Ten’a Texts and Tales From Anvik, Alaska
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A Middle-English Dictionary
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A Dictionary of the Cree Language
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A Len璽p矇 English Dictionary
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A Concise Dictionary of The Ojibway Indian Language
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A Dictionary of the Cree Language
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The Masai Language; Grammatical Notes Together With a Vocabulary
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Dictionary and Grammar of the Chamorro Language of the Island of Guam
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NIRV Adventure Bible
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Dictionary and Grammar of the Chamorro Language of the Island of Guam
A Middle-English Dictionary
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A Len璽p矇 English Dictionary
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A Vedic Reader for Students
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The Masai Language; Grammatical Notes Together With a Vocabulary
A Vedic Reader for Students
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A Concise Dictionary of The Ojibway Indian Language
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Collins French Visual Dictionary
The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in French. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to France and French language and culture.Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully selected up-to-date images to illustrate key words and phrases, and an English and French index help you to find words quickly as you learn.3,000 essential words and phrases for modern life in France are at your fingertips with topics covering food and drink, home life, work and school, shopping, sport and leisure, transport, technology, and the environment.Great care has been given to represent modern French culture and enhance your experience of France and its people, including customs, celebrations, and festivals.Plus, download your free audio to hear native speakers pronounce the word for each image and get your pronunciation pitch perfect, available from collinsdictionary.com/resources#visualCollins and Quizlet have teamed up to bring you expert-created digital learning resources like pre-made flashcards, quizzes and games to help you master the vocabulary shown in Collins French Visual Dictionary. Quickly learn the vocabulary with one of Quizlet's seven different study modes. Visit https: //quizlet.com/gb/features/collins-french to see why 50 million students and teachers use Quizlet each month.
A Key into the Language of America
Roger Williams' guide to Native American language was the first ever published; as well as linguistic instruction, we receive stunning insight into the culture and customs of the New England tribes.Firstly, this is a practical, instructional guidebook written with the colonial society in mind. Particularly where religious missions are concerned, the author feels that colonialists should have a command of Native American languages. Williams passionately believed in peaceful coexistence, and realized that understanding the native speech was crucial for this.Secondly, the book aims to promote understanding of Native American culture. What customs the tribes practice, the foods they eat, their marital and social mores, their methods of communicating knowledge, how they regard beasts of nature, and how trade and commerce is practiced are but some topics discussed. The picture is detailed, revealing the sophistication of the Native Americans.Between his descriptions of these topics, Williams appends long lists of words complete with their phonetic pronunciations. There are over 250 such tables in this book; taken as a whole, these constitute an impressive compendium of the native speech heard by European settlers in 17th century New England.Roger Williams was a unique figure in the colonial era of North America. Working as a minister, he was among few who gained the trust of multiple Native American tribes, to the point where they hosted him for months. This book was his first, and its publication in London brought much attention to the author's unique life. Later in life, Williams gained renown as a defender of the Native Americans, advocate of religious freedom, and for his staunch anti-slavery views.
Conversational German Dialogues
IMPROVE YOUR GERMAN CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS IN NO TIME WITH THIS ENGAGING AND EASY METHOD!Are you looking for a fully immersive German language book to help conquer any conversation?Would you like to use a proven method that will make you speak with a native German speaker in less than 4 weeks?Do you want to find an engaging yet fun way to improve your German vocabulary?Well, search no more...With this guide you will use the German language with confidence and ease!Research has shown that effective language learning happens when students are fully immersed. That's what sets "Conversational German Dialogues" by Language Mastery apart from the rest because it provides beginners with over 100 conversations and short stories to learn the German language in no time!Using the power of storytelling, this book delivers compelling short stories with targeted German language topics, including: Authentic German spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking abilityDifferent stories and adventures - making the process fun while you learn a wide range of new vocabularyAccessible German grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free wayComprehension questions to test your understanding of the storyA German vocabulary word list to nail down the most relevant terms in your mindAnd MUCH more!You don't have to struggle when it comes to learn a second language like German! Make it a breeze with "Conversational German Dialogues"!But...What are the benefit I will acquire?How to speak and write German and have fun while doing so!Use the German language with confidence and easeDevelop all the necessary language skills to finally get fluent in GermanLearn important vocabulary and phrases that you can use in everyday situations, on holidays or for businessBe able to communicate your needs, start and maintain a conversation, write an e-mail or fill out registration formsSo...Now what?Easy......SCROLL UP, GET THE BOOK, AND START SPEAKING GERMAN IN NO TIME!
German Short Stories for Beginners
MASTER GERMAN CONVERSATIONS AND IMPROVE YOUR VOCABULARY WITH THIS REVOLUTIONARY BOOK!Would you love to learn German in order to develop international friendships, as well as to communicate on Internet?Do you have an upcoming trip to Germany, Austria or Belgium and want to fully immerse yourself in the experience?Or do you live in a German-speaking country and want to become one with the natives?Whatever your motivations are, we have the best solution for you!"German Short Stories for Beginners" by Language Mastery has over 100 conversational German dialogues & daily used phrases to learn the German language in the easiest and most entertaining way.In this ultimate guide we have compiled a set of easy-to-read, compelling and amazing short stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary, giving you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful German language.Inside you will find an innovative proven method to learn a foreign language, including: Real life spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking abilityDifferent short stories and adventures - making the process fun while you learn a wide range of new vocabularyAccessible German grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free wayComprehension questions and answers to test your understanding of the storyA German vocabulary word list to nail down the most relevant terms in your mindAnd MUCH more!Even if you've never spoken German before, "German Short Stories for Beginners" will make it so easy for you - that you'll automatically remember tons of German terms and day-to-day dialogues...So, what are you waiting for? Go from "German beginner" to "German language master" in no time!Scroll up, Get the Book, and Start Speaking German!
Recent Advances in Digital Humanities
This volume is addressed to a wide range of scholars interested in the use of digital tools and methods in the humanities. Readers can find examples of new instruments and workflows which attest successful applications of the digital humanities techniques to some (traditional) problems in the scholarship of several disciplines. In addition, the focus on Romance language applications, while capturing specific language processing and analysis challenges, turns this volume into a valuable reference work.
Basic Kuna
Learning the Kuna LanguageOne Word at a TimeLocated on the North shore of the Republic of Panama, just West of the Colombian border, the Guna Yala, often referred to as the San Blas islands, is a Caribbean archipelago with one island for every day of the year, each one blessed with white sand beaches and gently swaying palm treesThe native tongue of the Kuna, is pronounced Guna or Tulekaya. From A to Z this basic Kuna/Spanish/English dictionary details a litany of necessary translations for common words and phrases most likely to be encountered in the San Blas Islands. Here are a few examples designed to whet your appettite.A Listing of Basic Kuna WordsKuna/EnglishOlasu - Nose ring worn by Guna women.Guna Yala - The San Blas Islands.Guna - An indigenous native of Guna Yala.Sahila - Village leader.Tulemola - Clothing.Oros - Rice.Madu - Bread.Ua or Tilapia - Fish.Dulup or Skungit - Lobster.Koibir or Ogob - Coconut.Cabi - Coffee.Cayuca - Canoe carved from a tree trunk.Erragon - A Kuna god.Nuchus - A holy, wooden doll.Poni - An evil spirit.Kuna - Kuna land.Ico-inna - Feast related to coming of age, puberty.Tilapia - A fish.Congresos - A town meeting.In Kuna mola means shirtIn Dulegaya, the Kuna's native language, mola means shirt or clothing. The mola art form originated with the tradition of Kuna women painting their bodies with geometric designs, using available natural colors. Molas, form the traditional outfit of a Kuna woman, two mola panels are incorporated as front and back panels in a blouse. Full costumes includes a patterned wrapped skirt (saburet), a red and yellow headscarf (musue), arm and leg beads (wini), a gold nose ring (olasu) and earrings in addition to the mola blouse dulemor.Dulegaya is the primary language of daily life in the comarcas, and the majority of Kuna children speak the language. Spanish is also widely used, especially in education and written documents. Although it is relatively viable, Kuna is considered to be one of the world's endangered languages.Must Know Words & Phrases English/DulegayaHello - NaHow are you? - Bede nued guddi?Fine - NuediFine, thank you. And you? - An nuedi. Bedina?What is your name? - Igi be nuga?My name is.. - An nugaNice to meet you - An yeel itoeWhere are you from? - Be bia lidi?I am from - An .. ginedi.Yes - ElleNo - SuliThanks - Dot NuetPlease - Uis anga saetOk - Nued gudii oGood - Nabir, nuediWelcome - Nuegambi use be nonikiI'm happy - An yee ito diiI'm warm - An uerba itoeI'm hungry - An uku itoeI'm thirsty - An gobieI'm cold - An dambe itoeI'm sleepy - An nue gapieGood bye - Degi maloGood luck - Nuedgine, nuegan biSee you tomorrow - An banedese be dakoeI had a good time - An yer ittosaSuffice it to say, BASIC KUNA is a good, pocket beginners guide you handily can carry on your travels in your back pocket or backpack.Dedicated to Abi SuaThis book is dedicated to, Abi, Sua, the infant child born on the San Blas island, Nargana (circa 1985) of sailor parents, an English father from the Channel Islands and a Brazilian mother from Fortaleza, whom had sought shelter from a vicious storm at sea. The author met the family while on one of his trips researching this book.
The Origins of Persian Words
The Origins of Persian Words is a Persian dictionary that shows the derivation paths of about 2700 Persian words from their roots, which are mainly Indo-European. These derivation paths are drawn in simple charts in front of each word and go through different languages before reaching the Persian language. A separate list of root words, along with Persian words derived from them, is also provided for reference.
The Wordless Language Learning Guide
22 Intuitive Language Lessons for Beginners! The Wordless Language Learning Guide is an image-based curriculum that guides learners and their language host through the most elementary of concepts in any language using only images. Inspired by the Growing Participator Approach, this book uses a sequence of black and white line art to guide language teachers and learners. By the completion of this book the learner should have an elementary (A1) understanding of the new language. They will be able to perform basic tasks such as: Meeting and greeting peopleBuying essentials at the marketExpressing their feelingsDescribing simple scenesIntroducing their familyDescribing the weatherThe Wordless Language Learning Guide is a great teaching tool and can be used to coach individuals or teach small classes. Originally developed as a language acquisition tool for travelers learning oral languages, it is the best educational resource for developing listening and speaking skills. As the book is led by images, language instruction users of this tool need access to someone who speaks the language they want to learn.
The Names of the Wyandot
In this unique book, John Steckley discusses and catalogues the various names of the Indigenous people known as the Wyandot, including clan names, nicknames, differences in naming conventions by gender, and the names the Wyandot gave to the European settlers they encountered.Following first contact with Europeans in the early 17th century, the Wyandot were forced to move several times, first from their homeland in what is now Ontario, then from temporary communities around the upper Great Lakes. In the early 18th century, they moved to the Detroit area, where the Anderdon band still lives. Later that century some moved to Ohio where in Upper Sandusky and elsewhere they established a new homeland, only to be driven out in 1843 by settler expansion. They went first to Kansas, where a community still exists, and then to Oklahoma, where their only federally recognized tribe lives today as the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma.Over the centuries the Wyandot developed rich and evocative naming traditions and conventions. The author draws on nearly five decades of work studying the Wyandot and Wendat languages, and on his tenure as the tribal linguist for the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma, to provide a comprehensive guide to Wyandot naming practices. In addition to explaining basic naming conventions, Steckley discusses efforts to document Wyandot names, the evolution of those names over time, and the origins and nature of nicknames and clan names. The book closes with a comprehensive chapter setting out dozens of translations of Wyandot names.
Basics of Ancient Ethiopic
Basics of Ancient Ethiopic by Archie Wright introduces students to the basic grammar of ancient Ethiopic (Ge'ez) while approaching the language through its wider cultural and literary context, and its historical legacy.As part of the widely-used Zondervan Language Basics series of resources, Wright's Ethiopic grammar is a student-friendly introduction. It helps students learn by: Minimizing technical jargonProviding only the information needed to learn the basicsBreaking the grammar of language down into manageable and intuitive chunksIllustrating the grammar in question by its use in rich selections from ancient Christian and the Second Temple Jewish books of 1 Enoch and JubileesProviding grammar, readings, exercises, and a lexicon all in one convenient volumeBasics of Ethiopic provides an ideal first step into this important language and focuses on getting the student into texts and translation as quickly as possible.
Nehiyawetan Kikinahk? / Speaking Cree in the Home
Speaking Cree in the Home, Belinda Daniels and Andrea Custer provide an introductory text to help families immerse themselves, their children, and their homes in nēhiyawēwin--the Cree language. Despite the colonial attacks on Cree culture, language, and peoples, Custer and Daniels remind readers that the traditional ways of knowing and transferring knowledge to younger generations have not been lost and can be revived in the home, around the table, every day. Speaking Cree in the Home is an approachable, hands-on manual that helps to re-forge connections between identity, language, family, and community--by centering Indigenous knowledge and providing Cree learners and speakers with a practical guide to begin their own journey of reclaiming and revitalizing Cree in the home. Readers are guided through methods for language learning, the basics of reading Cree and Standard Roman Orthography, pronunciation of vowels, engaging language-learning games, and examples of high-frequency words and phrases that can easily be incorporated into daily routines and taught to children young and old.
English for Everyone: Illustrated English Dictionary
Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in English with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for English-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone program and DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, English for Everyone: Illustrated English Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of English vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Learning English vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary.
A Sourcebook for Ancient Greek
This book was designed for students transitioning from the study of Greek grammar to translation of texts. It was developed in classroom use for classroom use, in the context of an integrated Great Books program in liberal arts and sciences. It is meant for students not only of Classics, but more, for students of Humanities interested in direct engagement of primary sources. Each Greek text offered for translation was chosen for its theoretical interest as well as the interest of its Greek. The selections of Greek literature offered in this Sourcebook are wide-ranging. The indisputable standard of excellence for classicists is of course the Attic dialect of Athens in its glory. However, this Sourcebook is meant for students of liberal arts and sciences whose interests range far more widely. Thus, it does not hesitate to extend not only backward to the archaic Greek of Homer, but also forward to the koine Greek of the Alexandrian and Roman empires. Greek works were chosen for being seminal to Western thinking today, chosen to give students of Western arts and sciences introductions to its Greek sources Naturally, Greek grammar is taught to the newcomer analytically and sequentially, but the continuing student needs to synthesize these distended enumerations of elements and principles. Accordingly, grammatical synopses are not appended as reference tables but placed front and center as objects of study. The grammar tables offer synoptic views of integral parts of Greek grammar to show the form and logic of the whole part of speech or part of a sentence. On the basis of these tables, detailed grammatical notes and commentary appended to Greek selections that follow are tailored for continuing students.
Consonant-Induced Sound Changes in Stressed Vowels in Romance
The book investigates historical patterns of vowel diphthongization, assimilation and dissimilation induced by consonants - mostly (alveolo)palatals - in Romance. Compiling data from dialectal descriptions, old documentary sources and experimental phonetic studies, it explains why certain vowels undergo raising assimilation before (alveolo)palatal consonants more than others. It also suggests that in French, Francoproven癟al, Occitan, Rhaetoromance and dialects from northern Italy, mid low vowel diphthongization before (alveolo)palatal consonants started out with the formation of non-canonical falling diphthongs through off-glide insertion, from which rising diphthongs could emerge at a later date (e.g., Upper Engadinian OCTO 'eight' > [ɔc] > [ɔ(ə̯)c] > [wac]). Both diphthongal types, rather than canonical falling diphthongs with a palatal off-glide, could also give rise to high vowels (dialectal French [li]
Teach Yourself the Mann Language
A language can be affected negatively by war, genocide, politics, famine, and other social factors if steps are not taken to eschew them. Not much has been cataloged insofar as the writing of the Mann language is concerned. The development of its scripts by the Inland Mission for the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ has been a major step in teaching and writing the Mann language in Liberia. Since the development of its scripts, not much energy has been exerted by ordinary speakers of the language to take advantage of this unadulterated opportunity. Thus, this book, TEACH YOURSELF THE MANN LANGUAGE serves as an eye-opener to encouraging anyone, including the speakers of the language as well as non-speakers, who are interested in learning the Mann Language. Its scope considers the culture and tradition, its lineage, its sisterly relationship with the Kpelleh language, and some specific features of the Republic of Liberia. It is expected to accelerate the teaching of the language even beyond the Sunday school setting. Readers will experience the fascinating conglomeration of lessons on tradition, culture, sports, faith, and mundane way of life. TEACH YOURSELF THE MANN LANGUAGE is written in a Teach-Yourself format. It is highly interactive. One of the strong points of this book is brain-work: a reader studies a lesson and tests himself at their own pace. It is a book meant for even beginners, including basic grammatical rules and orthography identifiable with the Mann Language to make learning easier for users.
Ridout's Vocabulary of Shawnee
This volume reproduces a vocabulary recorded by an English merchant named Thomas Ridout who compiled a list of 400 Shawnee words in the late-18th century. Ridout was taken prisoner by the Shawnees and adopted by a chief named Kakinathucca. He subsequently learned to speak their language and recorded his vocabulary on scraps of tea paper. This vocabulary was first printed as an appendix to Ridout's letters in 1890, and is one of the earliest major vocabularies of the Shawnee language.
Speak Yoruba in 24 Hours
This Yoruba grammar book is for the use of beginners who want to learn Yoruba and those who want to speak it as a second language (L2). Target Users are: ■ Those who marry Yoruba spouses ■ Yoruba children born abroad■ Yorubas in diaspora ■ Secondary school children (Nigeria, West Africa, and Brazil) learning Yoruba as a second language.■ Non-Yoruba university students learning Yoruba as a second language.■ Those who have an interest in speaking the language. It is written in a Teach-Yourself format. It is highly interactive. A reader studies a lesson and tests himself through a series of "Brainwork" provided in this book. Because it is a book meant for beginners, some basic grammatical rules and orthography are adjusted to make learning easier for users.This book is to be viewed as an introductory to learning Yoruba.
Learning Tagalog
A complete beginner's Tagalog language course--plus a pocket dictionary--all in one! Whether you're planning a trip to the Philippines or reconnecting with your roots, Learning Tagalog is the perfect place to start. Developed by Filipino language experts Joi Barrios and Julia Camagong, this comprehensive guide introduces the basics of speaking, reading, and writing Tagalog--the national language of the Philippines--through fun, engaging, and practical lessons. Designed for absolute beginners, this book uses a step-by-step approach with a strong focus on real-life conversational Tagalog. You'll learn how to form sentences, understand grammar, and master essential vocabulary through lively manga-style illustrations and interactive exercises. Inside you'll find: A focus on everyday spoken Tagalog as heard in contemporary ManilaManga-style dialogues that bring conversations to lifeSimple, clear explanations of grammar, sentence structure, and verb conjugationCultural tips on etiquette, expressions, and how Tagalog reflects Filipino valuesExtensive practice drills and free native-speaker audio recordings for listening and pronunciation practiceA built-in mini-dictionary of essential Tagalog words and phrasesWhether you're learning Tagalog for travel, heritage, or personal enrichment, this book gives you everything you need to build confidence and fluency from day one.
Politeness in Ancient Greek and Latin
Politeness serves to manage social relations or is wielded as an instrument of power. Through good manners, people demonstrate their educational background and social rank. This is the first book to bring together the most recent scholarship on politeness and impoliteness in Ancient Greek and Latin, signalling both its universal and its culture-specific traits. Leading scholars analyse texts by canonical classical authors (including Plato, Cicero, Euripides, and Plautus), as well as non-literary sources, to provide glimpses into the courtesy and rudeness of Greek and Latin speakers. A wide range of interdisciplinary approaches is adopted, namely pragmatics, conversation analysis, and computational linguistics. With its extensive introduction, the volume introduces readers to one of the most dynamic fields of Linguistics, while demonstrating that it can serve as an innovative tool in philological readings of classical texts.
Hausa Dictionary for Everyday Use
Hausa Dictionary for Everyday Use is intended to afford greater access to the language by millions of Hausa speakers and scholars in Nigeria and beyond. Composed in Standard Hausa which is largely spoken in Kano, Nigeria the authors have made great attempts to capture new terms and expressions not covered by previous publications. Kamusun Hausa na Yau da Kullum, kundin littafi ne da ya ke dauke da kalmomi na Hausa da ma'anoninsu. An yi amfani da ingantacciyar Hausa wadda Hausar Kano ta mamaye. Littafin nan ya kunshi tsofaffi da sababbin kalmomi, wanda ya bambanta shi da sauran Qamusan da suka gabace shi. An yi wannan littafi ne domin manyan malamai na jami'o'i da dalibai masu bincike da masu magana da Harshen Hausa da masu koyon Hausa a Najeriya da wajenta.
Japanese For Beginners
Have you always wanted to learn Japanese, but you were never really sure where to start?This Japanese workbook is ideal for both adults and kids who would like to learn the basics of Hiragana, Kanji, and Katakana. The workbook takes you from A-Z, from learning the basic alphabetical script to being able to greet and converse with friends and family.I know how daunting it is to start learning a new language when there is a lot of Grammar involved, especially with a language like Japanese! That is why this book is heavily vocabulary-based with a small portion of Grammar. This was done to be able to build up your conversational fluency.This workbook is jam-packed with many self-study exercises accompanied by many images to help you remember the vocabulary presented. Additionally, I have tried my best to include the most common words used in everyday scenarios, so you can straight away feel comfortable starting a conversation with your Japanese friend!When you purchase this book, you will get: A small insight into Japanese culture and the relevance it has with the languageStroke order diagrams & mini analogies to help you remember letters once and for all!Conversational scripts so you can see how an average conversation looks likeMany activities and exercises that allow you to practice your writing skillsThe most essential grammar sections that are necessary for beginnersTransliterated Japanese, so the absolute beginner can follow along!And much more!The longer you delay starting, the longer you delay your progress...
Baro Af Soomaaliga
Baro Af Soomaaliga book (Learn Somali Language) is easy to follow and understand book that teaches you about Somali language. "Learn Somali Language" makes it easier than ever to improve your journey toward mastering Somali language reading, writing and speaking. Language learners of all levels can turn to this easy-to-navigate Somali language guide and again for quick reference into improving everyday communication in Somali language. It includes the following categories and much more: Isbarasho (Introduction)Intee baad jirtaa? (How old are you?)Sheegidda waqtiga (Telling the time)Su'aalo iyo jawaabo (Questions & answers)Xaaladda ka warramid (Describing your day)Shaqada kalado cusub (Vocabulary about jobs)Nolosha maalmeedka (Vocabulary about daily routine)
Speak Yavapai Right Now
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is located within Maricopa County about twenty-three miles northeast of Phoenix Arizona. The desert landscape is contrasted by the Verde River, which flows north to south through the reservation. Thirty miles east of Fort McDowell, the Four Peaks rise from the desert floor to an elevation of more than 7,000 feet. The reservation is a parcel of land once inhabitant by the Nomadic Yavapai people, who hunted and gathered food in Arizona desert lowlands and mountainous Mogollon Rim country.The reservation is governed by a Tribal Council elected by tribal members pursuant to the Tribe's Constitution. The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation takes pride in its economic development and the expansion of direct services to meet the changing needs of all tribal members while at the same time preserving traditional values.
Comanche Dictionary and Grammar, Second Edition
This Comanche dictionary is based on research drawn from the files of the late Eliot Canonge which he initiated in the early 1940s under the auspices of SIL International. Dr. Robinson has rescued and enhanced this important body of data which spans traditional and contemporary varieties of Comanche speech styles and four geographically identifiable dialects. The Comanche-English section of the work, with over 5,500 entries, constitutes the central portion of the dictionary, but an English-Comanche section indexes Comanche entries to aid in locating Comanche forms from the point of view of their English equivalents. In turn, Dr. Armagost's provision of an introductory exploration of Comanche morphology and syntax further enhances this volume as an important contribution to our knowledge of this branch of the Uto-Aztecan family of languages. This second edition has been improved for user-friendliness, especially in the English-Comanche section, making it much easier to find a Comanche equivalent of an English term. Lila Wistrand-Robinson has a Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Austin and served several years with SIL International in Peru. Her research was published in the book, Cashibo Folklore and Culture: Prose, Poetry, and Historical Background (SIL International Publications, 1998). She has also published an Iowa/Otoe-English dictionary and taught Linguistics and Anthropology at Kansas State University. James Armagost has a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Washington. He has taught Comanche and other subjects at Kansas State University until retiring in 2001. He is the author of multiple papers on Comanche.
?hkami-N礙hiyaw礙t璽n
Building on m璽ci-n礙hiyaw礙win / Beginning Cree, Solomon Ratt's first influential Cree language resource, 璽hkami-n礙hiyaw礙t璽n / Let's Keep Speaking Cree helps intermediate n礙hiyaw礙tan learners begin to understand more advanced grammar of the language. The textbook is more than a language textbook though: it includes a series of the author's original stories written in Cree, complete with comprehension questions, making it ideal for self-study as well as classroom use.
Oro O Wa, Ede E Wa (Our Conversation, Our Language)
Learning Yoruba language can be as simple as drinking water however, it is a journey. This book has been put together for parents who can read and pronounce Yoruba words and are looking for a guide that will help them jump-start their children's journey to learning Yoruba language. The book can also be used as a self-guide to learning basic Yoruba language; it focuses on the ability to use Yoruba language for simple, everyday interaction at home. The book is written in Yoruba and English language with pictorial references which makes it easy to use for anyone.
Migration, Mobility and Language Contact in and Around the Ancient Mediterranean
Migration, Mobility and Language Contact in and around the Ancient Mediterranean is the first volume to show the different ways in which surviving linguistic evidence can be used to track movements of people in the ancient world. Eleven chapters cover a number of case studies, which span the period from the seventh century BC to the fourth century AD, ranging from Spain to Egypt, from Sicily to Pannonia. The book includes detailed study of epigraphic and literary evidence written in Latin and Greek, as well as work on languages which are not so well documented, such as Etruscan and Oscan. There is a subject index and an index of works and inscriptions cited.
Computational Modeling of Narrative
The field of narrative (or story) understanding and generation is one of the oldest in natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence (AI), which is hardly surprising, since storytelling is such a fundamental and familiar intellectual and social activity. In recent years, the demands of interactive entertainment and interest in the creation of engaging narratives with life-like characters have provided a fresh impetus to this field. This book provides an overview of the principal problems, approaches, and challenges faced today in modeling the narrative structure of stories. The book introduces classical narratological concepts from literary theory and their mapping to computational approaches. It demonstrates how research in AI and NLP has modeled character goals, causality, and time using formalisms from planning, case-based reasoning, and temporal reasoning, and discusses fundamental limitations in such approaches. It proposes new representations for embedded narratives and fictional entities, for assessing the pace of a narrative, and offers an empirical theory of audience response. These notions are incorporated into an annotation scheme called NarrativeML. The book identifies key issues that need to be addressed, including annotation methods for long literary narratives, the representation of modality and habituality, and characterizing the goals of narrators. It also suggests a future characterized by advanced text mining of narrative structure from large-scale corpora and the development of a variety of useful authoring aids. This is the first book to provide a systematic foundation that integrates together narratology, AI, and computational linguistics. It can serve as a narratology primer for computer scientists and an elucidation of computational narratology for literary theorists. It is written in a highly accessible manner and is intended for use by a broad scientific audience that includes linguists (computational and formal semanticists), AI researchers, cognitive scientists, computer scientists, game developers, and narrative theorists. Table of Contents: List of Figures / List of Tables / Narratological Background / Characters as Intentional Agents / Time / Plot / Summary and Future Directions
?hkami-N礙hiyaw礙t璽n
Building on m璽ci-n礙hiyaw礙win / Beginning Cree, Solomon Ratt's first influential Cree language resource, 璽hkami-n礙hiyaw礙t璽n / Let's Keep Speaking Cree helps intermediate n礙hiyaw礙tan learners begin to understand more advanced grammar of the language. The textbook is more than a language textbook though: it includes a series of the author's original stories written in Cree, complete with comprehension questions, making it ideal for self-study as well as classroom use.
Conversational Tahitian
Conversational Tahitian: An Introduction to the Tahitian Language of French Polynesia is a groundbreaking resource designed to teach the everyday language of Tahiti and its surrounding islands. Tailored for English speakers, this book bridges a significant gap in accessible Tahitian language materials. With an emphasis on practical communication, it offers a series of graded lessons, exercises, and relevant conversational passages, allowing readers to quickly grasp the unique structure and usage of Tahitian. The text also includes a comprehensive glossary, translation keys, and clear explanations of linguistic features, making it an invaluable tool for anyone planning to visit Tahiti or learn more about its culture. Unlike previous grammars, often steeped in theological or archaic forms, this book focuses on contemporary, conversational Tahitian. It avoids technical jargon and embraces a user-friendly approach, ensuring that learners of all backgrounds can engage with the language. Developed with the support of experts and institutions, including the Australian National University, this guide reflects a deep commitment to authenticity and accuracy. Whether for travelers, linguists, or cultural enthusiasts, Conversational Tahitian serves as an essential gateway to the language and daily life of French Polynesia. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.
