Ex-Policeman Bernie Gunther thought he'd seen everything on the streets of 1930's Berlin. But then he went freelance & each case he tackled sucked him further into the grisly excesses of Nazi sub-culture. & even after the war amidst the decayed imperial splendour of Vienna Bernie uncovered a legacy that made the wartime atrocities look lily-white in comparison... ...

Mr Norris Changes Trains": The first of Christopher Isherwoods classic Berlin novels this portrays the encounter & growing friendship between young William Bradshaw & the urbane & mildly sinister Mr Norris. Piquant witty & oblique it vividly evokes the atmosphere of pre-war Berlin & forcefully conveys an ironic political parable. " Goodbye to Berlin": The inspiration for the stage & screen musical Cabaret & for the play "I Am a Camera" this novel remains one of the most powerful of the century a haunting evocation of the gathering storm of the Nazi terror. Told in a series of wry detached & impressionistic vignettes it is an unforgettable portrait of bohemian Berlin
- a city & a world on the very brink of ruin."
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The ultimate pocket map of Berlin! Explore the vibrant city of Berlin with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable city map will ensure you dont miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 popout maps
- a street map of central Berlin & a detailed street by street plan of the heart of the city * Additional maps of Potsdam a Berlin locator map & the metro are also included * Handy self-folding tourist map
- small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Hotels restaurants stores & attractions are all included on the maps



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Berlin Tales is a collection of seventeen translated stories associated with Berlin. The book provides a unique insight into the mind of this fascinating city through the eyes of its story-tellers. Nearly twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall the stories collected here reflect on the citys fascinating recent history setting out with the early twentieth-century Berlin of Siegfried Kracauer & Alfred Doblin & culminating in an excellent selection of stories from the best of the new voices in the current boom in German fiction. They are chosen for their conscious exploration of the citys image meaning & attraction to immigrants & tourists as well as Berliners from both sides of the Wall. These stories also depict Berlins distinct districts not just the differences between East & West but also iconic sites such as Alexanderplatz individual neighbourhoods (Jewish Mitte Turkish Kreuzberg) & individual streets. There is an introduction & notes to accompany the stories & a selection of Further Reading. Each story is illustrated with a striking photograph & there is a map of Berlin & its transport system (a frequent motif). There is an introduction & notes to accompany the stories & a selection of Further Reading. The book will appeal to people who love travelling or are armchair travellers as much as to those who love Berlin. ...

Chronicling the history of Berlin this book charts the Communist-Nazi struggle of the Weimar Republic; the Thousand Year Reich" with its penchant for show & architectural grandeur which transformed the city; & its consequent battering by the Allies & the Soviets by air & land respectively. The citys position as the central point of the Cold War is examined focusing on the partition & eventual reunion of East & West." ...

A brand new & contemporary language learning resource from Berlitz. Reliable & easy to use it contains clearly organised information on the functions of verbs & how to conjugate them tenses accent & memory tips plus acronyms for difficult grammar points. Must know verbs are highlighted with an icon & verb endings are in bold allowing learners to see how the verbs change according to tense & practice applying them to multiple other verbs. The colourful & stimulating page designs makes learning fun & facilitates easy memorisation. A unique text messaging section features quick reference charts making it ideal for learning informal & conversational Spanish. A free CD-ROM is included containing software that enables you to upload essential words & phrases to your iPod. ...

If you want to take your language skills to a high level then this is the perfect course for you. Featuring print audio & online components this comprehensive course will help you to further your communication skills in all areas & become fully confident in Mandarin Chinese. A 136 page course book covers focused grammar points language learning tips & review sections with tests; allowing you to assess your progress & accomplishments. Three audio CDs offer interactive & engaging practice dialogues to help improve your pronunciation & conversational skills. A free download is also available with an easy-reading audio script & learners guide. ...

If you want to take your language skills to a high level then this is the perfect course for you. Featuring print audio & online components this comprehensive course will help you to further your communication skills in all areas & become fully confident in your second language. A 136 page course book covers focused grammar points language learning tips & review sections with tests; allowing you to assess your progress & accomplishments. Three audio CDs offer interactive & engaging practice dialogues to help improve your pronunciation & conversational skills. A free download is also available with an easy-reading audio script & learners guide. ...

Get a great start to learning Arabic with this specially-designed introductory language course. Containing six audio CDs along with a fully illustrated course book this course will help build your confidence in speaking reading & writing. You will cover a range of everyday dialogues casual conversations personal & business situations. There are fascinating cultural titbits & extra activities along the way to help you practise your newly acquired skills & the review sections & answer key will enable you to test your progress. Throughout the CDs native speakers will engage you in real life conversations to help you understand context & perfect your pronunciation. This course is also compatible with iPod & MP3 devices for those wanting to start learning on the move. ...

This beginner-level Italian course focuses on authentic everyday situations to help users acquire basic language skills with ...