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THE ANGLO-FRENCH EXCHANGE English/French Textbook Dr Allswell Eno £45.99 Bright Ink Publications
CONNEMARA
This novel by Nicolas Mathieu topped the best books of 2022 list
compiled by SensCritique. It tells the tale of Hélène, who is almost 40. She
was born in a small town, had a good education, a career, two daughters
and lives in a fancy house in Nancy. But she’s not satisfied. Christophe,
meanwhile, never left their home town and hasn’t
made much of his life, but is happy selling dog food
and living with his dad and son. He believes anything
is still possible. This poetic and honest novel looks
at modern life, ambition, middle age and how we measure success.
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ART HIDING IN PARIS Lori Zimmer & Maria Krasinski £40 Running Press
This book, subtitled An Illustrated Guide to the Secret Masterpieces of the City of Light, is a delight. In Paris, a city where artists have found inspiration for centuries, art is lurking around every corner and, aided by Krasinski’s stunning illustrations, Zimmer shows us where to look. Lounge in a park with Pablo Picasso’s sole public work outside the Musée Picasso, grab drinks at Le Meurice and hear about the legendary antics of erstwhile guest Salvador Dalí, or hop on the Métro and discover the murals, sculptures, and other fantastic artworks that dot station stops across the city. Each location is marked on an illustrated map for a stimulating armchair scavenger hunt. Part travel guide, part art history primer, part love letter to the city, this book is a treasure.
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If you want to elevate your French language skills, this is the book for you. A reference book for English to French speakers and vice versa, it tackles both languages in a refreshingly true to life way. Whether you’re a serious student or simply want to improve your grasp of the lingo, this is a perfect volume for any Francophile or regular
traveller to France to have on their bookshelf. It explores idiosyncrasies and means of expression that will help you speak like a native through real-life examples and variations that might crop up in different contexts. Londoner Dr Allswell Eno is passionate about the power of words and their role in shaping society and he clearly relishes illustrating cultural subtleties and clearing those obstacles that can inhibit a true mastery of French. It is your passport into the French-speaking world.
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