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The Essential Guide to Being Polish

Author : Anna Spysz
Publisher : New Europe Books
ISBN 13 : 0985062312
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book The Essential Guide to Being Polish written by Anna Spysz and published by New Europe Books. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being Polish is no joke. For ten million people of Polish ancestry in the United States, as well as many who have settled in the UK since the fall of communism, it is a heartfelt matter -- and amid all the travel guides and guides to Polish language, folklore, and customs, there is no single, comprehensive, reader-friendly and yet ever-informative reference on what it means to be Polish. Enter The Essential Guide to Being Polish -- the go-to concise resource for anyone looking to reconnect with their culture or, indeed, hoping that their friends, children, or colleagues learn something about their heritage. Divided into three sections to make for an easy-to-follow format -- Poland in Context, Poles in Poland, and Poles Abroad -- this guide covers just about everything and does so in a style that is at once entertaining and informative: the country's history and geography, wars, Jews in Poland, the communist past, the post-communist past and present, language, kings and queens, religion/Catholicism (with special focus on Pope John Paul II), holidays, food, and drink. What is a real Polish wedding all about? That, too, is addressed succinctly and with flair in this guide. Other chapters cover literature, music, art, famous scientists, Polish men and Polish women, Poles in America, Poles in the UK, Poles and the EU, and last but not least, Polish pride. From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Essential Guide to Being Hungarian

Author : ISTVAN BORI
Publisher : New Europe Books
ISBN 13 : 0982578164
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (825 download)

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Download or read book The Essential Guide to Being Hungarian written by ISTVAN BORI and published by New Europe Books. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it to be Hungarian? What does it feel like? Most Hungarians are convinced that the rest of the world just doesn't get them. They are right. True, much of the world thinks highly of Hungarians--for reasons ranging from their heroism in the 1956 revolution to their genius as mathematicians, physicists, and financiers. But Hungarians do often seem to be living proof of the old joke that Magyars are in fact Martians: they may be situated in the very heart of Europe, but they are equipped with a confounding language, extraterrestrial (albeit endearing) accents, and an unearthly way of thinking. What most Hungarians learn from life about the Magyar mind is now available, for the first time, in this user-friendly guide to what being Hungarian is all about. The Essential Guide to Being Hungarian brings together twelve authors well-versed in the quintessential ingredients of being Hungarian--from the stereotypical Magyar man to the stereotypical Magyar woman, foods to folk customs, livestock to literature, film to philosophy, politics to porcelain, and scientists to sports. In fifty short, highly readable, often witty, sometimes politically incorrect, but always candid articles, the authors demonstrate that being credibly Hungarian--like being French, Polish or Japanese--is largely a matter of carrying around in your head a potpourri of conceptions and preconceptions acquired over the years from your elders, society, school, the streets, and mass media. Compacting this wealth of knowledge into an irresistible little book, The Essential Guide to Being Hungarian is an indispensable reference that will teach you how to be Hungarian, even if you already are.

Poland - Culture Smart!

Author : Greg Allen
Publisher : Bravo Limited
ISBN 13 : 1857335899
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (573 download)

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Download or read book Poland - Culture Smart! written by Greg Allen and published by Bravo Limited. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken "Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel "... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel "...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer "...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times

Polish For Dummies

Author : Daria Gabryanczyk
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119951216
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Polish For Dummies written by Daria Gabryanczyk and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate quick and easy guide to learning Polish Polish can be a difficult language to master. It is pronounced phonetically and has several unique characters in its alphabet, but with Polish For Dummies in hand, you'll find yourself speaking like a local in no time. Packed with practical lessons, handy cultural facts, and essential references (including a Polish-English mini-dictionary and lists of common verbs), this guide is specially designed to get you speaking Polish with confidence. With advice on speaking Polish within the construction, teaching, and public sector industries, this book is a truly practical tool for anyone wanting to speak the language either professionally or socially. Includes sections dedicated to Polish in action, Polish on the go, and Polish in the workplace A companion audio CD contains Polish conversations spoken by native Polish speakers in a variety of everyday contexts, perfect for learning Polish on the go A Polish-English dictionary is included to provide quick access to the most common words With easy-to-follow instruction and exercises that give you the language to communicate during day-to-day experiences, readers of Polish For Dummies will learn the words and verbal constructions they need to communicate with friends and colleagues at home, find directions on holiday, and more. Note - CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

Polish Customs, Traditions and Folklore

Author : Sophie Hodorowicz Knab
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book Polish Customs, Traditions and Folklore written by Sophie Hodorowicz Knab and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polish Customs, Traditions, & Folklore is organized by months beginning with December and Advent, St. Nicholas Day, the Wigilia (Christmas Eve) nativity plays, caroling and then New Year celebrations. It proceeds from the Shrovetide period to Ash Wednesday, Lent, the celebration of spring, Holy Week customs then superstitions, beliefs and rituals associated with farming, Pentecost, Corpus Christi, midsummer celebrations, harvest festivities, wedding rites, nameday celebrations, birth and death rituals. Line illustrations enhance this rich and varied treasury of folklore. Many of the customs and traditions found herein are extinct even in today's Poland. World wars, massive immigration, the loss of the oral tradition, urbanization and politics have changed the face of a once agrarian people and their accompanying life style. In the U.S., the desire for membership within the "melting pot", marriages outside one's ethnic group, movement to the suburbs away from the "old" communities where customs and traditions were once strong, further weakened the link. Although the purpose and meaning may have been lost and forgotten, the oczepiny ceremony (the unveiling) is still the mainstay of almost every wedding where the bride declares Polish heritage. Many Polish American communities still reenact the harvest celebrations, reminding themselves of their ancestors' reverence for the grains and gifts of bread. Eight million Americans still claim their ancestry as Polish, many still diligently practicing that which they learned at their parents' and grandparents' knees. Much has also been neglected or completely forgotten.

I Sailed with Magellan

Author : Stuart Dybek
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1429931442
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book I Sailed with Magellan written by Stuart Dybek and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major new fiction from an acclaimed master From the prizewinning writer Stuart Dybek comes a superb new work: a novel-in-stories, eleven masterful tales told by a single voice with remarkable narrative power. In I Sailed With Magellan, Dybek finds characters of irrepressible vitality amidst the stark urban landscapes of Chicago's south side; there, the daily experiences of the neighborhood are transformed in the lush imaginative adventures of his hero, the restless Perry Katzek. There is remarkable music in each of Dybek's intertwined episodes, the rhythm of street life captured in all its emotional depth and unexpected humor: a man takes his young nephew to a string of taverns where the boy sings for his uncle's bourbon; a small-time thug is distracted from making a hit by the mysterious reappearance of several ex-girlfriends; two unemployed youths hatch a scheme to finance their road trip to Mexico by selling orchids stolen from the rich side of town; a young couple's amorous beach adventure is interrupted when an unexpected visitor washes ashore. As these poignant, often funny chapters unfold, Perry grapples toward the exotic possibilities the world offers him, glimpsing them even beneath the at times brutal surface of the inner-city. Throughout I Sailed With Magellan, fans of Dybek will find the captivating storytelling, the sharp, spare prose, the brilliant dramatization of resilient, inventive humanity that they have come to expect from him.

Design Rules

Author : Elaine Griffin
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101162937
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Design Rules written by Elaine Griffin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recipient of the Gold Medal in the Living Now Awards-Home Improvement The essential do-it-yourself guide from one of the top designers in the country that uncovers the secret home design rules used by the pros Many design books are filled with lavish photography of perfect rooms that most of us can only dream of re-creating. Without any practical advice, the look is unattainable. That's where Design Rules comes in. Here, Elaine Griffin, one of the country's 100 top designers (House Beautiful), explains all the practical decorating standards that professionals use behind the scenes to create flowing, balanced, gorgeous design. Packed with helpful illustrations and hundreds of step-by-step tips, Design Rules includes essential advice such as: ?Pick a pleasing color palette (that really works) ?Correctly size their bedsize tables (so they don't tower over their beds) ?Enhance the visual appeal of windowless rooms (so they're not dungeons) ?Design furniture arrangements that function and flow ?Style up even the most forlorn kitchens, baths and yes, basements and laundry rooms (honey, no space is too dreadful to be made ultra fab) ?Brighten up their kitchens with a can of paint and a burst of strategically- placed color (location, location, location!) ?Figure out which styles of furniture go together (there is a rule and it's easy!) ?Make their own personalities shine throughout their homes (because they should) ?And oodles more! Design Rules is for the growing number of savvy, novice home designers who are well-versed in what good design looks like, but need advice on how to translate it into their own home. It is the home design bible people have been waiting for.

Learn Polish

Author : Simple Language Learning
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781647486877
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book Learn Polish written by Simple Language Learning and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you sick and tired of not being able to learn Polish fast? Have you tried endless other ways of learning Polish but nothing seems to stick? Do you finally want to say goodbye to your tendency to 'forget most of what you've studied' and discover something which works for you? If so, then you've come to the right place.

The Essential Guide to World Comics

Author : Tim Pilcher
Publisher : Collins & Brown
ISBN 13 : 9781843403005
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book The Essential Guide to World Comics written by Tim Pilcher and published by Collins & Brown. This book was released on 2005-10-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people’s perception of comicbooks is one of superheroes like Spider-Man and Batman. But it belies an art form that is not unique to the UK and USA. Practically every country in the world has its own thriving comicbook industry. In some countries like France, they are a highly regarded form of expression – The Ninth Art. While in Japan, comics are so integral to its culture and society that it would be impossible to imagine the country without them. The cultural impact of comics cannot be underestimated. Did you know that sales of Mexico’s leading comic outstrip those of the country’s bestselling daily newspaper by six to one? Or that comicbooks are often used to convey a very serious message (only recently a comic featuring Superman was distributed to 500,000 children in Kosovo to teach them how to spot and avoid land mines)? Arranged geographically, this book assesses the medium in every major area of the world, discussing the history of the genre, the comics and characters, the publishers, creators and artists. Regions covered include the UK and United States, central Europe (France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Italy), Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Japan and Asia, Africa, India, Central and South America, and Australasia. Including key feature spreads and a wealth of colour images – many of them unseen – this book is the first of its kind to provide a global picture of an often-underrated art form.

The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance

Author : Mark Zimmerman
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 0760357625
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance written by Mark Zimmerman and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular motorcycle journalist and author Mark Zimmerman brings a comfortable, conversational tone to his easy-to-understand explanations of how motorcycles work and how to maintain them and fix them when they don't. This practical tutorial covers all brands and styles of bikes, making it a perfect companion to the owner's service manual whether you need to use the step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance techniques to wrench on your bike yourself or just want to learn enough to become an informed customer at your local motorcycle service department. This book includes more than 500 color photos and a thorough index to make it an especially user-friendly reference for home motorcycle mechanics of all skill levels.

Polish: An Essential Grammar

Author : Dana Bielec
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136509755
Total Pages : 403 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (365 download)

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Download or read book Polish: An Essential Grammar written by Dana Bielec and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polish: An Essential Grammar is a user-friendly guide to all the important structures of this fascinating language. Presenting a fresh and accessible description of the language, this engaging grammar uses clear, jargon-free explanations and sets out the complexities of Polish in short, readable sections. Key features include: New chapter on studying an inflected language, including detailed analysis of a typical text Comprehensive descriptions of the parts of speech covered Information presented clearly and logically in table form Wealth of real-life examples Nine clearly-presented appendices. This grammar is an invaluable asset to anyone wishing to master the Polish language as it is spoken today. Two companion books, Basic Polish: A Grammar and Workbook and Intermediate Polish: A Grammar and Workbook, provide more detailed practice in the language.

Polish for Beginners

Author : Language Equipped Travelers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (111 download)

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Download or read book Polish for Beginners written by Language Equipped Travelers and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-08 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn the Polish language without any previous knowledge, then keep reading... Wanting to learn the Polish language, but don't know how - or where - to start? If so, you've come to the right place. This book will give you an excellent introduction to the Polish language, and by starting with the very basics, the book will increase your knowledge step-by-step. The exercises provide you with a lot of practice in both writing and talking; many useful words and phrases are included for reference during your learning, and for a long time after. Many real-life conversations and situations included in this book make it your perfect companion on your learning journey. Here's just a fraction of what you'll learn: The basics, such as the Polish alphabet, numbers, and days of the week. Many useful verbs, and examples of how they are used in sentences. The grammar rules that apply to nouns and verbs. Basic Polish phrases to be used in conversations. Useful phrases at the hotel, in restaurants, or shops. Many, many different words for daily use. And much more! So, what are you waiting for? Grab this book now, and start learning Polish today!

Own Your Space

Author : Nadia Bilchik
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780988501324
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Own Your Space written by Nadia Bilchik and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHAT HEIGHTS COULD YOU REACH IF YOU BECAME THE VERY BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF? Own Your Space provides practical tools and insights gleaned from accomplished women across many disciplines, to provide you with tried tested techniques, tips and advice to help you boost your career, enhance your confidence and truly own your space on every level.

Germany - Culture Smart!

Author : Culture Smart!
Publisher : Kuperard
ISBN 13 : 1787028852
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book Germany - Culture Smart! written by Culture Smart! and published by Kuperard. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. Germany powerhouse of Europe and pillar of the Eurozone feels reassuringly familiar. However, despite superficial appearances, this is a country that operates very differently from the USA and Britain. German history is more than a thousand years old and the relatively new German nation-state encompasses an astonishing variety of cultural and regional differences. German society is also in a state of flux, as people respond to immigration and a tough economic climate, and traditional attitudes such as formality and rigid protocol are softening as German business globalizes. Culture Smart! Germany sets out to show you how to be a good and sensitive guest. With chapters on core values and attitudes, and a practical business briefing, it is a valuable introduction to the German way of life. It tells you what treatment to expect, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to build rapport and credibility with this culturally rich and inventive people at the heart of Europe. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Being Poland

Author : Tamara Trojanowska
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 1442650184
Total Pages : 853 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (426 download)

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Download or read book Being Poland written by Tamara Trojanowska and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 853 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being Poland offers a unique analysis of the cultural developments that took place in Poland after World War One, a period marked by Poland's return to independence. Conceived to address the lack of critical scholarship on Poland's cultural restoration, Being Poland illuminates the continuities, paradoxes, and contradictions of Poland's modern and contemporary cultural practices, and challenges the narrative typically prescribed to Polish literature and film. Reflecting the radical changes, rifts, and restorations that swept through Poland in this period, Polish literature and film reveal a multitude of perspectives. Addressing romantic perceptions of the Polish immigrant, the politics of post-war cinema, poetry, and mass media, Being Poland is a comprehensive reference work written with the intention of exposing an international audience to the explosion of Polish literature and film that emerged in the twentieth century.

Star Wars

Author : Andy Mangels
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 9780345395351
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Star Wars written by Andy Mangels and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1995 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE EMPIRE! RESEARCH THE REBELS! *Features detailed profiles of all the most important characters in the Star Wars universe *Covers the movies, the books--classic and new--the comics, the TV specials, the games, and the rest of the expanding universe of Star Wars *Describes the history and personality of each character, with vital statistics, weapons of choice, and vehicles used *Includes photographs and original line drawings--with multiple illustrations of most characters for better visual reference *Brings you up-to-date on recent characters and events if you've been away from the Star Wars universe for a while. THE UNIVERSE OF STAR WARS IS EXPANDING FASTER THAN EVER BEFORE... WITH THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CHARACTERS IN HAND, YOU'LL NEVER LOSE YOUR WAY.

Polish Cooking, Revised

Author : Marianna Olszewska Heberle
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440624755
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Polish Cooking, Revised written by Marianna Olszewska Heberle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-12-06 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 20 years, Polish Cooking has given readers a taste of genuine Polish cuisine. Now, updated and revised with new information and twenty new recipes, including such favorites as Apple Pancakes, Mushroom Croquettes, and Lazy Noodles, it continues to provide a sampling of Polish dishes that have survived over the last ten centuries. Polish-born Marianna Olszewska Heberle reveals a rich variety of over 200 authentic recipes in this outstanding cookbook rivaling the best European cuisines. Easy-to-follow instructions make it simple to prepare such traditional Polish favorites as Poppy Seed Pierogies, Stuffed Cabbage, Hunter's Stew, Warsaw Herring, and many more. Plus readers will learn about holiday traditions and the proud culinary heritage of this fascinating country with Polish Cooking.