Audio Books

The Pimsleur? Method is scientifically proven to be your fastest route to near-native fluency. Speak and understand English in just 30 minutes a day. English for Arabic Speakers Phase 1, Unit 4 builds on material taught in prior units. It includes 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, new vocabulary, and new structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. The lesson contains full practice for all vocabulary introduced in this unit and in previous units. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak English.

In this mini biography you are brought along on a journey through Tom Waits studio albums, from his debut in the 1970s up to the present day. The author describes each albums’ characteristics, with a few chosen songs as examples, and follows Waits’ development as a musician and artist in an entertaining way. Critiques of the times are also given some space. This is a perfect introduction to this artist’s unique musical expression and exciting career.

For Zander and his crew, life is a high-stakes game worth playing. In this second book of The Cruisers series, the term “gifted and talented” takes on a whole new meaning for Zander, Kambui, LaShonda, and Bobbi – a group of misfits who attend Da Vinci Academy, a school in Harlem for only the brightest kids. Their friend Sidney Aronofsky is considered one of the best chess players in the city. When Sidney is arrested for trying to buy drugs, it comes as a shock to those who know him, especially the Cruisers. Sidney loves chess, but the pressure never lets up, and he wants out. The kids’ school newspaper, The Cruiser, and Sidney’s passion for coded messages may be the only outlets they have for expressing themselves in the face of tough decisions that could change them forever.

With piercing insight, acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers gives middle school boys and girls a book about what really matters – friends who’ve got your back when it’s time to make your move.

Here’s how entrepreneurs find the next big thing – and make it huge. The era of easy money and easy jobs is officially over. Today, we’re all entrepreneurs, and the tides of change threaten to capsize anyone who plays it safe. Taking risks is the name of the game – but how can you tell a smart bet from a stupid gamble?

Andy Kessler has made a career out of seeing the future of business, as an analyst, investment banker, venture capitalist, and hedge-fund manager. He evaluated the business potential of the likes of Steve Jobs and Michael Dell before they were Steve Jobs and Michael Dell. His eye for what’s next is unparalleled. Now Kessler explains how the world’s greatest entrepreneurs don’t just start successful companies – they overturn entire industries. He offers 12 surprising and controversial rules for these radical entrepreneurs, such as:

• Eat people: Get rid of worthless jobs to create more wealth for everybody
• Create artificial scarcity for virtual goods
• Trust markets to make better decisions than managers

Whether you’re at a big corporation or running a small business, you’re now an entrepreneur. Will you see change coming and grab on to opportunity – or miss the boat?

Can learning another language be as easy as speaking your own? Yes – with Pimsleur it’s that easy. Learn on your own time, at your own pace, and wherever you choose. English for Korean Speakers Phase 1, Unit 5 builds on material taught in prior units. It includes 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, new vocabulary, and new structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. The lesson contains full practice for all vocabulary introduced in this unit and in previous units. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak English.