The story features Ollie and Mollie, two chubby dachshund siblings whose routine lives are upended by the arrival of Mandoo, a remarkable Siamese cat. Unlike any typical pet, Mandoo has a rich background as a magician's assistant, possesses computer skills, and can even fly. As the dachshunds navigate their new dynamic with this extraordinary feline, their lives take on a sense of adventure and excitement.
Focusing on the unique linguistic features of Pashto, this comprehensive grammar addresses various dialects, including the often-overlooked Middle dialects like Waziri. It combines extensive primary and secondary sources to explore both spoken and written forms, offering naturally-occurring sentence examples. The grammar delves into phonology, orthography, and the complexities of inflectional and derivational morphology across major word classes, with a particular emphasis on verb formation and pronominal systems. Additionally, it provides insights into significant syntactic constructions relevant to learners and linguists interested in South Asian languages.
When John and Paula find a lovable stray dog on their holiday in France, they see smuggling it back home to bypass the quarantine laws purely as outwitting the tiresome long-arm of bureaucracy. Yet, the dog proves to be rabid and by this one act a dark terror spreads inexorably across the countryside in an ever-widening circle.