learners. The 10units cover reading, writing, speaking,listening and grammar skills, setting thelessons in the context of daily life in Malta.Book & CD $75.00

The Big Silver Book of Russian Verbs $27.95With 555 fully conjugated verbs andanother 2,000 verbs cross-referenced tothe conjugation models, thiscomprehensive reference is excellentvalue. Its unique and useful featuresinclude a handy alphabetical index to helpdecipher irregular verb forms, usageexamples for every verb (including a wholepage of examples for each of the top 50verbs), comprehensive tense profilesexplaining forms and usages, and verbtests and drills

Serbian: An Essential Grammar $58.00There is increasing demand for materials for learning thiscommunity language, and this new book from Routledge is ahelpful addition to the scant resources available. It aims to serveas a reference for the learner and user of Serbian irrespective oflevel, by setting out the complexities of the language in short,readable sections. Features include use of both Cyrillic andLatin script in plentiful examples throughout, a cultural sectionon the language and its dialects, clear and detailedexplanations, and a detailed contents list and index.

Bilingual Readers with Cassettes ea $46.95This unique and wonderful series of dual-language books withtwo cassettes each features five collections of short stories bypopular and legendary Turkish authors in English and Turkish.The stories are read in Turkish on the two accompanyingcassettes.

A Cup of Turkish CoffeeFourth CompanyOut of the Way! Socialism’s ComingRadical Niyazi BeyA Summer Full of Love

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Turkish: A Comprehensive Grammar $89.00This complete reference guide presents a fresh and accessible description of thestructure of the Turkish language, concentrating on the real patterns of use inmodern Turkish. It features full coverage of all grammatical structures in commonuse today; a detailed table of contents and index; extensive examples, all fullytranslated; particular attention to areas of potential confusion and difficulty; and acomprehensive glossary of all grammatical terms.

Introducing Islam ea hb $44.00This series aims to provide an overview that will help readers understand whatMuslims believe and value and how they practice the faith in their everyday lives.It also traces the rise of Islam, its great cultural and artistic legacy, and comparesits common roots with the other two great monotheistic religions of the world,Judaism and Christianity. Suitable for 12-16 year-olds.

The American Encounter with IslamHeroes and Holy PlacesIslam: The BasicsIslam, Christianity and JudaismIslamic FundamentalismMuslims and the WestWhat Muslims Think and How They LiveWho Are the Muslims?

The War in Iraq (Witness to History) hb $37.50Books in this series look at history through the eyes of those who made it andthose who lived it. Discover what it was like to live through the bombing ofBaghdad, to be a US or Iraqi soldier fighting in the war, or to be a victim of it. Readwhat some of the main decision-makers said about the war, how the war wasfought, and why it is proving difficult to restore law and order to Iraq. Featuresgripping first-hand accounts, stunning photographs, a timeline, glossary andindex. Suitable for 12-16 year-olds.

World Art & Culture Series ea hb $39.95Arts and crafts offer a window into the cultures that produce them, and this seriesuses artefacts as primary sources to explain how and what we can learn about aculture. From painting to sculpture, textiles to metalwork, the series explores afascinating and thought-provoking variety of arts and crafts. Each volume featuresstunning and informative photographs; information on techniques, designs andstyles; a map and timeline; ideas for further research; and a glossary and index.

Aboriginal Art & CultureAfrican Art & CultureChinese Art & CultureIndian Art & CultureIslamic Art & CultureJapanese Art & CultureMexican Art & CultureNative American Art & Culture

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Phone (02) 9267 13971800 802 432 (outside Sydney)

Fax (02) 9264 8993email language@abbeys.com.auOnline www.languagebooks.com.auPost Reply Paid 66944

SYDNEY NSW 2000

Per order Australia-wide

Teachers, schools, libraries, colleges and educationalinstitutions receive 10% discount off all listedprices (except items marked 'net'). Higherdiscounts may be negotiated for bulk quantities(class sets).Institutional customers may also have items sent OnApproval for 3 weeks. (Return postage payable bycustomer).

Abbey’s attractive GiftVouchers are available in anydenomination and have noexpiry date. Redeemable atAbbey’s Bookshop,Language Book Centre orGalaxy Bookshop.

Spend $50 or more at Abbey’s Bookshop,Language Book Centre or Galaxy Bookshop,present your QVB parking ticket and receive a $5Parking Voucher.

Visit the ground floor at 131York Street for a great range ofcrime and general fiction,history, science, the classics,children’s books & much more.

Phone (02) 9264 3111Fax (02) 9264 8993email books@abbeys.com.auOnline www.abbeys.com.au

Alongside Abbey’s at 143 YorkStreet for Sydney’s mostextensive range of sciencefiction, fantasy and horror.

Phone (02) 9267 7222Fax (02) 9261 3691email sf@galaxybooks.com.auOnline www.galaxybooks.com.au

G I F T V O U C H E R S

One item $ 5.00Each additional item .5010 or more items Free

Prices are correct at time of publicationbut unfortunately are subject to change.

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10% discountto all schools, libraries, colleges

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