Bøger udgivet af Barbara Caison

"Like its predecessor, the second edition of Fundamental Spoken Chinese places primary importance on providing a clear, systematic, and graduated introduction to the basic grammar and vocabulary of spoken Mandarin Chinese through chapters that center on identified sentence patterns and vocabulary items rather than particular social functions or daily activities. The authors continue the tradition of separating the teaching of oral and written skills, leaving the instruction of reading and writing in Chinese characters exclusively to the accompanying Fundamental Written Chinese, also in its second edition. The lessons in the two textbooks, however, are keyed to each other in terms of vocabulary and grammar, so they may be used simultaneously or the parallel written skills introduced at a later time. Both textbooks were developed for learning in the classroom and for independent study. Every chapter of Fundamental Spoken Chinese begins with key grammar points and vocabulary arranged by part of speech. A list of sentence patterns and a few short dialogues follow to illustrate contextual use of the language-all new and updated for the second edition. Lessons are introduced in a planned order that gives students time to assimilate a concept before learning the next one. The material is explained in a concise yet complete fashion that alerts users to the similarities and differences between Chinese and English grammar. Non-technical explanations of each grammar pattern, written from the perspective of an English-speaking learner and supported by ample examples, are presented together with vocabulary, culture, and dialectal notes when appropriate. The accompanying Fundamental Spoken Chinese Exercise Book contains a wide variety of exercises and activities specifically designed to reinforce a systematic progression that focuses on developing accuracy then fluency in conversations"--

Leper Priest of Moloka'i traces the life of Father Damien from his boyhood in rural Belgium to his death at the Kalaupapa leprosy settlement after sixteen years of remarkable accomplishments. Damien overcame major obstacles to become a Catholic priest and serve as a missionary in Hawai'i. To his spiritual ministry he added the practice of medicine and the skill of a master builder of chapels, churches, and houses, both professions that he taught himself. He decried human suffering, and in his medical practice he emulated the example of his patron saint, Saint Damien the physician, who led many to Christianity by the example of the Good Samaritan. This biography presents and analyzes much new information about Damien and his years in Hawai'i. The correspondence between Damien, his colleagues in the Catholic church, his Protestant supporters, and agents of the Hawaiian Board of Health gives a fuller understanding of the extent of Damien's work at the settlement and the tensions underlying his relations with Church bureaucrats, who were both impressed by his energy and zeal and irritated by his willfullness and independence. But even his detractors could not deny that he was almost singlehandedly responsible for tremendous improvements to Kalaupapa in the face of overwhelming odds. This is the story of one humble man with faith in God and in himself, who faced gargantuan challenges and triumphed.

Snuggle Up to Your Little Ones As You Take Them On a Magical Ride All Over the World - "Emma's Magic Postcards" is the Perfect Adventure Rhyming Storybook for Kids Ages 6-9!Emma loved colorful dresses, roses, and bows,But most of all she loved collecting colorful postcards from all around the globe.Her friends and family sent them to her from every place they went,And she couldn't be happier for the special memories they sent.One day, her mommy told her something she never knew,She said, "Not only are your postcards special memories, but they are magical too.***Cultivate your child's curiosity for the world and all of its interesting places with Emma and her magical postcards!With friends from all over the globe, Emma gets sent postcards in the mail - and magic ones at that!All she has to do is say a special little phrase and she gets magically transported to anywhere her heart desires - from the majestic Giza pyramids in Egypt to the large Roman Colosseum in Italy!With adventure at every turn, your child will embark on a wild ride using only the power of their imaginations and the rhyming words in "Emma's Magic Postcards"!If your child misses traveling, loves fun rhymes, or is simply an aspiring world traveler, this children's book is perfect for them!Engage their imaginations and creativity in the comforts of their beds as they wind down after a long day of school and play.Create a sense of wonder and excitement as you bond and cuddle the night away.Or simply give them a gift that they will treasure for years to come!"Emma's Magic Postcards" will surely become your child's next favorite book!Scroll up, Click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Grab a Copy Today!