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Book Passport Please

    Book Details:
  • Author : Peter Nielsen
  • Publisher : Xulon Press
  • Release : 2007-08
  • ISBN : 1602666903
  • Pages : 262 pages

Download or read book Passport Please written by Peter Nielsen and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Passport Please" is the fast-moving story of conflict between the rulers of two neighboring countries--Earth and the kingdom of heaven. The citizens themselves are the prize being fought over.

Book The Passport in America

    Book Details:
  • Author : Craig Robertson
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press
  • Release : 2010-07-02
  • ISBN : 0199779899
  • Pages : 354 pages

Download or read book The Passport in America written by Craig Robertson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-02 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's world of constant identification checks, it's difficult to recall that there was ever a time when "proof of identity" was not a part of everyday life. And as anyone knows who has ever lost a passport, or let one expire on the eve of international travel, the passport has become an indispensable document. But how and why did this form of identification take on such a crucial role? In the first history of the passport in the United States, Craig Robertson offers an illuminating account of how this document, above all others, came to be considered a reliable answer to the question: who are you? Historically, the passport originated as an official letter of introduction addressed to foreign governments on behalf of American travelers, but as Robertson shows, it became entangled in contemporary negotiations over citizenship and other forms of identity documentation. Prior to World War I, passports were not required to cross American borders, and while some people struggled to understand how a passport could accurately identify a person, others took advantage of this new document to advance claims for citizenship. From the strategic use of passport applications by freed slaves and a campaign to allow married women to get passports in their maiden names, to the "passport nuisance" of the 1920s and the contested addition of photographs and other identification technologies on the passport, Robertson sheds new light on issues of individual and national identity in modern U.S. history. In this age of heightened security, especially at international borders, Robertson's The Passport in America provides anyone interested in questions of identification and surveillance with a richly detailed, and often surprising, history of this uniquely important document.

Book The Art of Failure

Download or read book The Art of Failure written by Jesper Juul and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of why we play video games despite the fact that we are almost certain to feel unhappy when we fail at them.

Book Passport Entanglements

Download or read book Passport Entanglements written by Nicole Constable and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passport Entanglements traces the many tangled threads—political, historical, economic, global, and local—that are tied to the existence of Indonesian aspal or “real but fake” passports that are carried by as many as a third of Indonesian migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong. The book explains how and why the HK Indonesian Consulate’s attempts to regularize or “clean up” (pemutihan) these passports created significant problems for migrant workers. Passports and other types of documentation are said to facilitate migration and to offer migrant workers protection and care yet they can also be instruments of surveillance, control, and exploitation. Anthropologist Nicole Constable focuses on the politics and inequalities embedded in passports, drawing from ethnographic examples of migrant workers who were found guilty of immigration fraud and sent to prison and of others who protested and resisted the new passport policies. She considers how these instruments determine legal status and dictate rights while the renewal policies simultaneously undermined them. Contrary to global “best practices” concerning passports, Constable argues that imposing new biometric technologies does not lead to greater protection, security, or accuracy but can instead reinforce violent structures on already vulnerable women by producing new vulnerabilities and reproducing old ones.

Book Cambodian  Basic Course  Units 1 45

Download or read book Cambodian Basic Course Units 1 45 written by Foreign Service Institute and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Sacco Vanzetti Case

Download or read book The Sacco Vanzetti Case written by Newton Diehl Baker and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 1110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book                               10000

    Book Details:
  • Author : 人類智庫編輯部
  • Publisher : 人類智庫
  • Release : 2017-08-01
  • ISBN : 986605599X
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book 10000 written by 人類智庫編輯部 and published by 人類智庫. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★不用出國就可以講一口流利英文★ 國外道地生活情境全收錄 精選140個主題,包括居家生活、旅遊購物、人際溝通、工 作職場等都是生活中最常見的情境,讓你有如身歷其境,直 接融入在情境中。 萬用聊天句型,從外太空聊到內子宮 收錄最道地的核心句型,搭配補充片語及單字,一書在手, 馬上和外國人打成一片,讓你走到哪就可以跟老外聊到哪! 情境對話美式發音朗讀,邊走邊聽增強記憶 依照情境場景會話,由美籍老師親自錄製,正統美式發音, 讓你邊聽邊學,只要多聽、多唸就可以矯正發音,讓你跟任 何人都可以用英文聊天。 ➣英文生活會話百寶箱 讓你百戰百勝 ✦最理想的選擇,為你建構強大的英文會話基礎。 ✦最完整的考用單字,不管是英檢、新多益等均輕鬆上手。 ✦最實用的情境,從生活對話中,輕鬆記憶常用單字和句型。 ✦最豐富的例句,讓你由持續重複練習中,熟能生巧。 作者介紹 Brian Foden Brian為專業ESL教師、作家、配音員,在台灣任教十餘年。曾為多家出版社撰寫各類英語學習相關書籍,包括商用英文、新聞英文、托福、新多益等。 Brian生於加拿大溫哥華,在加拿大期間曾為報社記者,也曾擔任加國廣播電台擔任播報員。2000到2004年定居台灣後,於ICRT(台北國際社區廣播電台)擔任新聞編寫與播報一職。 目前居住於台北,專職撰寫英語學習書籍、配音、英語教學的工作。他娶了一位台灣老婆Vivian,平常喜歡騎車、慢跑。有個4歲多的女兒,正努力做個好爸爸。 目錄 第一單元 (Unit 1) 居家 1. 起床 6. 搬家 2. 睡覺 7. 家庭保健 3. 租房 8. 家庭安全 4. 買房 9. 家庭維修 5. 裝修 第二單元 (Unit 2) 投資理財 1. 收入 2. 支出 3. 保險 4. 股票 5. 投資 6. 金錢觀念 7. 資金管理 第三單元 (Unit 3) 教育 1. 班級 2. 課堂 3. 課外活動 4. 考試 5. 外語學習 6. 升學 7. 論文 8. 培訓班 9. 家長會 10. 畢業典禮 第四單元 (Unit 4) 交通 (Transportation) 第五單元 (Unit 5) 旅遊 (Traveling) 第六單元 (Unit 6) 購物 (Shopping) 第七單元 (Unit 7) 社交 第八單元 (Unit 8) 戀愛 第九單元 (Unit 9) 情感表達 第十單元 (Unit 10) 休閒娛樂 第十一單元 (Unit 11) 健身運動 第十二單元 (Unit 12) 職場 第十三單元 (Unit 13) 商務 第十四單元 (Unit 14) 醫院 第十五單元 (Unit 15) 郵局 第十六單元 (Unit 16) 其他服務行業 第十七單元 (Unit 17) 閒聊時刻 序 總審訂者推薦 任何一位語言專家都會跟你說:增進你語文能力的關鍵之一便是練習、練習、再練習。當你已經如此做,就是再練習多一些,也是百益而無害。當你捧讀這本書時,你將會在英語閱讀和對話上,獲得非常多的練習和助益。同時,這些語言專家也會告訴你:並不是所有的語文教材都是品質一致,有些教材內容規劃的很好,可以讓外語學習者有效率的學習吸收。可惜的是,坊間真的太多不良設計教材,會讓學習者研讀後,反而增加學習困難度,而深覺沮喪,甚至想要放棄。幸運的是,這是一本優質企劃的語言學習書,能激發學習者的興趣,並且大大增強語言能力。 邏輯性的章節編排、生活化的對話主題,是本書的極大特色。每個單元的設計,在趣味性的會話之後,緊接著介紹單字和片語,此部份輔以中文翻譯來幫助讀者深入了解。之後,便有許多與對話相關的例句陳列,讓學習者可以有條理的重複學習。 當然,英語學習書的主題非常重要。書中提供了大量日常生活實用的主題。舉例來說,本書也有探討像「租房子」這類主題,其中包括了security deposit(保證金)、tenant(房客)、landlord(房東)和lease(租金)這些單字。而在其他幾課中也介紹了family income(家庭收入)、money management(資金管理)和investing in the stock market(股票投資),以及像是bull and bear markets(牛市和熊市)這樣的術語。交通也是另一個在書中涵蓋的主題,其中包含租車、搭船和搭飛機的對話。總而言之,本書的主題非常實用,對提升學生的詞彙能力有極大的幫助。 就像我在此序開始所說的,為了鍛鍊會話流暢度,重複練習十分重要。這表示若只看關鍵句、單字和片語,就期待自己能夠記住,是不切實際的,而這也是學生常犯的錯誤。除非學生是天才或是能夠過目不忘,否則學習語言需要重複練習,才能記住所學,才能運用於生活的真實情境裡。 我教的班上曾有個女生,她的筆記本上抄了滿滿的英文單字,我決定考考她,於是我念了筆記本上的一些單字,請她告訴我中文的定義,結果她竟然沒有一個字答對。那個女孩一定花了好幾個小時看這些單字,並且做筆記。於是我建議她的解決方式是讓她把單字分成十組,她必須把一組字的定義記熟後,才能開始記下一組單字。記憶單字的最好方法就是製作閃字卡,一面標註英文,另一面則是中文定義。當你閱讀本書時,別忘了試試看,我相信成果會讓你滿意的。 誠摯地祝福您們在英語學習的旅程幸運成功! Brian Foden

Book The Complete Guide to Offshore Residency  Dual Citizenship and Second Passports

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Offshore Residency Dual Citizenship and Second Passports written by Robert Bauman and published by The Sovereign Society. This book was released on 2007 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Papua New Guinea Country Study Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Developments

Download or read book Papua New Guinea Country Study Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Developments written by IBP, Inc. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-06-28 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papua New Guinea Country Study Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Developments - Everything you need to know about the country - Geography, history, politics, economy, business, etc.

Book The Etude

    Book Details:
  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1913
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 172 pages

Download or read book The Etude written by and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A monthly journal for the musician, the music student, and all music lovers.

Book Masters Track and Field

Download or read book Masters Track and Field written by Leonard T. Olson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2000-11-29 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With some 50,000 men and women competing worldwide, and spectators numbering in the tens of thousands, Masters-level track and field proves that athletes of any age may be recognized by their passion for sports, their interest in fitness, and their skill. In this book-length account of track and field competition by men over 40 and women over 35, the leaders of the Masters program discuss its growth since 1968 and the role of the older athlete in the world of sport. The work also reviews the effects of aging on performance and explains the adjustments of standards and scoring.

Book Using the Internet

Download or read book Using the Internet written by Tina Lawton and published by Heinemann. This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource provides supporting materials for City and Guilds, e-Quals level 2 using the Internet. It contains exercises to help master the skills for assessments, and real life scenarios, practice assignments.

Book Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States

Download or read book Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States written by and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 1434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Poul Anderson   Sci Fi Boxed Set

Download or read book Poul Anderson Sci Fi Boxed Set written by Poul Anderson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poul Anderson's Sci-Fi Boxed Set is a collection of some of Anderson's most famous works in the science fiction genre. Known for his imaginative storytelling and ability to blend advanced scientific concepts with fantastical elements, Anderson's writing style is engaging and thought-provoking. With stories that range from space exploration to time travel, readers are sure to be captivated by the diverse and thrilling narratives in this boxed set. Anderson's writing is reminiscent of classic sci-fi authors like Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke, making this collection a must-read for fans of the genre. His attention to detail and world-building skills create a vivid literary world that will transport readers to far-off galaxies and futuristic landscapes. Poul Anderson's Sci-Fi Boxed Set is a testament to his mastery of the science fiction genre and is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who delve into its pages.

Book Sci Fi Classics  Illustrated Anthology

Download or read book Sci Fi Classics Illustrated Anthology written by Clifford D. Simak and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 1763 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sci-Fi Classics: Illustrated Anthology brings together a stellar collection of works from the golden age of science fiction, featuring a panorama of stories that span the far reaches of space and the depths of the human imagination. This anthology celebrates the diversity and significance of the genre, encapsulating a range of literary stylesfrom the pastoral elegies of Clifford D. Simak to the hard-edged technological landscapes of Poul Anderson, and the dystopian visions of Frederik Pohl. Each piece is thoughtfully illustrated, adding a visual dimension to the already vivid worlds crafted by these authors. The collection not only showcases the varied narrative techniques and thematic explorations in science fiction but also stands as a testament to its enduring appeal and capacity to challenge the boundaries of reality and speculation. The contributors to this anthology are luminaries of the science fiction world, each a master storyteller with a unique voice and perspective. Their backgrounds are as diverse as their writing, encompassing the breadth of mid-20th-century science fictions evolution and its intersections with cultural and societal movements. Collectively, their works have laid the foundations for much of modern science fiction, weaving complex narratives that explore themes of technology, philosophy, and humanity. This anthology not only offers readers a glimpse into the historical context of these stories but also highlights how these narratives continue to be relevant in todays rapidly changing world. Sci-Fi Classics: Illustrated Anthology is an indispensable addition to the library of any science fiction aficionado or anyone looking to immerse themselves in the genre for the first time. It presents an unparalleled opportunity to explore a rich tapestry of ideas, characters, and worlds, all within the confines of a single volume. For educators, scholars, and students, this anthology serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of science fiction and its role in shaping and reflecting societal values and questions. Engaging, enlightening, and visually captivating, this collection invites readers to embark on a journey through time and space, offering a window into the extraordinary breadth and depth of human creativity and speculative thought.

Book Intergalactic Stories  60  SF Classics in One Edition  Illustrated

Download or read book Intergalactic Stories 60 SF Classics in One Edition Illustrated written by Clifford D. Simak and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 1762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intergalactic Stories: 60+ SF Classics in One Edition, illustrated and compiled from the pens of some of the most celebrated authors in science fiction, traverses the broad spectrum of humanity's outermost fantasies and fears. The collection showcases an array of literary styles, from the pioneering explorations of space operas to the intricate web of speculative science fiction, providing a panoramic view of the genre's evolution over several decades. Noteworthy for both its diversity and significance, the anthology presents an opportunity to engage with seminal works that have shaped the contours of modern science fiction, capturing the imagination with tales of interstellar adventure, dystopian futures, and the boundless curiosity of the human spirit. The contributing authors and editors, including Clifford D. Simak, Poul Anderson, Frederik Pohl, Damon Knight, and others, bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds to the collection. Their collective work aligns with various historical, cultural, and literary movements, from the golden age of science fiction to the more nuanced, philosophical undertones of the genre's later years. Through their diverse narratives, these authors contribute to a holistic exploration of what it means to venture beyond the known, blending tales of alien encounters, time travel, and cosmic wars with profound questions about humanity's place in the universe. For aficionados of science fiction and newcomers alike, Intergalactic Stories: 60+ SF Classics in One Edition offers an unparalleled journey through the myriad landscapes of speculative fiction. The anthology serves not only as an educational tool, enlightening readers on the genre's historical development and thematic richness but also as an invitation to witness the dialogue between some of its most influential voices. This collection promises a captivating exploration of the endless possibilities that science fiction represents, making it an essential addition to any literary library.