Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Languages and Literature

This collection of Vera Brittain's poetry and prose, some of it never published before, commemorates the men she loved - fiancee, brother and two close friends - who served and died in the First World War.

"Is George Orwell the most influential writer who ever lived? Yes, according to John Rodden's provocative book about the transformation of a man into a myth. Rodden does not argue that Orwell was the most distinguished man of letters of the last century, nor even the leading novelist of his gener...

"Love, Travel, Study, Work, Friendship--whatever your reason for wanting to learn, Beginners' Greek will help you to: Communicate naturally in everyday situations; Build your confidence with easy-to-follow explanations and plenty of practice activities; Understand and pronounce Greek easily with ...

A step-by-step introduction to speaking Mandarin Chinese, featuring lessons that introduce phrases, vocabulary, and grammar for a variety of situations, such as greetings, introductions, shopping, directions, accommodations, and other everyday functions, and including dialogues and pronunciation ...