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Literature Selected literary works in Vietnamese, English, and French appear in this section, which features past authors as well as contemporary Vietnamese expatriates. The latter's contributions add a novel voice to the Vietnamese literary scene. Come to this new literary realm and experience the fresh and original expressions of these talents. Firmament Online magazine Firmament for lovers of literature and more. Click here for more information and download.. Poetry If you think the modern world is too fast-paced and materialistic to pause for a meaningful look at life, the world, and yourself, then pause long enough to refresh yourself with a dose of poetry before moving on. Listen to the voices of the expatriates Jacques Nguyen Hieu Liem, David Ly Lang Nhan, Vo Thu Tinh , Anh Duy. Explore and enjoy Vietnamese, French, and English and American poetry. All poems have translations into English, Vietnamese and/or French. A large number of modern Vietnamese songs have lyrics that rival poetry in their emotional impact and ability to elicit exalted feelings. Read Vietnamese song lyrics, and savor their beautiful poetry. Science Enter the world of science. As the year 2005 marks the 100th anninversary of the special theory of relativity, let us take a look at Einstein's entire theory of relativity that has revolutionized our view of the universe. This monograph contains copious examples, spreadsheet formulas and hundreds of practice problems for academic and non-academic readers. Together quantum mechanics and special and general relativity lay the foundation of modern physics and deepen our understanding of the universe from the small quarks to the huge galaxies. What are parallel universes , Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, the Big bang? Interested in finance? Read the mathematics of finance, and learn how your money grows with time, or the time value of money, complete with problems and spreadsheet formulas. And more in Science. Great Places Satisfy your wanderlust, and share the experience of a traveler in this unique account of great places seen from an unusual perspective. Find here the culture, history, and art of places that have captured the imagination of world. These arresting accounts, replete with personal and cultural reflections, should fill you with a sense of wonder. Explore The world of ideas is wide open for exploration, and comes alive as you step inside. Fiction and Other Interests Add spices to your life with pursuits that cater to your whims for they are as varied as they are unexpected.