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William Elliot Griffis, was born in Philadelphia in 1843, author William Elliot Griffis was an extremely prolific author and published several books of fairy tales in the 1900's. An active minister in the United States in the 1800's, he worked in several churches in Boston and New York, before retiring from ministry in 1903 to write and lecture. His extensive bibliography includes works about Japanese culture and heritage, and he helped author Inazo Nitobe write the renowned Bushido: The S...

Dive into the captivating world of thirteen bilingual Dutch-English short stories designed for intermediate language learners! In this enchanting collection, you'll embark on a literary journey filled with a diverse range of writing styles and genres. From the tranquil mysteries of De Geheime Tuin van Mevrouw de Wit to the heartwarming nostalgia of De Stilte van de Avond, each story offers a unique experience that will engage and inspire readers and Dutch language learner...

Learning Dutch offers a multitude of benefits that extend beyond just language proficiency. Understanding the importance of Dutch in international business, culture, and communication helps motivate students to work hard at learning the language.Dutch is widely spoken around the world and is important for both travel and employment prospects.In this book, we will cover:The Significance of Dutch in Global Communication, Business, and Culture

The Ketamine Papers opens the door to a broad understanding of this medicine’s growing use in psychiatry and its decades of history providing transformative personal experiences. Now gaining increasing recognition as a promising approach to the treatment of depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other psychological conditions, ketamine therapies offer new hope for patients and clinicians alike. With multiple routes of administration and practices ranging from anesthesia to p...

American English edition. &quote;See it, say it.&quote; Easy-to-use guide to Dutch for complete beginners. Pictures show users what to say and how to say it, covering a wide range of tourist situations from hotels and self-catering to shopping, bars and restaurants, travel, visiting the doctor and making friends. Also includes an extensive menu guide and two-way dictionary, plus a brief grammar section showing how the language fits together. All Instant books are written in collaboration w...

Mennonite schoolmaster Christopher Dock first published his A Hundred Necessary Rules of Conduct for Children in 1764. It instructed children how to keep their belongings tidy, behave in public and stay awake in church. While even the best-behaved Mennonite boy couldn't resist the allure of a well-placed puddle, the schoolmaster laid out helpful guidelines. Schoolteacher Paul Breon brings the rules into context for today's children and parents in Necessary Rules for Children in Pennsylvani...

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Learn Dutch: Dutch Survival Phrases, Volume 2Preparing for a trip to the Netherlands? The Survival Phrases, Volume 2 series is designed to provide world travelers with essential phrases in multiple languages and cultural insight you will not find in a textbook.Our experienced teachers possess the linguistic expertise to help you comprehend the fundamentals of the language and the experience to help you navigate the pitfalls and pleasantries of their respect...

In 1600, it was a flooded strip of land nobody wanted. By 1670, it owned the ocean.This is the true story of how the Dutch Republic, a nation smaller than many single American states, built the first stock exchange, the first central bank, and the first multinational corporation, then used them to become the richest, most powerful trading empire the world had ever seen. While Europe's kings drowned in debt, Amsterdam's merchants were financing wars with po...

In "Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks," William Elliot Griffis curates a vibrant collection of enchanting tales that celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of Dutch folklore. This compilation showcases Griffis'Äôs adept narrative style, characterized by his keen attention to vivid imagery and engaging prose that both captivates and educates young readers. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, the book serves not just as a means of entertainment, but also as a portal into Dutch c...