Collection of the most frequent words for the GMAT Examination. Comprises of 176 pages with the words , their parts of speech, meaning and example sentences. e:g,
abaft (adv.) on or toward the rear of a ship: - The passengers moved abaft of the ship so as to escape the fire in the front of the ship.
Ancient people observed the night sky. They needed to know when the seasons would change so they would know when to plant their crops. They noticed that the Sun, the Moon, and the stars moved in regular patterns. The patterns were visible at the same time each year. Calendars were made based on these patterns.
Far North: A Novel by Marcel Theroux (Audiobook, MP3)
by Marcel Theroux, 2009 National Book Award Finalist
My father had an expression for a thing that turned out bad. He’d say it had gone west. But going west always sounded pretty good to me. After all, westwards is the path of the sun. And through as much history as I know of, people have moved west to settle and find freedom. But our world had gone north, truly gone north, and just how far north I was beginning to learn.
Magic beans. Sow them. Plant them. Watch children grow. 'If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a prayer, a magic-bean-buyer. If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire, for we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!' (Shel Silverstein, Poet).
Each and every one of the stories in this anthology is a magic bean: a wondrous tale that will capture your imagination. Prepare to be dazzled by "Rapunzel's" golden tresses. Prepare to be moved by the suffering of the "Little Mermaid". Prepare to laugh yourself silly as 'Mr Sultana' struggles to get the better of a little red rooster!
