Treasury of Classic Polish Love Stories

Treasury of Classic Polish Love Stories

Author: Miroslaw Lipinski

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Published: 1997

Total Pages: 120

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This charming gift volume delves into Poland's rich literary tradition to bring you classic love stories from six renowned authors, including Sienkiewicz, Irzykowski, Rittner, Nalkowska, Dygat, and Poswiatowska. These stories explore love's many romantic, joyous as well as melancholic facets.


Treasury of Classic Russian Love Short Stories in Russian and English

Treasury of Classic Russian Love Short Stories in Russian and English

Author: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 184

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This beautiful new addition to the love stories series includes three classic tales of Love: 'The Kiss', 'Lady with a Lapdog', and 'On Love', from Anton Chekhov, noted nineteenth century Russian playwright and short story writer. The original Russian text is displayed side by side with its English translation.


A Treasury of Polish Aphorisms

A Treasury of Polish Aphorisms

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Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 152

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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.


Beginner's Polish

Beginner's Polish

Author: Ewa Wanasz-Bialasiewicz

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 2005-12

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780781811002

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This popular introduction to Polish is now accompanied by two audio CDs. The text, ideal for both individual and classroom use, teaches the basics of Polish grammar and vocabulary in 10 easy-to-follow lessons. The audio CDs complement the dialogue and vocabulary sections of the lesson, aiding the reader in understanding the language as spoken. The lessons are developed around such topics with such titles as Going Through Customs, Checking into a Hotel, and Extending and Accepting an Invitation. The book also includes an introduction to Poland and Polish culture.


Polish Heritage Cookery

Polish Heritage Cookery

Author: Robert Strybel

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 926

ISBN-13: 9780781811248

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With over 2,200 recipes in 29 categories, Polish Heritage Cookery is the most extensive and varied Polish cookbook ever published. This illustrated edition of the bestseller includes 20 color photographs. "A encyclopedia of Polish cookery and a wonderful thing to have!"--Julia Child, Good Morning America


Thaddeus Kościuszko

Thaddeus Kościuszko

Author: James S. Pula

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Published: 1999

Total Pages: 588

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The definitive biography of Thaddeus Kosciuszko, hero of the American Revolution and the Polish revolt against Russian control in the 1790s.


Love of Quilts

Love of Quilts

Author: American Quilter's S

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2004-03-11

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 1610600614

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DIVThere are more than 20 million quilters in the United States, and 78 percent of dedicated quilters read for pleasure. To reach this vast group, we've expanded our line of quilting books by bringing back "A Patchwork of Pieces, previously published in 1993. "Love of Quilts features twenty-eight entertaining short stories about quilts and quilters collected from the pages of classic magazines such as "Godey's Lady's Book, Harper's Bazaar, and "Good Housekeeping, introducing readers to the captivating worlds of quilters in other times and places. From courtings that nearly go astray to husbands and wives brought together by quilts to quilters obsessed with securing scraps, "Love of Quilts has something for every quilter. Fascinating fiction, these stories also provide important social history. This book also includes a bibliography of quilt fiction and a time line that lists American quilt fiction, plays, poems, and patterns published from 1845 to 1940./div