It's late summer, war is raging, and families are torn apart by divided loyalties and deadly secrets. In this complex and dangerous time, a young French Canadian lieutenant is captured and billeted with a Long Island family, an unwilling and unwelcome guest. As he begins to pitch in with the never-ending household tasks and farm chores, Jean-Philippe de Sabran finds himself drawn to the daughter of the house. Slowly, Lydia Wilde comes to lean on Jean-Philippe,...

Introduce your child (or yourself!) to the incredible language of French! Featuring 600 first words with bright, bold illustrations, My First Book of French provides each word in English, French, and includes helpful pronunciation hints. Words are divided into handy sections like kitchen, travel, and more, with a special emphasis on including foods and customs you'll find in France itself--

Outlines basic French grammar, and offers useful words and expressions and simplified dialogue.

A biography of the Italian who explored the Atlantic Coast from Cape Fear to Cape Breton discovering New York and Narragansett bays during his voyages.

An introduction to the cooking of France, featuring basic recipes for everyday breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes, as well as typical menus and a brief description of the special features of a French table setting.

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Provence and the French Riviera. Stroll breathtaking coastlines, explore Roman ruins, and soak up some sun in the South of France! Inside Rick Steves Provence & the French Riviera you'll find: Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Provence and the Riviera Rick's strategic advice on how to get...

"Simple text paired with themed illustrations invite the reader to learn to speak French"--Provided by publisher.