The range of the book: from wartime England to colonial Assam; from sapper training in India to jungle warfare in Malaya
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How could we live without tea? From its beginnings in Asia to its position as a popular global pick-me-up, tea has become the drink of choice for two billion people every morning! This charming miscellany, packed full of fascinating facts & practical advice, as well as tasty recipes from spicy chai tea to traditional tea loaf, will intrigue, inform & delight lovers of this cheering beverage across the globe. ...

With a few sorry exceptions, it`s heartening to think that the gardener or bird-spotter of the 1950s or 60s would immediately recognise most of the songs that sing out over English gardens today. For the amateur ornithologist of the twenty first century, Teach Yourself Bird Watching will be as much of a delight now as it ever was
- a beautifully written, precise guide to identifying, protecting & encouraging birdlife in your garden & beyond. Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.
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Are you looking for a complete course in Romanian which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Romanian will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun & interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher & our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course & online. The course is structured in thematic units & the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself & dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone & talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency & spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive

Features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five & ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems & quick tips for success, based on the author`s many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find & learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read & listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak & understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don`t sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book & online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture & history of Romania. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you`ve learnt & how to use it. The course is available as a book (9781444105582), as a pack comprising the book & double CD (9781444105599) & as a double CD (9781444105605).

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First published in 1953, Teach Yourself Cycling is a beautiful, lovingly reproduced window into a distant age, where understanding the good manners of the road & enjoying the innocence of the family picnic dominated life on two wheels. Yet few vehicles have changed as little as the bicycle in the 65 years since this book first published. For all that they have become immeasurably lighter & better adapted to a range of terrains, the basic mechanics remain the same
- & a deeply recognisable spirit of joy runs through this book, even though the author, Reginald Shaw, feels he needs to reassure his readers that cycling can be ”a pleasurable activity as well as a mode of transport”. This book is perfect for fans of cycling interested in how the art & practice of riding a bike has changed. From a stout defence of `the good manners of the road` to a surge of enthusiasm when mapping out the itinerary of a good cycling holiday, this book is warm, interesting & enlightening. Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.
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About this series The student is taken through a series of lessons that provide a complete grounding in pronunciation, grammar & vocabulary. The exercises included in each stage aim to provide a practical set of lessons by which the student can progress smoothly to a sound working knowledge of the language. ...

Do you forget things easily? Are you worried that you're losing your mental edge? Don't be! Keep Your Brain Sharp will prove that, in fact, your mature brain is bigger & better than ever, & it will give you hundreds of diverting puzzles, games, tests & exercises to keep it that way. It explodes the myths about old age & mental decline, explains why you get better when you get older & gives you a set of great mental workouts in a brain-boosting bible ideal for you if you think your best intellectual achievements may well lie ahead. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five & ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems & quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book & online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of how to keep your brain sharp. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt & how to use it. ...

Are you looking for a complete course in Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun & interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher & our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course & online. The course is structured in thematic units & the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself & dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone & talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency & spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive

Features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five & ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems & quick tips for success, based on the author`s many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find & learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read & listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak & understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don`t sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book & online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture & history of Malaysia. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you`ve learnt & how to use it. The course is available as a book (9781444101997), as a pack comprising the book & double CD (9781444102000) & as a double CD (9781444102017).

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First published in 1938, Teach Yourself To Fly was not only one of the very first Teach Yourself books to be published but the first to actually change the world. It was used on the eve of the second world war to prepare pilot recruits & conscripts before they were called for service, & as such it was read religiously by thousands of young men, some as young as 17, & directly impacted on the British war effort. This beautiful new printing of the book captures all of the feelings of that extraordinary time
- it`s nostalgic, understated, inspiring & very British indeed, warning young pilots, amongst other things, not to feel `too discouraged` in the event of a crash landing. Technology has changed hugely, but the principles of aviation as they were in the middle of the twentieth century are perfectly summarised in this lovely book. Get hold of the right vehicle, & it really can teach you to fly. What happens when you`re up there, however, is your responsibility. Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.
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Teach Yourself To Live is a self-help classic from a very distant age. Then, as now, the self-help world was dominated by energetic Americans preaching the secrets of limitless achievement. But from the off this delightfully dry, wise & pragmatic book offers something quite different
- a sober, somewhat stern, but ultimately generous guide to living in a world blighted by modernity & taxes. Nostalgic, funny & charming, this book somewhat bad-temperedly insists the reader not get ideas above his or her station
- yet it ends up delivering a bracing, empowering guide to knowing yourself & living well (despite it all). Oliver Burkeman called this book ”a place of stability & solid ground amid the rushing omnibuses”. Full of fascinating & unexpected revelations, Teach Yourself To Live flips self-help on its head & provides a marvellous insight into the way we used to feel about life & how to live it. Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world.

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