Andrew D. Kaufman Boeken

The fast and easy way to learn to speak Russian With Russia in line to host the World Cup in 2018, the Winter Olympics in 2014, as well as a Formula 1 Grand Prix, interest in Russia is on the rise.

A family drama unlike any other from the internationally acclaimed author of All My Friends are Superheroes.

Traveling in a foreign country such as Russia suddenly becomes a lot more exciting when you can engage in elegant small talk with the locals. Russian Phrases For Dummies is your handy guide to everyday words and phrases you can start using immediately to make your visit more rewarding and a whole lot easier.

All Tom's friends really are superheroes. Tom even married a superhero, the Perfectionist. But six months later, the Perfectionist is sure that Tom has abandoned her, so she's moving to Vancouver. With no idea that Tom's beside her, she boards the plane. Tom has, until they touch down, to convince her he's there, or he loses her forever.

A woman uses talismans to stop those around her from feeling her emotions, her husband leaves her, her sister dies, and she meets a giant frogwoman driving an automobile.

Russian is spoken by nearly 450 million people, and demand for Russian-speakers is growing. This introductory course includes an audio CD with practice dialogues-just the ticket for readers who need basic Russian for business, school, or travel.Serafima Gettys, PhD (Newark, CA), is Coordinator of the Foreign Language Program at Lewis University.Andrew Kaufman, PhD (Charlottesville, VA), is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Exploring the aftermath of the Rwanda genocide, this unique collection of nonfictional poetry captures the harrowing experiences of survivors and perpetrators through the poet's observations and extensive interviews. The work oscillates between horrifying and heartbreaking moments, interspersed with unexpected grace. It examines daily life in a society deeply scarred by trauma, showcasing varied poetic forms to convey diverse voices. Ultimately, it delves into the extremes of human evil and the profound psychological impacts on both survivors and those who committed atrocities.

Un ladrón irrumpe en un banco armado con una pistola, pero no pide dinero. En vez de eso, ordena a cada uno de los clientes que le entreguen el bien más preciado que tengan en ese momento. Los clientes salen indemnes del singular atraco, pero pronto comienzan a suceder cosas extrañas. Una ve cómo un tatuaje se le desprende del tobillo y comienza a perseguirla, otro se despierta y descubre que está hecho de caramelo, y Stacey Hinterland se percata de que está menguando día a día... The Tiny Wife es una fábula sobre cómo perderse por accidente y encontrarse a uno mismo en el amor de otro.

Avec votre nouveau compagnon de voyage, vous pourrez vous faire comprendre, demander votre chemin, commander au restaurant... et même parler de la pluie et du beau temps ! Véritable kit de conversation, cette version poche de Le russe pour les Nuls vous permet de maîtriser toutes les situations de communication. Pour vous exprimer simplement et efficacement, faites confiance à un Nul !

„Sprachführer Russisch für Dummies“ bietet einen schnellen Überblick über die wichtigsten Wörter und Redewendungen für den Alltag. Jedes Kapitel beschäftigt sich mit einer Alltagssituation: So haben Sie schnell die passenden Sätze parat, wenn Sie sich jemandem vorstellen, im Restaurant bestellen oder nach einer Wegbeschreibung fragen. Dazu bekommen Sie eine kurze Einführung in die Grammatik und Aussprache des Russischen.