Apart from The Last of the Mohicans, most Americans know little of the French and Indian War-also known as the Seven Years' War-and yet it remains one of the most fascinating periods in our history. In January 2006, PBS will air The War That Made America, a four-part documentary about this epic conflict. Fred Anderson, the award-winning and critically acclaimed historian, has written the official tie-in to this exciting television event. In The War...

In the early days of the French Revolution, a young Englishman determines to do the utmost to save the husband of the woman he loves from the guillotine.

Theo, wracked with guilt, strikes a solitary path through life. Haunted by the spirits of lovers and family members, he is determined to atone for his mistakes. He seeks salvation in combat and conflict, joining the British in the war against the French and Indian army.

Instruction in basic French, including common vocabulary, simple phrases, and basic sentence structure.

Mother and daughter American expats Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini always dreamed of living in France. With a lot of hard work and a dash of fate, they realized this dream and cofounded The Cook's Atelier, a French cooking school in the storybook town of Beaune, located in the heart of the Burgundy wine region. Combining their professional backgrounds in food and wine, they attract visitors from near and far with their style of cooking....

Twelve-year-old Evie Beaulieu sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool in Montreal strapped to one of the world's first aqua-lungs. Ina Aroita grows up on naval bases across the Pacific with art as her only home. Two polar opposites at an elite Chicago high school bond over a three-thousand-year-old board game; Rafi Young will get lost in literature, while Todd Keane's work will lead to a startling AI breakthrough. They meet on the history-scarred island...

The English/French dictionary is the core component of the Oxford picture dictionary third edition program, building students' vocabulary, reading, and critical thinking skills for success in their daily lives. It features all of the new content from the monolingual dictionary. Dictionary ensures vocabulary retention with over 4,000 words, 421 verbs, and practice activities. Updated content including Job Search, Career Planning, Soft Skills, Digital...

Greenspan "explores the ... world of French desserts, bringing together a ... mix of contemporary recipes, including original creations based on traditional and regional specialties, and drawing on seasonal ingredients, market visits, and her travels throughout the country"--

A vingt et un ans, Harriet, une jeune infirmière, décide de prendre son indépendance et loue un appartement dans un quartier mal famé de Sydney. Dans cette maison, dont la propriétaire pratique les arts divinatoires, Harriet noue des liens d'amitié avec les locataires. Portée par l'atmosphère bohème du lieu, elle s'initie aux plaisirs des sens et découvre l'amour. En ce début des années 1960, la vie n'est pas qu'une longue fête sans fin....

Originally published in France, Maison Kayser's French Pastry Workshop provides step-by-step instruction for making dozens of classic desserts. From festive creations to simple but sophisticated fare, Kayser provides clearly written recipes and his expert insight so you can replicate his delectable creations. More than 70 recipes include his bakery bestsellers, such as raspberry macaroons, lemon meringue tartlets, Epiphany cake, Yule logs, financiers,...