Translator Eleanor Marx Aveling
Publisher: Publishdrive
Instead of memorizing vocabulary words, work your way through an actual well-written novel. Even novices can follow along as each individual English paragraph is paired with the corresponding French paragraph. It won't be an easy project, but you'll learn a lot.
College for America, an online degree program, has no classes, professors or credit hours. It's been cited as an innovative way to make college more affordable. But how do its students qualify for a degree? Hari Sreenivasan reports from New Hampshire on a university that gives credit based on competency at the student's own pace.Show book
Against the backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of health care, this Very Short Introduction surveys the history of medicine from classical times to the present. Taking a thematic rather than strictly chronological approach, W. F. Bynum, explores the key turning points in the history of Western medicine—such as the first surgical procedures, the advent of hospitals, the introduction of anesthesia, X-Rays, vaccinations, and many other innovations, as well as the rise of experimental medicine. The book also explores Western medicine's encounters with Chinese and Indian medicine, as well as nontraditional treatments such as homeopathy, chiropractic, and other alternative medicines. Covering a vast amount of information, this Very Short Introduction sheds new light on medicine's past, while at the same time engaging with contemporary issues, discoveries, and controversies, such as the spiraling costs of health care, lack of health insurance for millions, breakthrough treatments, and much more.Show book
SUMMARY HALF OF A YELLOW SUN BASED ON THE BOOK BY CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING CONTENT The Early 1960s – A Houseboy’s Journey Olanna and Kainene – Twin Contrasts The Nigeria-Biafra Conflict Begins The Personal Amidst the Political The Horrors of War Fractured Families and New Realities The Collapse of Biafra Rebuilding and Reflection The Role of Art and Memory General Analysis of the Book ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK “Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is set during the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970) and follows the intertwined lives of several characters, including Olanna, Odenigbo, Ugwu, and Kainene. The novel explores the impact of the Biafran War on individuals and families, examining themes of love, loyalty, identity, and the brutal realities of conflict. Through personal stories, Adichie delves into the complexities of post-colonial Nigeria, highlighting the struggles for survival amidst political upheaval. The book captures both the devastation of war and the resilience of its characters, offering a poignant reflection on history and human endurance.Show book
***Important: This Audiobook comes with 3 bonus Vietnamese “slang” and “curse words” conversation cheat sheets*** Want to speak Vietnamese like a native, understand daily conversations... ...and graduate from “knowing just a few basic textbook phrases”? Then this the Audiobook is for you. You’re about to learn 100+ Vietnamese slang words and phrases used in daily life. With the “Learn Vietnamese: Must-Know Vietnamese Slang Words & Phrases (Extended Version) by VietnamesePod101” Audiobook, our teachers explain and break down each word and phrase across 25 lessons! And all YOU have to do is listen and repeat. What you get with this Audiobook: • 25+ Audio-based Lessons & Review Tracks • 174 Minutes (2.5+ Hours) in Total • Includes a 100+ Page eBook • BONUS! 3 Vietnamese Slang Conversation Cheat Sheets Results you can expect: • Master 100+ New Words & Phrases • Improve Your Speaking & Listening Skills • Become a Better Vietnamese Speaker Download the PDF and read alongShow book
Richly illustrated stories of fascinating insects from across the globe in 366 daily entries. In this beautifully produced collection, nature experts Gail Ashton and Dominic Couzens tell the stories of hundreds of insects with information about behaviour, migration and protection mechanisms, as well as their involvement in folklore, history, literature and more. Learn the scientific name for each bug and why they are important while reading what both poets and scientists have recorded about them over the years. Discover the story of the gnat, whose wings beat at 1000 times a second, the glowworm, who has captured the power of light, and the sacred scarab beetle, worshipped in Egypt thousands of years ago. Illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art, showcasing the colours, textures and strange and unique features of these fascinating creatures, this collection is a celebration of insects and their special place in our ecosystems and culture.Show book
“Full of colorful anecdotes…tells us a lot about the French but even more about ourselves.”—Los Angeles Times This is an intriguing and thoughtful analysis of the many ways French and Americans—and indeed any members of different cultures—can misinterpret each other, even when ostensibly speaking the same language. Cultural misunderstandings, Raymonde Carroll points out, can arise even where we least expect them: in our closest relationships. With revealing vignettes and perceptive observations, she brings to light some fundamental differences in French and American presuppositions about love, friendship, and raising children, as well as such everyday activities as using the telephone or asking for information. “An entertaining, informative book…often witty…a vital source for learning how to establish amity not only between the U.S. and France but among all the world’s nations.”—Publishers WeeklyShow book
