Language Learning eBooks

This posting is a follow up to my original Language Learning Posting. The third posting in this series is Annenberg Language Learning Resources.
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Language Learning eBooks

Obviously one can purchase language manuals and dictionaries from Amazon or your local book store, however there are other free resources available on the web.  Here are some I have noted that will support your language learning efforts:

It is often possible to use Google Book Search and WikiTexts to access or create your own eBooks. Some examples are provided, along with a tutorial explaining how to create and use your own Google eBooks.

• WikiTexts examples (downloadable pdf)
• Chinese: Mandarin
• French
• German
• Japanese

Using Google Book Search to create your own eBooks:

• Tutorial

Finally, it is one thing to learn the language.  It's also good to become familiar with a country's norms and background.  An excellent resource for this is the CIA World Fact Book.