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Book Get Started in Beginner s Norwegian

Download or read book Get Started in Beginner s Norwegian written by Irene Burdese and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want a solid foundation to your Norwegian studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Norwegian in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Norwegian you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic Norwegian is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Norwegian is for absolute and false beginners of Norwegian. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Norwegian. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Norwegian, our Complete Norwegian course (9781444195040) will take you to an intermediate level of Norwegian. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talking and Keep Talking Norwegian (9781444184181) is the perfect audio course. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Book Get Talking and Keep Talking Norwegian Total Audio Course

Download or read book Get Talking and Keep Talking Norwegian Total Audio Course written by Margaretha Danbolt-Simons and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2014-11-28 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When travelling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and speak Norwegian easily? This great value double course pack contains twenty common scenarios plus culture and travel advice. Learn the Norwegian you need for: - introducing yourself and discussing your likes and dislikes - making a telephone call and arranging to meet - eating out - asking for directions, visiting the tourist information and sightseeing - going to the chemist's - saying goodbye and going home - and much more. You'll progress in your understanding by working out language patterns for yourself, personalize your Norwegian with interactive role-plays and perfect your pronunciation to sound more natural. This beginner Norwegian course contains two MP3 CDs. You can download the audio files on these discs from your computer to your MP3 player or play them in an MP3 CD player. Also included is a handy phrasebook and a PDF coursebook for reading and writing practice. Get Talking and Keep Talking Norwegian Pack maps to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Book Enjoy Norwegian  Teach Yourself

Download or read book Enjoy Norwegian Teach Yourself written by Elizabeth Moorhead Halvorsen and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using authentic conversations between native speakers as a basis, this course will help you to improve and build upon the language you already have so that you develop your skills to a level where you can enjoy talking and understand what is said. You will be introduced to more colloquial Norwegian so you will sound more natural when speaking and gain confidence. If you already know some French and want to take it further, this is the course for you. It is a great refresher course, as well as being an easy way to build upon and improve your existing Norwegian. Taking you from a good intermediate level (B2 of the Common European Framework), this book and audio course helps you to progress up to C1 by offering: Workbook plus MP3 CD-ROM of audio files Carefully leveled and sequenced material - a solid path to build up your knowledge. Quality listening and reading input - day-to-day conversations but also speeches, interviews and newspaper articles. Fluency building - reach a level where you can discuss sophisticated ideas in Norwegian Full of authentic texts and dialogues about complex subjects, this course covers a wide range of topics of the sort you will want to talk about when in France and teaches you the kind of everyday language and features of speech that will enable you to communicate with confidence and feel comfortable taking part in conversation with native speakers of Norwegian. The choice of material aims to give you something of the flavour of Norway today and each unit is based around a single theme with lively interviews and conversations on the accompanying recording. There are activities based on the interviews and texts to help you remember what you've learnt and put your knowledge into practice. The units are divided into sessions - to help you organize your learning time and break up the material into manageable chunks - and there are reminders throughout to refresh your memory of points you have learnt.

Book Colloquial Norwegian

Download or read book Colloquial Norwegian written by Margaret Hayford O'Leary and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colloquial Norwegian provides a step-by-step course in Norwegian as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Norwegian in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Features include: progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios useful vocabulary lists throughout the text additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Norwegian will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Norwegian. Colloquials are now supported by FREE AUDIO available online. All audio tracks referenced within the text are free to stream or download from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio compliments the book and will help enhance learners’ listening and speaking skills.

Book Complete Norwegian

Download or read book Complete Norwegian written by Margaretha Danbolt Simons and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding double CD. - You can purchase the book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444107203) - The double CD is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444107210) (copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products) Are you looking for a complete course in Norwegian which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Norwegian will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Norway. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Book The Untold Story of the Talking Book

Download or read book The Untold Story of the Talking Book written by Matthew Rubery and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-14 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of audiobooks, from entertainment & rehabilitation for blinded World War I soldiers to a twenty-first-century competitive industry. Histories of the book often move straight from the codex to the digital screen. Left out of that familiar account are nearly 150 years of audio recordings. Recounting the fascinating history of audio-recorded literature, Matthew Rubery traces the path of innovation from Edison’s recitation of “Mary Had a Little Lamb” for his tinfoil phonograph in 1877, to the first novel-length talking books made for blinded World War I veterans, to today’s billion-dollar audiobook industry. The Untold Story of the Talking Book focuses on the social impact of audiobooks, not just the technological history, in telling a story of surprising and impassioned conflicts: from controversies over which books the Library of Congress selected to become talking books—yes to Kipling, no to Flaubert—to debates about what defines a reader. Delving into the vexed relationship between spoken and printed texts, Rubery argues that storytelling can be just as engaging with the ears as with the eyes, and that audiobooks deserve to be taken seriously. They are not mere derivatives of printed books but their own form of entertainment. We have come a long way from the era of sound recorded on wax cylinders, when people imagined one day hearing entire novels on mini-phonographs tucked inside their hats. Rubery tells the untold story of this incredible evolution and, in doing so, breaks from convention by treating audiobooks as a distinctively modern art form that has profoundly influenced the way we read. Praise for The Untold Story of the Talking Book “If audiobooks are relatively new to your world, you might wonder where they came from and where they’re going. And for general fans of the intersection of culture and technology, The Untold Story of the Talking Book is a fascinating read.” —Neil Steinberg, Chicago Sun-Times “[Rubery] explores 150 years of the audio format with an imminently accessible style, touching upon a wide range of interconnected topics . . . Through careful investigation of the co-development of formats within the publishing industry, Rubery shines a light on overlooked pioneers of audio . . . Rubery’s work succeeds in providing evidence to ‘move beyond the reductive debate’ on whether audiobooks really count as reading, and establishes the format’s rightful place in the literary family.” —Mary Burkey, Booklist (starred review)

Book Complete Catalan Beginner to Intermediate Course

Download or read book Complete Catalan Beginner to Intermediate Course written by Alan Yates and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2012-02-03 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a complete course in Catalan which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Catalan will guarantee success! Fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive, with complete online audio support. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will approach at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. AUDIO Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years.

Book Music Theory

    Book Details:
  • Author : Margaret Richer
  • Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
  • Release : 2002
  • ISBN : 9780071407571
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Music Theory written by Margaret Richer and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suitable for beginners, this book takes the fundamentals of music theory and presents them in a practical, hands-on approach, using easy-to-follow explanations and exercises. Each chapter includes diagrams, examples, clear explanations, helpful hints and self-tests before moving on. It also includes an audio CD that provides extra support.

Book Storytelling with Data

    Book Details:
  • Author : Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2015-10-09
  • ISBN : 1119002265
  • Pages : 284 pages

Download or read book Storytelling with Data written by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-10-09 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't simply show your data—tell a story with it! Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story. The lessons in this illuminative text are grounded in theory, but made accessible through numerous real-world examples—ready for immediate application to your next graph or presentation. Storytelling is not an inherent skill, especially when it comes to data visualization, and the tools at our disposal don't make it any easier. This book demonstrates how to go beyond conventional tools to reach the root of your data, and how to use your data to create an engaging, informative, compelling story. Specifically, you'll learn how to: Understand the importance of context and audience Determine the appropriate type of graph for your situation Recognize and eliminate the clutter clouding your information Direct your audience's attention to the most important parts of your data Think like a designer and utilize concepts of design in data visualization Leverage the power of storytelling to help your message resonate with your audience Together, the lessons in this book will help you turn your data into high impact visual stories that stick with your audience. Rid your world of ineffective graphs, one exploding 3D pie chart at a time. There is a story in your data—Storytelling with Data will give you the skills and power to tell it!

Book The Mystery of Nils  Part 1   Norwegian Course for Beginners  Learn Norwegian   Enjoy the Story

Download or read book The Mystery of Nils Part 1 Norwegian Course for Beginners Learn Norwegian Enjoy the Story written by Werner Skalla and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-07 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all hate text books that begin with "Hello, what's your name?," don't we? "The Mystery of Nils" is a coherent story, which starts very simply, but develops into a fascinating novel. Can't stop reading? Well then you will have to learn Norwegian! We have carefully selected the most frequently used words in the Norwegian language and made sure that the story is primarily made up of them. Separate texts and exercises focus on conversational topics that will prepare you for living in Norway. Grammar is a headache? Not with "The Mystery of Nils." Uncover the structure of the Norwegian language with pictures, casual yet comprehensive explanations, and a lot of easy to remember examples. Repetition is the key to learning a language. At www.skapago.eu/nils you will find a great number of exercises, a vocabulary trainer, videos about pronunciation, and a whole lot more. Our Norwegian teachers have co-created this book. They know all the obstacles you might incur and can help you with individual training. Since we teach through online video conferences, you can take lessons wherever you are on this planet. Schedule a free demo lesson at www.skapago.eu. This is the story: Erna Langvik gives her eight year old granddaughter a special birthday present: a doll inspired by the traditional Norwegian mythical creature "Nisse." Nils as the doll is called leads a happy life with his new family in Oslo. But due to an accident, Nils finds out that he means a lot more to Erna than just being a birthday present. Without knowing it, he has been carrying a painful secret, and during an adventurous trip to Northern Norway, he helps Erna to make one of the most important decisions of her life."

Book Get Started in Korean Absolute Beginner Course

Download or read book Get Started in Korean Absolute Beginner Course written by Jaehoon Yeon and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2014-06-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are an absolute beginner or simply looking for a solid foundation to your Korean language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will help get you on your way to speaking, writing, reading and understanding Korean in no time. Get Started in Beginner's Korean maps from A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. This pack includes a 2-colour book and an MP3 CD. Through culture notes, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will pick up the Korean you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from shopping and travelling to food and daily life. Engaging with our interactive Discovery Method, you'll absorb language rules faster, remember what you learn easily, and put your Korean into use with confidence. Get Started in Korean has a learner-centered approach that incorporates the following features: - Outcomes-based approach - focus your learning with clear goals - Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner - Discovery method - figure out rules and patterns for yourself to make the language stick - Self-check and test yourself - see and assess your own progress - Personalization - use the language in real situations Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Book Norwegian Tutor  Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook  Learn Norwegian with Teach Yourself

Download or read book Norwegian Tutor Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook Learn Norwegian with Teach Yourself written by Guy Puzey and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to communicate easily and freely in Norwegian? Master Norwegian grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Norwegian Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks. By studying and practicing Norwegian grammar you'll understand how the language really works and be able to speak Norwegian with clarity and ease. What will I learn? The Norwegian Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful and frequent grammar and vocabulary in Norwegian. You can follow along unit by unit, or dip in and dip out to address your weak areas. As you progress, you will be introduced to new vocabulary and combine it with the grammar to complete extensive exercises. You will then practice the language through authentic reading and writing practice. You will achieve a solid upper intermediate level* of Norwegian grammar. Is this course for me? The Norwegian Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook can be used as a standalone course or as a complement to any other Norwegian course. It offers extensive practice and review of essential grammar points and vocabulary and skills building. The personal tutor element points out exceptions and gives tips to really help you perfect your Norwegian. What do I get? This Norwegian workbook offers a range of clear and effective learning features: -200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points -Unique visuals and infographics for extra context and practice -Personal tutor hints and tips to help you to understand language rules and culture points -Learn to learn section offers tips and advice on how to be a good language learner 25 short learning units each contain: -communication goals to guide your studies -grammar explanations with extensive exercises -vocabulary presentations and activities -reading and writing sections to consolidate your learning *This workbook maps from Novice High to Advanced Mid level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages) and from A2 Beginner to B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. What other courses are available? For further study and practice, see Get Started in Norwegian (ISBN 9781473612709) and Complete Norwegian: Teach Yourself (ISBN 9781444107203). Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Book Get Started in German Absolute Beginner Course

Download or read book Get Started in German Absolute Beginner Course written by Rosi McNab and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2012-12-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want a solid foundation to your German studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding German in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the German you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic German is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in German is for absolute and false beginners of German. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning German. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your German, our Complete German course (9781444177398) will take you to an intermediate level of German. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talking and Keep Talking German (9781444185256) is the perfect audio course. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Book A Frog in the Fjord

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lorelou Desjardins
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2021-07-17
  • ISBN : 9788230349199
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book A Frog in the Fjord written by Lorelou Desjardins and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insightful and humorous account of the author's first year in Norway as a foreigner. From Easter to summer holidays and Christmas, it dives deeply into Norwegian culture, language and people.

Book Short Stories in Norwegian for Beginners

Download or read book Short Stories in Norwegian for Beginners written by Olly Richards and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Norwegian. "Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Norwegian for Beginners has been written especially for students from high-beginner to low-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 (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary -Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently -Authentic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability -Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way -Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter - Full plot summary - A bilingual word list - Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Norwegian for Beginners will make learning Norwegian easy and enjoyable.

Book Michel Thomas German Foundation Course

Download or read book Michel Thomas German Foundation Course written by Michel Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michel Thomas's approach to language learning aims to provide in a few hours a functional working knowledge of a language without books, note-taking or conscious memorizing. This CD pack provides an eight-hour course in German plus a 2-CD review course.

Book In Search of Lake Wobegon

Download or read book In Search of Lake Wobegon written by Garrison Keillor and published by Studio. This book was released on 2001 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book combines text and image to reveal the real-life origins of the place where "the women are strong, the men are good-looking and the children above average." Keillor meditates on the enduring culture of the county and on the years he spent there as a young writer and an outsider. And a short story of Lake Wobegon, "October," appears here for the first time in print."--BOOK JACKET.