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The Night is Long (Easy Reader 2)

ilstaff — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:01:58 +0000

First-person drama about Shapur, an only child. His father died early and his widowed mother falls into despair. She is rescued by Zenab, a neighbour, who reminds her of the saying: “The night is long but God is kind”. Shapur learns to read and also becomes a good cook.

Published in 1999
Dari Script
26 pages
8.5″ x 5.5″ [size] Cover, Card
ISBN 969-8343-06-7

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Teeth (Dari reader)

ilstaff — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:55:59 +0000

Shows the benefits of having good teeth, and describes the best ways to keep them healthy.

Published in 2001
Dari Script
16 pages
8.5″ x 5.5″ [size] Cover, Card
ISBN 969-8343-17-2

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Teacher’s Guide (to Let’s Become Literate)

ilstaff — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:51:25 +0000

Chapter by chapter, this book (in Dari script) helps literacy teachers present simple reading and writing concepts to their adult students in clear and helpful ways.

To accompany Let’s Become Literate and the three ‘Easy Readers’.

Published 2000
50 pages
9.7″ x 7.2″ [size] Paperback
ISBN 969-8343-14-8

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Asad and Nasim (Easy Reader 1)

ilstaff — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:19:34 +0000

Asad and Nasim are brothers who work together in the fields. Nasim can read but Asad cannot, so Nasim teaches Asad to become literate. Nasim also teaches his wife Nasrin to read.

Published in 1999
Dari Script
12 pages
8.5″ x 5.5″ [size] Cover, Card
ISBN 969-8343-08-3

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Cooking (Dari reader)

ilstaff — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:15:19 +0000

Shapur is now head cook and teaches his apprentice Salim food preparation and hygiene. Keeping personally clean is also very important.

Simple recipes are included.

Published in 2001
Dari Script
42 pages
8.5″ x 5.5″ [size] Cover, Card
ISBN 969-8343-16-4

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Let’s Be Literate

ilstaff — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:20:22 +0000

Illustrated with simple pictures, this basic primer follows Laubach’s proven method of helping adults become literate. Tens of thousands of these books have been used throughout Afghanistan with great results.

Published in 1998
Dari Script
72 pages
9.7″ x 7.2″ [size] Plastic Covered Card
ISBN 969-8343-03-2

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A Dictionary of Spoken Pukhto

PEadmin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:39:49 +0000

by Robert Sampson

Presents the Pukhto equivalent of over 8,000 of the most commonly used
English words: English / Pashto script / Glassman phonetics

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Pocket Medical Dari

PEadmin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:33:07 +0000

by Dr. Josette McMichael

Medical phrases and dictionary for expatriate and local health professionals.
English / Dari script / Glassman phonetics: paperback 134 pp.

*Also available in draft format in Yousufzai Pukhto.

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Enjoy Afghanistan

PEadmin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:52:24 +0000

Compiled by IAM

An extensive collection of orientation materials encompassing many aspects of life in Afghanistan. It is an introduction to the culture and customs of the Afghan people, including the history and religion of Afghanistan, practical living skills and tips (including health and security), helpful hints on language learning and much more. It is suitable for the short-term worker, as well as one planning to be in the country for an extended period of time.

Enjoy Afghanistan contains a valuable pre-arrival section dealing with issues such as visa application, inoculations and what to bring in the suitcase, as well as language and culture learning tips.

Enjoy Afghanistan can be studied as part of a systematic orientation course, but equally, is an invaluable resource for any individual or group seeking to work in Afghanistan.

Table of Contents and Sample pages can be viewed below.

Published in 2003; 378 pages; Spiral Bound Soft Cover; ISBN 969-8343-30-X

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The Frontier Town of Peshawar

PEadmin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:49:50 +0000

By Sayed Amjad Hussain In English

This is a brief but extremely interesting monograph on the city of Peshawar. It is stylishly produced and illustrated with photographs and line art. In a small compass, the author has managed to depict the long fascinating history of his native city. There is something in this book of interest to students of all periods of the region’s history. Text includes 2 composite maps of Peshawar as well as a time line from 2000 BC to the present for the region.

Published in 2000; 7″ x 8.5″ [size]; 27 pages; ISBN 969-8343-13-X

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