Each book in this series provides just the right phrases to get by and be easily understood in everyday situations in foreign countries. Travelers will appreciate these essential phrases for crossing borders; changing money; asking directions; meeting people; and finding accommodations, the post office, telephones, shopping areas, and transportation.

Suddenly, Tim Carrier, an ordinary guy, is at the center of a mystery of extraordinary proportions, the one man who can save an innocent life and stop a killer far more powerful than any cop…and as relentless as evil incarnate. But first Tim must discover within himself the capacity for selflessness, endurance, and courage that can turn even an ordinary man into a hero, inner resources that will transform his idea of who he is and what it takes to be The Good Guy.

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When The Dreams fail to win an important talent contest, anaspiring record producer, Curtis, sees their potential and mouldsthem into the most successful girl group of the 1960s.Soon Curtisrealizes that lead-singer, Deena, has the qualities to become amegastar in her own right. But will his plans for Deena blow apartthe girls’ friendship? Will his recordingbusiness survive?