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Start the conversation in your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology. Every self-paced language course introduces the learner to cultural insights and grammatical nuances specific to their language of choice, delivered through native speaker dialogue, and created with each individual learner in mind.
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Carina Press
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English
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"April French doesn't do relationships and she never asks for more. A long-standing regular at kink club Frankie's, she's kind of seen it all. As a trans woman, she's used to being the scenic rest stop for others on their way to a happily-ever-after. She knows how desire works, and she keeps hers carefully boxed up to take out on weekends only. After all, you can't be let down if you never ask. Then Dennis Martin walks into Frankie's, fresh from Seattle...
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English
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Presents a collection of simple, uncomplicated recipes ranging from comfort classics, to easy skillets, to ready-in-minutes Tex Mex meals. Bring the family together--and take it easy on yourself! Between my family, my website, my cookbooks, and my TV show, I make a lot of food around here! And as much as I've always loved cooking (and of course, eating!), it seems that more and more these days, I'm looking for ways to simplify my life in the kitchen....
3) Parisian charm school: French secrets for cultivating love, joy, and that certain je ne sais quoi
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Publisher
TarcherPerigee
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Discover what French women know about embracing that irresistible joie de vivre We all know that French women don't get fat. But their famous je ne sais quoi comes from more than just body type--something anyone can master: the old-fashioned art cultivating our inner beauty, confidence, and unique personal style, at any age. From savoring the everyday beauty around you to engaging in captivating conversations, playing dress-up, hosting impromptu...
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English
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""What are my qualifications to write this book? None really. So why should you read it? Here's why: I'm a little fat. If a thin guy were to write about a love of food and eating I'd highly recommend that you do not read his book." Bacon. McDonalds. Cinnabon. Hot Pockets. Kale. Stand-up comedian and author Jim Gaffigan has made his career rhapsodizing over the most treasured dishes of the American diet ("choking on bacon is like getting murdered by...
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Éditions Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Français
Description
L'amour prend une nouvelle dimension avec l'addition d'un bébé à la maisonnée. En effet, les parents réalisent peu à peu que leur amour est sans limites! Du jour au lendemain, ils se surprennent à aimer leur enfant plus que toutes les branches d'un arbre, plus que tout le sable de la plage et plus que toutes les étoiles dans le ciel... Les enfants ADORERONT cette histoire mignonne qui leur rappellera l'amour inconditionnel de leurs parents....
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Pub. Date
2016.
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English
Description
"A memoir of mothers and daughters -- and mothers as daughters -- traced through four generations, from Paris to New York and back again. For a long time, Nadja Spiegelman believed her mother was a fairy. More than her famous father, Maus creator, Art Spiegelman, and even more than most mothers, hers -- French-born New Yorker art director Françoise Mouly -- exerted a force over reality that was both dazzling and daunting. As Nadja's body changed...
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Adams Media
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
Description
"A collection of low-sodium recipes. Includes appetizers, desserts, and more"--
"Tasty, low-sodium meals everyone will love! The Big Book of Low-Sodium Recipes shows you how to create hundreds of heart-healthy dishes that help you control your sodium intake. From hearty breakfasts like Egg Sausage Sandwiches to mouthwatering plates like Beef and Bean Enchiladas, each page offers meals that are so tasty, you won't need to give up your favorite flavors....
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"All American women aspire to have the nonchalant style and grace of French women, that je ne sais quoi that makes all of their habits seem natural and effortless. In Une Femme française, fashion designer Catherine Malandrino, a Frenchwoman who has lived and worked in the US for thirty years, reveals French women's secrets for an American audience. Readers who loved Ines de la Fressange's Parisian Chic and our own Entre Nous will grab a café and...
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Columbia Tristar Home Video
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
After drinks at a favorite Chicago hang-out, Danny Martin and Debbie Sullivan head to Danny's place to indulge in the single's quest--the one-night-stand. Danny and Debbie wind up living together and amidst the daily drudge of domestic life, they begin to realize that making love is easy, saying "I love you" more difficult, and being in love the hardest of all.
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Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Sick of striving? Giving up on grit? Had enough of hustle culture? Daunted by the 10,000-hour rule? Relax: As the French know, it's the best way to be better at everything. In the realm of love, what could be less seductive than someone who's trying to seduce you? Seduction is the art of succeeding without trying, and that's a lesson the French have mastered. We can see it in their laissez-faire parenting, chic style, haute cuisine, and enviable...
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Clarkson Potter/Publishers, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In her most personal cookbook yet, the New York Times bestselling author of Cravings shares food that will bring you joy and comfort--with a little help from her one-of-a-kind family. Chrissy Teigen has always found a big sense of fun in the kitchen, but more than ever, she turns to the stove for comfort and warmth. Now Chrissy shares the recipes that have sustained her and her family, the ones that made her feel like everything is going to be okay....
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"From the RITA Award-winning author of Five Days in Skye comes a sweet, romantic treat that will leave you hungry for more. Baker and pastry chef Melody Johansson has always believed in finding the positive in every situation, but seven years after she moved to Denver, she can't deny that she's stuck in a rut. One relationship after another has ended in disaster, and her classical French training is being wasted on her night job in a mediocre chain...
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Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"After The Bachelorette broke his heart, Sean Lowe suspected his 'nice guy' image hurt him. The show never emphasized it, but Sean committed to living according to biblical standards of sexuality, even as producers emphasized the risqué and promiscuous. A Texas boy from a Baptist home, Sean tells the story of how he went from a Division I college football player to a fan favorite on reality television, taking readers behind the scenes of The Bachelor...
16) Rock of ages
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Drew and Sherrie meet in L.A. while pursuing their dream of life in the big city. Will their love survive the challenges the city throws their way? This musical features songs by Journey, Twisted Sister, Starship, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, and many more.
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Publisher
Hay House, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Ditch processed foods and eat the cleanest, healthiest food on the planet by stocking your pantry, shopping, and cooking with Food Babe Kitchen. Over 100 mouthwatering recipes from Baja Fish Tacos and Grapefruit Goddess Salad to Rainbow French Fries and an 8-Minute Candy Bar will show readers how delicious and simple it is to eat healthy, easy, real food. Food Babe Kitchen shows you how to shop for the healthiest ingredients by breaking down every...
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Publisher
Regnery Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"In 2012, actress Stacey Dash posted a tweet that changed her life. Up until that moment, Dash had lived a typical Hollywood life: Best known for playing Dionne in the 1995 teen classic Clueless, Dash had close friends in the upper echelons of the movie and music industries-and she had an Obama bumper sticker on the back of her BMW. But in 2012, sick of being disappointed by the Obama White House and growing more certain of her conservative beliefs,...
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Publisher
Yellow Pear Press, a division of Mango Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Menus, décor and ideas for throwing the perfect plant-based dinner party!"--Cover.
"Nicole Vranjican of "Nikki Vegan" created this vegan entertaining cookbook with you in mind. Take an elaborately fun and inviting tour through plant-based food recipes of the world, from the shores of Italy to the French countryside and beyond. This cookbook is a delightful guide full of easy vegan recipes and party themes that your guests will love. Inside, you'll...
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