Plains Cree
This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.
Proto-Elamo-Dravidian
This is a print on demand publication. Demonstrates that the Dravidian language family of South Asia is related to Elamite, a major language of ancient West Asia. Also, it follows up on some of the implications of this relationship. To do this, summaries are provided of comparative Dravidian & of Elamite grammar. The methodology employed is traditional, philologically based, comparative linguistics. While this work contains a fairly detailed & thorough discussion of comparative Dravidian & of Elamite grammar, it is not a comparative grammar or even the beginnings of one. Background introductions in archaeology & history are provided for those who are unfamiliar with the ancient Near East. This work has one goal: to prove beyond doubt that Elamite & Dravidian are cognate. Illustrations.
An English and Chinese Dictionary With English Meaning or Expression for Every English Word
Pictograph to Alphabet -- And Back
The Xajil chronicle of the Kaqchikel Maya of Guatemala is topically the most diverse, lengthy, and organizationally complex of the surviving highland-Maya historical texts that were first recorded alphabetically in the colonial period. In this monograph, the author demonstrates that much of the Chronicle was redacted from pre-conquest pictographic documents, documents that now are lost. Both the organization and topical coverage allow the author to identify the specific genres of the pictographic originals and to characterize the content of pre-conquest historical "archives," as well as gauge the amount of information contained in such documents, which would necessarily have been committed to memory by indigenous historians. Illus.
Learning Greek in Western Europe, 1396-1529
This book is a guide to the basic tools of Renaissance Greek studies and their use in the classrooms of the 15th and 16th centuries. Author Paul Botley examines the origins and diffusion of 21 Greek grammars composed during the period, explores the development of Greek lexicography during the Renaissance and its relationship with surviving ancient and Byzantine Greek lexica, and studies the fortunes of the Greek authors known to have been used by Renaissance students. The book concludes with two appendices that catalog all Greek grammatical and lexical works printed before 1530.
An English and Chinese Dictionary With English Meaning or Expression for Every English Word
Inclusiveness Beyond the (Non)binary in Romance Languages
Inclusiveness Beyond the (Non)binary in Romance Languages: Research and Classroom Implementation explores both research and best practices related to inclusive language so that all students, regardless of gender identity, may be active participants in their language learning communities.
Jamaican Patois Dictionary
'A comprehensive and unique insight into the island and its people.' Dive into the vibrant world of Jamaican Patois with Jamaican Patois Translations. This captivating book takes you on a journey through the colorful language of Jamaica, bringing its roots and culture to life. From the warm greetings of "W'happen" to the rhythmic expressions of "Mi deh yah," this book provides a comprehensive collection of translations for everyday phrases, expressions, and playful slang. Whether you're planning a trip to Jamaica, conducting research, or simply intrigued by its unique linguistic heritage, let this book be your essential guide.
Jamaican Patois Dictionary
'A comprehensive and unique insight into the island and its people.' Dive into the vibrant world of Jamaican Patois with Jamaican Patois Translations. This captivating book takes you on a journey through the colorful language of Jamaica, bringing its roots and culture to life. From the warm greetings of "W'happen" to the rhythmic expressions of "Mi deh yah," this book provides a comprehensive collection of translations for everyday phrases, expressions, and playful slang. Whether you're planning a trip to Jamaica, conducting research, or simply intrigued by its unique linguistic heritage, let this book be your essential guide.
Mag?na Hausa, Native Literature In The Hausa Language. To Which Is Added A Tr. By J.f. Sch繹n
Frenhc Listening Workbook - 50 French Listening Activities for Daily Practices
