The Book of Hebrew Script
The Book of Hebrew Script explains the history and evolution of the Hebrew script as told by Ada Yardeni, the foremost expert in the field. This landmark work constitutes a new phase in the study of Hebrew palaeography. In addition to a comprehensive historical survey of the evolution of the Hebrew script and its various styles, Ada Yardeni presents the basic rules of Hebrew palaeography and a method for analyzing letter-forms, as well as instructions for Hebrew calligraphy and the design of Hebrew letters, inscriptions and typefaces.
Norwegian Practical Dictionary
A comprehensive, easy-to-use Norwegian two-dictionary, with grammar and pronunciation guides, from the author of Beginner's Norwegian with Online Audio. Norwegian, the official language of Norway, is spoken by more than 5 million people world-wide. This comprehensive bilingual dictionary features approximately 50,000 total entries, which include pronunciation, common expressions, and sentences demonstrating proper usage. The Norwegian Practical Dictionary is specially geared towards contemporary speakers of Norwegian and English, with numerous entries relating to modern business, medical, and technological vocabulary for those traveling or working in both Norway and the United States. A concise pronunciation guide and a section devoted to the pronunciation of irregular words are also provided.
Czech Practical Dictionary
Spoken by over 12 million people worldwide, Czech is an official language of the European Union and is widely recognized for its strong literary value as the native tongue of such notable artists as Milan Kundera, Jaroslav Seifert, and Beach Smetana. This useful dictionary provides businesspeople, travelers, and students with all the words they need to learn and communicate in Czech. Each entry includes practical information on genitive case ending, gender, and pronunciation of nouns and adjectives. It features: alphabet and pronunciation key; concise grammar of the language; and over 42,000 total entries.
Swedish Practical Dictionary
"I would definitely choose the Swedish Practical Dictionary: Swedish-English/English-Swedish over more popular, thinner dictionaries. It is pocket-sized and contains every word you might need as a businessperson or student, and more than you would need as an occasional tourist. The high quality of the entry selection can be credited to the author, Harald Hille, who has 25 years of experience as a translator for the United Nations."-Tess Whitty, American Translators Association ChronicleSwedish is an official language of the European Union, the Nordic Council, and Finland. This pocket-size practical dictionary includes: over 28,000 entries of essential Swedish vocabularyuseful grammar notes and possible variantsstressed vowels marked for ease of pronunciationa general pronunciation guide
Colloquial Czech
Colloquial Czech provides a step-by-step course in Czech as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Czech in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios useful vocabulary lists throughout the text additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, "Colloquial Czech" will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Czech. Course components: Course components: The complete course comprises the book and audio materials. These are available to purchase separately in paperback, ebook, CD and MP3 format. The paperback and CDs can also be purchased together in the great-value Colloquials pack. Paperback: 978-0-415-49631-5 (please note this does not include the audio) CDs: 978-0-415-49633-9 eBook: 978-0-203-87827-9 (please note this does not include the audio, available to purchase from http: //www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/) MP3s: 978-0-415-58827-0 (available to purchase from http: //www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/). Pack: 978-0-415-49632-2 (paperback and CDs)"
Dirty Portuguese
Learn how to say all the Portuguese words you could never learn is school with this handy travel guide to slang, casual phrases and, let's be honest, curse words. Next time you're traveling or just chattin' in Portuguese with your friends, drop the textbook formality and bust out with expressions they never teach you in school, including: - Cool slang - Funny insults - Explicit sex terms - Raw swear words Dirty Portuguese teaches the casual expressions heard every day on the streets of Brazil: What's up? -- Tudo bem? Are those fake boobs? -- Voc礙 tem silicone no peito? I need to take a piss. -- Preciso mijar. That goalie is so weak. -- Esse goleiro 矇 uma m瓊e. I'm smashed. -- T繫 bebum. and more!
Oxford Essential Polish Dictionary
The Oxford Essential Polish Dictionary is a new compact Polish-English and English-Polish dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary, with over 46,00 words, phrases, and 57,000 translations. This dictionary is easy to use and ideal for students, travel, and quick reference. Designed for both native English and Polish speakers, the supplementary sections offer guidance on English irregular verbs and Polish declensions and verb tables as well as pronunciation help. The Oxford Essential Polish Dictionary is the ideal companion for anyone needing a reliable and portable Polish-English and English-Polish dictionary for study, work, or travel.
Scribblers, Sculptors, and Scribes
From one of the country's leading Latinists, this reader is the perfect complement to any Latin program, and the first collection of entirely authentic classical Latin texts that beginning students, from the very first day of their introduction to Latin, can read and enjoy. Beginning with simple graffiti, Scribblers, Sculptors, and Scribes moves toward longer inscriptions and literary texts as students progress. Designed to accompany the bestselling Wheelock's curriculum, its 40 chapters are linked with the 40 chapters of Wheelock's Latin, but the book's readings and design features make it suitable for use alongside any introductory college or high-school Latin textbook. Packed with hundreds of actual Latin inscriptions, proverbs, and texts, this outstanding textbook also includes dozens of photos and illustrations, maps, discussion and comprehension questions, grammar capsules, a Latin-English vocabulary section, a summary of forms, and much more.
Say It Right in Greek
Say farewell to language faux pas forever!Based on the revolutionary Easily Pronounced Language Systems approach, Say It Right in Greek makes mastering correct Greek pronunciation simple. With Say It Right you'll learn how to use hundreds of Greek words and phrases in everyday conversation.This amazing guide gives you easy-to-read vowel symbols that, when combined with consonants, make pronunciation easy. With Say It Right in Greek you will: Learn more than 500 essential Greek words and phrases Easily create sentences using "Phrasemakers" Get a quick reference to more than 500 word pronunciations in the Say It Right travel dictionaryTopics include: Essential Words & Phrases; Arrival/Departure; Transportation; Hotel Survival; Restaurant Survival; Shopping; and Health
Say It Right in Dutch
Say farewell to language faux pas forever!Based on the revolutionary Easily Pronounced Language Systems approach, Say It Right in Dutch makes mastering correct Dutch pronunciation simple. With Say It Right you'll learn how to use hundreds of Dutch words and phrases in everyday conversation.This amazing guide gives you easy-to-read vowel symbols that, when combined with consonants, make pronunciation easy. With Say It Right in Dutch you will: Learn more than 500 essential Dutch words and phrases Easily create sentences using "Phrasemakers" Get a quick reference to more than 500 word pronunciations in the Say It Right travel dictionaryTopics include: Essential Words & Phrases; Arrival/Departure; Transportation; Hotel Survival; Restaurant Survival; Shopping; and Health
Supplementary Exercises for Introducing Biblical Hebrew by Allen P. Ross
This Supplement is intended to provide a diverse and extensive range of additional practice material for use in mastering the grammatical content of Introducing Biblical Hebrew by Allen P. Ross (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2001). It is based upon the writing system, vocabulary, morphology and syntax of Biblical Hebrew as these are presented in Introducing Biblical Hebrew, running parallel to the first 41 chapters of that volume. Chapters 1-6 deal progressively with the introductory issues of writing and pronouncing Hebrew, with practice based upon Genesis 1-2. Three types of exercise accompany the study of vocabulary, morphology and syntax: parsing of isolated forms, with emphasis upon the verb (chapters 10-41); two sections of sentences composed in Hebrew, the first focussed upon the material of the current chapter and the second containing longer sentences drawn from all the material encountered up to that point (chapters 3-41, with isolated phrases initially); and three sections of passages drawn directly from the Hebrew Bible (chapters 9-41) - isolated verses containing salient features of the grammar studied at that point, longer prose passages (Gen 1:1-2:4, 22:1-19, Deut 8-11, Ruth 1-4, Gen 37:12-36), and short poetic passages from the Psalms (Ps 1, 121, 133, 100, 103, 19, 113, 27, 91, 34, 8). Unfamiliar forms and syntax in the OT passages are footnoted, making it possible to read them without recourse to additional language tools. David M. Clemens (PhD, University of Chicago) is a lecturer in Hebrew at Regent College.
Hebrew A Language Map
Whether it's the gorgeous beaches of Tel Aviv, the cultural and religious center of Jerusalem, or your family heritage that beckons you, you'll want to take "HEBREWa language map" with you as you travel throughout Israel. This clever language guide snaps open to give you exactly what you need at a glance. Ask for directions, order an ice cream (glee-dah), and shop for pottery and souvenirs, all in Hebrew! Slip this "Language Map" into your pocket and take it everywhere you go, from Eilat to Tiberias.Hundreds of words and phrases you'll need mostDivided into key categories such as Asking Questions, Dining Out, Meeting People, Shopping, Sightseeing, Transportation and much moreUnique snap-open and fold designPronunciation is easy with simple phoneticsUltra-thin (barely 1/8" thick) and light-weight (under two ounces)Laminated for durabilityFolds up like a map to slip easily into your pocket or bagFull color, original artwork
Hippocrene Concise Brazilian Portuguese-English
This pocket-size 2-way Brazilian Portuguese-English dictionary includes over 10,000 essential entries.Each entry includes key grammatical information and pronunciation, and spelling has been updated in full accordance with the Reforma Ortografica da Lingua Portuguesa in 2009. Perfect for businesspeople, travelers and students.
Why Irish?
These striking essays and detailed case studies by internationally renowned scholars examine the contributions of lrish language and literature to the Humanities. Providing a variety of close textual readings, broad ranging essays and appraisals of their disciplines, the authors demonstrate the value and potential of studying Irish at university level and suggest future challenges and research agendas. For both academic specialists and general readers, this volume offers not only illuminating close readings of medieval tales (Tochmarc ?t獺ine / The Wooing of ?t獺ine) and Alan Titley's contemporary novels (Meirscr穩 na Treibhe, Stiall Phial Feola and AnFear D獺na), but important surveys of the contemporary state of the language, a critique of the 20th-century revival project, a rationale for Government policy and the international promotion of Irish. Topics include Irish bardic poetry, the contemporary Irish novel, medieval Irish prose-tales, Indo-European linguistics, comparativeliterature, language maintenance, socio-linguistics, and the Irish language in American Universities. Contributors: James Mccloskey (University of California, Santa Cruz), Tomas ? Cathasaigh (Harvard University), Brian ? Conchubhair (University of Notre Dame), Eamon ? Cu穩v (Government of lreland), Philip O'Leary (Boston College), Calvert Watkins (University of California, Los Angeles)
Beginner’s Icelandic
A small volcanic island just south of the Arctic Circle, lceland is a place of fierce natural beauty and warmly hospitable people. Glaciers and fjords punctuate the coastline while geysers, waterfalls and hot springs dot the interior, harnessed by Icelanders to provide geothermal and hydropower energy. The island itself is composed primarily of basalt, or cooled lava. Icelandic retains ancient characteristics that today have been lost by most Western European languages. A North Germanic language related to Faroese, it is grammatically comparable to Latin or Ancient Greek, but is most closely linked to Old Norse. Written Icelandic has changed very little since the 13th century. Icelanders take the preservation of their language very seriously, and are immensely proud of the fact that the 800-year old sagas can still be read today. Beginner's Icelandic with 2 Audio CDs contains 14 lessons structured to help the student traveler gain ease and familiarity with this noble language. The dialogues follow a variety of practical situations such as shopping, transportation, discussing the weather, eating in restaurants, and renting a car or a room, while building on the grammar, vocabulary and phrases learned in previous exercises. The audio CDs follow the dialogues on the page, so that the student benefits from seeing the script while simultaneously hearing the pronunciation. A glossary of words and colloquialisms rounds out this remarkable introduction to a unique language.
Modern Russian Grammar
Modern Russian Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Russian, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as agreement, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is carefully organized around language functions covering all major communication situations. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Main features of the Grammar include: clear explanations emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Russian, such as numerals and verbs of motion extensive cross-referencing between the different sections. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Russian at all levels, from beginner to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided.
Polish Verbs & Essentials of Grammar, Second Edition
Sharpen your Polish verb and grammar skills with this all-in-one resourceIn addition to providing essential concepts regardingverbs and grammar, Polish Verbs & Essentials of Grammaralso includes an index of the 500 most popular verbs. This book contains a multitude of examples employing contemporary language to give you a taste of the language in real-life situations. Each unit focuses on a single verbal or grammatical concept, providing concise yet comprehensive explanations.
Latin Demystified
Become a bona fide master of LatinEnglish vocabulary owes a great debt to Latin, ergo you already know many Latin words and phrases. Now you can move beyond the status quo and learn this classical language. With Latin Demystified, nihil obstat (nothing stands in the way).Beginning with an overview of Latin, basic pronunciation rules, and a discussion on the differences between inflected and analytical languages, Latin Demystified covers key grammar fundamentals such as nouns, verb forms, and syntax. You'll build your Latin vocabulary with essential words and phrases and quickly master this challenging language. Test yourself at the end of every chapter for reinforcement that you're fast on your way to reading and understanding Latin.This fast and easy guide features: Clear and straightforward explanations of Latin grammar fundamentalsNumerous examples of simple and complex sentence structuresFull coverage of Latin noun declensions and verb tensesHelpful writing exercises Quizzes at the end of each chapter to reinforce new materialSimple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for a more experienced student, Latin Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this complex language.
