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1001 Pitfalls in German
by Henry Strutz
A very useful, practical book with chapters on nouns, cases, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, verbs, word order, and more. Paperback.

2001 German and English Idioms
by Henry Strutz
Deutsche und englische Redewendungen. Everything you ever wanted to know about idioms and expressions in both languages. Paperback.

501 German Verbs
by Henry Strutz
"Fully Conjugated in All the Tenses." A standard for mastering those pesky German irregular verbs. Paperback.

750 German Verbs and Their Uses
by Rolf Neumeier
A practical guide to conjugating and using German verbs in context. Paperback.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning German on Your Own
by Alice Muller, Stephan Muller, Alicia Munoz
Offers first-time and intermediate learners idiot-proof ways to learn the German language and culture. Paperback.

Destination German - Illustrated Phrasebook
McGraw-Hill
A text-plus-audio combination for learning German.

Deutsche Sagen und Legenden
NTC/McGraw-Hill
By Herb Kernecker and Hyde Flippo. An illustrated collection of legends (in German) from the German-speaking world. For students and readers who have at least a basic reading knowledge of German. With questions and a German-English glossary. Paperback.

Fodor's German for Travelers
Living Language/Fodor
A book and audio learning package for students and travelers. Paperback plus audio cassette.

German Complete Course (CD)
Living Language
A German course that lives up to its name. Available in CD or cassette versions. - Your Guide's Review

German in 10 Minutes a Day
by Kristine K. Kershul
Part of the 10 Minutes a Day series, this is a great book. Includes vocabulary labels to use at home. Paperback.

German in 32 Lessons (Gimmick Series)
by Adrienne
The Gimmick series has evolved into a full-scale program of lessons. Emphasis on the practical, essential, and unconventional. Paperback.

German Verbs Skill Builder
Living Language
Skills Builder goes beyond your average German verbs book by adding an audio cassette.

The German Way
by Hyde Flippo
All about life and culture in Austria, Germany, or Switzerland. Paperback.

Guide to German Idioms
by Peter Lupson
Commonly used German idioms in everyday conversation, organized by subject areas. Passport Books/NTC. Paperback. - Your Guide's Review

Jiffy Phrasebook German
Langenscheidt
An inexpensive, handy travel phrasebook from Langenscheidt. 256 pages. Vinyl cover. - Your Guide's Review

Schaum's Outline of German Grammar
by Elke Gschossmann-Hendershot, Lois M. Feuerle
A long-time favorite grammar summary. Paperback.

Universal Phrasebook German-English
Langenscheidt
A very compact, inexpensive travel phrasebook from Langenscheidt. 257 pages. Vinyl cover. - Your Guide's Review

When in Germany, Do As the Germans Do
McGraw-Hill
By Hyde Flippo. A collection of cultural dos and don'ts along with German-language tips. About 100 articles and quiz questions to test yourself, plus links to the Web. 125 pages. Paper.

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