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A child is born in a tin can. A switchboard operator finds himself in hell. Three corpulent women float somewhere beyond time. Welcome to the weird world of Karin Tidbeck, the visionary Swedish author of literary sci-fi, speculative fiction, and mind-bending fantasy who has captivated fans around the world. Originally published by the tiny press Cheeky Frawg - the passion project of Ann and Jeff VanderMeer - Jagannath has been celebrated by listeners and critics alike, with rave reviews from major outlets and support from lauded peers like China Mieville and even Ursula K. Le Guin herself.

Important! This Audiobook is for Beginner-level learners who've finished Learn Thai Bundle—Easy Introduction for Beginners (Level 1). If you are brand new to Thai, please start with Learn Thai Bundle—Easy Introduction for Beginners (Level 1).

Where do our everyday words come from? The bagel you eat for breakfast, the bumf you have to wade through at the office, and the bus that takes you home again: we use these words without thinking about their origins or how their meanings have changed over time. Simon Horobin takes the listener on a journey through a typical day, showing how the words we use to describe routine activities - getting up, going to work, eating meals - have surprisingly fascinating histories.

Done with Intermediate Portuguese? Take the challenge with the Upper Intermediate level as you get advanced. Welcome to Upper Intermediate Portuguese: Volume 1! Speak with anyone, anywhere - in Portuguese! Start speaking Portuguese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Upper Intermediate Portuguese. Our native Brazilian Portuguese hosts break down all the sentences, grammar and more in a simple, easily understandable way!

Complete Spanish Step-by-Step is a top-selling Spanish book on all of Amazon! With more than 1,000 four- and five-star reviews, the reviews speak for themselves. Now, it’s your turn to learn Spanish with us! This audio course is designed to help you learn Spanish as quickly and as thoroughly as possible.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20-24 minute daily lessons to help kids stay engaged, and frequent repetition, which is scientifically proven to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply.

Do you want to learn Norwegian the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to master daily conversations and speak like a native? Then this is the audiobook for you. Learn Norwegian: Must-Know Norwegian Slang Words & Phrases by NorwegianClass101.com is designed for beginner-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of Norwegian teachers and experts.

Had some experience in Portuguese? Up the challenge with Beginner Portuguese. Master the basics of Portuguese conversation! Start speaking Portuguese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Beginner Portuguese. Our native Portuguese hosts break down all the sentences, grammar, and more in a simple, easily understandable way!

Not only will you understand practical conversations, but you'll also be able to use the same phrases. Learn Persian Bundle - Persian for Beginners (Level 2) focuses on everyday Persian—the kind that you yourself will use in Iran.

Master Greek with Learn Greek - Word Power 2001. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Greek vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Greek in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book.The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Greek - Word Power 2001 were hand selected by our Greek language teachers as the top 2001 most frequently used words in the Greek language.

What's the secret to speaking English better? It's mastery of those tricky idioms and phrases that are so common in English. And learning these idioms and phrases will not only help you speak better, it will help you understand Americans better. In this course, you'll join an American family as they go about their day-to-day lives. Along the way, you will master over 300 of today's most common English idioms and expressions!

The Official TOEFL Prep - Speaking Strategies audiobook has everything you need to prepare and excel on the speaking section of the TOEFL! This powerful audio course was created by expert TOEFL tutors and teachers who know the test and all its variations inside and out. Also included is an audio review of the top 300 TOEFL vocabulary words. This section teaches you how to master proper spelling, pronunciation, definitions, and synonyms/antonyms through the use of unique audio exercises.

The many and varied demands of the digital age require cadres of professionals capable of collaborating effectively and engaging globally in the world's languages and cultures. This volume represents a collection of classroom- and field-tested practices used to prepare global professions to the highest standards of proficiency in their languages in order to meet these global challenges. Culled from faculty of government, private, and state educational programs, these "practices that work" offer the language practitioner a selection of "recipes" for helping language learners attain near-...

Master daily conversations, and speak like a native. Learn Hebrew: Must-Know Hebrew Slang Words & Phrases by HebrewPod101.com is designed for beginner-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of Hebrew teachers and experts.

You will find 20 easy-to-listen, engaging, and fun stories that will not only help you to significantly expand your vocabulary but also provide you the tools to improve your grasp of the French language. Speed up your comprehension, skyrocket your vocabulary, and ignite your imagination with these 20 exciting French short stories! All stories are narrated using vocabulary you can easily use in your day-to-day conversations. The stories are designed with beginner French learners in mind.

Want to start speaking Italian minutes into your first lesson? With 3-Minute Italian - 25 Lesson Series Audiobook, you will easily learn the basics of Italian conversation with lessons made by real teachers. The best part? Each lesson is 3 minutes long. You also get the BONUS PDF version of the Audiobook to read along.

Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Upper Intermediate Japanese, a completely new way to learn Japanese with ease! Beginner - Japanese will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your Japanese friends.

Completely portable, easily downloadable, and lots of fun. You’ll be speaking and understanding in no time flat! Each lesson of Modern Standard Arabic Phase 1, Unit 01-05 provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons.

Welcome to Beginner Japanese. Master the basics of Japanese conversation! Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Beginner Japanese. Our native Japanese hosts break down all the sentences, grammar, and more in a simple, easily understandable way!

Let te reo Maori advocate and expert Scotty Morrison teach you the basics of the Maori language in easy 30-minute lessons - anywhere, anytime. Scotty's best-selling Maori Made Easy books and workbooks in print have already helped over 100,000 people on their journey to learn te reo Maori. Now, the same great resource is available in audio, voiced by the author himself.By committing just 30 minutes at a time, at your own pace, hands-free, wherever you like, you can adopt the language easily and in a way that suits your busy life.