Gardiner, Duncan B.
Summary: Gazetteer of German towns in the former kingdom of Hungary, now in Slovakia, Hungary, and Ukraine. Includes section on doing genealogical research on Germans in Eastern Europe and on Czech and Slovak research.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Family Historian 1991
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.30893 GARGottfried, Ted
Summary: "Slovakia's independence is a relatively new development in its history, but it has always had a unique cultural identity that readers discover in this comprehensive look at this nation's past and present. Featuring main text that includes the most recent information available about Slovakia, this volume guides readers through the geography, history, government, and lifestyle that make this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 943.73 GOTBosák, Martin.
Summary: Slovakia is very rich in folk customs and traditions which have their specific features based on individual areas---this volume identifies, explains and preserves many
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Publisher / Publication Date: Slovak Heritage Society of N.E. PA 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 943.7 BOSJackson, Livia Bitton.
Contents: A hazardous mission -- On the way to Europe -- Ari -- Vienna -- Crossing the Iron Curtain -- The escape -- The bridge -- The Danube -- Bratislava -- The bribe -- The drive -- The beginning of the end -- Buying favors -- Louis the Madman of Samorin -- A divine miracle at the Burial Authority -- The phantom -- The chairman -- Penetrating the jungle -- The house in Samorin -- Papa's castle -- Gone...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons Press 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 943.73 BITTON-JAKCSON, LIV BITBlau, Magda Hellinger
Summary: "In March 1942, at the age of 25, kindergarten teacher Magda Hellinger was deported from her hometown in Slovakia along with 998 other young women. They were some of the first Jews to be sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Very few would survive the next three years until liberation. The SS soon discovered that by putting prisoners in day-to-day charge of the accommodation blocks and even...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 BLAU, MAGDA HELLINGER BLAKirschbaum, Stanislav J.
Summary: A history of Slovakia from prehistory to the 1990s. It includes a description of the development of a Slovakian consciousness, from the 19th century under the colonial rule of the Hungarians, through the merger into Czechoslovakia, Nazi-sponsored independence, the Russian invasion and independence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Macmillan 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 943.73 KIRAlzo, Lisa A.
Summary: "A vast number of Slovaks settled in North America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, countless numbers of descendants of these early Slovak immigrants are searching for their Slovak roots. This book lists both traditional and online resources necessary for researching Slovak ancestors, and shows how to document and preserve your findings for future generations."--Cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heritage Productions 2005
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.19 ALZSteves, Rick
Summary: Presents a travel guide to Central Europe, with recommendations for lodging, restaurants, events, tours, and sightseeing highlights, along with travel tips and cultural information. Includes fully updated comprehensive coverage on the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, and Slovakia, plus side trips to Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Romania.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avalon Travel, Hachette Book Group 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.37 CENAlzo, Lisa A.
Summary: Trace your Eastern European ancestors from American shores back to the old country. This in-depth guide will walk you step-by-step through the exciting-- and challenging-- journey of finding your Polish, Czech, or Slovak roots. You'll learn how to identify immigrant ancestors, find your family's town of origin, locate key genealogical resources, decipher foreign-language records, and untangle...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3437 AlzoSmetana, Bedřich
Contents: The Moldau = Vltava (11:55) ; From Bohemia's meadows and forests (12:29) / Bedřich Smetana -- Slavonic dances : op. 46. No. 1 in C major : presto ; No. 2 in E minor : allegretto scherzando ; No. 3 in A-flat major : poco allegro ; No. 4 in F major : tempo di minuetto ; No. 6 in D major : allegretto scherzando ; No. 7 in C minor : allegro assai (27:48) ; Slavonic dances : op. 72. No. 2 in E minor...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Deutsche Grammophon 1988
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD CLASSICAL MOLSummary: Based on two Edgar Allen Poe stories and the works of the Marquis de Sade, uses live action, stop-motion animation and other methods to tell the story of a young man who becomes involved with a decadent marquis and his lavish and kinky lifestyle in 19th century France.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Zeitgeist Films 2007
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1 available in Foreign DVDs, Call number: DVD FOREIGN LUNSpanier, Kristine
Summary: "In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Slovakia. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around All SlovUnreich, Rachelle
Summary: "The powerful, true story of a Holocaust survivor told by her daughter--a tale that reminds us of the resilience of the soul and the ability of the heart to heal. As Mira is nearing the end of her life, her daughter Rachelle wants to find out how her mother had lived through four concentration camps, including Auschwitz, and a Death March. There was a mystery to her survival, it seemed--which...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2023
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 921 UNRCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 UNREICH, MIRA UNRBöhmerová, Ada.
Summary: Geared toward daily living, Slovak for You is intended to fill an urgent need for a reliable, up-to-date Slovak language textbook suitable for use at the university level in either an intensive or regular course. Slovak for You is also designed to enable the student to understand and speak the language of Slovakia - a modern country in the Heart of Europe.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Perfekt 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 491.8 BOHContents: The Czechoslovak immigration to the United States of America / Dr. George J. Švejda -- Statistics on the Czechs and Slovaks in the United States / Vratislav Bušek -- Moravian Bethlehem, U.S.A. / Andrew Paul Slabey -- The Czechs and Slovaks of New York / Vratislav Bušek and Rev. Ján Shimtay -- Czechs of Chicago / Joseph Čada -- Czechs in Texas / Joseph Mali̕k -- The Czechs in Iowa -- Czechs and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Czechoslovak National Council of America 1970
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: R GEN 929.3437 CzechoslovakČulen, Konštantín.
Summary: "Konštantin Culen was the first Slovak writer to undertake systematic research in the history of the American Slovaks, and the first to write a part of that history. He prepared many rich chapters on the history of parishes, movements, organizations, societies...Culen was the first to bring about a rapprochement between Slovak America and the land of its origins. And had he accomplished nothing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.0049 CULGottfried, Ted
Summary: "The people of Slovenia share a unique culture that can be seen in the country's arts, celebrations, and foods. As readers discover these and other engaging aspects of Slovenia's past and present, they are given a comprehensive tour of this European nation-complete with beautiful photographs of Slovenia and the people who call this country home. The history, geography, economy, and government...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 949.73 GOTLongley, Norm
Summary: This practical travel guide to Slovenia features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Slovenia guide book is packed full of details...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rough Guides 2023
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Summary: "Stroll along Dubrovnik's ancient walls, hike the idyllic Julian Alps, and set sail on the glimmering Adriatic: with Rick Steves, Croatia and Slovenia are yours to explore!"--Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avalon Travel 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Designed to give users comprehensive conversational language and grammar skills. The basic course (10 lessons) focuses on polite greetings and small talk and is perfect for patrons who are planning a short trip to a foreign country, or for those who want to get a taste of a foreign language and culture. The complete course (100 lessons) is designed for patrons who already know the basics of a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mango Languages 2009
Stasiuk, Andrzej
Summary: A collection of essays that explore how the past, present, and future coexist and intertwine along the highways and back roads of the small towns and villages of Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Albania, and his native Poland.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dalkey Archive Press 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 891.858 STAAlipour, Shann Fountain
Summary: Sun-drenched villages and warm beaches, thick forests and snow-capped mountains: Immerse yourself in a postcard come to life with Moon Croatia & Slovenia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avalon Travel 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Nationalism is not compatible with the progress of history, says Eric Hobsbawm. In this program, the renowned Marxist historian travels 35 miles on the Pressburg Railway to prove his point-a brief trip from Vienna to Bratislava in 1996 and a century-long journey through a landscape that has seen some of Europe's most turbulent political changes. Using the excursion as a paradigm for the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: "A volume covering underground landforms, including Mammoth Cave in the United States, Skocjan Cave in Slovenia, and the Cave of the Crystals in Mexico"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc., a Scott Fetzer company 2017