Language: reference and general Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd Slovene
Book SynopsisSlovene: A Comprehensive Grammar is the most complete reference guide to the contemporary language. Key features of this new edition include: updated examples reflecting current usage, expanded discussions of particular areas of difficulty, a brief history of the language, dialects and register, clear distinction between written and spoken usage, new tables and charts for quick reference.The Grammar provides a jargon-free and systematic description of all parts of speech promoting an in-depth understanding of the Slovene language. Slovene: A Comprehensive Grammar is a key resource for linguists and students of Slovene at intermediate and advanced levels.Table of Contents1 Phonology 2 Nouns 3 Adjectives 4 Pronouns 5 Numerals 6 Verbs 7 Adverbs 8 Prepositions 9 Conjunctions 10 Particles 11 Interjections 12 Word order 13 Word formation
£86.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Colloquial Italian
Book SynopsisColloquial Italian: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Italian as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Italian in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Colloquial Italian is exceptional; each unit presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary lists throughout. Key features include:A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing
£44.56
Taylor & Francis Ltd Colloquial Bengali
Book SynopsisColloquial Bengali provides a step-by-step course in Bengali 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 Bengali 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 Bengali will be an indispensable resource bo
£47.99
Peter Lang Publishing Inc Lexicon of Common Figurative Units
Book SynopsisThe book continues the work of Widespread Idioms in Europe and Beyond (2012) and also brings new insights into the similarities of the European languages. Using comprehensive data from 78 European and some non-European languages, another 280 widespread idioms have been analyzed in terms of their distribution and origins. They are arranged according to their source domains (for example, performing arts, sports, history, war, technology, money, folk belief, medical skills, gestures, and nature). Among them are very modern layers of a common figurative lexicon, including quotes of personalities of recent times. Thorough research on the sources of these idioms goes beyond the entries in relevant reference works and brings new and unpredictable results. All of the data in this book adds new knowledge to the fields of language and culture. We now know which Europe-wide common idioms actually constitute a Lexicon of Common Figurative Units and which chronological and cultural layersTable of ContentsPreface – Introduction – Theater, Music, Sports and Games – History and War – Intellectual and Technical Achievements – Special Concepts of the World – Cultural Symbols – Material Culture, Money and Living – Forces of Nature, Weather, Plants and Animals – Time and Space – Gestures, Postures and Facial Expressions – Physical Reactions and Sensation – The Human Body – Textual Sources from Ancient, Medieval and Modern Times—Supplement to "WI Volume I" – Quotations, Terms and Views of Recent Modern Times – Conclusions and Main Results – References – Abbreviations of the Language Names – Indexes – List of Participants.
£77.51
New World Library Writing by Heart
Book SynopsisWrite to Explore and Express the Wild Beauty of Your Heart Meredith Heller invites you to write as a path toward self-understanding and as a lifelong refuge of steadfast friendship with yourself. She used the power of writing to heal and save her own life, and now she teaches others to do the same. In this book, Meredith shares the techniques she developed to help people from all walks of life explore their emotions, find their voice, and better navigate life?s challenges. Filled with potent exercises and inspiring poems from the author and her students, Writing by Heart is a must-read for anyone, from seasoned writer to novice, who wants to discover the transformative power of writing.
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Georgetown University Press A Learners Grammar of Levantine Arabic
Book SynopsisAn accessible grammar reference guide for learners of Levantine Arabic at all levelsA Learner's Grammar of Levantine Arabic is a comprehensive guide to the grammatical structures and rules of the Arabic varieties spoken in the Levant region, such as Palestinian, Syrian, Jordanian, and Lebanese. This book is suitable for beginners through more advanced levels, and it is the first to present North and South Levantine varieties side by side, allowing learners and linguists to compare them with each other and with other varieties of spoken Arabic. Hitchcock groups major grammatical concepts together, making it easy to find information quickly, and he provides easy-to-understand explanations. The book includes extensive appendixes, with verb charts, prepositions, and conjunctions. Copious examples of native speaker usageculled from newspapers, television programs, and moreare provided for each concept, helping learners understand how to apply the concepts to their own communications outside the classroom.
£38.00
Atlantic Books Quid Pro Quo: What the Romans Really Gave the
Book SynopsisDid you know that the word 'prestige' derives from the Latin word for 'illusion'? Or that 'infantry' stems from a Latin word meaning one who could not speak? In this original and highly entertaining book, Peter Jones reveals the roots of Latin words that are now common in the English language and shows how Romans actually used them in the ancient world. Covering every aspect of Roman life - from politics, philosophy, religion and the arts, to technology, warfare, medicine and botany - Quid Pro Quo highlights the vital role Latin has played in the creation of our vast vocabulary.Trade ReviewWhat did the Romans ever do for us? Well, besides the sanitation, the roads, etc, they left us Latin, and in this wonderfully informative survey, Peter Jones guides us through the ways in which their language has percolated through our own. Jones wears his learning lightly and there's an arresting insight or a fascinating historical anecdote on every page. * Mail on Sunday *Wonderfully enteratining * Spectator *
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Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Kicking the Bucket at the Drop of a Hat: The
Book SynopsisA fascinating collection of the many unusual and vibrant phrases that adorn our language, looking at their origins and meanings. Don’t be down in the dumps if you can’t cut the mustard when asked the definition of certain phrases – this down-to-earth guide is just the ticket.This collection contains some intriguing and remarkable stories about our best-loved and most colourful phrases and shows the huge range of sources from which they originate. From advertising to the Ancient Greeks, from the military to meteorology, Kicking the Bucket at the Drop of a Hat takes us on a wonderful journey through our language’s history.With more phrases than you can shake a stick at, this collection will bring home the bacon for any Tom, Dick or Harry with a love of language.
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Y Lolfa Welsh in your pocket
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John Murray Press The Language Wars
Book SynopsisThe English language is a battlefield. Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage have been acrimonious, and those involved have always really been contesting values - to do with morality, politics and class. THE LANGUAGE WARS examines the present state of the conflict, its history and its future. Above all, it uses the past as a way of illuminating the present. Moving chronologically, the book explores the most persistent issues to do with English and unpacks the history of 'proper' usage. Where did these ideas spring from? Which of today's bugbears and annoyances are actually venerable? Who has been on the front line in the language wars?THE LANGUAGE WARS examines grammar rules, regional accents, swearing, spelling, dictionaries, political correctness, and the role of electronic media in reshaping language. It also takes a look at such niggling concerns as the split infinitive, elocution and text messaging. Peopled with intriguing characters such as Jonathan Swift, H. W. Fowler and George Orwell as well as the more disparate figures of Lewis Carroll, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lenny Bruce, THE LANGUAGE WARS is an essential volume for anyone interested in the state of the English language today or intrigued about its future.Trade Review'[Hitchings] writes beautiful prose, witty and succinct. His book is full of complex ideas expressed with crystal clarity ... The range of his knowledge and curiosity is remarkable ... Every paragraph contains a fascinating detail about the English language ... I recommend that you rush out to immediately buy it, or to buy it immediately, whichever you prefer.' * Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday, Five Star Review *'This richly detailed and often delightfully combative book is a historical guide to the sometimes splenetic battles that have been fought over [English] down the centuries . . . a pleasure to read.' * Andrew Holgate, Sunday Times *'Crisply written, amusing, informative and thought-provoking. Anyone interested in the English language and its history should read it.' * Charles Moore, Sunday Telegraph *'Hitchings' exemplary researches and disinterested, perceptive and often witty explications, make it clear that one cannot glibly dismiss these struggles over what makes English "proper" ... Hitchings has created a fascinating, wholly readable and gratifyingly informative book.' * Financial Times *The Language Wars asks us to think beyond tradition, habit and deference, and to consider what we want from our words. It is a very intelligent and polite call to arms, but a call to arms nonetheless * Observer *'The Language Wars takes the reader on a Cook's tour of complaints about English past and present ...' * Deborah Cameron, Guardian *'It is a breath of fresh air (if that is the right cliché) to wander the byways of language without always being nudged to laugh at prescriptivists' foolish nostrums.' * Daily Telegraph *'A superb survey' * Reader's Digest *'An extraordinary amount of reading has clearly gone in to the Language Wars' * Guardian *'Erudite but eminently readable' * Independent on Sunday *'...if you like the English language as it develops and changes - this is a book you'll love. Hitchings unpicks arguments with terrific flair....He makes us think about language - what it is, what it does, where's been. There's a great bit on the modern use of "like". It's like, wow' * Evening Stardard *'Playful and learned' * Independent *'Richly detailed, delightfully combative...such a pleasure to read' * Sunday Times *
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Peter Lang AG Die tuerkisch-europaeischen Beziehungen: Eine
Book SynopsisEs gibt kein anderes Thema, das in Europa ein so großes Interesse erzeugt und die europäische Gesellschaft in einer ähnlichen Weise auch spaltet wie die mögliche EU-Mitgliedschaft der Türkei. Die öffentlichen Debatten sind sehr heterogen: Bedenken werden geäußert im Hinblick auf wirtschaftliche Mängel, die kulturellen Unterschiede, die politischen Probleme, die geographische Situation und letztlich die Aufnahmefähigkeit der EU. Die Türkei kann besonders nach dem Zusammenbruch der Sowjetunion als Sonderkandidat der bisherigen Erweiterungspolitik bezeichnet werden. Es ist daher von größtem Interesse, diese Debatte aus den fünfziger Jahren als noch immer heikles Thema zu untersuchen, da ein Großteil der europäischen Bevölkerung sich gegen einen Beitritt ausspricht.
£22.69
3A Corporation MINNA NO NIHONGO SHOKYU [2ND ED.] VOL. 1 KANJI RENSHUCHO
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£999.99
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Fluent Forever Revised Edition
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John Murray Press Interesting Stories about Curious Words
Book SynopsisJoin Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown''s Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES and NINE-DAY WONDERS in the English language.Who was SWEET FANNY ADAMS?What''s the dramatic true story behind STEALING THUNDER?Why is it CHANCING YOUR ARM when you take a risk?What do bears have to do with LICKING INTO SHAPE?Or robbers with PULLING SOMEONE''S LEG?Why are CIRCLES VICIOUS?And, what''s so bad about a WHITE ELEPHANT? ''Nobody on earth knows more about the English language than Susie Dent'' Gyles Brandreth
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Cambridge University Press English Vocabulary in Use Elementary Book with
Book SynopsisThe words you need to communicate with confidence. Vocabulary explanations and practice for elementary level (A2) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Quickly expand your vocabulary with 60 units of easy to understand explanations and practice exercises. Be confident about what you are learning, thanks to Cambridge research into how English is really spoken and written and get better at studying by yourself, with study tips, follow-up tasks and an easy to use answer key.
£26.01
Elliott & Thompson Limited A Winter Dictionary
£10.44
Gill NinetyNine Words for Rain and One for Sun
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£18.69
Y Lolfa Cornish in Your Pocket
Book SynopsisA handy little language aid designed to be carried by Cornish learners at all times. The booklet offers basic Cornish grammar rules, as well as everyday phrases and a collection of the most commonly used Cornish words.
£7.05
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd 500 Beautiful Words You Should Know
Book SynopsisCRESTFALLEN at CHICANERY and CIRCUMLOCUTION? Have no TRUCK with TOMFOOLERY and TRUMPERY? Or OMNISCIENT about OBLOQUIES and OPSIMATHS?Whether you’ve answered yes, no or ‘sorry, I didn’t catch that’, 500 Beautiful Words You Should now is for you. It offers words that flow EXQUISITELY off the tongue; words that are just perfect for their meaning, like the lazy-sounding SLOTH and the heavy-footed GALUMPH; words that will make you sound clever, like DEUTERAGONIST and LETHOLOGICA; and words that are just fun to say, like LIQUEFACTION and LUXURIATE.It’ll tell you where they come from, how to use them and whether you’re likely to BAMBOOZLE anyone who’s listening to you. With occasional special features on great words for colours, words from the Classics and words that make you laugh, this is a book to delight BIBLIOPHILES and BLATHERSKITES alike.
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Harvard University Press In Isolation
Book SynopsisIn this collection of dispatches, Stanislav Aseyev attempts to understand the reasons behind the success of Russian propaganda among the residents of the industrial region of Donbas. For the first time, an inside account shows the toll on real human lives and civic freedoms that citizens continue to suffer in Russia’s hybrid war on its territory.Trade ReviewA rare and unsettling insider’s account of conditions in the ‘Donetsk People’s Republic.’…Aseyev examines unrelentingly, piercingly, and scathingly why Ukrainians in the east of the country supported, and continue to support, the separatists and mercenaries and their Kremlin sponsors—in effect, how Putin’s misinformation campaign successfully revived the Soviet mindset in the Donbas. -- Julian Evans * Times Literary Supplement *[A] fascinating account of life in the [Donetsk People’s Republic]…Aseyev’s book is a kind of Lonely Planet guide to a republic that doesn’t officially exist, except in the minds of its fervent believers…The DPR is a Soviet Disneyland. There are icons of Stalin and Lenin, Komsomol youth leagues and shops selling cheap Russian sausage in Back-in-the-USSR–style packaging. It is a glorious march forward to a largely imaginary past, although there is nothing make-believe about the violence in the DPR. -- Colin Freeman * The Telegraph *Few people can better articulate the experience of life under Russian occupation than Stanislav Aseyev, [who] gives a first-person account of the shelling, propaganda, and internal power struggles of Donetsk in the early days of the war that began there in 2014. The brutality and arbitrariness of rule in Russian-occupied Donbas that Aseyev depicts hint at what would await Ukraine in the event of a Russian-imposed regime, underscoring why the stakes of the war today could not possibly be higher. -- Lilian Posner * Foreign Policy *Provides a focal point for understanding the highly intense and entangled background of the current Russo-Ukrainian war. -- Nataliya Shpylova-Saeed * East/West: Journal of Ukrainian Studies *Aseyev’s writing captures the surreal moment when eastern Ukraine went from a familiar country to an eerie, apocalyptic landscape. Towns went from places of comfort populated by friends and family to hostile territories patrolled by former friends turned vigilantes. To read his essays is to be transported to a savage, backwards world that some of us would rather forget. -- Simon OstrovskyStanislav Aseyev, imprisoned for almost three years for his candid reports included in this book, tells the story of the Donbas people and how they sought to make sense of an absurd war on their land. In Isolation is an extraordinary account of the Donbas as seen from within, and the people trapped there. It reveals in minute detail the inner workings of the hybrid war that Russia unleashed against Ukraine in 2014. -- Hiroaki Kuromiya, author of Freedom and Terror in the Donbas: A Ukrainian–Russian Borderland, 1870s–1990sWhat strikes one in this collection is the cool, precise recording of the details of this Soviet Dismaland, like an anthropologist studying hell. This is a remarkable portrait of how propaganda deforms life, from one of the world’s greatest battlegrounds of information warfare. We hear much on the dangers of current disinformation—in the ‘Donetsk People’s Republic,’ these dangers take on a demonic dimension. -- Peter Pomerantsev, author of This Is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality
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Ohio University Press A Language for the World
Book SynopsisThis intellectual history of Standard Swahili explores the long-term, intertwined processes of standard making and community creation in the historical, political, and cultural contexts of East Africa and beyond.Morgan J. Robinson argues that the portability of Standard Swahili has contributed to its wide use not only across the African continent but also around the globe. The book pivots on the question of whether standardized versions of African languages have empowered or oppressed. It is inevitable that the selection and promotion of one version of a language as standarda move typically associated with missionaries and colonial regimesnegatively affected those whose language was suddenly deemed nonstandard. Before reconciling the consequences of codification, however, Robinson argues that one must seek to understand the process itself. The history of Standard Swahili demonstrates how events, people, and ideas move rapidly and sometimes surprisingly between linguistiTrade Review“Morgan Robinson’s A Language for the World is original, thoroughly researched, and accessible. Robinson complicates our understanding of the development of Swahili, using fascinating microhistories of diverse actors drawn from extensive archival research to challenge longstanding assumptions. This profoundly innovative book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history, languages, and cultures of East Africa.” -- Matthew S. Hopper, author of Slaves of One Master: Globalization and Slavery in Arabia in the Age of Empire“This wonderful book offers a new and original account of the history of Standard Swahili. Drawing on rich archival research and a close reading of Swahili-language texts such as the magazine Msimulizi and the publications of the East African Literature Bureau, Morgan Robinson argues that the development of Standard Swahili from the late nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century should be understood as the outcome of multiple and competing projects united by a shared goal of communication. This book is an important contribution to histories of the Swahili language and to the intellectual and cultural history of East Africa more broadly.” -- Emma Hunter, author of Political Thought and the Public Sphere in Tanzania: Freedom, Democracy and Citizenship in the Era of Decolonization“Morgan Robinson’s history of the standardization of Swahili is not your standard history. Her skill in showing the level of influence that African interlocutors wielded, as well as their affective investment, in interpreting, defining, and shaping this African lingua franca throughout the colonial period and beyond is an achievement. Robinson’s novel approach embraces the amorphous nature of this linguistic development, yet guides the reader comfortably through its neither-here-nor-there process while remaining clear and coherent. This is an enlightening read.” -- Steven Fabian, author of Making Identity on the Swahili Coast: Urban Life, Community, and Belonging in Bagamoyo
£25.19
New York University Press The Epistle of Forgiveness
Book SynopsisKnown as one of the most complex and unusual texts in Arabic literature (Banipal Magazine), The Epistle of Forgiveness is the lengthy reply by the prolific Syrian poet and prose writer, Abu l-''Ala'' al-Ma''arri (d. 449/1057), to a letter by an obscure grammarian, Ibn al-Qari. With biting irony, The Epistle of Forgiveness mocks Ibn al-Qari's hypocrisy and sycophancy by imagining he has died and arrived with some difficulty in Heaven, where he meets famous poets and philologists from the past. In al-Ma''arri's imaginative telling, Ibn al-Qari also glimpses Hell and converses with the Devil and various heretics.Al-Ma''arria maverick, a vegan, and often branded a heretic himselfseems to mock popular ideas about the Hereafter. Among other things, he introduces us to hypocrites, poets, princes, rebels, mystics, and apostates, with asides on piety, superstition, wine-drinking, old age, and other topics. This remarkable book is the first complete translation of this masTrade ReviewApart from its fine quality, an enormous advantage of this new edition and translation lies in its completeness. * Journal of Islamic Studies *Van Gelder and Schoeler present one of the most complex and unusual texts in Arabic literature, by al-Ma'arri (d. 1057 AD), maverick, poet and vegetarian * Banipal Magazine *
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Kaplan Publishing 501 French Verbs Ninth Edition
Book SynopsisChoose Barron’s for language learning--a trusted resource for over 50 years! This edition of 501 French Verbs provides language learners with fingertip access to a carefully curated selection of the 501 most common French verbs--in all tenses and moods! Each verb is listed alphabetically in chart form—one verb per page along with its English translation. Follow the clear, concise instruction, then take your language fluency to the next level with an all-new online activity center.This comprehensive guide also includes: • Lists of synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and usage examples for every verb • A concise grammar review for easy reference • The popular 55 Essential Verbs feature, with an in-depth look at usage and formation for the trickiest French verbs •Over 2,300 additional verbs conjugated like the 501 modelsOnline content includes: • Audio program modeling native spe
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Bodleian Library A Date with Language: Fascinating Facts, Events
Book SynopsisIn this ingenious and diverse collection of 366 stories, events and facts about language, David Crystal presents a selection of insights from literary and linguistic writers, poets and global institutions, together with the weird and wonderful creations of language enthusiasts to enliven each day of the year. The day-by-day treatment illustrates the extraordinary breadth of the subject, from ‘Morse Code Day’ to ‘Talk Like William Shatner Day’, from forensic phonetics used to catch serial killers to heroines of speed reading, and covers writers from many different eras and cultures, including William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Emily Dickinson, Toni Morrison, R. K. Narayan, Wole Soyinka and many more. Some days focus on pronunciation, orthography, grammar or vocabulary. Others focus on the way language is used in science, religion, politics, broadcasting, publishing, the Internet and the arts. There are days that acknowledge the achievements of language study, such as in language teaching, speech therapy, deaf education and forensic science, as well as technological progress, from the humble pencil to digital software. Several days celebrate individual languages, such as those recognised as ‘official’ by the United Nations, but not forgetting those spoken by small communities, along with their associated cultural identities. A celebration of the remarkable creativity of all who have illuminated our understanding of language, this book is ideal for anyone wanting to add an extra point of interest to their language day.Table of ContentsPREFACE vi A DATE WITH LANGUAGE 1 APPENDIX 368 REFERENCES 369 INDEX 387
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Lafcadio & Co Ltd. Slogans Galore!: Gaelic Words in English
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Birlinn General Gaelic Proverbs
Book SynopsisDesigned for those interested in the lore and tradition of a language, spoken until comparatively recently across much of Scotland, this is a compendium of Gaelic sayings and usage. The book includes notes, historical and social, and comparisons with sayings in different languages. Alexander Nicolson, one of the best scholars of his day, has gathered together a wide-ranging collection covering such diverse topics as women and marriage, wise men and fools, friendship and courage, and poverty and wealth. The proverbs appear in Gaelic along with the English translation, carefully preserving the pith of the original. These sayings, which as Nicolson remarks in his Preface, ’come from thatched cottages and not baronial and academic halls’, reflect keen intelligence and a distinct sense of humour. This is a comprehensive and important collection, with a foreword by Ian MacDonald of the Gaelic Books Council.
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MIT Press Ltd Endangered Languages
Book SynopsisA concise, accessible introduction to language endangerment and why it is one of the most urgent challenges of our times. 58% of the world's languagesor, approximately 4,000 languagesare endangered. When we break this figure down, we realize that roughly ten percent of languages have fewer than ten language keepers. And, if one language stops being used every three months, this means that in the next 100 years, if we do nothing, 400 more languages will become dormant. In Endangered Languages, Evangelia Adamou, a specialist of endangered languages and a learner of her own community language, Nashta, offers a sobering look at language endangerment and what is truly lost when a language disappears from usage. Combining recent advances from the Western scientific traditionfrom the fields of linguistics, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, language attrition, population genetics, and natural language processingand insights from Indigenous epistemology, theory, and ethics, Adamou examin
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WW Norton & Co Essential Essays
Book SynopsisA career-spanning selection of the lucid, courageous and boldly political prose of National Book Award winner Adrienne Rich.Trade Review"I once read that a blue whale’s arteries are so large that an adult human could swim through them. That’s what entering these essays feels like — to flow along with the pulses of Rich’s intelligence, to be enveloped by her capacious heart and mind." -- International New York Times"Rich urges us to stand up, look around and question outdated politics in a startlingly modern flourish. These essays are aptly named; they are indeed essential." -- The Irish Times
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University of California Press Elegant Legal Writing
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgments Introduction PART I STYLE 1. Core Principles of Legal Writing 2. Concision 3. Plain Language 4. Strong Sentences 5. Organization and Cohesion 6. Tone and Professionalism PART II SUBSTANCE 7. Briefs and Motions 8. Using Legal Authority 9. Legal Storytelling PART III PROCESS 10. The Mental Game of Writing 11. Writing with Technology 12. Document Design Notes Other Resources Index
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Aiora Press Myths Behind Words: Greek Mythology In English
Book SynopsisLike the constellations in the sky, words such as aphrodisiac, hubris, museum, galaxy and mentor each contain within them a story, if only you knew to look closely. This collection retells the myths behind common words and expressions in English, bringing to life the heroes, monsters and gods whose deeds and battles have left a hidden mark on our language. Compiling more than seventy-five myths, the stories in this book feature well-known figures such as Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Hercules, Achilles, the Amazons, Medusa and the Minotaur. The entries are supplemented with original illustration reproductions of scenes from ancient pottery, and include translations from Ancient Greek epics such as the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Argonautica and Theogony.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Cosmogony; Immortals; Hades; Heroes; The Iliad & The Odyssey; Endnotes; Index of entries; General index
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Oxford University Press Oxford AZ of Grammar and Punctuation
Book SynopsisThis handy guide provides the basic information about grammar and punctuation that people need on a daily basis. Arranged in an easy-to-use two-colour A-Z format, the book contains entries for standard grammatical terms and deals with specific questions of usage such as the difference between 'may' and 'might' or 'that' and 'which'.Trade ReviewThe amount of information packed into these 192 pages is astonishing. ... This is the ideal pocket grammar book for the non-linguist who needs clear advice unclouded by grammar gobbledygook. * Susanne Geercken and Alistair Reeves, Medical Writing *Here we have a grammar book, written in clear, simple language, that gives you a straightforward and easy-to-understand guide to the subject. * Writing Magazine *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements How this book is arranged Introduction to grammar Further reading A-Z entries
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Oxford University Press How to Write Successful Essays Dissertations and
Book SynopsisThis book provides students of all levels with essential and easy-to-follow guidance on how to plan, research, and write essays, dissertations, and exams. Taking you step by step through the process, from understanding a title or choosing your own, planning what to say and how to say it, right through to writing a strong conclusion, this book breaks down the process of essay writing and makes it manageable for everyone. It displays information clearly and features charts, diagrams, examples, handy hints, pitfalls to avoid, and separate ''in-depth'' chapters specifically for anyone wanting to develop their essay writing skills even further. It also includes advice on setting out footnotes, references, and bibliographies, printing and editing the final draft, presentation, deadlines, time management, and good exam practice.This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to explain how digital resources can be used to improve your essay technique e.g. how to research efficiently Trade ReviewReview from previous edition eminently clear and readable * The Guardian *Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Looking at questions ; 3. Research ; 4. Structuring the essay ; 5. Getting words in the right order ; 6. Presentation ; 7. Managing your time ; 8. More about research ; 9. More about writing ; 10. Exams, Presentations, and Posters ; 11. Dissertations and long essays ; 12. References: Notes and Bibliography
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The University of Chicago Press A GreekEnglish Lexicon of the New Testament and
Book SynopsisThis English-language edition of Walter Bauer's "Worterbuch zu den Schriften des Neuen Testaments" includes entries for many more words and over 25,000 additional references to classical, intertestamental, early Christian and modern literature.
£143.45
Columbia University Press The Best American Magazine Writing 2020
Book SynopsisThe Best American Magazine Writing 2020 brings together outstanding in-depth reporting and incisive criticism. It features extraordinary globe-spanning journalism and showcases the work of remarkable stylists.Table of ContentsIntroduction, by Jonathan Dorn, president, American Society of Magazine EditorsAcknowledgments, by Sid Holt, chief executive, American Society of Magazine Editors“False Witness,” by Pamela Colloff (New York Times Magazine in partnership with ProPublica): Winner—Reporting“We’ve Normalized Prison,” by Piper Kerman (Washington Post Magazine): Winner—Single-Topic Issue“Can We Build a Better Women’s Prison?,” by Keri Blakinger (Washington Post Magazine): Winner—Single-Topic Issue“Epidemic of Fear,” by Erika Fry (Fortune): Finalist— Reporting“Las Marthas,” by Jordan Kisner (The Believer): Finalist—Feature Writing“The Schoolteacher and the Genocide,” by Sarah A. Topol (New York Times Magazine): Winner—Feature Writing“Unlike Any Other,” by Nick Paumgarten (New Yorker): Finalist—Feature Writing“Jerry’s Dirt,” by Jacob Baynham (Georgia Review): Winner—Profile Writing“Elizabeth Warren’s Classroom Strategy,” by Rebecca Traister (New York): Finalist—Profile Writing“Tactile Art,” by John Lee Clark (Poetry): Winner—Essays and Criticism“India: Intimations of an Ending,” by Arundhati Roy (The Nation in partnership with Type Media Center): Finalist—Essays and Criticism“When Disability Is a Toxic Legacy and The Ugly Beautiful and Other Failings of Disability Representation and What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Mental Health and Medication,” by s.e. smith (Catapult): Winner—Columns and Commentary“Kanye West’s Sunday Service Is Full of Longing and Self-Promotion and Love, Death, and Begging for Celebrities to Kill You and E. Jean Carroll’s Accusation Against Donald Trump, and the Raising, and Lowering, of the Bar,” by Jia Tolentino (New Yorker): Finalist—Columns and Commentary“Nothing Sacred and An Assault on the Tongue and Interlopers,” by Ligaya Mishan (T: The New York Times Style Magazine): Finalist—Columns and Commentary“Our Democracy’s Founding Ideals Were False When They Were Written. Black Americans Have Fought to Make Them True.,” by Nikole Hannah-Jones (New York Times Magazine, “The 1619 Project”): Winner—Public Interest“Fight the Ship,” by T. Christian Miller, Megan Rose, and Robert Faturechi (ProPublica): Finalist—Public Interest“Under the Ackee Tree,” by Jonathan Escoffery (Paris Review): Winner—ASME Award for FictionPermissionsList of Contributors
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Language Around the World
Book SynopsisGill Budgell is an experienced educationalist, having worked as teacher and educational publisher. She specialises in early years English literacy and language and is qualified in supporting the needs of bilingual students. Gill has developed, written and published many outstanding and award-winning print and digital resources, and she has worked extensively in international markets as both teacher and trainer.
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MIT Press Ltd Principles of Argument Structure
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Zondervan Hebrew for the Rest of Us Second Edition
Book SynopsisLearn the Essentials of Biblical Hebrew So You Can Study the Old Testament More DeeplyHebrew for the Rest of Us, Second Edition by Lee M. Fields is a guide for English-only readers to understand the highlights taught in three or four semesters of Hebrew language study to deepen their approach and understanding of Scripture. Fields highlights essential Hebrew grammar by drawing on parallels to English grammar and then moves the reader toward developing necessary skills and knowledge of the language so as to utilize the great number of Bible study materials available.The material taught in the book aims to enable students to know: Why translations differ How to do careful Hebrew word studies How to engage in basic but detailed Hebrew exegesis How to read more advanced Old Testament commentaries with greater understanding What''s new in the second edition?Rewritten material on the verb ch
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Zondervan Greek for the Rest of Us Third Edition
Book SynopsisLearn the Essentials of Biblical Greek So You Can Study the New Testament More DeeplyThis newly revised third edition of Greek for the Rest of Us by Greek instructor William Mounce is crash-course on Greek for the rest of us that acquaints the reader with the essentials of the language so they can study the New Testament more deeply. Readers will gain a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of Greek and learn how to use tools that will add muscle to their Bible studies.In Greek for the Rest of Us readers will learn to: Read and pronounce Greek words Learn the fundamentals of the Greek noun and verb system Conduct effective Greek word studies Learn the basics of Greek exegesis for biblical interpretation Understand why translations are different Read better commentaries Be comfortable using reverse and traditional interlinears Understand the information displayed by biblical software For anyone interested in seriously studying the New Testament, Greek for the Rest of Us is your gateway to learning the skills and tools you need to accomplish your goals. You can enhance your learning experience even more with the Greek for the Rest Us Workbook (sold separately) which contains exercises to help practice and reinforce the concepts you are learning in the main book.
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Hodder & Stoughton Write Away One Novelists Approach To Fiction and
Book SynopsisElizabeth George is one of the most successful writers of crime fiction in the world. Her twelve novels have appeared on bestseller lists in the UK, USA and Australia, and several of them have been dramatised by BBC Television as the Inspector Lynley Mysteries. She has also written a collection of short stories and edited a crime anthology.Now she shares this wealth of experience with would-be novelists, and with crime fiction fans. Drawing extensively on her own work, and that of other bestselling writers including Stephen King, Harper Lee, Dennis Lehane and many others, she illustrates her points about plotting, characterisation and technique with great clarity. She also includes extracts from her own Journals - the diaries she keeps as she writes each of her novels - and these give us an unprecedented insight into the creative mind, with all its highs and lows.Trade ReviewAn impressively thorough and down-to-earth guide . . . a perfect DIY guide for the determined new novelist . . . deserves to be in print for many years to come. * Terence Blacker, Sunday Times *Indispensable * Mariella Frostrup *'It all adds up to a hugely instructive and practical book' * Writing Magazine *
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Taylor & Francis New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish Practising Spanish Grammar Workbook Bundle
A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish is a comprehensive, cohesive and clear guide to the forms and structures of Spanish as it is written and spoken today in Spain and Latin-America. It includes clear descriptions of all the main grammatical phenomena of Spanish, and their use, illustrated by numerous examples of contemporary Spanish, both Peninsular and Latin-American, formal and informal. Fully revised and updated, the sixth edition is even more relevant to students and teachers of Spanish.Practising Spanish Grammar is the ideal companion to the sixth edition of the widely acclaimed A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish. Thoroughly updated, this fourth edition of the workbook features an improved organization which closely mirrors that of A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish, sixth edition. The selection of exercises has been fullyrevised and expanded with new exercises on a variety of topics includingpossessives, conditiona
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) NOW NihonGO NOW Performing Japanese Culture
Book SynopsisNihonGO NOW! is a beginning-level courseware package that takes a performed-culture approach to learning Japanese. This innovative approach balances the need for an intellectual understanding of structural elements with multiple opportunities to experience the language within its cultural context. From the outset, learners are presented with samples of authentic language that are context-sensitive and culturally coherent. Instructional time is used primarily to rehearse interactions that learners of Japanese are likely to encounter in the future, whether they involve speaking, listening, writing, or reading. Level 1 comprises two textbooks with accompanying activity books. These four books in combination with audio files allow instructors to adapt a beginning-level course, such as the first year of college Japanese, to their studentsâ needs. They focus on language and modeled behavior, providing opportunities for learners to acquire language through performance templates. Online resources provide additional support for both students and instructors. Audio files, videos, supplementary exercises, and a teachersâ manual are available at www.routledge.com/9781138304147.NihonGO NOW! Level 1 Volume 2 Activity Book provides a wealth of communicative exercises and assessment tools for students working through the second semester of the NihonGO NOW! course.Trade Review"NihonGO NOW! is a comprehensive, well-structured, and authentic learning system available for the Japanese language. For instructors who prioritize the development of verbal skills there is an abundance of m odel conversations and drills, including audio. For those whose highest concern is providing students with detailed cultural and linguistic information, they will find insightful and clear discussion Behind the Scenes. Finally, NOW!’s dynamic web series and relatable characters help instructors create a lively classroom and promote the intrinsic motivation in students to engage with the material."- Robert Joseph Del Greco, Japanese Language and Literature | jll.pitt.edu Vol. 57 | Number 1 | April 2023 | DOI: 10.5195/jll.2023.307Table of ContentsAct 7 I Was SurprisedAct 8 CongratulationsAct 9 My Favorite One IsAct 10 Let’s Do Our Best Next TimeAct 11 What Shall I Do?Act 12 My Mom Sent It To MeAppendix A Symbol Practice Sheets Appendix B Assessment Answer Sheets Appendix C Spotlight on Form! Act 7Appendix D Answer Keys
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Taylor & Francis Writing Systems and Phonetics
Book SynopsisWriting Systems and Phonetics provides students with a critical understanding of the writing systems of the world. Beginning by exploring the spelling of English, including how it arose and how it works today, the book goes on to address over 60 major languages from around the globe and includes detailed descriptions and worked examples of writing systems which foreground the phonetics of these languages. Key areas covered include: the use of the Latin alphabet in and beyond Europe; writing systems of the eastern Mediterranean, Greek and its Cyrillic offshoot, Arabic and Hebrew; languages in south and south-east Asia, including Hindi, Tamil, Burmese and Thai, as well as in east Asia, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean; reflections on ancient languages such as Sumerian, Egyptian, Linear B and Mayan; a final chapter which sets out a typology of writing systems. All of the languages covered are contextualised by authentic illustrations, including road signs, personal names and tables, to demonstrate how theoretical research can be applied to the real world.Taking a unique geographical focus that guides the reader on a journey across time and continents, this book offers an engaging introduction for students approaching for the first time the phonetics of writing systems, their typology and the origins of scripts.Trade ReviewOver the last decades, writing systems have become the step-child of Linguistics, even though the interaction between pronunciation and writing is an intricate and complex field that has great insights to offer. When scholars do examine writing systems, they tend to focus on their history or on western, alphabetic systems. 'Writing Systems and Phonetics', by Alan Cruttenden, one of the world's leading phoneticians, is a clear and convincing introduction to a wide variety of systems from all over the world, explaining how they work synchronically as well as how they came about historically. Professor Cruttenden's approach makes this book accessible to those who have never worked on writing systems before, but the seasoned scholar of orthographies will benefit from it just as much.Professor Wolfgang De Melo, University of OxfordThe difference between language and script is one that is quite hard to explain to students, at least initially. This attractive book navigates the complexities in a way which is to be expected from a scholar of Professor Cruttenden’s standing. It begins by exploring English spelling in relation to historical changes in pronunciation and uses the lessons learned to explain similar problems and how they are solved in other European and beyond, engaging fully with such writing systems as those of Arabic, Chinese and even ancient Egyptian. It will be essential reading for students of Linguistics.Professor John Healey, University of Manchester"Over the last decades, writing systems have become the step-child of Linguistics, even though the interaction between pronunciation and writing is an intricate and complex field that has great insights to offer. When scholars do examine writing systems, they tend to focus on their history or on western, alphabetic systems. 'Writing Systems and Phonetics', by Alan Cruttenden, one of the world's leading phoneticians, is a clear and convincing introduction to a wide variety of systems from all over the world, explaining how they work synchronically as well as how they came about historically. Professor Cruttenden's approach makes this book accessible to those who have never worked on writing systems before, but the seasoned scholar of orthographies will benefit from it just as much."Professor Wolfgang De Melo, University of Oxford, UK"The difference between language and script is one that is quite hard to explain to students, at least initially. This attractive book navigates the complexities in a way which is to be expected from a scholar of Professor Cruttenden’s standing. It begins by exploring English spelling in relation to historical changes in pronunciation and uses the lessons learned to explain similar problems and how they are solved in other European countries and beyond, engaging fully with such writing systems as those of Arabic, Chinese and even ancient Egyptian. It will be essential reading for students of Linguistics."Professor John Healey, University of Manchester, UKTable of ContentsList of TablesList of FiguresAcknowledgementsIntroductionTechnical terms and symbolsChapter 1. English spellingChapter 2. Latin-based alphabets in European languagesChapter 3. Latin-based alphabets outside EuropeChapter 4. Greek, Cyrillic and related alphabetsChapter 5. Hebrew, Arabic and related alphabetsChapter 6. South and south-east Asian alphabetsChapter 7. East Asian scriptsChapter 8. The world’s earliest writing and its deciphermentChapter 9. More early writing and its deciphermentChapter 10. A typology of writing systemsBibliographyAppendix 1. International Phonetic AlphabetAppendix 2. Some basic variables in writing systemsAppendix 3. Writing materialsIndex
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Worlds Major Languages
Book SynopsisThe World's Major Languages features over 50 of the world's languages and language families. This revised edition includes updated bibliographies for each chapter and up-to-date census figures. The featured languages have been chosen based on the number of speakers, their role as official languages and their cultural and historical importance. Each language is looked at in depth, and the chapters provide information on both grammatical features and on salient features of the language's history and cultural role.The Worldâs Major Languages is an accessible and essential reference work for linguists.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Indo-European Languages 2. Germanic Languages 3. English 4. German 5. Dutch 6. Danish, Norwegian and Swedish 7. Latin and the Italic Languages 8. Romance Languages 9. French 10. Spanish 11. Portuguese 12. Italian 13. Romanian 14. Slavonic Languages 15. Russian 16. Polish 17. Czech and Slovak 18. Serbo-Croat: Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, Serbian 19. Greek 20. Indo-Aryan Languages 21. Sanskrit 22. Hindi-Urdu 23. Bengali 24. Iranian Languages 25. Persian 26. Pashto 27. Uralic Languages 28. Hungarian 29. Finnish 30. Turkish and the Turkic Languages 31. Afroasiatic Languages 32. Semitic Languages 33. Arabic 34. Hebrew 35. Amharic 36. Hausa and the Chadic Languages 37. Tamil and the Dravidian Languages 38. Tai Languages 39. Thai 40. Vietnamese 41. Sino-Tibetan Languages 42. Chinese 43. Burmese 44. Japanese 45. Korean 46. Austronesian Languages 47. Malay-Indonesian 48. Javanese 49. Tagalog 50. Niger-Kordafian (Niger-Congo) Languages 51. Yoruba 52. Swahili and the Bantu Languages
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Ukrainian A Comprehensive Grammar Routledge
Book SynopsisUkrainian: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Ukrainian grammar.The authors have consulted a great number of sources, in addition to a wide range of native speakers. The result is the first true reference grammar of Ukrainian to be published outside Ukraine, it will be the standard reference work for years to come.The volume is organized to enable students of the language to find the information they seek quickly and easily, and to promote a thorough understanding of Ukrainian grammar. It presents the complexities of the language in a systematic and user-friendly form.Features include* detailed tables in each chapter for easy reference* numerous examples throughout* thorough descriptions of all parts of speech* list of grammatical terms in English and Ukrainian* complete descriptions of the word-formational processes of Ukrainian* an overview of past and present changes in the language* bibliography of works Table of ContentsIntroduction, Historical background, Ukrainian today, the lexicon, Shared East Slavonic lexicon, Polish lexicon, Russian lexicon, Ukrainian today, Abbreviations used, Glossary of grammatical terms used in this book, Ukrainian grammatical terms, Basic greetings, Interjections. 1 Sounds and spelling 2 The noun 3 The adjective 4 The pronoun 5 The numeral 6 the verb 7 The adverb and adverbial construction 8 The conjunction. Notes.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Routledge Intensive Dutch Course
Book SynopsisThis intensive foundation course in Dutch is designed for those with no previous knowledge of the language. It is lively and fast-paced, providing students with a wide range of activities, and drawing on an impressive selection of source material from many different media. Audio materials are available as free eResources here: www.routledge.com/9780415261913. Taking students from beginner to intermediate level in one year, the Routledge Intensive Dutch Course develops a thorough working knowledge of the structures of Dutch and practises the four key skills of language learning: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.Guidance for tutors as well as links to related sites is available on the Routledge website.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction 1. Hier Ben Ik 2. Samenleven 3. Op Straat 4. Groepsgedrag 5. Ik En Mijn Wereld 6. Werkklimaat 7. Open Gordijnen 8. Ik Doe Wat Ik Wil 9. Typisch Nederlands? 10. Vlaanderen 11. Nederland In Beweging. Answer Key. Vocabulary. Appendix 1. List of Irregular Verbs. Appendix 2. Pronunciation. Appendix 3. Spelling. Index
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Taylor & Francis Modern Spanish Grammar
Book SynopsisThis new edition of the bestselling Modern Spanish Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Spanish, 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 word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is carefully organized around language functions and notions such as:* Giving and seeking information* Putting actions into context* Expressing likes, dislikes and preferencesWith a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Implementing feedback from users of the first edition of the grammar, this second edition now features:* More functional items* Clearer explanations and more accessible descriptors* Greater emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Spanish, such as tense usage, ser and estar and the reflective.This is the i
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Taylor & Francis Colloquial Norwegian
Book SynopsisColloquial Norwegian provides a step-by-step course in Norwegian 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 Norwegian in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.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 helpful notes about Norwegian society and culture additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries <Table of Contents1 Tre studenter 2 På handletur 3 På tur 4 Tid og familie 5 Daglige aktiviteter: skole og fritid 6 Hjem, rom og møbler 7 Å holde kontakten— epost, brev og sosiale medier 8 Mat og drikke 9 Konfirmasjonen 10 Shopping 11 Helse, sykdom og skade 12 Reise 13 Geography 14 Jobber, yrker og framtidsplaner
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Taylor & Francis Greek
Book SynopsisGreek: A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language has become firmly established as the leading reference guide to modern Greek grammar. With its detailed treatment of all grammatical structures, its analysis of the complexities of the language and its particular attention to areas of confusion and difficulty, it is the first truly comprehensive grammar of the language to be produced. It provides a study of the real patterns of use in contemporary GreekThis second edition continues to focus on the Greek spoken and written by native speakers today. Taking account of recent changes to the Greek language, this new edition features: Significantly expanded material on many areas, including syntax and phonology A new chapter on derivational morphology and other word formation processes including compounding and acronym formation Examples drawn from everyday spoken usage as well as official, journalistic and online discouTrade Review' - Greek: A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language has been written by three distinguished scholars of the Greek language and literature.''This book will stand for a long time as a state-of-the-language document ... Strongly recommended.' - The Anglo-Hellenic Review'Thorough in its classifications, exhaustive in presentation and meticulous ... a timely contribution to an embarrassing gap in the Anglophone market.' - Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies 23 (1999) Table of ContentsPart I: The Sound and Writing Systems. Part II: Morphology. Appendices. Glossary of Grammatical Terms. Index. Addenda
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