New Releases by John Rose

Forty sequential lessons for the beginning speller. Divided into four sections with a revision lesson at the end of each section. The lessons begin with a list of words that contain a common element and the activities relate to the list. Second book in a series of six practise books, a teacher''s book of answers and ideas, and a word book.

"WILLIAM ROSE (1885-1968) learned the Polish language and became an enthusiast of Polish culture under unusual circumstances; at the outbreak of the First World War the young scholar from Minnedosa, Manitoba, found himself trapped in Europe behind enemy line. He was restricted to the village of Ligotka in Silesia. In the last days of the war he made a dramatic escape to Paris and attended the Paris Peace Conference as a representative of nationalist groups in Poland. After the war he returned to Poland to help organize the YMCA movement and was very active in other social work. He took his doctorate in 1926 at Cracow University.By 1928, when he returned to North America to teach, he was a well-known specialist on Poland. He began teaching at Dartmouth College, NH, and in 1935 was invited to the University of London’s School of Slavonic Studies, which he headed from 1939 to 1950. On his retirement he returned to Canada, helped to establish the Department of Slavonic Studies at the University of British Columbia, and was elected the first honourary president of the Canadian Association of Slavists in 1955.Professor Rose’s recollections of those parts of his varied and interesting career which deal with Central Europe and Slavonic Studies are gathered together in this book. The memoirs are a unique record – of Central European life in the war and post-war years and of the development of Slavonic Studies in Britain and North America." -- Publisher''s description.

"The Archies in New York": Not since the Beatles first landed in America has a rock band''s trip to Manhattan caused such excitement! The Archies have touched down in the Big Apple for a gig in Central Park. Of course, when in the big city be sure to partake of the big sights... and partake the group does! From the Plaza Royal Hotel to the swank shops at Central Park West and the world famous Tavern on the Green, the band makes the most of their stay. They even meet famous New York "celebrities" like late night talk show host David Betterman, gossip columnist Liz Smythe and real estate mogul Donald Stump! Best of all, their concert benefits the New York Homeless Shelter! Archie, rock ''n'' roll and the greatest city on earth - has there ever been a more perfect combination? It''s all brought to you by no less a pop music authority than Hal Lifson, author of the swingin'' sixties coffee table tome, "Hal Lifson''s 1966!" "Fair Time": Its time for rides, games, contests and more when Archie and his friends enjoy one last summer at the Riverdale County Fair! "Archie''s Guide to Body Language": The story that proves every "body" has something to say!

"Losers Can Be Choosers": Betty & Veronica''s performance in the big beach volleyball tournament is less than stellar, but they certainly look fashionable as they flop! "The Things You Find": When Betty and Veronica have a competition to see who can come up with the best outfit from garage sale purchases, they learn that everything old is new again! "Two of Club": Veronica has Betty pose as a rich cousin at her "beach club for wealthy girls," but if it''s one thing Betty''s not, it''s a "poser!"