Here are some good reads on Vietnam.
Chong, Denise
The Girl in the Picture (1999)
Riveting personal history about a victim of the Vietnam war, 9-year-old Kim Phuc severely burned by napalm. A propoganda and a groundbreaking social history that offers a rare view of everyday life in Vietnam during and after the war.
De Paul, Kim ed.
Children of Cambodia's Killing Fields (1994)
An extraordinary book that contains eyewitness accounts of life in Cambodia during Pol Pot genocidal Khmer Rouge regime from 1975- 1979, written by survivors who were children at the time.
Mangold, Tom and John Pennycate
The Tunnels of Cu Chi (1985)
A study of the tunnels and the tunnel war during the Vietnam war.
Olson, James S. and Randy Roberts
Where the Domino Fell (1996)
An informed and documented critique of US policy of Vietnam from the opening years of US involvement in IndoChina during the Truman administration down to the final withdrawl in the mid-1970s the authors have provided an indepth and topically balanced analysis of how and why the US became involved in Vietnam and of the strategy debates that occured over how to win the war.
Van Hey, Nguyen and Laurel Kendall ed.
Vietnam; Journeys of Body, Mind, and Spirit (2003)
An informed and engaging journey into the social and ritual life of contemporary Vietnam. The contributors offer a unique perspective on the country and its diverse cultural heritage.
Smolan, Rick and Jennifer Erwitt
Passage to Vietnam (1994)
The result of a remarkable collaboration between East and West. The book is a fascinating look at an ancient nation caught in the midst of dramatic change. Spectacular photographs and a detailed text present the most intimate and comprehensive look at Vientam ever assembled. To create this unusual portrait, 70 photographers from fourteen countries were given unprecedented access to a country that is just now emerging from decades of war and isolation.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Database Du Jour
Are you interested in getting access to newspapers? The University of Virginia databases offer a way to get articles from some of the top newspapers in the country. You can get daily access to the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and The Chicago Sun Tribune.
If you want to see these newspapers follow these steps:
1. Go to http://library.semesteratsea.net
2. Click on Semester at Sea link
3. Click on FREE access to UVa databases/journals link
4. When the page loads, click on Factiva in the box at the top
5. A window will pop up asking for a password. This is NOT the 24 online password but a UVA password that was distributed to your rooms. If you did not get a password, please stop in at the library.
6. On the green bar at the top, click on News Pages.
7. A list of headlines for each newspaper will appear.
If you need any assistance in accessing this database, please don't hesitate to come to the Info Spa and talk to us.
If you want to see these newspapers follow these steps:
1. Go to http://library.semesteratsea.net
2. Click on Semester at Sea link
3. Click on FREE access to UVa databases/journals link
4. When the page loads, click on Factiva in the box at the top
5. A window will pop up asking for a password. This is NOT the 24 online password but a UVA password that was distributed to your rooms. If you did not get a password, please stop in at the library.
6. On the green bar at the top, click on News Pages.
7. A list of headlines for each newspaper will appear.
If you need any assistance in accessing this database, please don't hesitate to come to the Info Spa and talk to us.
Good China Reads
China Reader
ed. by Orville Schell and David Shambaugh
The China Reader; The Reform Era is a fascinating compilation by two astute China watchers of the most important documents, articles, and statements on China from 1972 to the present.
Mao's China and After; A History of the People's Republic
by Maurice Meisner
In this much-anticipated revision, Maurice Meisner again provides piercing insight and comprehensive coverage of China's fascinating and turbulent modern history.
China; The search for Social Justice and Democracy
by Ranbir Vohra
The author attempts to answer questions about Tianamen Square and the larger issues China will have to resolve to remain a viable entity into the 21st century.
China; The Last Superpower
by Joseph Lam with William Bray
Author Joseph Lam shares an insider's view of life inside this Asian power. Find out how China's technological advances are working with a military build-up to create a beast that must be dealt with.
Chinese as it's really spoken!
Interactive 90-minute cassette including phrase book.
These and other reads are all available in the ship's library(information spa).
ed. by Orville Schell and David Shambaugh
The China Reader; The Reform Era is a fascinating compilation by two astute China watchers of the most important documents, articles, and statements on China from 1972 to the present.
Mao's China and After; A History of the People's Republic
by Maurice Meisner
In this much-anticipated revision, Maurice Meisner again provides piercing insight and comprehensive coverage of China's fascinating and turbulent modern history.
China; The search for Social Justice and Democracy
by Ranbir Vohra
The author attempts to answer questions about Tianamen Square and the larger issues China will have to resolve to remain a viable entity into the 21st century.
China; The Last Superpower
by Joseph Lam with William Bray
Author Joseph Lam shares an insider's view of life inside this Asian power. Find out how China's technological advances are working with a military build-up to create a beast that must be dealt with.
Chinese as it's really spoken!
Interactive 90-minute cassette including phrase book.
These and other reads are all available in the ship's library(information spa).
Hey everybody,
More useful China information:
One of the books states that if you are traveling independently, you should check local practice about buying tickets through CITS ( China International Travel Service) to avoid a possible foreigners surcharge
Exchange rate:
One American dollar is currently worth 7.51 Chinese Yuan
Bus Schedule/ Train
By TrainQingdao Railway Station is located at No. 2, Tai'an Road, near the Zhan Bridge (Zhanqiao).
Every day, there are thirty or so pairs of trains operating between Qingdao and other cities such as Beijing (about nine hours), Shanghai (about 19 hours), Guangzhou (about 28 hours), Wuchang, Nanchang, Xuzhou, Zhengzhou, Xian, Lanzhou, Xining, Chengdu, Taiyuan, Dandong, and also cities inside Shandong Province such as Jinan (four to six hours), Heze, Yantai (three and a half hours), Zibo (three to four hours), and Weihai. Except for trains to Zibo, Yantai and Weihai, trains stopover at Jinan.
The travelchinaguide site has searchable train schedules. T26 (departs 10:44 AM) and T196 (departs 8:36 PM) travel Qingdao to Beijing, take 9 hours and cost 326 RMB for soft sleeper and 215 RMB for hard sleeper.
More useful China information:
One of the books states that if you are traveling independently, you should check local practice about buying tickets through CITS ( China International Travel Service) to avoid a possible foreigners surcharge
Exchange rate:
One American dollar is currently worth 7.51 Chinese Yuan
Bus Schedule/ Train
By TrainQingdao Railway Station is located at No. 2, Tai'an Road, near the Zhan Bridge (Zhanqiao).
Every day, there are thirty or so pairs of trains operating between Qingdao and other cities such as Beijing (about nine hours), Shanghai (about 19 hours), Guangzhou (about 28 hours), Wuchang, Nanchang, Xuzhou, Zhengzhou, Xian, Lanzhou, Xining, Chengdu, Taiyuan, Dandong, and also cities inside Shandong Province such as Jinan (four to six hours), Heze, Yantai (three and a half hours), Zibo (three to four hours), and Weihai. Except for trains to Zibo, Yantai and Weihai, trains stopover at Jinan.
The travelchinaguide site has searchable train schedules. T26 (departs 10:44 AM) and T196 (departs 8:36 PM) travel Qingdao to Beijing, take 9 hours and cost 326 RMB for soft sleeper and 215 RMB for hard sleeper.
Hello everyone!
We are tryin gto make the library blog a one-stop shop for all your useful travel information. In the future we hope to list hostels, flight info, traing info and other useful information. Today we thought we would include useful phrases to help you get around China.
Hello ( nee how)
níhăo
Thank you [You're welcome] ( sie sie)
xièxiè
Sorry ( dway-boo-chee)
Duibuqi
Where's the toilet? (Cheeng-win, tse-swor dzigh narr)
cèsuŏ zài nálĭ?
How much? (money)
duōshăo qián? ( Daw- Show Chyen)
I don't understand (what you said)
wŏ tīngbùdŏng ( waw boo doog)
Excuse me please, How do It get to....
Quingwen Dao...Zenme zou (Cheeng-win Dow... name of place you are looking for..dzumma dzow
Can you speak English?
nĭ huì jiăng yīngwén ma ( Nee whey Eeng-winma)
Bus station
qiche zhan ( chee-chuh jann)
Bank
yinhang
( yeen hang)
Hostel
ludian ( loo-dyenn)
Travel agent
luxing she ( loo-sing sheh)
It is near/ far
Hen Jin/ Hen yuan
(Hinn jeen/ Hinn ywann)
We are tryin gto make the library blog a one-stop shop for all your useful travel information. In the future we hope to list hostels, flight info, traing info and other useful information. Today we thought we would include useful phrases to help you get around China.
Hello ( nee how)
níhăo
Thank you [You're welcome] ( sie sie)
xièxiè
Sorry ( dway-boo-chee)
Duibuqi
Where's the toilet? (Cheeng-win, tse-swor dzigh narr)
cèsuŏ zài nálĭ?
How much? (money)
duōshăo qián? ( Daw- Show Chyen)
I don't understand (what you said)
wŏ tīngbùdŏng ( waw boo doog)
Excuse me please, How do It get to....
Quingwen Dao...Zenme zou (Cheeng-win Dow... name of place you are looking for..dzumma dzow
Can you speak English?
nĭ huì jiăng yīngwén ma ( Nee whey Eeng-winma)
Bus station
qiche zhan ( chee-chuh jann)
Bank
yinhang
( yeen hang)
Hostel
ludian ( loo-dyenn)
Travel agent
luxing she ( loo-sing sheh)
It is near/ far
Hen Jin/ Hen yuan
(Hinn jeen/ Hinn ywann)
Friday, September 7, 2007
Top ? and Answers
Hello and welcome to the Semester at Sea Library Blog. That the 7 librarians would like to inform you of the regular main questions that are asked at the library desk.
WHEN DO I HAVE TO RETURN THIS?
Books in the regular stacks- 2 weeks
Dvd's in the regular collection, these are located in the right back corner of the library- 3 days
Books on reserve- 2 hours
Doc Nancy's Binders- 1 hour and it must stay in the library in order to share since it is so popular
Dvd's on reserve- 2 hours
WILL MY SHIPBOARD ACCOUNT BE CHARGED IF I FAIL TO RETURN THIS?
If any of these are not returned in the time allotted, the student will be charged a fine of $9.99 for each late item. This may seem like a harsh penatly, but in reality it simply enforces that a student will turn in material on time. This is especially important in cases of course reserves because usually the night before a quiz many students hound the library desk in search for a book. If it is not turned in on time, some students do not get the opportunity to study, which every student does every night (of course). However, there are two exceptions both dealing with course reserves. The first exception is in special importance to the night owls, a book or dvd may be checked out for more than 2 hours only if it is after 22:00. It is then available for the entire night, but it must be returned to the library no later than 8:05 a.m. or in the library drop box by 8:00 in the morning. The second is that a DVD may at times be checked out for more than 2 hours if the DVD is longer than 2 hours. This late fine penalty is impractical and the library recognizes this.
WHEN IS THE LIBRARY OPEN?
The library desk, including the course reserves, are open between the hours of 8:00-23:00. The library does not take lunch breaks and puts the students education at the highest priority. Thus there is always a librarian available to help you find articles in the data base, find books, open the DVD drawers, make copies, check out books, and manage the course reserves. The library is also technically open 24 hours since the table and books are all still available for check out, even if there is no librarian on staff at the time. DVD's and regular collection books are able to be checked out manually by simply writing down one's name, id number, date, and the book's id number. Also, there is a brightly colored box that sits atop the library desk while the library is closed and students are welcome to return books at their convenience. The desks are always open for students looking to brush up on their global studies and what not.
WHAT ARE THOSE BOOKS ACCROSS THE HALL?
These are books for your leisure. They are sorted according to genre and may be taken out AND returned at any time. These book cases are open 24 hours and there is even a travel section that students may peruse before traveling.
CAN I CHECK OUT A DVD AND A VHS?
The library has 2 storages of this material, the first is located in the back right corner if one faces the books and the second is located accross the hall. A dvd may be checked out for 3 days and the library has a wide collection of dvds, not all of them are extremly educational. A few examples include, Hotel Rwanda, Black Hawk Down, and City of God. A VHS is a little more complicated since one is not able to simply play it on one's laptop. In order to watch a VHS, the vcr's are located in classrooms, one must have the classroom approved and have faculty consent. If one is able to obtain this magical consent, there is a multitude of VHS's from Clueless to Semester At Sea 1984.
WHERE IS THE TRAVEL SECTION?
The travel section is located by the maps and by the copy machine. If one does not know where either of these library neccessities are, the travel section is located in the back right corner of the library when one's back is towards the desk. There are many travel books by that are very helpful when planning one's itinerary. One should be aware that these books are only allowed to be checked out for 2 hours, unless one checks it out after 22:00. Also there is a high demand for these books a few days before port, thus be prepared.
HOW DO I MAKE COPIES?
Simply asking the information desk is sufficient. The really cool librarian will then proceed to show you how the copy machine works. Once the copies are made on fills out a small paper that asks room number, name, number of copies, id number, and total. Copies cost 25 cents per page and this is charged to one's student account.
WHEN DO I HAVE TO RETURN THIS?
Books in the regular stacks- 2 weeks
Dvd's in the regular collection, these are located in the right back corner of the library- 3 days
Books on reserve- 2 hours
Doc Nancy's Binders- 1 hour and it must stay in the library in order to share since it is so popular
Dvd's on reserve- 2 hours
WILL MY SHIPBOARD ACCOUNT BE CHARGED IF I FAIL TO RETURN THIS?
If any of these are not returned in the time allotted, the student will be charged a fine of $9.99 for each late item. This may seem like a harsh penatly, but in reality it simply enforces that a student will turn in material on time. This is especially important in cases of course reserves because usually the night before a quiz many students hound the library desk in search for a book. If it is not turned in on time, some students do not get the opportunity to study, which every student does every night (of course). However, there are two exceptions both dealing with course reserves. The first exception is in special importance to the night owls, a book or dvd may be checked out for more than 2 hours only if it is after 22:00. It is then available for the entire night, but it must be returned to the library no later than 8:05 a.m. or in the library drop box by 8:00 in the morning. The second is that a DVD may at times be checked out for more than 2 hours if the DVD is longer than 2 hours. This late fine penalty is impractical and the library recognizes this.
WHEN IS THE LIBRARY OPEN?
The library desk, including the course reserves, are open between the hours of 8:00-23:00. The library does not take lunch breaks and puts the students education at the highest priority. Thus there is always a librarian available to help you find articles in the data base, find books, open the DVD drawers, make copies, check out books, and manage the course reserves. The library is also technically open 24 hours since the table and books are all still available for check out, even if there is no librarian on staff at the time. DVD's and regular collection books are able to be checked out manually by simply writing down one's name, id number, date, and the book's id number. Also, there is a brightly colored box that sits atop the library desk while the library is closed and students are welcome to return books at their convenience. The desks are always open for students looking to brush up on their global studies and what not.
WHAT ARE THOSE BOOKS ACCROSS THE HALL?
These are books for your leisure. They are sorted according to genre and may be taken out AND returned at any time. These book cases are open 24 hours and there is even a travel section that students may peruse before traveling.
CAN I CHECK OUT A DVD AND A VHS?
The library has 2 storages of this material, the first is located in the back right corner if one faces the books and the second is located accross the hall. A dvd may be checked out for 3 days and the library has a wide collection of dvds, not all of them are extremly educational. A few examples include, Hotel Rwanda, Black Hawk Down, and City of God. A VHS is a little more complicated since one is not able to simply play it on one's laptop. In order to watch a VHS, the vcr's are located in classrooms, one must have the classroom approved and have faculty consent. If one is able to obtain this magical consent, there is a multitude of VHS's from Clueless to Semester At Sea 1984.
WHERE IS THE TRAVEL SECTION?
The travel section is located by the maps and by the copy machine. If one does not know where either of these library neccessities are, the travel section is located in the back right corner of the library when one's back is towards the desk. There are many travel books by that are very helpful when planning one's itinerary. One should be aware that these books are only allowed to be checked out for 2 hours, unless one checks it out after 22:00. Also there is a high demand for these books a few days before port, thus be prepared.
HOW DO I MAKE COPIES?
Simply asking the information desk is sufficient. The really cool librarian will then proceed to show you how the copy machine works. Once the copies are made on fills out a small paper that asks room number, name, number of copies, id number, and total. Copies cost 25 cents per page and this is charged to one's student account.
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