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Few perspectives epitomize the sheer drama and sacrifice of combat more perfectly than those of the fighter pilots of World War II. As romanticized as any soldier in history, the World War II fighter pilot was viewed as larger than life: a dashing soul waging war amongst the clouds. In the 65-plus years since the Allied victory, stories of these pilots' heroics have never been in short supply. But what about their adversaries - the highly skilled German aviators who pushed the Allies to the very brink of defeat?

In The German Aces Speak II, Heaton and Lewis paint a picture of the war through the eyes of four more of Germany's most significant pilots, put together from numerous interviews personally conducted by Heaton from the 1980s through the 2000s. The four ex-Luftwaffe fighter aces bring the past to life as they tell their stories about the war, their battles, their off-duty lives, their lives after the war, and perhaps most importantly, how they felt about serving under the Nazi leadership of Hermann Göring and Adolf Hitler.

With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen, or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will introduce you to the basics of the German language and guide you through over 12 hours of everyday scenarios – from simple situations like asking for directions and eating out to talking about yourself and how to master the different tenses – that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.

Berlin, 1934. Sofie Rhodes is the aristocratic wife of a scientist whose post-WWI fortunes change for the better when her husband, Jurgen, is recruited for Hitler's new rocket project. But too late they realise the Nazis' plans to weaponise Jurgen's technology as they begin to wage war against the rest of Europe. Alabama, 1949 Jurgen is one of hundreds of Nazi scientists offered pardons and taken to the US to work for the CIA's fledgling space programme. Sofie, now the mother of four, misses Germany terribly and struggles to fit in among the other NASA wives.

Young Linguists lets kids learn essential German language skills fast. That means short lessons to help kids stay engaged and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply. These books also include detailed sections on English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete.

The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn German - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our German language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the German language. Hear the word to master the pronunciation. Then you'll see how the word is actually used in everyday speech with sample sentences and phrases. Learning German vocabulary has never been easier!

Are you constantly searching for effective language learning tools, but are only left disappointed with lackluster results? Isn't it time to find the right method to unlock your true German potential? Imagine the thrill of adding a new language to your repertoire of impressive skills! Allow yourself to be enchanted by the melodies of the German language with our extraordinary audiobook.

Start speaking German in minutes and grasp the language, culture, and customs in just minutes more with Absolute Beginner German, a completely new way to learn German with ease! Absolute Beginner German will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and will arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your German friends.

Learning other languages can be a tiresome and tedious process if you don't have the right guide to accompany you on that journey. More often than not, the similar guides you can find on the market focus just on grammar and vocabulary, which is not enough to thoroughly learn another language. On the other hand, this guide will offer you a simple and effective way to master the German language wherever you are.

Germany is one of the richest and most influential countries in the world, which is amazing when you consider that the nation is only about the size of the US states of Oregon and Washington combined. It’s even more astounding when you consider that at the end of World War II, every major German city (and many minor ones) had been flattened by the Allied bombing campaign. Still more amazing is that the country has gone from international pariah and home of the Holocaust to one of the most well-regarded and humanitarian nations on Earth.

Do you want to travel with ease and elegance, getting what you need, when you need it? This is the solution for your communication problems when you travel to Germany.

Short Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and, most importantly, enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress as you listen. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in German for Beginners will make learning German easy and enjoyable.

Expand your German vocabulary with 2,000 most common German words, as well as tips and examples on how to improve your learning.

This audiobook presents 50 German short stories with English translations, designed to make learning German feel natural and engaging. Instead of memorizing vocabulary lists, you'll discover new words and phrases in context—exactly how they're used in everyday situations. Each story introduces practical German expressions, helping beginners build a strong foundation. The stories cover daily topics including family life, travel, food, school, shopping, and common interactions. By following characters through relatable situations, you'll see how German words and sentences fit naturally together.

While the Germans knew an invasion was inevitable, no one knew where or when it would fall. Those manning Hitler's mighty Atlantic Wall may have felt secure in their bunkers, but they had no conception of the fury and fire that was about to break. After the initial assaults of June established an Allied bridgehead, a state of stalemate prevailed. The Germans fought with great courage - hindered by lack of supplies and overwhelming Allied control of the air. This book describes the catastrophe that followed, in a unique look at the war from the losing side.

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of German. Short Stories in German for Intermediate Learners has been written specifically for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and, most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when listening.

Germany, 1939: Annaliese is a doctor’s wife, living in an elegant grey stone house with ivy creeping over the balcony. But when her husband is ordered to work at the Dachau labor camp, her ordinary life is turned upside down by the horrors of war. And Annaliese finds herself in grave danger when she dares to fight for love and freedom. America, 1989: Turning the pages of the newspaper, Annaliese gasps when she recognizes the face of a man she thought she’d never see again....

With the Learn German While Sleeping audiobook, you'll absorb over 430 German words and phrases effortlessly. Our teacher repeats each word and phrase multiple times...so you'll retain them better, whether you're awake or in bed. For best results, listen while awake first. Then, listen while falling asleep.

Do you want to travel with ease and elegance, getting what you need when you need it? This is the solution for your communication problems when you travel to Germany. You can access the phrase you need by using the table of contents that will lead you to the topic you are looking for...or you can find the phrase you need by searching the keyword in the "search and find" tab of your mobile device. When you find it, you can show the phrase in you mobile device to the person and solve the problem right away!

What makes the German language interesting and fun is the fact that it's a colorful language. For example, Germans are fond of forming long words, such as rindfleischetikettierunguberwachungsaufgabenubertragungsgesetz, which means "the delegation of the law"; and rechtschutzversicherungsgesellschaften, which means "legal protection of companies".