Download or read book You Do Understand Slovenian Literature Series written by Andrej Blatnik and published by Dalkey Archive Press. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Partly parables, partly fairy tales, You Do Understand is a comedy of errors for a species of talkers who’ve never learned to listen. This collection of sharp, spare, occasionally absurd, cruel, touching, and yet always generous short-short fictions addresses the fundamental difficulty we have in making the people we love understand what we want and need. Demonstrating that language and intimacy are as much barriers between human beings as ways of connecting them, Andrej Blatnik here provides us with a guided tour of the slips, misunderstandings, and blind alleys we each manage to fall foul of on a daily basis—no closer to understanding the motives of our families, friends, lovers, or coworkers than we are those of a complete stranger . . . or, indeed, our own.
Download or read book Book2 English French for Beginners written by Johannes Schumann and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: book2is available in many languagesis ideal for beginnershas 100 short and easy chapterscorresponds to the European levels A1 and A2requires no prior knowledge of grammarcovers the basic vocabularyuses simple structures to help you learn a languagehelps you to speak complete sentences immediatelyapplies the latest memory researchAll downloads can be accessed at www.book2.de.The audio files are available free of charge at www.book2.de.Tip for learners: Do only one new chapter per day!Regularly repeat chapters you have already learned.
Download or read book Contemporary World Fiction written by Juris Dilevko and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This much-needed guide to translated literature offers readers the opportunity to hear from, learn about, and perhaps better understand our shrinking world from the perspective of insiders from many cultures and traditions. In a globalized world, knowledge about non-North American societies and cultures is a must. Contemporary World Fiction: A Guide to Literature in Translation provides an overview of the tremendous range and scope of translated world fiction available in English. In so doing, it will help readers get a sense of the vast world beyond North America that is conveyed by fiction titles from dozens of countries and language traditions. Within the guide, approximately 1,000 contemporary non-English-language fiction titles are fully annotated and thousands of others are listed. Organization is primarily by language, as language often reflects cultural cohesion better than national borders or geographies, but also by country and culture. In addition to contemporary titles, each chapter features a brief overview of earlier translated fiction from the group. The guide also provides in-depth bibliographic essays for each chapter that will enable librarians and library users to further explore the literature of numerous languages and cultural traditions.
Download or read book Slovenian read and understand written by Elizabeta M. Jenko and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Slovenia 1945 written by John Corsellis and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005-10-04 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "At the end of May 1945, 12,000 Slovene soldiers were put on board trains by the British Army in Austria. They thought they were on their way to freedom in Italy. Their true destination was Slovenia, and death." "One of the most moving and tragic diaspora stories of World War II, Slovenia 1945 follows the fate of a strongly Catholic and non-Communist community in Slovenia, including members of the anti-Communist Home Guard 'domobranci', caught up in the maelstrom of war and politics in the Balkans and the problems of the post-war settlement. Thousands of soldiers returned to face torture and death at the hands of their war-time enemies - Tito's Partisans - who had triumphed by the war's end. Six thousand more civilians narrowly escaped the same fate, after the intervention of Red Cross and Quaker aid workers. Yet the story of exile is also one of triumph as the surviving refugees built new lives in Argentina, the USA, Canada and Britain." "In this volume, the authors call on more than half a century of research and an unsurpassed knowledge of the Slovene migrant communities around the world to tell their stories. For the first time, the survivors tell their tales of wartime cruelty, of reviving their battered community in refugee camps, and of their emigration overseas, building successful new lives through courage, self-help and strong cultural identity."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Learn Slovenian Quick Easy Efficient written by Pinhok Languages and published by Pinhok Languages via PublishDrive. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A curated Slovenian word frequency list Are you looking for unconventional ways to speed up the process of learning Slovenian? Then this book is exactly what you are looking for. Following the Pareto principle (80/20 rule), this book is built to streamline the learning process by concentrating on the core words and sentence structures that make up everyday conversations. The result is a unique vocabulary book with 2000 of the most important Slovenian words and phrases ordered by their frequency of use. Who this Slovenian learning book is for: This book is for beginners and intermediate learners of Slovenian who are self-motivated and willing to spend 15 to 20 minutes a day on learning vocabularies. The simple structure of this vocabulary book is the result of taking all unnecessary things out allowing the learning effort to solely be spent on the parts that help you make the biggest progress in the shortest amount of time. If you are willing to put in 20 minutes of learning every day, this book is very likely the single best investment you can make if you are at a beginner or intermediate level. You will be amazed at the speed of progress within a matter of just weeks of daily practice. Who this Slovenian frequency list is not for: This book is not for you if you are an advanced learner of Slovenian. In this case, please go to our website or search for our Slovenian vocabulary book which comes with more vocabularies and is grouped by topic which is ideal for advanced learners who want to improve their language capabilities in certain fields. Furthermore, if you are looking for an all in one Slovenian learning book that guides you through the various steps of learning Slovenian, this book is most likely also not what you are looking for. This book contains vocabularies only and we expect buyers to learn things like grammar and pronunciation either from other sources or through language courses. The strength of this book is its focus on quick acquisition of core vocabularies which comes at the expense of information many people might expect in a conventional language learning book. Please be aware of this when making the purchase. How to use this Slovenian workbook: This book is ideally used on a daily basis, reviewing a set number of pages in each session. The book is split into sections of 50 vocabularies which allows you to step by step progress through the book. Let’s for example say you are currently reviewing vocabularies 101 to 200. Once you know vocabularies 101 to 150 very well, you can start learning vocabularies 201 to 250 and on the next day skip 101-150 and continue reviewing vocabularies 151 to 250. This way, step by step, you will work your way through the book and your language skills will jump with each page you master. Some final thoughts: Like many language hacking methods, this book is quite unconventional in its approach, but for a driven person that uses it correctly it can significantly speed up the learning process. Vocabulary books have been around for centuries and as with so many things that have been around for some time, they are not very fashionable and a bit boring, but they usually work quite well – and that is what counts in the end.
Download or read book Change Me written by Andrej Blatnik and published by Slovenian Literature. This book was released on 2019 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Andrej Blatnik's ambitious novel tells the story of a man's determination to radically change himself and to alter the world that has embraced globalization as the God of the future"--
Download or read book Law of Desire written by Andrej Blatnik and published by Slovenian Literature. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following on from his short story collection, "You Do Understand?," is this expansive collection of sixteen tales about "urban nomads" lost in a labyrinth of pop culture: "We go to the movies. We read books. We listen to music. No harm in that, but it's not real." A best-seller in Eastern Europe, "Law of Desire" is Blatnik at the height of his powers. He is one of the most respected and internationally relevant post-Yugoslav authors writing today.
Download or read book Forbidden Bread written by Erica Johnson Debeljak and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2009-04-07 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[A] sunny, can-do look at intense culture shock. Debeljak makes a humorous, self-effacing guide to her own story and the only complaint I have is that I wish she’d told us more. I hope someday she gives us a sequel."—Christian Science Monitor • "Witty and warm."—Kirkus Reviews Forbidden Bread is an unusual love story that covers great territory, both geographically and emotionally. The author leaves behind a successful career as an American financial analyst to pursue Ales Debeljak, a womanizing Slovenian poet who catches her attention at a cocktail party. The story begins in New York City, but quickly migrates, along with the author, to Slovenia. As she struggles to forge an identity in her new home, Slovenia itself undergoes the transformation from a communist to a capitalist society. A complicated language, politically incorrect ethnic jokes, and old-fashioned sexism are just a few of the challenges Debeljak faces on her journey. Happily, she marries her poet and comes to love her new husband's family as well as the fast-disappearing rural traditions of this beautiful country. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Slovenian Ten Day War and the much longer Yugoslav wars of succession, Forbidden Bread shows a worldly and courageous woman coming to grips with her new life and family situation in a rapidly changing European landscape.
Download or read book Flavors of Slovenia written by Heike Milhench and published by Hippocrene Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this sampler of a diverse culinary heritage and culture, replete with 200 delicious recipes, a section on well-known Slovenian beers and wines, and stories of a fascinating past. Tucked between the foothills of the Alps, the coast of the Adriatic Sea, and the beginning of the Panonian plains to the East, Slovenia is a beautiful land in Central Europe. Among the popular draws are its peaceful Mediterranean affordability, scenic aspect and increased accessibility and affordability. Newly independent from Yugoslavia at the end of the 20th century, Slovenia emerged fairly recently with a resilient culture and rich arts scene that has caused tourism to flourish. This book presents perhaps the only comprehensive guide to the country's cuisine. Ranging from such perennial favourites as Friko (Hearty Potato Pancake), linkrofi (Meat Dumplings), Bakala (Dried Salt Cod Pate) and Kostanjeva Juba (Chestnut Soup) to more unusual preparations like Crni Rioto.(Black Risotto with Squid, ink included) and Meerli (Baked Encrusted Pig or Veal Lung -- a version of Haggis), Slovenian fare is both hearty and wholesome. Not only do we discover these tasty dishes, but also ruminations on golf, the capital city of Ljubljana, and the art of Slovenian bee-keeping. Tales of such legendary locals as the 'sunshine salesman' and a Slovenian Robin Hood along with ghosts and fairytale castles also bring the culture alive in this unique volume.
Download or read book Ugrabljena ljubezen Oteta ljubav Abducted Love written by Tanja Petroviæ and published by Založba ZRC. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prispevki v knjigi tematizirajo ljubezen do domovine pri posameznikih in skupinah, ki ne ustrezajo prevladujočem pojmovanju domoljuba, zaradi česar se jim simbolno odvzame pravica do ljubezni do domovine. Avtorji obravnavajo ljubezen do domovin/e pri izseljencih, priseljencih, pripadnikih etničnih in spolnih manjšin, otrocih iz mešanih zakonov, anarhistih ter družbenih kritikih in aktivistih. Tako avtorji prispevkov kot njihovi akterji se zavzemajo za razumevanje in prakticiranje kritičnega domoljubja, za držo, ki jo najbolje povzemajo besede »misli s svojo glavo«
Download or read book Slovenian written by Lingvora Books and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-26 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Slovenian: Real-Life Conversations for Beginners book provides you the foundation for building conversation skills. For audio files, check the web www.lingvora.com. 30 conversation units considered for beginner to pre-intermediate levels: Each unit is broken down into dialogues, thematic words, phrasebook and exercises correspondingly. Here is the flow of book content: -Dialogue starts in Slovenian first, followed by an English translation.-Thematic vocabulary derived from the dialogues and relevant context is set to broaden your word basis.-Useful phrases with English translation display sample expressions under the context.-The last section displays the set of exercises to practice what you have learned and memorized.-The dialogues, words and phrases are voiced by native speaker in understandable speed. All audio tracks are free to stream and download from the link www.lingvora.com. You can find audio files by clicking the relevant book title on the link www.lingvora.com
Download or read book Slovenian Vocabulary Book written by Pinhok Languages and published by Pinhok Languages. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slovenian vocabulary book + Slovenian dictionary This Slovenian vocabulary book contains more than 3000 words and phrases which are grouped by topic to make it easier for you to pick what to learn first. On top of that, the index in the second half of the book provides you with a basic Slovenian-English as well as English-Slovenian dictionary which makes this a great resource for learners of all levels. What you can expect from this book: This Slovenian learning resource is a combination of Slovenian vocabulary book and a two-way basic Slovenian dictionary: Part 1 - Topic based Slovenian vocabulary book: This is the main part of the book and represents a list of chapters each containing Slovenian vocabularies for a certain topic. The Slovenian vocabularies in the chapters are unsorted on purpose to separate remembering them from a defined alphabetical order. You can start at any chapter and dive directly into the topics that interest you the most. Part 2 - Basic English-Slovenian dictionary: The index in the second half of the book can be used as a basic Slovenian dictionary to look up words you have learned but can't remember or learn new words you need. Part 3 - Basic Slovenian-English dictionary: Easy to use and with just the right amount of words, this third part finishes off with a second index that allows you to look for Slovenian words and directly find the English translation How to use this Slovenian vocabulary book: Not sure where to start? We suggest you first work your way through the verbs, adjectives and phrases chapters in part one of the book. This will give you a great base for further studying and already enough vocabulary for basic communication. The Slovenian dictionaries in part two and three can be used whenever needed to look up words you hear on the street, English words you want to know the Slovenian translation for or simply to learn some new words. Some final thoughts: Vocabulary books have been around for centuries and as with so many things that have been around for some time, they are not very fashionable and a bit boring, but they usually work very well. Together with the basic Slovenian dictionary parts, this vocabulary book is a great resource to support you throughout the process of learning Slovenian and comes in particularly handy at times when there is no internet to look up words and phrases.
Download or read book 69 Short Slovenian Stories for Beginners written by Adrian Gee and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the World of Slovenian with "69 Short Slovenian Stories"! Begin or continue your journey to mastering the Slovenian language with our meticulously crafted collection. Specifically designed for A1/A2 level learners, this book offers a unique and engaging way to deepen your understanding of both the language and the rich Slovenian culture. Why "69 Short Slovenian Stories" Should Be Your Go-To Language Tool: Curated for Beginners: Each story is crafted to suit the needs of beginners, making complex concepts accessible and digestible. Perfect for A1/A2 level learners, this book ensures a smooth and enjoyable learning experience. Immerse in Culture: Not only do you learn the language, but you also get a taste of the diverse and vibrant Slovenian culture through stories that entertain, educate, and enlighten. Vocabulary Building: Expand your vocabulary with over 1,000+ high-frequency words and phrases that are essential for daily conversations and beyond. Each story introduces new terms in context, enhancing your learning and retention. Grasp Grammar Naturally: Witness grammar in action! The stories are structured to reinforce grammatical structures in a natural and intuitive way, helping you to grasp complex rules without the headache. Practice Makes Perfect: Engage with interactive exercises designed to test your comprehension and cement your learning. With solutions provided, you can check your progress and understand areas for improvement. What Makes "69 Short Slovenian Stories" Stand Out? Targeted Learning: Focus on A1/A2 level content that's tailored to build a strong foundation in the Slovenian language, making it the perfect starting point for beginners. Cultural Insights: Each story is a window into the Slovenian way of life, offering you a deeper connection to the language through cultural context and understanding. Effortless Learning: Our approach makes learning Slovenian feel less like a chore and more like an adventure. Enjoy the process as you advance through each story, building confidence along your language journey. Unlock the Door to Slovenian Language and Culture: "69 Short Slovenian Stories" is your companion in unlocking the richness of the Slovenian language and immersing yourself in its culture. Whether you're a tourist planning a trip to Slovenia, a language enthusiast, or someone who wants to connect with Slovenian heritage, this book is designed to make your learning journey both effective and enjoyable. Embark on your Slovenian learning adventure with confidence. Pick up your copy of "69 Short Slovenian Stories" today and take a significant step towards fluency in Slovenian!
Download or read book Historical and Cultural Perespectives on Slovenian Migrations written by Marjan Drnovšek and published by Založba ZRC. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Znanstvena monografija odraža pestrost teoretičnih in metodoloških pristopov kot časovno in prostorsko širino obravnav. Avtorji obravnavajo odnos države in cerkve do izseljenstva (M. Drnovšek) slovensko izseljevanje intelektualcev v slovanski svet kot atipični pojav (I. Gantar Godina), emigrantsko literaturo in njeno mesto v slovenskem slovstvu in odnos domovine do nje (J. Žitnik), likovno umetnost kot vir za raziskovanje migracijske izkušnje z vidika ohranjanja in spreminjanja identitete (K. Toplak), žensko izseljevanje in njihove vloge pri ohranjanju etnične identitete v priseljenskem okolju (M. Milharčič-Hladnik), vprašanja multikulturalizma v evropskih migracijskih procesih in hkrati kot element razpoznavnosti in identifikacijske drugačnosti v odnosih do priseljenske skupnosti (M. Lukšič Hacin).
Download or read book Angels Beneath the Surface written by Mitja Cander and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2008-03-18 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a per capita publishing rate of more that three times that of the United States, Slovenia has a long and storied literary history, from the legendary 9th-century Freising Manuscripts to postmodern masterpieces by Igor Bratoz. Continuing that tradition, Angels Beneath the Surface, the first collection of Slovene fiction to be published in English outside of Slovenia since 1994, offers a rich sampling of Slovene short stories. The thirteen tales here represent a wide array of voices and writing styles among the country's renowned–and emergent–writers. Written between 1990 and 2005, the selections in Angels Beneath the Surface together comprise a vivid snapshot of Slovene literary consciousness at the turn of the millennium. These authors mine their culture for often startling insights in stories that range from wicked variations on fairy tales to dour romances to skewerings of the bureaucratic state. Recent articles in The New Yorker, The New York Times Book Review, and other prominent publications attest to renewed interest in European literature in translation, and this collection is an incisive entry in the genre.
Download or read book The Complete Review Guide to Contemporary World Fiction written by M.A. Orthofer and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A user-friendly reference for English-language readers who are eager to explore contemporary fiction from around the world. Profiling hundreds of titles and authors from 1945 to today, with an emphasis on fiction published in the past two decades, this guide introduces the styles, trends, and genres of the world's literatures, from Scandinavian crime thrillers and cutting-edge Chinese works to Latin American narco-fiction and award-winning French novels. The book's critical selection of titles defines the arc of a country's literary development. Entries illuminate the fiction of individual nations, cultures, and peoples, while concise biographies sketch the careers of noteworthy authors. Compiled by M. A. Orthofer, an avid book reviewer and the founder of the literary review site the Complete Review, this reference is perfect for readers who wish to expand their reading choices and knowledge of contemporary world fiction. “A bird's-eye view of titles and authors from everywhere―a book overfull with reminders of why we love to read international fiction. Keep it close by.”—Robert Con Davis-Udiano, executive director, World Literature Today “M. A. Orthofer has done more to bring literature in translation to America than perhaps any other individual. [This book] will introduce more new worlds to you than any other book on the market.”—Tyler Cowen, George Mason University “A relaxed, riverine guide through the main currents of international writing, with sections for more than a hundred countries on six continents.”—Karan Mahajan, Page-Turner blog, The New Yorker
