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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The modern entries are ideal for both the traveller with no prior knowledge of the language and for the more advanced language student who seeks to speak idiomatically, with a higher level of vocabulary.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A comprehensive book delineating the wide range of customs, ceremonies, traditions and practices that have become part of the Jewish heritage for nearly 4000 years.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Here at last is the perfect answer to that tired question, "What should we do this weekend?" Chicago-area natives themselves, the Guteks describe over 80 family outings to suit all tastes and ages. Chicago is a lively, cosmopolitan city. It is also a midwestern city, with close ties to the American heartlands. Descriptions of museums, state parks, historic houses, botanical gardens, museum villages, and wildlife preserves include fascinating historical background. Hours, fees, facilities, handicapped accessibility, and directions from Chicago are fully detailed; and for those sites which would occupy a whole weekend, overnight accommodations are suggested.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. From Library Journal Written by an intelligence professional, this treatment of Civil War espionage reflects his background; he frequently interjects his opinions and provides deep detail for operational topics. Although Markle's informal and enthusiastic style is quite readable, the book's topical organization and exhaustive treatment of some fairly arcane topics make it more useful for researchers than general readers. In fact, the book's final five chapters have a quasi-reference organization; featuring Markle's discussions of all known Civil War spies, they would alone make the book worth considering for academic libraries. this is the most general account in print. Fritz Buckallew, Univ. of Central Oklahoma Lib., Edmond From Booklist The history of Civil War espionage is usually mentioned only in passing in general accounts of the war. Lying under a cloud of romanticism, its details have had to be ferreted out in specialized sources. For his complete account of the subject, Markle draws upon just about all the available material and summarizes it with judgment, balance, clarity, and occasional wit. Among the subtopics are technology (photography for mapmaking and Confederate use of a forerunner of microfilm), the value of women spies (less subject to suspicion, they could move with greater freedom than male spies), and the roles of blacks as spies. A good case could be made that this volume is the single most valuable contribution to general Civil War literature so far this year. Roland Green.…

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. 150 mostly vegetarian recipes will allow home cooks to create fabulous exotic fare like potato-filled dosas with coconut chutney, 'Pearl Onion and Tomato Sambhar', and 'Eggplant Masala Curry' with ease. These dishes are exceptionally delicious and nutritious, with a focus on wholesome vegetables and legumes flavoured with delicate spices.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Along with an introduction to Eastern Armenian and the Republic of Armenia, the work also includes a concise grammar and pronunciation section. A 3,000 word bilingual dictionary offers essential vocabulary while the extensive 32 chapter phrasebook helps travellers deal with topics such as shopping, travel and healthcare.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Up-to-date language instruction guide for students with little or no background in Romanian language. This book also teaches about the country's history and culture, including social customs, dining out and other daily tasks. Also provided are basic language skills, vocabulary, grammar and phrases which allow the traveller to move about freely in the country. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Finnish is spoken by over 5 million people in Finland, Sweden, and Russia. This handy bilingual dictionary is the perfect companion for both travelers and students. It features over 6,000 entries of completely modern and up-to-date vocabulary. It also includes a handy glossary of menu terms.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This dictionary and phrasebook is divided into three parts: the Albanian alphabet and pronunciation, dictionary with basic key vocabulary, and an extensive Albanian phrasebook covering topics such as number, transportation, shopping, eating out and much more.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. 150 mostly vegetarian recipes will allow home cooks to create fabulous exotic fare like potato-filled dosas with coconut chutney, 'Pearl Onion and Tomato Sambhar', and 'Eggplant Masala Curry' with ease. These dishes are exceptionally delicious and nutritious, with a focus on wholesome vegetables and legumes flavoured with delicate spices.…

Condizione: Good. Spoken by over 850 million people world-wide, Mandarin Chinese is the standard dialect for business and trade in China, one of the six official languages of the United Nations, and the world's most widely spoken language. This title includes: ten practical lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and exercises; cultural and language notes; and, more. …

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Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Includes a phonetic guide to pronunciation in both languages, a handy glossary of menu terms, bilingual instruction on how-to-use the dictionary, a bilingual list of irregular verbs and a bilingual list of abbreviations.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. This collection comprises 225 aphorisms by eighty Polish writers, many of them well known in their native land. A selection of 30 Polish proverbs is included representing some uniquely Polish expressions of universal wisdom. Twenty pen and ink drawings by a talented Polish illustrator Barbara Swidzinska complete this remarkable exploration of true Polish wit and wisdom. Swidzinska, Barbara (illustratore).…

hardcover. Condizione: As New.

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hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. A comprehensive English/Hungarian section with all the words and phrases listed alphabetically according to the main word in the expression.

hardcover. Condizione: As New.

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Condizione: good. Books may contain some notes and highlighting. Supplements such as Access Codes, Cd's Dust Jackets, etc. are not guaranteed with used book purchases.

Condizione: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

Condizione: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.