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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.
Publisher
Eros International Ltd
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
Hindi
Description
Bajirao Mastani immortalizes the journey of star-crossed lovers against the backdrop of war. Set in eighteenth century Hindustan, this romantic war drama is a tale of passion, bravery, betrayal and above all, love. Mounted with lavish sets, elaborate costumes and soulful music, it is one of the most expensive films ever made in India.
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Arabic
Description
English Arabic bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Arabic as their second language. In this insightful children's picture book, you will meet Amanda, a young girl who had a lot to learn about hard work and how to make her dreams a reality. Join Amanda to her wonderful journey, and learn with her how to find your goal and make it come true. You will watch her face challenges but never give up along her path to achieving...
184) Ajami
Publisher
Kino
Pub. Date
2010
Language
Arabic
Description
Shakespearian in its scope and themes; revenge, loyalty, hope and despair, draws us into the lives of two brothers fearing assassination; a young refugee working illegally to cover his mother's medical expenses; a cop obsessed with finding his missing brother. Through this dramatic collision of different worlds, we witness cultural and religious tensions simmering beneath the surface and the tragic consequences of enemies living as neighbors.
Author
Publisher
al-Dār al-ʻArabīyah lil-ʻUlūm-Nāshirūn
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Arabic
Description
From the Pulitzer Prize finalist, author of The Moor's Account--a timely and powerful new novel about the suspicious death of a Moroccan immigrant that is at once a family saga, a murder mystery, and a love story, all of it informed by the treacherous fault lines of American culture. Nora Guerraoui, a jazz composer, returns home to a small town in the Mojave after hearing that her father, owner of a popular restaurant there, has been killed in a suspicious...
187) A Wednesday!
Publisher
UTV Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
Hindi
Description
Tells the story of certain events that unfold between 2 pm and 6 pm on a particular Wednesday in the city of Mumbai, where the Commissioner of Police receives a call demanding the release of four militants and threatening the detonation of four bombs hidden in Mumbai if the demands are not meet.
188) Bajrangi bhaijaan
Publisher
Eros International
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
Hindi
Description
A five year old girl from Pakistan gets separated from her mother at an Indian railway station. Lost and hungry she finds shelter at the home of Pavan, an ardent devotee of Hanuman, who sets out on a quest to unite the child with her parents against all odds.
Series
Publisher
Milet Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
Arabic
Description
Delightful and meaningful, this bilingual book helps young children enrich their vocabulary as they learn to describe the ways that we share in two languages. Featuring expressive text and illustrations, My First Bilingual Book -- Sharing is perfect for young children on their own or in groups. It's a wonderful way to explore languages and sharing!
Series
Publisher
Milet Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
Arabic
Description
EARLY LEARNING / EARLY LEARNING CONCEPTS. Transient childhood emotions can sometimes be difficult to pin down and discuss. Featuring a two-page spread for each feeling, this title equips readers with the words to express themselves in both Arabic and English. Illustrations feature clean, bold lines and block colours in the style of children's classics Miffy and Elmer. Ages 0+.
Series
Publisher
Milet Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Arabic
Description
"Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board book is ideal for helping children discover two languages by learning words for objects in school. Featuring vibrant illustrations and clear text, My First Bilingual Board Book--School is suitable for toddlers on their own or in groups. It's a child's perfect introduction to exploring languages!"--Back cover.
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