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Family stories
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Describes the rise of a Chinese peasant from poverty to the position of a rich landowner, helped by his patient wife. Pulitzer Prize, 1932. Vietnamese language. 1970
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Short stories
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Collection of eleven short stories by the contemporary Vietnamese author now living in California. Includes the stories "Feeble Happiness," "Something…
like a Desperate Feeling," and "The Last Memorial Sonnet." Vietnamese language. 1988
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Literature, Literature biography
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Autobiography of an educated young Chinese woman who lives through the Japanese bombing of Chunking. She chronicles the hardships of…
the Chinese people during their struggle against the Japanese. First published in 1942. Vietnamese language. 1971
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Family stories
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A passionate peasant woman, deserted by her husband, slaves to support her three children with a devotion that achieves its reward at last in a grandchild. Vietnamese language. 1972
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Religion
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Report of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Poland and Central America in 1979. Polish language
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Short stories
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Collection of twenty-six short stories about people lost in the maze of Poland's contemporary political and economic system. Polish language
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Short stories
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Collection of twenty-six short stories that describe life in the author's native village during his childhood years. Polish language
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Historical fiction
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Historical novel about sixteenth-century Poland which deals with the conflict between young King Sigismund Augustus and his Italian mother, Queen Bona. Polish language
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Poetry
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Nineteenth-century narrative poem of love and sacrifice recounts the story of a young girl forced by circumstances to become a…
prostitute. This classic work is an acknowledged masterpiece of Vietnamese literature. Vietnamese language
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History
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Introductory text on the history, geography, and customs of Vietnam. Includes a listing of biographical annotations on the great figures in the country's history. Vietnamese language
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Short stories
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Collection of forty-nine stories and memoirs, spanning twenty-five years, by one of the best-known Polish writers. The title story chronicles…
the thoughts and experience of an urban commuter trying to get to work on time. Polish language
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Historical fiction
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Historical novel depicts the stormy lives of the seventeenth-century Polish king, Jan Sobieski, and his extravagant wife, Marie Ludwika. Polish language
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Poetry
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Anthology of poetry of the two best known Vietnamese poets of the late nineteenth century. The poems exemplify the "Southern Writing" which contrasts with the Chinese-influenced "Northern Writing." Vietnamese language
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Humour
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Collection of favorite Vietnamese humor. Vietnamese language
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General non-fiction
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This highly successful program assists in the development of all the language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) by presenting…
realistic settings, situations, and contexts. It consists of 12 chapters and can be used in an intermediate or advanced Russian course. V Puti offers conversational exercises, various readings (biographies, poems, literature and historical texts) and grammatical explanations and practice. All of these components reinforce Russian culture and history which enable the students to understand the Russian language in context.
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General non-fiction, Writing
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This highly successful program assists in the development of all the language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) by presenting…
realistic settings, situations and contexts. It consists of 12 chapters and can be used in an intermediate or advanced Russian course. V Puti offers conversational exercises, various readings (biographies, poems, literature and historical texts) and grammatical explanations and practice. All of these components reinforce Russian culture and history which enable the students to understand the Russian language in context. V Puti: Student Activities Manual is an integral part of the V Puti course. The structure matches the main textbook and provides a wealth of exercises and activities, either for class-use or homework.
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Health and aging, Medicine
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Sprachführer für den PflegealltagDieses übersichtliche Wörterbuch ist ein unverzichtbarer Helfer im Gespräch. Begriffe und einfache Sätze aus dem Alltag werden…
in beiden Sprachen aufgeführt und erleichtern die Verständigung im Alltag. Einfache Dialoge zu Alltagsthemen wie z.B. Wohlbefinden, Krankheit, Arztbesuch, Haushalt, und Ernährung. Neu in der dritten Auflage sind Podcasts zum Anhören und Lernen! Aber auch wichtige Fachbegriffe aus der Pflege werden erläutert. Zahlreiche Abbildungen unterstützen das Gespräch und hilfreiche Vokabellisten erleichtern das Lernen neuer Wörter.Empfehlenswert für polnische Pflegekräfte und Haushaltshilfen, die in Deutschland arbeiten; aber auch Senioren und Angehörige finden darin Hilfen zum Gespräch.Przewodnik językowy z zakresu codziennej opiekiTen przejrzyście napisany słownik językowy jest niezbędną pomocą w codziennej komunikacji. Proste słowa i powszechnie używane zdania ułatwiające porozumiewanie na codzień przedstawione są w dwóch językach. Ważne określenia i zwroty dotyczące opieki Proste dialogi dotyczące dnia codziennego jak np. samopoczucie, choroba, wizyta u lekarza, środki ochronne przeciwko koronawirusowi, gospodarstwo domowe, czy żywienie. Ilustracje wspomagające rozmowy Zestawienie słówek i zwrotów NOWOSC: Podcasty – nauka przez słuchanie Polecany dla polskich opiekunek osób starszych oraz ich rodzin na obszarach niemieckojęzycznych.
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Radioactive Sources: Applications and Alternative Technologies assesses the status of medical, research, sterilization, and other commercial applications of radioactive sources…
and alternative (nonradioisotopic) technologies in the United States and internationally. Focusing on Category 1, 2, and 3 sources, this report reviews the current state of these sources by application and reviews the current state of existing technologies on the market or under development that are or could be used to replace radioisotopic technologies in those applications. Radioactive Sources will support existing and future activities under the National Nuclear Security Administration Office of Radiological Security program to reduce the use of high-risk radiological materials in commercial applications.
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Medicine, Psychology
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This study explores the inner world of a rare human phenomenon—a man who was endowed with virtually limitless powers of…
memory. From his intimate knowledge of S., the mnemonist, gained from conversations and testing over a period of almost thirty years, A. R. Luria is able to reveal in rich detail not only the obvious strengths of S.’s astonishing memory but also his surprising weaknesses: his crippling inability to forget, his pattern of reacting passively to life, and his uniquely handicapped personality.
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Vietnamese edition. Vision Australia exists to support people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they…
choose. This document covers key information about client rights and responsibilities, privacy, services and how clients can provide feedback and make a complaint. It also includes a list of relevant contacts.