Multimedia Books

The Batman and Robin Cartoon Maker is a great tool to bud young imaginations. If you have children in your household who love the Adventures of Batman and Robin cartoon, then grab this great program.

Not finished with this book but so far a witty and insightful book which focuses on graphic design beyond printed matter. This book explores the world of digital graphics and looks at new dimensions of graphic design and how designers will become part of a dialogue with the public. A scenario in which they receive feedback from an audience and perfect there design solutions based on feedback from viewers reactions etc.
And of course Heller has become an authority on Design Culture so this book is informed and up to date.

Software, puzzles, matching, activity book, card games, coloring all in one set! A fun way of learning and interacting with Noah and the animals of his Ark! Highly recommended for youngsters just starting to learn!

Definitely get the book with audio CDs. This book is very easy to use and learn from (you just have to keep yourself motivated and pick it up at least 2-4 times a week!). The audio is great for help with real pronunciation. Some things in this book are very formal (compared to how my boyfriend and his friends speak) but you have to learn a language starting somewhere! I also suggest the same publisher's "Beginner's Hindi Script". It starts you off with how to write and basic words and lessons to get you warmed up.

Having to grapple with a language with an entirely different structure to English whilst living in Japan, I chose this book having used the German counterpart earlier. I found `Beginners Japanese' to be perfectly paced & practical for everyday living. Starting out with the basics, Helen Gilhooly teaches you useful Questions & statements in believable everyday conversational situations. Without the use of difficult grammatical terminology, she introduces different ways of using the language & slowly builds up vocabulary which can be applied to what you have been learning. Before long you are making up your own sentences & applying them to necessary situations.
If you're into a lot of technical Grammar, then pass this book by, but if you want to learn how to speak Japanese quickly, without necessarily knowing the workings of the language,(I don't know the workings of English!) then this book is a great resource.

This program has 8 CD's and a 182 page users manual for 3 easy ways to learn French! Learn on your PC; Learn in your Car; and Practice on your iPod. Flash card software for your Palm or Pocket PC.
Ideal for busy people! It Covers all levels from Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Your can learn just the topics you want. Also has entertaining games that make learning fun.

I purchased this set for my daughters ages 6 and 10. They love it. The story is cute, the books are clear and the flashcards are very nice. There are several blank wipe off flashcards included so you can make your own. After using this set the first time my daughters where able to repeat parts of the story and understand what it meant. There are other story and tape sets that go along with this set, they are equally as good.

"The only home-study system based on the world-famous "Berlitz Method," this guide is designed to teach the conversational essentials of a foreign language in just minutes a day. These acclaimed courses have successfully taught thousands to speak and think with confidence in a foreign language. Includes a bilingual pocket dictionary, 2 illustrated workbooks, and 6 cassettes." (Includes one practice cassette and hard leather-like, plastic case.)

This product provides thorough grounding in pronunciation of Chinese (something difficult to grasp in the beginning) and takes the beginner through exercises and even includes the Chinese characters along with the Pinyin in the instructional book. This is very useful for the beginner who wants to fuction in reading and even writing. Offers some useful structures for continuing learning.

I've studied a lot of languages on my own and have struggled with finding material for language self-study. THIS is by far the best material for studying Italian - interesting, fun, interactive, the perfect speed for pronunciation, and despite being Berlitz uses sound methodology - communicative method of teaching. I have tried Teach Yourself series(awful, speak too fast) and Italian Now (yawn!). Don't waste your money on anything else.

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Excellent! The book and CDs are extremely helpful with my Italian classes. The different approach works well.