Download or read book Nicholas on Holiday written by René Goscinny and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicholas on Holiday is part of the acclaimed series of classic and much-loved stories about the endearing exploits of the cheeky French schoolboy, Nicholas. All the stories in this volume take place by the sea, during the summer holidays. There are eventful fishing trips, treasure hunts in the middle of the night and a whole new gang of friends with whom Nicholas can get into trouble.
Download or read book Nicholas written by René Goscinny and published by Phaidon Press Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UK edition. The day-to-day adventures of an amusing, endearing young school boy.
Download or read book Catherine Certitude written by Patrick Modiano and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 2001 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watching her daughter attempt some jazz steps in her ballet school on a snowy afternoon in New York reminds Catherine of her own childhood in Paris, where she and her rather mysterious father lived happily together.
Download or read book Nicholas in Trouble written by René Goscinny and published by Phaidon. This book was released on 2013 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth book in the series about the much-loved cheeky French schoolboy and his friends. In this new collection of adventures, things are never easy for Nicholas and his gang: the shopkeeper won't let them buy chocolate, their teacher won't let them play Geoffrey's fantastic new game and Jeremy is none to pleased about the appearance of his new little brother. This international classic in children's fiction by Jean-Jacques Sempé (b.1932) and René Goscinny (1926 - 77) is now available to English-speaking children worldwide in a delightful translation by Anthea Bell. It features 16 stories written by one of the most successful children's authors of all time, with illustrations by one of today's best-loved illustrators. Aimed at readers from 7 upwards, these stories will be enjoyed by adults and children alike.
Download or read book The Chronicles of Little Nicholas written by Sempé and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A little French boy recounts the many escapades that he and his classmates indulge in as they make their way through a year at primary school.
Download or read book Codex Canadensis and the Writings of Louis Nicolas written by Louis Nicolas and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2011 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A natural history and illustrations of the New World in the seventeenth century.
Download or read book Foligatto written by Nicolas de Crécy and published by Humanoids Inc. This book was released on 2014-03-27 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first work by Eisner-nominated artist Nicolas de Crécy is the lyrical and hauntingly beautiful tale of a tormented opera singer.
Download or read book Nicholas Again written by René Goscinny and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2006-03-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: US edition. More classic adventures in this sequel to Nicholas.
Download or read book The Outsider written by Albert Camus and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a young Algerian named Meursault kills a man, his subsequent imprisonment and trial are puzzling and absurd. The apparently amoral Meursault--who puts little stock in ideas like love and God--seems to be on trial less for his murderous actions, and more for what the authorities believe is his deficient character.
Download or read book French Short Stories for Beginners written by Lingo Mastery and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding material for your French immersion can be a nightmare, but not anymore! French students regularly have to go through the toughest experiences to find proper reading material that isn't too tough for them - as teachers; we know this. This is why we've created French Short Stories for Beginners to ensure that young and old students at the Beginner level can have yet another chance to immerse themselves into fun and interactive stories designer for you, the student. Twenty easy-to-read, entertaining and interesting stories await inside, along with the best tools to help you practice once you're done reading each tale. Our book will ensure you not only can read something that will expand your knowledge on French but that you will understand and be able to pick it apart piece by piece in your quest for learning. How French Short Stories for Beginners works: Each story is designed to keep you engaged an interested as well as using vocabulary that you will actually use. The summaries follow a synopsis in French and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in French, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any - we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating! Do you think you can handle it? If the answer is yes, then you're definitely on your way to becoming a French speaker, and we'll certainly make that dream come true! We recommend this book for French learners at A2 level and above as it is designed for students with a basic understanding of French. So look no further! Pick up your copy of French Short Stories for Beginners Vol.2 and start learning French right now!
Download or read book C est la Vie written by Jean-Jacques Sempé and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most extensive collection of cartoons by one of the world’s best‐loved illustrators, Jean‐Jacques Sempé.
Download or read book Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One written by Judy Blume and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2009-09-02 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MEET THE PAIN: My sister's name is Abigail. I call her The Great One because she thinks she's so great. Who cares if she's in third grade and I'm just in first? MEET THE GREAT ONE: My brother's name is Jacob Edward, but everyone calls him Jake. Everyone but me. I call him The Pain because that's what he is. He's a first-grade pain. I'll always know exactly what he's thinking. That's just the way it is. These seven warm-hearted stories will give readers a peek at how a brother and sister relate to each other.
Download or read book A Little Bit of Paris written by Jean-Jacques Sempe and published by Universe Publishing(NY). This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned New Yorker cover illustrater Jean-Jacques Sempé illustrates the quirky charm of France's capital and it's residents with his signature style and gentle sense of humor and irony. His drawings are famed for their striking use of pen and ink, their inimitable style, and most of all for their satire and tragic-comic vision. The 128 drawings in this charming portfolio are sweet and sentimental. They somehow manage to be gentle even when the topic is difficult. They probe the quirkiness of life in Paris and wordlessly pinpoint the quintessential features of the City of Light, creating a world peopled by lovers strolling along the Seine, culture mavens preening in the Louvre, and characters who are ready to see the comic and the light-hearted beyond life's problems. Anyone who has fallen in love with Paris will be sure to cherish this charming keepsake.
Download or read book Dare to Disappoint written by Ozge Samanci and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up on the Aegean Coast, Ozge loved the sea and imagined a life of adventure while her parents and society demanded predictability. Her dad expected Ozge, like her sister, to become an engineer. She tried to hear her own voice over his and the religious and militaristic tensions of Turkey and the conflicts between secularism and fundamentalism. Could she be a scuba diver like Jacques Cousteau? A stage actress? Would it be possible to please everyone including herself? In her unpredictable and funny graphic memoir, Ozge recounts her story using inventive collages, weaving together images of the sea, politics, science, and friendship.
Download or read book Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners written by Olly Richards and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of French. 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 French for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you and give you 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 · Realistic 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 · Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding · 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!' With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners will take your grasp of French to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including: · A glossary for bold-face words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · 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 French for Intermediate Learners uses reading as the perfect tool to not only delight in learning French, but to accelerate your journey towards fluency. Use the code inside the book and ebook to access the free bonus story and the discounted audiobook on our Language Readers Library site or on the Language Readers app.
Download or read book New Mexico Bouldering written by Owen Summerscales and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Land of Enchantment is known for its scenic natural beauty and plentiful rock climbing, with its rich geology and excellent climate. This book is the first guide to bouldering in the state and compiles over 1000 problems in central and northern NM, with 40 maps and 240 topographic photos. Areas covered include: Socorro Box Canyon, Albuquerque Sandia Mountains, Ponderosa, the Ortegas and Roy.
Download or read book Elves Vol 2 written by Olivier Peru and published by Insight Comics. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic second installment in the Elves series, exploring the worlds and lives of the White Elves and the Half-Elves. Immortal and wise, the White Elves dwell on secretive islands, far removed from men and the other races of elves. They protect all that could one day disappear—books, weapons, and even living creatures. When a White Dragon is spotted in the lands of men, the White Elves embark on a quest to capture it and bring it back to their islands . . . A quest with dramatic consequences for all involved. With no country and no king, Half-Elves live in exile. Detested by the "pure" races, they are persecuted and imprisoned—if not simply eliminated at birth. But times change. Under the leadership of the Chosen One, an Elf-Man hybrid named Nah-Thaal, the time for the Great Assembly has come . . . Will Nah-Thaal be able to change the destiny of his persecuted race? Insight Editions is excited to introduce Volume 2 in the internationally acclaimed Elves series. Translated from the original French and featuring show-stopping artwork, this enchanting graphic novel will thrill fans of high-fantasy classics!
