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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 34
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810L
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A beautiful new clothbound edition of Alexandre Dumas's classic novel of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge. Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of the Château d'If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and becomes determined not only to escape but to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible...
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Join Carole Bumpus as she continues the culinary journey of Book One in Searching for Family and Traditions at the French Table, with her incomparable guide, Josiane, as they head north from Paris to Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Normandy, and Brittany, then drop into the Loire Valley before ending in the Auvergne.
Sample family favorites and regional delights such as Flemish Potjevlesh, Algerian-influenced chicken tagine, moules (mussels) in cider and cream,...
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This classic study of art, life, and thought in France and the Netherlands during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries ranks as one of the most perceptive analyses of the medieval period. A brilliantly creative work that established the reputation of Dutch historian John Huizinga (1872-1945), the book argues that the era of diminishing chivalry reflected the spirit of an age and that its figures and events were neither a prelude to the Renaissance...
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"A dazzling cookbook featuring 75 recipes for American desserts with seasonal French twists, accompanied by 125 exquisite photographs and tips on serving and hosting with French flair for any occasion, from a casual afternoon teatime to an intimate dinner party to a festive holiday gathering"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
820L
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The World War II aviator and author of The Little Prince tells his true story of flying a reconnaissance plane during the Battle of France in 1940. A recollection of the shattering days during World War II when, though the fall of France was imminent, a handful of French pilots continued to fight on against the Germans. Translated by Lewis Galantière.
7) Germinal
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"Germinal" est un roman célèbre d'Émile Zola publié au XIXe siècle. L'histoire se déroule dans le Nord de la France pendant la Révolution industrielle et suit la vie d'Étienne Lantier, un jeune mineur qui s'oppose à l'exploitation des travailleurs par les propriétaires des mines. Le livre dépeint les conditions de travail éprouvantes des mineurs, ainsi que les tensions entre les travailleurs et les propriétaires des mines. Étienne Lantier...
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Meticulously written recipes explain the basics--rules that will help anyone become a better cook--while providing the deep satisfaction that comes from creating exquisite food that extracts the best of fresh ingredients. Here are some of [Wells's] best recipes for appetizers, desserts, and everything in between, dishes inspired by the vibrant Provençal countryside and the bustle of Parisian life, including Miniature Onion and Goat Cheese Tatins,...
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"Absolutely marvelous…lively and learned….Marilyn Yalom's book is a distinguished contribution to our experience of a great literature, as well as an endearing memoir." -Diane Johnson, author of Lulu in Marrakech and Le Divorce
"[An] enchanting tour of French literature-from Abelard and Heloise in the 12th century to Marguerite Duras in the 20th and Philippe Sollers in the 21st." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)
How the French Invented Love...
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Do you know what the most challenging issue when learning French?
Finding realistic and non-boring reading material that is suitable for beginners. For this reason alone, this book has been written and recorded. This book is entertaining and realistic, you would not be forced to search for words in a dictionary every couple of minutes.
In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-understand, culturally interesting and enjoyable French short stories that...
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Learn French in a fun and interesting way! The most challenging thing for beginner language learners is to find reading material that is both engaging and at their level. That's where these 101 simple French dialogues for beginners come in. Extensive reading is key to language acquisition, but it can be difficult for beginners to find material that is easy enough for them. These conversations are easy to read, contain simple questions and answers,...
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Conversational French Dialogues for Beginners and Intermediate Learners
100 French Conversations & Short Stories (Conversational French Language Learning Books Book 1)
Being able to communicate effectively in French is a challenge faced by many French language learners.
Do you have difficulties to make yourself understood in French? Is your objective to learn conversations in French? Would you like to learn typical expressions and language...
13) Napoléon intime
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Extrait: "Le 15 août 1769, vers onze heures du matin, naquit à Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte, fils de Charles Bonaparte et de Laetitia Ramolino. La mère se trouvait à l'église quand elle fut prise des douleurs de l'enfantement; elle rentra chez elle et accoucha sur un tapis."
14) Learn French Effortlessly in No Time – Beginner's Vocabulary Edition: Learn French FAST with Over 1
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Learn how to speak and understand French FAST with these 1,000+ useful French vocabulary words to help you get through everyday conversation!
This book is broken down into the following vocabulary lessons:1. Colors2. Numbers3. Ordinals4. Family and Relatives5. Days and Months6. Animals7. Adjectives and Attributes8. Clothing9. Countries10. Languages and Nationalities11. Sports12. Food and Drink13. Jobs14. At Home15. Body parts16. Places in Town
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Extrait: "Avoir toujours présente à l'esprit la situation matérielle et morale de son armée, démêler sur des renseignements souvent vagues et contradictoires la situation et les projets de l'ennemi, prendre un parti sur ces données incertaines, le poursuivre sans perte de temps, parer à l'imprévu, ménager et accumuler ses forces pour les dépenser sans compter à l'heure décisive: tel est, dans ses grandes lignes, le rle du chef d'armée."...
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Extrait: "Sur les bords de cette fille impétueuse des Pyrénées qui roule des paillettes d'or, au sein d'une contrée fertile et délicieuse, et sous le soleil brillant du riche Languedoc, il est une vaste cité, antique et glorieuse par dessus toutes celles de France. Elle a traversé vingt siècles de tempêtes, toujours environnée de puissance et de grandeur."
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Extrait : "Je commence par elle, non parce que, de tous les bals parisiens, c'est le plus célèbre,-il date de 1787,-mais seulement parce que c'est le plus cher à ma mémoire : j'ai été jeune, et, à moins d'avoir, comme le fils de madame de Sévigné, un cœur de citrouille fricassé dans la neige, on n'a pas le droit d'être ingrat envers les souvenirs de sa jeunesse."
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Extrait: "En toutes choses et en tout temps, on doit éviter de confondre le fait avec le droit: cette distinction est surtout nécessaire quand on s'occupe de l'histoire du moyen âge, qui est l'époque o la force exerçait un empire presque souverain, et o l'abus, quand il pouvait prouver une longue existence, s'érigeait en droit."
19) Un hiver à Paris
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Extrait: "Si, par une belle soirée du printemps ou de l'hiver, vous entrez dans cette ville immense - abime étourdissant- et surtout si vous entrez par la belle porte, (...) vous vous trouvez saisi de je ne sais quel espoir d'un grand et magnifique spectacle, espoir qui s'empare à votre insu de toute votre âme."
20) Conversational French Quick and Easy: The Most Innovative Technique to Learn the French Language
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Have you always wanted to learn how to speak French but simply didn't have the time?
Well if so, then, look no further. You can hold in your hands one of the most advanced and revolutionary method that was ever designed for quickly becoming conversationa
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