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Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Indigenous peoples fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
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Hunger strikes the people, and Raven is mysteriously happy. Fox decides to find out why. Follow Fox as he uses his cunning skills to solve the mystery. 2010.
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Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Indigenous peoples fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
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Fox is howling and crying, for he lost his leg to Bear. All the people want to help Fox, but…
don't know what to do, so Raven is called upon to help retrieve his leg. Will Raven succeed in the quest for Fox's leg? 2009.
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Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Indigenous peoples fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
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It is winter and the people are starving. There are no fish. They must seek the help of a medicine…
man to save them. Hear about medicine power, the struggle for survival, and an important part of the history and culture of the Dene people as it has been passed down through stories and legends for generations. 2007.
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Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Indigenous peoples fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
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A young boy is having trouble sleeping at night. He is being called to fulfill his destiny, a destiny which…
lives on today in the traditions and culture of the Dene people, and their relationship to the caribou and the land on which they live. 2007.
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Canadian fiction, Canadian authors (Fiction), Indigenous peoples fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada fiction
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In this legend, Yamozha forgets his promise to his wife and as a result she turns into a giant beaver.…
He follows her all over Denedeh but is unable to catch her. This story tells of how this great medicine man shaped the land in the Tlicho region and its surrounding areas into what it is today. 2007.
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Religion, Religious texts
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Selected books from The New Testament in Dogrib, one of the official languages of the Northwest Territories. 2003.
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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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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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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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General non-fiction
This is a complete Vietnamese language course designed for college or high school-level classroom use or self-study. Since its publication…
in 1998, "Elementary Vietnamese" has become the leading book for anyone wishing to learn Vietnamese, and an invaluable resource for people traveling, studying or working in Vietnam. This beginner Vietnamese book was originally developed for classroom use at Harvard University, where it has been field-tested for many years. This revised Third Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent developments in Vietnamese speech patterns and culture over the past decade. The main focus of "Elementary Vietnamese" is to assist learners in developing basic skills in listening, speaking, writing and reading the language. It serves a secondary function as a general introduction to modern Vietnamese society and culture, with dialogues, cultural notes, exercises and readings drawn from contemporary life and popular media there. "Elementary Vietnamese" is designed for effective self-study as well as for use in a college-level classroom. Features of the Third Edition include: Many hours of new audio recordings by native Vietnamese speakers. Innovative pronunciation drills to help you to achieve near-native pronunciation ability. New usage examples, cultural notes, and exercises along with photos showing life in Vietnam today. A guide for instructors ("New Edition Notes") detailing changes made in the Third Edition. The MP3 audio recordings which accompany this book are of native Vietnamese speakers. These recordings cover: All dialogues, narratives and vocabulary. Grammar and usage notes. Everyday Vietnamese idioms and expressions. A unique set of pronunciation drills to help you speak like a native and . Commonly-used proverbs, to help you speak and understand colloquial Vietnamese.
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This bilingual book provides a detailed overview of the project to construct a National Corpus of Contemporary Welsh (CorCenCC), addressing…
the conceptual and methodological challenges faced when developing language corpora for minoritised languages. A conceptual framework is presented for the user-driven design that underpinned the CorCenCC project, along with a detailed blueprint that can function as a scaffold for other researchers embarking on projects of this nature. This book will be of value to those working in language teaching, learning and assessment, language policy and planning, translation, corpus linguistics and language technology, and to anyone with an interest in Welsh and other minoritised languages. Mae'r llyfr dwyieithog hwn yn rhoi trosolwg manwl o'r prosiect i greu Corpws Cenedlaethol Cymraeg Cyfoes (CorCenCC), ac yn mynd i'r afael â'r heriau cysyniadol a methodolegol a wynebir wrth ddatblygu corpora iaith ar gyfer ieithoedd lleiafrifoledig. Cyflwynir fframwaith cysyniadol ar gyfer y cynllun wedi'i yrru gan ddefnyddwyr sy'n greiddiol i brosiect CorCenCC, ynghyd â glasbrint manwl a all weithredu fel sgaffald i ymchwilwyr eraill sy'n dechrau ar brosiectau o'r fath. Bydd y llyfr hwn o werth i'r rhai sy'n gweithio ym meysydd addysgu, dysgu ac asesu ieithoedd, polisi iaith a chynllunio ieithyddol, cyfieithu, ieithyddiaeth gorpws a thechnoleg iaith, ac unrhyw un â diddordeb yn y Gymraeg ac ieithoedd lleiafrifoledig eraill.
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Arts and entertainment, General non-fiction
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Welsh-language editionReinforce classroom learning and boost students' understanding of their chosen area of design and technology with this textbook written…
for the WJEC GCSE Design & Technology specification for Wales.Written by leading D&T experts, this textbook will build your students' knowledge of the core principles, help to develop their designing and making skills and provide them with the opportunity to make sure they are ready to tackle both parts of the assessment.- Helps students clearly understand the core knowledge, understanding and skills and general concepts of designing and making, as well as build their knowledge, understanding and skills of either Engineering Design, Fashion and Textiles or Product Design in more depth.- Hones students' mathematical and scientific ability so they don't miss out on the easy marks.- Features practice questions in the style of the written exam to make sure students are confident to tackle the written element of the assessment.- Inspires and motivates students with stretch and challenge activities designed to challenge the more able learners and ensure progression to A-level.- Hones
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Business and economics, General non-fiction
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nsure that every student can fulfil their potential with this tailor-made Student Book for the 2017 specification; our bestselling Business…
authors develop knowledge and skills through clear explanations, real-life examples and assessment practice questions.- Builds understanding of business concepts through accessible explanations, supported by definitions of key terms and tips that highlight important points and common misconceptions- Enables students to apply their knowledge to real business examples, issues and contexts in the 'Business insight' feature- Develops investigative, analytical and evaluation skills through multiple choice, short answer and case study/data response questions, sample answers and commentary- Encourages students to track their progress using learning outcomes, end-of-chapter summaries and knowledge-check questions- Helps students practise and improve their quantitative skills via the 'Maths moment' feature- Stretches students with questions that test their ability to make an informed judgementThis is a Welsh language edition
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General non-fiction
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Exam Board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: MathematicsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2017Maximise your students' grade potential with a step-by-step approach that…
builds confidence through topic summaries, worked examples and exam-style questions; developed specifically for the new Mathematics specifications, with leading Assessment Consultant Keith Pledger.- Identify areas of improvement to focus on through diagnostic tests for each topic.- Develop exam skills and techniques with skills-focused exam-style questions and exam advice on common pitfalls.- Build understanding and confidence with clear explanations of each topic covering all the key information needed to succeed.- Consolidate revision with 'two weeks to go' summaries for each topic.
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Religion, General non-fiction
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Welsh language edition. For the new Welsh specification for first teaching 2017. Stretch and challenge your students to achieve their…
full potential with learning materials that guide them through the new Unit 1 content and assessment requirements; developed by subject experts with examining experience and the leading Religious Studies publisher.- Enables you to teach philosophical themes confidently with clear explanations of Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist beliefs and practices.- Motivates students to build and cement their knowledge and skills using a range of imaginative, innovative activities that support learning and revision.- Prepares students for examination with exam focus sections at the end of each unit that provide guidance on how to tackle questions.- Helps students of all abilities fulfil their potential and increase their understanding through clear, detailed explanations of the key content and concepts.WJEC GCSE Religious StudiesUnit 1 Religious Responses to Philosophical ThemesCovering:- Christianity: Beliefs and teachings- Islam: Beliefs and teachings- Judaism: Beliefs and teachings- Buddhism: Beliefs and teachings- Life and Death- Good and Evil