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From the end of the Baroque age and the death of Bach in 1750 to the rise of Hitler in 1933, Germany was transformed from a poor relation among Western nations into a dominant intellectual and cultural force more influential than France, Britain, Italy, Holland and the United States. In the early decades of the 20th century, German artists, writers, philosophers, scientists and engineers were leading their freshly unified country to new and undreamed of heights, and by 1933, they had won more Nobel prizes than anyone else and more than the British and Americans combined.

An inspiring and tender coming-of-age novella about an unlikely alliance that has a far-reaching impact on the lives of those involved. Juliet Hawkins is a bright, sensitive young girl struggling to deal with many challenges including: bullying, self-image issues, a complex family life and finding her voice. She discovers an unlikely friend in Mr. Rossini, a widower and retired businessman earning extra money as a school janitor. After a lifetime of taking care of others he no longer feels needed, until he meets Juliet. However, gossip and spiteful rumors threaten to destroy their innocent ...

Offering a history of the Germany that Bavaria made over the twentieth century, A Nation Fermented both eschews sharp temporal divisions and forgoes conventional narratives centered on Prussia, Berlin, or the Rhineland. In so doing, Terrell offers a fresh take on the importance of provincial influences and the role of commodities and commerce in shaping the nation.

Max, a knight of Swabia in the 10th Century during the reign of Otto the Great, chronicles his life as it parallels the historical events of the time. His tale begins with his boyhood on Lake Zurich and how he develops his love for horses and his skill at training them. It is also the story of his relationship with Verena, first, when they meet as children, and then later as they grow to love each other. Finally, it is the story of how Max becomes a valued knight in the service of Otto l, Holy Roman Emperor, and travels across Europe as both a warrior and as an ambassador for one of the ...

Sebastian prequel book three of the Sue Lee mystery series. In the unforgiving winter of 1940, as Nazi Germany's iron grip tightens across occupied Europe, two daring British intelligence operations unfold in a desperate bid to turn the tide of war. Through the treacherous peaks of the Tatra Mountains, Nadia Fontaine, an elite British spy, embarks on a perilous journey into the heart of occupied Warsaw. When her Polish guide perishes in a horrific encounter with a German patrol, Nadia finds herself alone in hostile territory, carrying secrets that could change the course of the war. Fate ...

Going to Germany and looking to make friends? Don't leave home without the Top 25 German Questions You Need to Know! In this powerful audiobook, you'll master responses to all the basic questions, from "What's your name?" to "Where are you from?" and more. Built into every lesson you'll find opportunities for extensive practice, self-review, and self-evaluation. By the end of the book, you'll not only be answering these questions, but asking them yourself!

Close your eyes, kick off your shoes - and take a journey through the wonderful Black Forest where you will feel soft moss under your feet, hear birds, streams and breezes through fir trees, gaze upon a deep blue sky and arrive at an inner peace you have so desperately needed. Patrick Lynen, celebrated German author and meditation expert offers up his most effective, guided sessions to date. Patrick has teamed up with well-known Los Angeles-based American radio personality Tony Scott.

On November 23, 1942, German U-Boats torpedoed the British ship Benlomond, and it sank in the Atlantic in two minutes. The sole survivor was a second steward named Poon Lim, who, with no knowledge of the sea, managed to stay alive for 133 days on a small wooden raft.

In the late summer of 1944, SS-Obergruppenführer Wilhelm ‘Willi’ Bittrich found himself in the Netherlands surveying his II SS Panzer Corps, which was in a poor state having narrowly escaped the defeat in Normandy. He was completely unaware that his command lay directly in the path of a major Allied thrust: the 17 September 1944 launch of the largest airborne and glider operation in the history of warfare.

A thrilling day-by-day account of the final months of the Weimar Republic, documenting the collapse of democracy in Germany and Hitler's frightening rise to power.

Behind the Wheel: German Level 1 covers beginning to intermediate level German, providing a strong, yet flexible foundation for speaking, understanding, and creatively expressing yourself in standard German. The program features an English speaking instructor to guide you through the lessons and a native German speaker to aid with your pronunciation. Includes a companion book to reinforce and enhance the audio experience.

Special Agent Wesley Tucker, stationed in Berlin, becomes the victim of a diabolical intrigue. What starts out as a relatively harmless but unorthodox special assignment turns into an international conspiracy with multiple casualties. Tucker is put on leave and faces the end of his career. But he doesn't admit defeat - while all sides try to cover up the affair, he sets out alone to hunt down those behind it. In London, Tucker meets a woman from his past, the beautiful and intelligent Jane Caruso. Can she help him, or is he just putting her in unnecessary danger? Gradually, it becomes ...

In this volume we examine the German language. Or rather the authors who wrote in German but are here translated into English. German is most often called the language of philosophers due to its precision and clarity. However, if you’ve studied German, you will know that sentence construction can be difficult to grasp. However, within these stories the language of these great talents express themselves in dazzling prose and searching narratives. And the characters? Clearly the works of genius.

Not everyone in war-torn Europe believed in bigotry and hatred. A few human beings remained, hidden and camouflaged within the guise of Nazism and fanaticism. This is the story of one such old man, a railyard, and tiny scraps of paper drifting on the wind, each bearing a desperate last message from the dead. This really happened. It didn't have to happen, but it really, really did.

German short stories began in the late 18th century as brief, beautifully written moral fables. In the following century, style evolved toward realism in parallel with that of other European literature. From the lofty idealism of Goethe to the searing verisimilitude of Mann, German writers of all styles have left us some of the most arresting profiles of the human condition ever conceived.

One of the usual mistakes when learning a foreign language is that the student has no priorities. All the unknown words get the same attention. Actually, to communicate you need only 1,000 words in any language. These words are the most frequently used and can be defined using an algorithm that provides the ranking. In this book, you'll find the list.

America has always been and will continue to be a country of immigrants. In The Broken Welcome Mat, immigration expert Helen Raleigh weaves in her own experiences as a Chinese immigrant with U.S. history to create a vivid picture of the evolution of America's immigration policies and the challenges we face today. Intelligent, sensible, and witty, The Broken Welcome Mat provides a road map for improving America's immigration system and creating a better, more united country for generations to come.

A Nesthäkchen is the youngest child in a family. Else Ury's Nesthäkchen is a Berlin doctor's daughter, Annemarie Braun, a slim, golden blond, quintessential German girl. The ten book series follows Annemarie from infancy (Nesthäkchen and Her Dolls) to old age and grandchildren (Nesthäkchen with White Hair). This second volume of the series tells the story of Annemarie's first school year.

Else Ury's Nesthäkchen is a Berlin doctor's daughter, Annemarie Braun, a slim, golden blond, quintessential German girl. The ten book Nesthäkchen series follows Annemarie from infancy (Nesthäkchen and Her Dolls) to old age and grandchildren (Nesthäkchen with White Hair). Volume 6, Nesthäkchen Flies From the Nest, describes Annemarie's college days, courtship and marriage.

Else Ury's Nesthäkchen is a Berlin doctor's daughter, Annemarie Braun, a slim, golden blond, quintessential German girl. The ten book Nesthäkchen series follows Annemarie from infancy (Nesthäkchen and Her Dolls) to old age and grandchildren (Nesthäkchen with White Hair). Volume 5, Nesthäkchens Backfischzeit, describes Annemarie's teenage years.