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"The first English language edition of a lost memoir by an Auschwitz survivor, offering a shocking and deeply moving perspective on life within the camps. When József Debreczeni, a prolific Hungarian-language journalist and poet, arrived in Auschwitz in 1944, his life expectancy was forty-five minutes. This was how long it took for the half-dead prisoners to be sorted into groups, stripped, and sent to the gas chambers. He beat the odds and survived...
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GET D!RTY!
Next time you're in Hungary or just chattin' in Hungarian with your friends, drop the textbook formality and bust out with expressions they never teach you in school, including:
• cool slang
• funny insults
• explicit sex terms
• raw swear words
Dirty Hungarian teaches the casual expressions heard every day on the streets of Hungary:What's up? Mi a helyzet? Your boyfriend is hot shit. Állat jó pasi a barátod....
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Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
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2023.
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When she was young, Katalin Karikó d̤ecided she would study science--even though she had never even met a scientist! But she was determined to learn as much as she could about the human body, and once she made a decision, she stuck with it. Katalin had to learn English while attending university, but she worked hard until she became a doctor. After facing many challenges, including lack of research funding and harsh immigration policies, Kati and...
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"Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, scientist Katalin Karikó was one of the few people who believed in the potential of mRNA to help cells fight off disease. Breakthrough chronicles Karikó's relentless pursuit of knowledge and dedication to helping people, depicting her as an inspirational figure for readers interested in science. The book contextualizes Karikó's work within her upbringing in a small village in rural Hungary, the discrimination...
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Explore Budapest with Bella and her boyfriend Steven! Join them as they take you on an exciting journey of discovery to the Buda Castle , Beer Spa, Budapest Museum, go on a Danube River cruise and take a hop-on hop-off bus tour around Budapest.Learning a new language can be difficult and frustrating. Most people give up before they start learning and making progress. They never reach their potential because the process is just too hard. Our short...
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Embark on a culinary odyssey through the heart of Budapest with The Budapest Kitchen. This enchanting cookbook invites you to discover the rich tapestry of flavors that define Hungarian cuisine. Immerse yourself in the changing seasons of Budapest as each chapter unfolds a vibrant palette of recipes inspired by this magical city's bounty. From the freshness of Spring Pea Soup to the comforting embrace of Winter Vegetable Gratin, this cookbook offers...
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Crown
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[2023]
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English
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"A story of perseverance and the power of convictions from the groundbreaking immigrant scientist whose decades-long research led to the COVID-19 vaccines. Katalin Karikó had an unlikely journey. The daughter of a butcher in postwar communist Hungary, Karikó grew up in a one-room home that lacked running water, and her family grew their own vegetables. She saw the wonders of nature all around her and was determined to become a scientist. That determination...
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Embark on a magical journey of language and imagination with Bilingual Adventures! This enchanting collection of Hungarian-English short stories is the perfect gateway for young readers to discover the wonders of bilingualism and the joy of storytelling.Join our young heroes and heroines as they explore mysterious forests, encounter whimsical creatures, and solve exciting mysteries. Each story is presented in both Hungarian and English, making it...
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Embark on a delectable journey through the heart of Hungary with this cookbook! Discover the rich tapestry of Hungarian cuisine, where hearty stews, delicate pastries, and vibrant flavors unite. From the iconic Goulash to the sweet embrace of Dobos Torte, each page is a culinary adventure. Uncover the secrets behind classics like Chicken Paprikash and Szilvás Gombóc, and explore modern twists on traditional favorites. With step-by-step recipes and...
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