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We are used to thinking that the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s was an essentially Western phenomenon. The surge in pornographic production, effective oral contraception, and new developments in fashion and popular culture all seem to be inextricably linked with a capitalist economy. Yet little has still been written about the transformations of intimate lives on the other side of the Iron Curtain. Was there a sexual revolution behind the Berlin Wall? And, if so, what areas of so...

Herein are classic folklore selections from a large collection made by A. J. Glinski in 1862. These fairy tales come from a far and distant past and may even date from primitive Aryan times. They represent the folklore current among the peasantry of the Eastern provinces of Poland, and also in those provinces formerly known as White Russia.In this 148 page volume, with 19 exquisite and beautiful colour plates by Cecile Walton, you will find the stories of:The Frog Pri...

**NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TIME, NPR, OPRAH DAILY, KIRKUS REVIEWS, DEBUTIFUL AND MORE!“In equal measure compelling and heart wrenching. ” —Claire Messud“Overwhelming and exquisite–in a word, sublime.” —Namwali Serpell“A novel of remarkable delicacy and power.”—Katie KitamuraAn intense, atmospheric novel about the devastating power of friendship, set against the backdrop of two cataclysmic events**After Marissa loses her mother at ...

To my mind the Meno is among the most mysterious of Platos dialogues. Beginning with a discussion as to whether virtue can be taught, the interlocutors move into an inquiry into the nature of knowledge itself. Here we get a famous scene in which Plato demonstrates his theory of knowledge as recollection through an illustration in geometry. This is principally a work of epistemology, but it remains a strangely oblique portrait of eidetic truth.Meno is a Socratic dialogue written by ...

The inspiration for the Netflix original series Mismatched**!**A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)Two Indian American teens sent to the same coding camp by matchmaking parents—the boy in on the plan and the girl totally blindsided—develop an unexpected, genuine connection in this “effervescent” (Chicago Tribune), New York Times bestselling, dual-POV young adult rom-com from Sand...

The nomadic odyssey of Eduardo Halfon begins as he searches for information about his Polish grandfather’s imprisonment at AuschwitzNew York Times Editors’ Choice * International Latino Book Award FinalistThe Polish Boxer covers a vast landscape of human experience while enfolding a search for origins: a grandson tries to make sense of his Polish grandfather’s past and the story behind his numbered tattoo; a Serbi...

Animals talk, and Balkis, the Queen of Sheba knows how to listen.So does the mighty King Solomon.Enter their romance through the flights of fancy that make this novel into a magical tale of family, murders, political intrigue and loves that collide."See? Here she came, sashaying back to Sheba after dallying in foreign climbs…" On her return to her Ethiopian realm, the Queen gives birth to the Jewish King's son, the future Emperor Menelik I. "No Solomonic wisdom need be...

"One of the ancient world's great verse epics is retold in energetic English prose in this sparkling volume . . . A masterpiece made new." — Kirkus ReviewsIndia's most beloved and enduring legend, the Ramayana is widely acknowledged to be one of the world's great literary masterpieces. Still an integral part of India's cultural and religious expression, the Ramayana was originally composed by the Sanskrit poet Valmiki around 300 b.c. The e...

One of The New York Times’ “6 Books to Read for Context on Ukraine”“A short and insightful primer” to the crisis in Ukraine and its implications for both the Crimean Peninsula and Russia’s relations with the West (New York Review of Books)The current conflict in Ukraine has spawned the most serious crisis between Russia and the West since the end of the Cold War. It has undermined European...

We broke our new series on learning Polish down into different learning stages. Start with the “Lower Beginner” books followed by the “Beginner” and “Upper Beginner” books. Next, progress to the “Intermediate” series, then test and reinforce your knowledge with the “Conversations” series.This audiobook is divided into units. While it provides different learning patterns and accommodates various needs, this audiobook focuses on helping you improve your ability to understand, speak, ...

About ~50% of all written text in Polish consists of the same 100 frequent, short, basic words.This book contains the 200 most frequently used words, with over 2000 example sentences.An ideal starting point for beginners, or intermediate students looking for sentences to practice.

Unlock the confidence to communicate effectively in Poland with POLISH. This practical and easy-to-use phrasebook is designed for travelers, tourists, and beginners who want to navigate real-life situations with ease and clarity.Packed with 500 carefully selected Polish phrases, this guide covers everything from greetings, directions, dining, shopping, transportation, and emergencies—making it an indispensable companion for any trip to Poland. Whether you're exploring vibr...