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Designed specifically for elementary to intermediate learners of Chinese, and contains all 3,051 vocabulary items prescribed for Levels A and B of the internationally recognized test of Mandarin language proficiency, "Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi "(HSK). This self-contained dictionary has over 3,000 headwords--those required for HSK Levels A and B, plus important proper nouns and common idioms. Extensive notes on culture, grammar and meaning are included...
Description
The Bride continues on her deadly pursuit of her former partners in the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, who, in a furious assult, attempted to murder her and her unborn child on her wedding day. As the Bride faces off against allies-turned-nemeses Budd and Elle, she flashes back to the day of her deadly wedding. We learn how she was recruited and trained and about her relationship with Squad leader Bill.
8) Quidam
Pub. Date
[1999]
Description
"Cirque du Soleil takes its unique, award-winning show from under the big top and brings it into your home to enjoy forever! This collector's item features one of their most popular shows, Quidam, which was recorded live in Amsterdam. Known throughout the world as masters of awe insiring performance art, Cirque du Soleil continues to thrill with the most amazing acrobatics ever seen"--Container.
10) Happy
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
"Happy takes us on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata in search of what really makes people happy. Combining real life stories of people from around the world and ... interviews with the leading scientists in happiness research, Happy explores the secrets behind our most valued emotion"--Container.
Author
Pub. Date
[1975]
Description
Drawing on ancient and modern sources, Watts treats the Chinese philosophy of Tao in much the same way as he did Zen Buddhism in his classic The Way of Zen. Critics agree that this last work stands as a perfect monument to the life and literature of Alan Watts.--Publisher description.
16) Black and white
Author
Pub. Date
c1996
Description
Four brief "stories" about parents, trains, and cows, or is it really all one story? The author recommends careful inspection of words and pictures to both minimize and enhance confusion.
18) Mandarin
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Features 12 words to learn - from 'sun' and 'shoes' to 'beach' and 'bed'. Each word is accompanied by an illustration and pronunciation guide.
Perfect for introducing very young children to the Mandarin language, this colourful board book features 12 words to learn - from 'sun' and 'shoes' to 'beach' and 'bed'. Each word is accompanied by an illustration and pronunciation guide that make the vocabulary easy to learn.
20) Neanderthal
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 20
Description
Former lovers and now academic rivals, Matt Mattison and Susan Arnot are eminently respected in archaeological circles. When an old Harvard mentor sends them a 25-year-old Neanderthal skull, they embrace the opportunity to study this creature thought to be extinct.
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