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An idiom is a group of words with a special meaning of its own that is not clear from the meanings of the individual words. Idioms such as "think out of the box" and "a long shot" are used extensively in English in e-mail, newspapers, and conversations. When you don't understand idioms, you can feel left out of a conversation or miss the point of a story. This audiobook focuses on 100 frequently used idioms.

Elke Bergmann ist modern und nostalgie-verliebt zugleich. Sie kommt mit allen gut aus – außer mit Ihrer Mutter - und von ihrem Lebensgefährten, dem Theaterdirektor Conny, hat sie sich erst kürzlich getrennt. Als Autorin schreibt sie sich Männer hinkünftig lieber so zurecht, wie sie ihren Traumprinzen gerne hätte.

Schottland, 1997: Im Auftrag ihrer Großmutter soll Pamela deren Haus in den Highlands verkaufen. Doch zuvor soll sie unbedingt persönlich ein Buch vernichten, das sich dort befindet. Pamela reist in die Highlands zu Clashmore House. Dieses entpuppt sich als altes Schloss, das von einer Gruppe besetzt wird, die sich "Erleuchter des weißen Lichtes" nennt. In der Gegend scheint das Schloss verrufen zu sein, niemand beantwortet Pamelas Fragen und man drängt sie zur Abreise. Nur der Arzt vor Ort scheint zu ihr zu stehen, aber kann Pamela dem charmanten Mann wirklich trauen?

Rising culinary star Chef Kristin Sollenne has been making headlines for her contemporary food philosophy, approachable cooking tips, and re-imagined healthy dishes. Rather than the sometimes-overwhelming cookbook approach, Kristin has provided you with the ultimate go-to guide for cooking and entertaining by the seasons.

Discovering the New York Craft Spirits Boom chronicles the lives of 30 craft distillers throughout New York State, from Brooklyn to the Finger Lakes - distillers that distill spirits such as whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, and much more! Each story is as varied and unique as the brands that they create. It's an intimate look into their struggles and triumphs and their decisions to embark upon this spirited journey...

AbbeyLoo is a curious little girl with a big imagination. This imagination takes AbbeyLoo to some very exciting and often unexpected places. AbbeyLoo loves exploring her backyard. There is always something new to see. Her favorite find is the many toads that roam her backyard. AbbeyLoo loves to carefully catch the toads and pet them and talk to them. Normally they don't talk back, but today is totally different.

Did you ever do great things that you thought nobody noticed? Were you ever afraid of someone or something that you didn't know or understand? Meet Nicholas - a very gentle giant with a heart to match his size!

While making her favorite snack with her daddy, little Sofia makes an amazing discovery about herself!

Little Daniel is loved by everyone in his community and enjoys a very happy-go-lucky life - until two bullies come into the picture! Join this undersea adventure off the coast of Fiesta Island, and meet the spirited folks who live beneath the tossing waves there.

Archaeology student Sabrina Mills is used to digging up trouble. But now Sabrina's found the long-lost burial site of Attila the Hun - and everybody wants to steal the hidden gold. Or to kill Sabrina. With mysterious spies and thieves hunting for her and a vengeance-crazed tomb raider hot on her heels, Sabrina is running out of time.

When I first met William Murrell he asked me…"Have you seen Michael Jackson before?" Clearly I was not one of the lucky few. He then said, "He's plastic, man! His whole face was a color that you have never seen before. I'm serious. He looked just like a Frankenstein." I could not stop laughing. If the King of Pop, the Human Frankenstein, was not enough to brighten my day, he then told me about the muminized body of James Brown that Michael "played with" in the Funeral Home.

Idioms in English - Volume 3 is desgned for non-native speakers of English at the intermediate level and above. The audiobook presents 100 new idioms,l presented in stories and dialogs by native spakers. Each idiom is then explained in context with sentence examples. The chime indicates when the listner can practice saying the idiom after the native speakers.

This audiobook focuses on 100 frequently used idioms. Each chapter begins with a story or dialogue using the idioms in context. Next, listen to examples using the idiom in sentences that illustrate the meaning and demonstrate usage. Finally, listen to a pronunciation model for each idiom in a short sentence. You will hear a chime, which is your cue to repeat the sentence before you hear the model again. For information on our interactive language programs, go to www.amenglish.com.