Grammar and Vocabulary of the Lau Language, Solomon Islands
This study of the Lau language of the Solomon Islands provides a detailed overview of the grammar and vocabulary of this unique language. Author W. G. Ivens draws on his firsthand experiences living among the Lau people to provide insights into their language and culture, making this an invaluable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in Pacific Island cultures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Use of the Infinitive in Polybius Compared With the Use of the Infinitive in Biblical Greek
A comparative analysis of the Greek infinitive in Polybius and the Bible. This linguistic study provides a meticulous exploration of the use of this grammatical form in two distinct contexts.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
English-Swahili Swahili-English Immersive Dictionary
Organized in an English-Swahili section and a Swahili-English section, English-Swahili Swahili-English Immersive Dictionary is a comprehensive presentation of Swahili usual lexicon.In both sections, entries are presented in clusters, based on the connections between the words of the target language (Swahili) in terms of meaning or origin. This meaning-driven presentation allows target language terms that are relatively similar in meaning, and therefore easily confused, as well as terms derived from the same base, to appear together in parallel contrastive lines. This creates an immersion effect that is particularly stimulating for language learning, since the user gets the opportunity to discover the words of the learned language group-by-group, rather than one-by-one, and is constantly reminded of subtle differences between different terms. It will help the learner master the vocabulary at a faster pace and with a better understanding of the rules that shape the lexicon of the target language. In addition, the introduction to the dictionary presents key grammatical points of Swahili that will help the reader make a productive use of information provided in the body of the dictionary. Additional grammatical information about the target language words such as the agreement pattern, the register of speech, or the level of use, is also provided in both sections to make it immediately accessible to the non-native user. The book is ideal for English-speaking learners of Swahili.
English Outline Vocabulary for the Use of Students of the Chinese, Japanese, and Other Languages
This book is a practical guide to English vocabulary for students of Chinese, Japanese, and other languages. It provides a systematic outline of English words and phrases organized by topic, making it a useful tool for language learners. English Outline Vocabulary is an essential resource for anyone studying foreign languages.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Cracking the AP English Language & Composition Exam, 2012
This comprehensive reference work provides students of Greek with a detailed analysis of the language, drawing on the insights of Dr. George Curtius. With clear explanations of the grammatical rules and structures of Greek, as well as numerous examples and exercises, this book is an essential tool for anyone seeking to master this fascinating language.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Grammar and Vocabulary of the Lau Language, Solomon Islands
This study of the Lau language of the Solomon Islands provides a detailed overview of the grammar and vocabulary of this unique language. Author W. G. Ivens draws on his firsthand experiences living among the Lau people to provide insights into their language and culture, making this an invaluable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and anyone interested in Pacific Island cultures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Grammatical Sketch of the Akra- Or G瓊-Language; Volume 2
This book is a comprehensive guide to the grammar of the Akra- or G瓊-language, spoken in West Africa. Written by Johann Zimmermann, a German linguist, it provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of African languages.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Greek Exercises
This classic language guide provides learners with a comprehensive introduction to the ancient Greek language. From basic grammar and vocabulary to more advanced concepts such as syntax and composition, this book covers all aspects of the Greek language and is an essential resource for anyone seeking to study ancient Greek. With helpful exercises and a detailed glossary, this book is sure to be an invaluable tool for students and professionals alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
An Elementary Grammar Of The Ancient Egyptian Language, In The Hieroglyphic Type
Membering the Rhodesian Linguistic Agenda in Zimbabwe
Membering the Rhodesian Linguistic Agenda in Zimbabwe reports on a study carried out in Zimbabwe to ascertain the degree and effect of honouring the colonial linguistic agenda.The book employs an interpretivist philosophy and qualitative research approach that relies on participatory observations, interviewing purposively sampled informants and focus group discussions involving snowball sampled graduates. It was inspired by the Critical Language Policy Theory that considers language choice a critical determinant factor in how communities are administered politically, economically, socioculturally and educationally. It establishes that whereas linguistic imperialism meant to serve as the lifeblood of the Southern Rhodesian colonial machine, the former coloniser ensured coloniality in Zimbabwe by presenting the English language as a sacred media in political, economic, sociocultural and educational settings forever. The study establishes that the only way Zimbabwe and other such post-colonies could find redemption is by eradicating the sacredness of former colonisers' languages by adding value to all their languages and the indigenous knowledge systems associated with them. It also demonstrates that the bigger the delay, the more is irretrievably lost together with custodians of the languages.This book will be informative for undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in linguistics, communication, sociology, anthropology and history. It may also serve well as a resource to government researchers, politicians and other policymakers.
If a poem has a meaning, shame on the poet
Jafaripour attended many poetry analysis meetings in Tehran, Ramhormoz, Bushehr, and several other towns/cities in Iran. Most of the times, he did not like the way poetry was treated in those meetings. He shared videos of such meetings. Jafaripour narrows down his issue to literature, then to poetry, then to poetry criticism, and then to a specific part of criticism attempts, which is meaningfulness. In poetry analysis sessions, people ask undue questions from a poet, in his/her face. People ask for very specific meaning of each couplet of a new poem, and make the poet desperate & exhausted. Jafaripour sees this status as an offensive thing for poetry's world in general. He argues "Why do you expect a meaning from something that was not originated for meaningfulness?". He gives examples of non-poetic phrases with single meaning and says "If you need exact meaning so badly, get out of poetry discussions & read chemistry or math for example". In his book, he gives lots of other areas to poetry audiences, and asks them to stop focusing on meaningfulness, and instead, to look for negative or positive points in those vast areas. The matter he is pointing to, is a big issue among ordinary readers of poetry and philosophers and even goes back in history to Plato. This book may be not enough for clarifying or helping non-professional audiences of literature & poetry, to become better critical reviewers. It may help to give a good list o Dos & DONTs to anyone interested in poetry analysis.
Dutch Vocabulary Builder Learn 10 Words a Day for 7 Weeks The Daily Dutch Challenge
Arе you rеady to еmbark on an еxciting languagе lеarning advеnturе? Look no furthеr! "Dutch Vocabulary Buildеr: Lеarn 10 Words a Day for 7 Wееks" is thе ultimatе rеsourcе dеsignеd to hеlp childrеn and bеginnеrs mastеr thе Dutch languagе, onе word at a timе.In this еngaging book, languagе lеarning bеcomеs an еnjoyablе еxpеriеncе as you еxplorе thе wondеrs of Dutch vocabulary. With a uniquе approach of lеarning 10 words pеr day, you'll bе amazеd at how quickly your languagе skills flourish. From еvеryday objеcts to еssеntial phrasеs, еach word is carеfully sеlеctеd to providе a strong foundation for your Dutch languagе journеy.Kеy Fеaturеs: Efficiеnt Lеarning Mеthod: This book introducеs a systеmatic approach of lеarning 10 Dutch words pеr day for 7 wееks. By focusing on a managеablе numbеr of words еach day, you'll gradually build a rich vocabulary without fееling ovеrwhеlmеd.Pеrfеct for Childrеn and Bеginnеrs: With usеr-friеndly еxplanations, intеractivе еxеrcisеs, and captivating illustrations, this book is tailorеd to mееt thе nееds of young lеarnеrs and thosе nеw to thе Dutch languagе. It providеs an idеal starting point for anyonе еagеr to еxplorе thе Dutch-spеaking world.Linking English and Dutch: Each word is prеsеntеd with its English translation, allowing you to еffortlеssly makе connеctions bеtwееn thе two languagеs. Strеngthеn your comprеhеnsion and еxpand your linguistic skills as you mastеr thе еssеntial vocabulary.Lеarning a nеw languagе has nеvеr bееn so accеssiblе and еnjoyablе. "Dutch Vocabulary Buildеr" is your tickеt to unlocking thе bеauty of thе Dutch languagе and connеcting with its rich culturе.
Language, Migration and Multilingualism in the Age of Digital Humanities
Located at the intersection of humanities and applied informatics, the fledgling discipline of Digital Humanities is bringing new impulses to the field of (Romance) linguistics. Those are especially productive in the context of migration and heteroglossic practices, which encounter constraining language ideologies in Western societies. The aim of this volume is to critically reflect on both the usefulness and limitations of digitization in different areas and superdiverse contexts of the Spanish-speaking world. Through 11 case studies, it illuminates the digital turn from different theoretical and methodological perspectives, providing a better understanding of the complex interplay between language and digitization.
Tongan To English Phrasebook - Everyday Common Words And Phrases
Tongan To English Phrasebook is a practical language guide containing essential phrases and expressions for travellers. It covers greetings, directions, dining, travel, and more.
French Verbs Made Easy Workbook
Are you struggling with the verbs and conjugations of the French language?Spoken by close to 300 million people around the world and 20% of Europe, the French language can be tricky to learn if you're not a native. After all, certain aspects of the tongue pose quite a challenge for those who are not yet used to this wonderfully romantic language. And when it comes to both conjugations and verbs, we're talking about essential language elements that you must master in your French journey... or you'll struggle to communicate.But worry not, we've solved this problem and want to prepare you to unlock your full French fluency - we present French Verbs Made Easy Workbook, a stellar workbook created by top language teachers, which will not only teach you how to dominate French conjugations and verbs like an expert, but also put you to the test in terms of knowledge!How French Verbs Made Easy Workbook works: - With an amazingly straightforward introduction section at the beginning, you will learn the alphabet and simple pronunciations, as well as gain an understanding of verbs and their structure.- Covering every single type of conjugation and verb used in native French, we have created some easy-to-digest sections that include theoretical insight into each of them, their construction and endless examples that will illustrate their usage in daily conversations, as well as professional situations.- BONUS: Every chapter contains a number of high-resolution images for better understanding, and we have added reminders and notes for you to ease your learning!- Next up, a great variety of exercises awaits - create sentences, fill in blanks, write your own examples and more in this challenging workbook. INCLUDES AUDIO EXERCISES!- Having trouble with a few of the exercises? No worries, we have added an in-depth answer key at the very end of the workbook to help you solve any problems.Your French journey will be so much easier once you have acquired our workbook and started to unlock your full fluency.It's time to learn. Pick up the French Verbs Made Easy Workbook now!
A Stubborn Ghost
The title of the collection comes directly from Sullivan's recent study on tragic drama in the Golden Age of Spain.
French - English Illustrated Dictionary
Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for French-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the French English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of French 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. Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this French dictionary to discover: - A comprehensive guide to a wide range of useful French words and expressions.- Structured in clear sections based around a theme (e.g. sports, food and drink, transport).- Clear, attractive illustrations make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember.- Includes a beautiful illustration at the start of the section that sets the theme in context. French English Illustrated Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom, and is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Learning French vocabulary has never been easier with this visually stunning dictionary!
German - English Illustrated Dictionary
Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in German with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for German-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the German English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of German 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. Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this German dictionary to discover: - A comprehensive guide to a wide range of useful German words and expressions.- Structured in clear sections based around a theme (e.g. sports, food and drink, transport).- Clear, attractive illustrations make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember.- Includes a beautiful illustration at the start of the section that sets the theme in context. German English Illustrated Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom, and is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Learning German vocabulary has never been easier with this visually stunning dictionary!
Spanish - English Illustrated Dictionary
Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in Spanish with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for Spanish-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the Spanish English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of Spanish 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. Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this Spanish dictionary to discover: - A comprehensive guide to a wide range of useful Spanish words and expressions.- Structured in clear sections based around a theme (e.g. sports, food and drink, transport).- Clear, attractive illustrations make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember.- Includes a beautiful illustration at the start of the section that sets the theme in context. Spanish English Illustrated Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom, and is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Learning Spanish vocabulary has never been easier with this visually stunning dictionary!
Passamaquoddy Texts
Passamaquoddy Texts by John Dyneley Prince has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Avaricvm
Julius Caesar's Gallic War chronicles his nine-year conquest of Gaul (modern France and Belgium) from 58 to 50 BCE. This edition presents the first third of Book VII (Chapters 1-28) with Latin text, same-page vocabulary, and explanatory commentary. Within these pages the Roman imperator describes the rise of the Gallic leader Vercingetorix, the early moves of his peoples' rebellion against Roman domination, and the pivotal struggle between the Gallic coalition and the Roman legions for the Gallic town of Avaricum. "Avaricvm is an impressive contribution to the archive of open-access classical commentaries. [...] I look forward to using [it] in my own AP classroom, and I also look forward to exploring other open-access resources from the Pixelia Publishing team." Ryan G. Sellers, The Classical Outlook
Higher Lessons in English
The plan of "Higher Lessons" will perhaps be better understood if we first speak of two classes of text-books with which this work is brought into competition. * Method of One Class of Text-books - In one class are those that aim chiefly to present a course of technical grammar in the order of Orthography, Etymology, Syntax, and Prosody. * Method of Another Class of Text-books In another class are those that present a miscellaneous collection of lessons in Composition, Spelling, Pronunciation, Sentence-analysis, Technical Grammar, and General Information, without unity or continuit. * The Study of the Sentence for the Proper Use of Words - It is the plan of this book to trace with easy steps the natural development of the sentence, to consider the leading facts first and then to descend to the details. * The Study of the Sentence for the Laws of Discourse - Through the study of the sentence we not only arrive at an intelligent knowledge of the parts of speech and a correct use of grammatical forms, but we discover the laws of discourse in general. * The Study of the Sentence for the Sake of Translation - The laws of thought being the same for all nations, the logical analysis of the sentence is the same for all languages. * The Study of the Sentence for Discipline - As a means of discipline nothing can compare with a training in the logical analysis of the sentence. To study thought through its outward form, the sentence, and to discover the fitness of the different parts of the expression to the parts of the thought, is to learn to think.
Russian English Picture Dictionary
Are you struggling to learn Russian words and phrases? Do you find traditional language dictionaries dense and overwhelming?Our Russian picture dictionary is the perfect solution! With over 1,000 colorful illustrations, this dictionary offers a fun and engaging way to learn new vocabulary. Each entry includes the Russian word, its English translation, and a high-quality picture that helps you understand the word in context.With our picture dictionary, you'll be able to learn Russian vocabulary with ease and confidence. Say goodbye to the frustration of memorizing lists of words and the confusion of trying to understand their meanings without visual aids.Order your copy of our Russian picture dictionary today and start your journey toward Russian language proficiency! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, our picture dictionary is a valuable tool that can help you achieve your language goals. With its clear illustrations and user-friendly layout, learning Russian has never been so enjoyable.The Interactive Russian Picture Dictionary: Learn words, test your knowledge, and color your way to fluencyTake your Russian language learning to the next level with our interactive picture dictionary. This unique resource features not only thousands of Italian words and their corresponding illustrations but also interactive quizzes and coloring pages to test your knowledge and enhance retention. Perfect for students, travelers, and language learners of all levels.Inside the bookRussian Alphabet Pronunciation A to ZPicture dictionary for 65+ themeEach Russian word with a pronunciation guide in EnglishQuiz, Fill in the blanks, MCQs, Color the pictureConnect Dot to DotRussian Verbs, Adverbs, AdjectivesThree steps to construct a Russian sentence.This will be the best gift for the kid's birthday & Christmas present who loves to learn a language, especially Russian. (Russian gift ideas)Thank you ����Don't think muchBuy now
French English Picture Dictionary
Do you struggle to learn new French words and phrases? Are you tired of sifting through dense, text-heavy language dictionaries?Our French picture dictionary is here to help! Featuring over 1,000 vivid illustrations, this dictionary offers an intuitive and visually engaging way to learn French vocabulary. Each entry includes the French word, its English translation, and a high-quality picture that illustrates its meaning in context.With our picture dictionary, you can easily learn new words and phrases and expand your French vocabulary with confidence. Say goodbye to the frustration of memorizing lists of words and the confusion of trying to understand their meanings without context.Don't miss out on this valuable tool for French language learners. Order your copy of our French picture dictionary today and start improving your French vocabulary in a fun and effective way!The Interactive French Picture Dictionary: Learn words, test your knowledge, and color your way to fluencyTake your French language learning to the next level with our interactive picture dictionary. This unique resource features not only thousands of French words and their corresponding illustrations but also interactive quizzes and coloring pages to test your knowledge and enhance retention. Perfect for students, travelers, and language learners of all levels.Inside the bookFrench Alphabet Pronunciation A to ZPicture dictionary for 65+ themeEach French word with a pronunciation guide in EnglishQuiz, Fill in the blanks, MCQs, Colour the pictureConnect Dot to DotFrench Verbs, Adverbs, AdjectivesThree steps to construct a French sentenceThis will be the best gift for the kid's birthday & Christmas present who loves to learn a language, especially French.Thank you ����Don't think muchBuy now
German English Picture Dictionary
Are you struggling to learn German words and phrases? Do you find traditional language dictionaries difficult to understand?Our German picture dictionary is the solution you've been looking for! With over 1,000 colorful illustrations, this dictionary provides a visual and interactive approach to learning German vocabulary. Each entry includes the German word, its English translation, and a high-quality picture that helps you understand the word in context.With our picture dictionary, you'll be able to learn German vocabulary with ease and confidence. The clear illustrations and user-friendly layout make learning German a fun and enjoyable experience, while the contextual examples help you remember the words more easily.Order your copy of our German picture dictionary today and take the first step towards improving your German language skills! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, our picture dictionary is a valuable tool that can help you achieve your language goals. With its engaging visual aids and easy-to-follow explanations, you'll be on your way to fluency in no time.The Interactive German Picture Dictionary: Learn words, test your knowledge, and color your way to fluencyTake your German language learning to the next level with our interactive picture dictionary. This unique resource features not only thousands of German words and their corresponding illustrations but also interactive quizzes and coloring pages to test your knowledge and enhance retention. Perfect for students, travelers, and language learners of all levels.Inside the bookGerman Alphabet Pronunciation A to ZPicture dictionary for 65+ themeEach German word with a pronunciation guide in EnglishQuiz, Fill in the blanks, MCQs, Color the pictureConnect Dot to DotGerman Verbs, Adverbs, AdjectivesThree steps to construct a German sentenceThis will be the best gift for the kid's birthday & Christmas present who loves to learn a language, especially German.Thank you ����Don't think muchBuy now
Membering the Rhodesian Linguistic Agenda in Zimbabwe
Membering the Rhodesian Linguistic Agenda in Zimbabwe reports on a study carried out in Zimbabwe to ascertain the degree and effect of honouring the colonial linguistic agenda.The book employs an interpretivist philosophy and qualitative research approach that relies on participatory observations, interviewing purposively sampled informants and focus group discussions involving snowball sampled graduates. It was inspired by the Critical Language Policy Theory that considers language choice a critical determinant factor in how communities are administered politically, economically, socioculturally and educationally. It establishes that whereas linguistic imperialism meant to serve as the lifeblood of the Southern Rhodesian colonial machine, the former coloniser ensured coloniality in Zimbabwe by presenting the English language as a sacred media in political, economic, sociocultural and educational settings forever. The study establishes that the only way Zimbabwe and other such post-colonies could find redemption is by eradicating the sacredness of former colonisers' languages by adding value to all their languages and the indigenous knowledge systems associated with them. It also demonstrates that the bigger the delay, the more is irretrievably lost together with custodians of the languages.This book will be informative for undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in linguistics, communication, sociology, anthropology and history. It may also serve well as a resource to government researchers, politicians and other policymakers.
99 Zulu Proverbs and Sayings
99 Zulu Proverbs and Sayings is a collection of classic and modern-day wisdoms from the Zulu people of South Africa. These sayings have been a guide to the various aspects of their daily life for generations. Now they have been compiled and sorted for readers everywhere. The proverbs are grouped into universally relatable categories like love, family, misfortune, opportunity and more. Readers are presented with the original Zulu proverb, the literal English translation and an English interpretation. This books format allows readers a glimpse into the cultural significance of the saying as well as the humanitarian intent of the advice. Readers from all over the globe will find the cross-cultural subjects interesting, humorous and soulful. Those who are familiar with Zulu culture and language as well as those just being introduced will equally be drawn by these witty sayings.
Indians and Other Misnomers of the Upper Great Lakes
No less than 27 out of the 50 states' names in the USA are based in American Indian languages. Additionally, six out of 13 of Canada's provinces and territories have names with indigenous origins, and, of course, Canada itself is derived from an indigenous source. Shakespeare quipped, "What's in a name?" A lot, it turns out, because states like California and Florida reflect their Spanish history; here, in the Great Lakes, that history is indigenous. If you have an understanding of the name of a place, its history may reveal itself. And that history will, most likely, enrich your own life and your place in it.Join us on this journey through Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ontario, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota as we alphabetically traverse indigenous place names in each locale. Alternately, you can peruse an alphabetical concordance of every place name. In the appendices, you'll discover details of US and Canadian treaties with indigenous people, and many that are still under dispute today--including the Anishinaabek, Ottawa, Chippewa, Potawatomi, Miami, Kickapoo, Sauk, Sioux, Ojibway, Mississauga, Mohawk, Algonquin, Iroquois, Huron, and related First Nations bands in Ontario. "Emeritus Professor Phil Bellfy has used his life-long Indigenous knowledge to produce this imaginative, original work that will be indispensable to any researcher working on Indigenous studies in the Great Lakes watershed. Indians and Other Misnomers of the Upper Great Lakes will be in the forefront of changing the way in which Indigenous knowledge shapes the hitherto colonial narrative of the Great Lakes." David T. McNab, professor emeritus, York University, Toronto, Ontario. "Indians and Other Misnomers of the Upper Great Lakes is a fascinating exploration of the Indigenous origins of many place names bordering the Great Lakes. This book offers readers the opportunity to contemplate their place within the landscape of the Indigenous homelands now claimed by the Canadian and American settler states. It is a must-own companion book for researchers, residents and anyone interested in the places, history and linguistic heritages of the Great Lakes." --Karl Hele, Anishinaabeg and the Davidson Chair in Canadian Studies, Mount Allison University "Words carry meaning and history. In Indians and Other Misnomers of the Upper Great Lakes, Dr. Phil Bellfy takes us on an etymological journey around the Great Lakes region as he explains the possible origins and meanings of Native American place names. This book helps paint a relational picture of the cultural world of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi and how that view has been impacted by settler colonialism." -- Dr. Martin Reinhardt, Anishinaabe Ojibway citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; professor of Native American Studies, Northern Michigan University, president of the Michigan Indian Education Council."This is a helpful resource for those looking to explore regional history." -- Chronicle, Vol. 46, No. 1, Historical Society of MichiganFrom Ziibi PressLearn more at www.ZiibiPress.com
Indians and Other Misnomers of the Upper Great Lakes
No less than 27 out of the 50 states' names in the USA are based in American Indian languages. Additionally, six out of 13 of Canada's provinces and territories have names with indigenous origins, and, of course, Canada itself is derived from an indigenous source. Shakespeare quipped, "What's in a name?" A lot, it turns out, because states like California and Florida reflect their Spanish history; here, in the Great Lakes, that history is indigenous. If you have an understanding of the name of a place, its history may reveal itself. And that history will, most likely, enrich your own life and your place in it.Join us on this journey through Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ontario, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota as we alphabetically traverse indigenous place names in each locale. Alternately, you can peruse an alphabetical concordance of every place name. In the appendices, you'll discover details of US and Canadian treaties with indigenous people, and many that are still under dispute today--including the Anishinaabek, Ottawa, Chippewa, Potawatomi, Miami, Kickapoo, Sauk, Sioux, Ojibway, Mississauga, Mohawk, Algonquin, Iroquois, Huron, and related First Nations bands in Ontario."Emeritus Professor Phil Bellfy has used his life-long Indigenous knowledge to produce this imaginative, original work that will be indispensable to any researcher working on Indigenous studies in the Great Lakes watershed. Indians and Other Misnomers of the Upper Great Lakes will be in the forefront of changing the way in which Indigenous knowledge shapes the hitherto colonial narrative of the Great Lakes." David T. McNab, professor emeritus, York University, Toronto, Ontario. "Indians and Other Misnomers of the Upper Great Lakes is a fascinating exploration of the Indigenous origins of many place names bordering the Great Lakes. This book offers readers the opportunity to contemplate their place within the landscape of the Indigenous homelands now claimed by the Canadian and American settler states. It is a must-own companion book for researchers, residents and anyone interested in the places, history and linguistic heritages of the Great Lakes." --Karl Hele, Anishinaabeg and the Davidson Chair in Canadian Studies, Mount Allison University "Words carry meaning and history. In this Indians and Other Misnomers of the Upper Great Lakes, Dr. Phil Bellfy takes us on an etymological journey around the Great Lakes region as he explains the possible origins and meanings of Native American place names. This book helps paint a relational picture of the cultural world of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi and how that view has been impacted by settler colonialism." -- Dr. Martin Reinhardt, Anishinaabe Ojibway citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; professor of Native American Studies, Northern Michigan University, president of the Michigan Indian Education Council."Indians and Other Misnomers of the Upper Great Lakes is an important and fascinating book that reminds the reader that the culture and language of Native Americans is still with us today. It enriches our language, and the words alone make clear how long this land has been revered and cherished." -- Tom Powers, Michigan In Books"This is a helpful resource for those looking to explore regional history." -- Chronicle, Historical Society of Michigan"Bellfy's book is a very important reference work that should be carried in all public, school, and home libraries." -- Sue Harrison, award-winning author of The Midwife's Touch
Quick Languages - English-Turkish Phrasebook / İngilizce-T羹rk癟e Konuşma Kılavuzu
With Quick Languages' 1,000 Key Words and Expressions Phrasebook English-Turkish & Turkish-English, learning a language will be fast, easy, and fun! Did you know that we only use 1,000 words in our everyday vocabulary? Well, the same is true with any language! So, why bore yourself with unnecessary classes, when all you need to learn are the key words and expressions that we use daily? With Quick Languages you can speak any language now! This phrasebook will introduce and teach you the 1,000 key words and expressions, organized in 50 subjects, one per unit. In the 50 units we cover the most common situations encountered in the new language: greetings, polite expressions, the family, colors, numbers, at the restaurant, the pharmacy, the airport, the hotel, the bank, the doctor, essential verbs, the weather, etc. Enjoy learning a new language with Quick Languages! American Book Group is an educational publisher that specializes in entertaining and user-friendly instructional content. ABG's mission is to give its readers access to opportunities to improve their lives through the creation of affordable, relevant, and high-quality educational content. ABG strives to create the highest value learning experience.
A Reader in Syriac Based on the Entertaining Stories of Gregory Bar ʿEbrāyā
The purpose of this modest volume is to aid beginning students of Syriac in acquiring facility in reading the language. It contains thirty stories taken from the Book of Entertaining Stories of Gregory Bar 'Ebraya (1226-1286 AD). Each story includes an analysis of its grammar and vocabulary. There is also a discussion of cognates to the Syriac vocabulary in Arabic and Hebrew.
Higher Lessons in English
The plan of "Higher Lessons" will perhaps be better understood if we first speak of two classes of text-books with which this work is brought into competition. In one class are those that aim chiefly to present a course of technical grammar in the order of Orthography, Etymology, Syntax, and Prosody. These books give large space to grammatical Etymology, and demand much memorizing of definitions, rules, declensions, and conjugations, and much formal word parsing, -work of which a considerable portion is merely the invention of grammarians, and has little value in determining the pupil's use of language or in developing his reasoning faculties. This is a revival of the long?endured, unfruitful, old-time method. In another class are those that present a miscellaneous collection of lessons in Composition, Spelling, Pronunciation, Sentence-analysis, Technical Grammar, and General Information, without unity or continuity. The pupil who completes these books will have gained something by practice and will have picked up some scraps of knowledge; but his information will be vague and disconnected, and he will have missed that mental training which it is the aim of a good text-book to afford. A text-book is of value just so far as it presents a clear, logical development of its subject. It must present its science or its art as a natural growth, otherwise there is no apology for its being. In this revised work we have given additional reasons for the opinions we hold, and have advanced to some new positions; have explained more fully what some teachers have thought obscure; have qualified what we think was put too positively in former editions; have given the history of constructions where this would deepen interest or aid in composition; have quoted the verdicts of usage on many locutions condemned by purists; have tried to work into the pupil's style the felicities of expression found in the lesson sentences; have taught the pupil earlier in the work, and more thoroughly, the structure and the function of paragraphs; and have led him on from the composition of single sentences of all kinds to the composition of these great groups of sentences. But the distinctive features of "Higher Lessons" that have made the work so useful and so popular stand as they have stood-the Study of Words from their Offices in the Sentence, Analysis for the sake of subsequent Synthesis, Easy Gradation, the Subdivisions and Modifications of the Parts of Speech after the treatment of these in the Sentence, etc., etc. We confess to some surprise that so little of what was thought good in matter and method years ago has been seriously affected by criticism since. The additions made to "Higher Lessons"-additions that bring the work up to the latest requirements-are generally in foot-notes to pages, and sometimes are incorporated into the body of the Lessons, which in number and numbering remain as they were. The books of former editions and those of this revised edition can, therefore, be used in the same class without any inconvenience.
A Bilingual Revolution for Africa
Language is a powerful tool that shapes our identity, connects us to our culture, and allows us to understand and appreciate the diversity of human cultures. In Africa, there are over 2,000 different languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse continent on the planet. This creates a unique and complex environment for education, particularly for children who are in the early stages of language acquisition. The native or first language of a child plays a critical role in their cognitive development and perception of the world around them. It is through language that children learn to communicate, understand their environment, and make sense of their experiences. Children who have access to their native language during the early stages of language acquisition tend to develop stronger cognitive abilities, which can benefit their academic performance and overall well-being.However, despite the clear benefits of multilingualism and the importance of native language in child development, many education systems in Africa continue to prioritize colonial languages such as English, French, and Portuguese over indigenous languages. This results in a lack of educational resources and opportunities for children who speak their native language, which can lead to educational inequality and a disconnection from their cultural identity.In response to this, there is a growing need for multilingual education programs that value and support students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds. These programs prioritize the use of the child's native language as a means of instruction and aim to promote multilingualism as a valuable asset. They also recognize the importance of preserving indigenous languages and cultures, and work to ensure that these languages are not lost due to the dominance of colonial languages.Overall, the need for multilingual education programs in Africa is stronger than ever. By prioritizing the use of the child's native language and promoting multilingualism, these programs can support the cognitive development and academic success of children, as well as the preservation of linguistic and cultural diversity.How can we re-evaluate and re-conceptualize the way we approach and think about multilingualism in education? What can we learn from Africa's linguistic situation and apply to other multilingual regions? How can we create more inclusive and empowering educational environments that promote multilingualism as a valuable asset rather than a hindrance? These questions will be explored in this book.
A Grammar of Digo
This revised edition remains the only comprehensive grammar of the underdocumented Digo (Chidigo) language. Included in this revision is additional language material plus an expanded bibliography of publications in and about Digo.Besides a clear description of Digo morphology and syntax, with multiple illustrative examples, this grammar includes several glossed texts, a 1700-item wordlist, and a list of over 100 botanical names. It gives particular emphasis to semantic and discourse relations of elements that are often not analysed from this perspective in grammatical descriptions. These include the forms and functions of Digo's complex system of demonstratives, a description of over 30 tense, aspect, and movement markers, and a detailed discussion of information structure and non-verbal clauses. The original volume was a result of seven years fieldwork in Digo, the southernmost language of the Mijikenda cluster of Bantu languages, spoken along the coast of East Africa in Kenya and Tanzania.This book will be of interest to linguists concerned with Bantu languages, typology, morphosyntax, and semantics.
The Undeciphered Signs of Linear B
Decades after Michael Ventris deciphered Linear B and showed that its language was Greek, nearly one-sixth of its syllabic signs' sound-values are still unknown. This book offers a new approach to establishing these undeciphered signs' possible values. Analysis of Linear B's structure and usage not only establishes these signs' most likely sound-values - providing the best possible basis for future decipherments - but also sheds light on the writing system as a whole. The undeciphered signs are also used to explore the evidence provided by palaeography for the chronology of the Linear B documents and the activities of the Mycenaean scribes. The conclusions presented in this book therefore deepen our understanding not only of the undeciphered signs but also of the Linear B writing system as a whole, the texts it was used to write, and the insight these documents bring us into the world of the Mycenaean palaces. A colour version of figures 5.1-5.4 of chapter 5 can be found under the 'Resources' tab.
Early Vocabularies of Mohawk
This small book features a collection of the first known vocabularies of the Mohawk language dating from the mid-17th century. It features a 1635 vocabulary of about 200 words from the anonymous Journey into the Mohawk and Oneida Country, ascribed to Harmen van den Bogaert. The volume also includes Wassenaer's numerals and month names of 1624, and 15 words and phrases from Megapolensis's list of 1644.
Linguistic Organisation and Native Title
Classical Aboriginal societies in Australia have commonly been described in terms of social organisation and local organisation. This book presents rich detail on a third and related domain that has not been given the same kind of attention: linguistic organisation. Basing their analyses on fieldwork among the Wik peoples of Cape York Peninsula, north Australia, Peter Sutton and Ken Hale show how cosmology, linguistic variation, language prehistory, clan totemic identities, geopolitics, land use and land ownership created a vibrant linguistic organisation in a classical Aboriginal society. This has been a society long in love with language and languages. Its people have richly imbued the domain of rights and interests in country-the foundations of their native title as recognised in Australian law-with rights and interests in the abundance of languages and dialects given to them at the start of the world.
The Great Cylinder Inscriptions A & B of Judea, Part I Text and Sign-Lift
Higher Lessons in English
Brainerd Kellogg (August 15, 1834 - January 9, 1920) was born in Champlain, New York. He was a Tutor (1860-1861) and Professor of Rhetoric and English Literature (1861-1868) at Middlebury College in Vermont, United States. From 1868 to 1907 he was professor at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He published a number of influential education books.Kellogg was the author of Rhetoric; History of the English Language. With Alonzo Reed, he jointly authored Graded Lessons in English; Higher Lessons in English; A One Book Course. He authored a variety of textbooks on English writing and literature, including a series on the works of William Shakespeare.Most methods of diagramming in pedagogy are based on the work of Alonzo Reed and Brainerd Kellogg in their book Higher Lessons in English, first published in 1877, though the method has been updated with recent understanding of grammar. Reed and Kellogg were preceded, and their work probably informed, by W. S. Clark, who published his "balloon" method of depicting grammar in his 1847 book A Practical Grammar: In Which Words, Phrases & Sentences are Classified According to Their Offices and Their Various Relationships to Each Another.
Swahili in Spaces of War
This monograph examines the roles and functions of Swahili in war/conflict situations, and the impact of wars on the destiny of the language. Covering a period of over a century, the monograph explores this sociolinguistic theme in the context of six wars/conflicts: the Maji Maji resistance against German rule, the two World Wars, the anti-colonial resistance to British colonialism, the wars of the Great Lakes region, the cold wars, and the ongoing war against terrorism. In geographical focus, some of the war situations explored here are "local," others are "transnational," and others still rather "global" in scope and ramifications. In the final analysis, the monograph provides important snapshots of the conflict-based history of the Swahili language, demonstrating once again that language is a malleable tool that can be appropriated and galvanized to serve the interests of either party in a conflict and sometimes as a means of creating hegemonic and anti-hegemonic meanings.
Orthographic Traditions and the Sub-Elite in the Roman Empire
This book makes use of digital corpora to give in-depth details of the history and development of the spelling of Latin. It focusses on sub-elite texts in the Roman empire, and reveals that sophisticated education in this area was not restricted to those at the top of society. Nicholas Zair studies the history of particular orthographic features and traces their usage in a range of texts which give insight into everyday writers of Latin: including scribes and soldiers at Vindolanda, slaves at Pompeii, members of the Praetorian Guard, and writers of curse tablets. In doing so, he problematises the use of 'old-fashioned' spelling in dating inscriptions, provides important new information on sound-change in Latin, and shows how much can be gained from a detailed sociolinguistic analysis of ancient texts.
Orthographic Traditions and the Sub-Elite in the Roman Empire
This book makes use of digital corpora to give in-depth details of the history and development of the spelling of Latin. It focusses on sub-elite texts in the Roman empire, and reveals that sophisticated education in this area was not restricted to those at the top of society. Nicholas Zair studies the history of particular orthographic features and traces their usage in a range of texts which give insight into everyday writers of Latin: including scribes and soldiers at Vindolanda, slaves at Pompeii, members of the Praetorian Guard, and writers of curse tablets. In doing so, he problematises the use of 'old-fashioned' spelling in dating inscriptions, provides important new information on sound-change in Latin, and shows how much can be gained from a detailed sociolinguistic analysis of ancient texts.
The Great Cylinder Inscriptions A & B of Judea, Part I Text and Sign-Lift
One sentence a day for 100 days
This booklet is for students who are eager to learn to speak English where English is not spoken every day. One sentence a day for one hundred days will help students to get into English right away with one sentence a day and after one hundred days, their English will improve greatly.
