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McGraw-Hill’s German Student Dictionary (McGraw-Hill Dictionary Series) (Paperback)

McGraw-Hill's German Student Dictionary (McGraw-Hill Dictionary Series)

Your best first reference to the German language As you start your study of the German language, you need a reliable bilingual dictionary with the basic words you need, not the advanced terms you don’t. With McGraw-Hill’s German Student Dictionary you’ll find what you need quickly and easily-without being overwhelmed with text. This book features: 3,500 essential words, each with grammatical information, easy-to-use pronunciation guide, verb conjugation (when appropriate), and an example sentence Numerous subentries to explain shades of meaning and idiomatic expressions related to the principal entries A collection of grammar tips and hints, including common mistakes to avoid Helpful appendices of useful information such as common names in German, weights and measures, maps, numbers, and moreBegin your language learning with the authoritative McGraw-Hill’s German Student Dictionary at your side. It provides the perfect complement to your German studi (more…)

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World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored & Explained (Paperback)

World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored & Explained

From School Library Journal

YA. An easy-to-follow, pictorial resource that is overflowing with information. Colorful pictures enhance each page with virtually every detail identified via arrows and described in a detailed caption. Each chapter begins with a succinct introduction and is followed by one-or-two page sections that explain the basic tenets of the faith, symbols, events, people, buildings, works of art, and the differences and similarities to other religions. Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are included as are Jainism, Sikhism, Chinese and Japanese religions, and Native religions. The time line places key figures and events of one faith in relation to important people of another belief. Maps identify locations of sacred sites and the spread of the religion. Pages that include tall pictures are printed sideways across the double-page spread. This means the illustrations can be larger and clearer, but it is awkward for readers, who must co (more…)