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Tuttle Pocket Tagalog Dictionary is the most up-to-date Tagalog
pocket dictionary available. It contains a comprehensive range of
contemporary Tagalog words and expressions, including the latest
Internet and social media vocabulary. This dictionary is
specifically designed to meet the needs of English speakers who are
studying or using Tagalog on a daily basis. It contains over 15,000
entries including all the vocabulary (in both directions) needed
for everyday use. All headwords are in bold for easy look-up.
A landmark of Enlightenment thought, Hume's An Enquiry Concerning
Human Understanding is accompanied here by two shorter works that
shed light on it: A Letter from a Gentleman to His Friend in
Edinburgh , Hume's response to those accusing him of atheism, of
advocating extreme skepticism, and of undermining the foundations
of morality; and his Abstract of A Treatise of Human Nature , which
anticipates discussions developed in the Enquiry . In his concise
Introduction, Eric Steinberg explores the conditions that led Hume
to write the Enquiry and the work's important relationship to Book
I of Hume's A Treatise of Human Nature .
This book is designed for newcomers to the English spoken and
written in Ireland. Features: Over 500 headwords, including words
of Irish (Gaelic) origin and English words no longer current in
England, or used differently in Ireland; Examples from a wide range
of authors, and from the contemporary press; Phonetic transcription
of Irish sources; Special sections on spelling and pronunciation,
and on the changing status of Irish and English.
Essential Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary presents the practical
language of everyday interactions, conveyed in a way that's clear,
concise, accessible and enjoyable. It includes the simple sentences
used when meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and
replying to questions, as well as a basic grammar and pronunciation
guide to help you start speaking Thai right away. Terms and phrases
covering mobile phones, wireless, and social media help you make
the most of the language. In addition, sentences on the essentials
of travel help visitors navigate the basics of arranging
accommodations, dining out, dealing with transportation and
emergencies, and more. Essential Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary
includes: Over 1,500 essential sentences for everyday use A
glossary containing over 2,000 terms and expressions A handy format
for finding the information you need quickly and easily Latest Thai
vocabulary and phrases for smartphones, social media and more In
this book you'll find: Essential Thai expressions for meeting
people, asking and answering simple questions, and starting up
friendly conversations A pronunciation guide and grammar notes
explaining the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the language
New manga illustrations showing key phrases and situations Phrases
for technology, WiFi, smartphones and social media A useful
English-Thai dictionary so the right word and phrase is always at
your fingertips! Travel tips, cultural notes and more--allowing you
to interact with Thai speakers without making serious blunders.
Whether you're a total beginner or have some experience with the
language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again when
visiting Thailand and interacting with Thai speakers.
The perfect stocking filler for anyone who imagines themselves
flying a spitfire . . . Drop your visiting cards, put aside your
beer-lever, stop being a half-pint hero and discover the gloriously
funny slang which was part of everyday life in two world wars.
Passion-killers: Airwomen's service knickers, whether twilights
(the lighter, summer-weight variety) or black-outs (the navy-blue
winter-weights). A wise directive has purposely made them as
unromantic in colour and in design as a wise directive could
imagine. Thanks to the work of Eric Partridge in 1945, the
hilarious slang of the Royal Air Force during the first two World
Wars has been preserved for generations to come. While some phrases
like 'chocks away!' have lasted to this day, others deserve to be
rediscovered . . . Beer-lever: From pub-bars, meaning the
'Joystick' of an aircraft. Canteen cowboy: A ladies' man. Half-pint
hero: A boaster. One who exemplifies the virtue of Dutch courage
without having the trouble of going into action. Tin fish: A
torpedo. Umbrella man: A parachutist. Visiting-card: A bomb. Wheels
down: Get ready - especially to leave a bus, tram, train. From
lowering the wheels, preparatory to landing. Whistled: In a state
of intoxication wherein one tends to whistle cheerfully and perhaps
discordantly. The Dictionary of RAF Slang is a funny and
fascinating insight into the lives of our RAF heroes, in a time
gone by.
A Thematic Dictionary of Contemporary Chinese is a unique resource
for intermediate to advanced students of Chinese. The dictionary
presents 9,000 words organized thematically in approximately 300
different subject areas. These themes cover the vocabulary
necessary for daily use and for conducting meaningful conversations
with native Chinese speakers on a variety of topics, from politics
to business, and from hobbies to education. Each vocabulary item is
annotated with the most frequent collocations, allowing learners to
improve their fluency by storing new vocabulary in larger
linguistic units. Cultural and linguistic tips enable learners to
grasp the vocabulary more effectively and increase their awareness
of Chinese culture embedded in the language. Review exercises are
provided throughout to ensure learners have ample opportunity to
practice the new material. This is a great resource for both
independent study and classroom use and will be of interest to
students and teachers of Chinese alike. For further understanding
of Chinese expressions, students are encouraged to read 500 Common
Chinese Proverbs and Colloquial Expressions and 500 Common Chinese
Idioms.
The Pocket Dictionary of Christian Spirituality is an A to Z
introduction and resource for curious newcomers and novice students
of spirituality. From our first call to Abba until we arrive at
Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, Don Thorsen charts the Christian
spiritual pilgrimage through its many traditions, schools of
thought, and tested practices. Among the over 300 definitions
you'll find terms and ideas traditions and movements practices and
rituals texts and theology A reliable guide and launching pad for
learning, the Pocket Dictionary of Christian Spirituality is a
basic resource for the pilgrimage travel bag. Designed for students
and pastors alike, the short and accessible volumes in the IVP
Pocket Reference Series will help you tackle the study of biblical
languages, church history, apologetics, world religions, Christian
spirituality, ethics, theology, and more.
It's time to empower yourself and just say no to giving birth
passively. This is the book that has revolutionized childbirth,
turning birthing mothers from subdued and passive "patients" to
active and empowered owners of their childbirth experience. Janet
Balaskas started a movement of women who refused to give birth
lying down and she has been teaching women about "active birth"
ever since. She emphasizes the importance of movement during labor,
the wide range of options and positions for delivery itself, and
the many natural alternatives to heavy sedation and other medical
interventions. Her book is eminently useful whether you are
planning to give birth in a hospital, a free-standing birth center,
or at home. If such options as water birth or hypno-birthing are
appealing to you, this is an essential book; at the same time, it
is non-judgmental and encourages you to give birth in whatever
manner and position you see fit. It covers: Exercises for
pregnancy, to prepare you optimally for childbirth Massage and yoga
during labor Labor and birthing positions that maximize your
comfort and encourage efficient contractions Essential tips for
birth partners, spouses, doulas, and other attendants Relaxation
and recovery exercises, for the postpartum period Janet Balaskas
shows you how to prepare for and experience a truly natural,
joyful, and empowering birth.
Easy-to-read and extensive, this Tagalog dictionary is an essential
language learning and translation tool. The Tuttle Concise Tagalog
Dictionary gives you the most complete and up-to-date translations
from English to Tagalog/Filipino and is the most current dictionary
available today. Designed primarily for English speakers, it can
also be used by Tagalog speakers who are learning English. The
dictionary is bidirectional with over 20,000 entries covering the
everyday vocabulary used in all educational, work-related and
tourist situations. For each entry, in addition to giving all
useful definitions, information is given on the part of speech,
common collocations and the pronunciation of the word. The
introduction at the front provides a guide to pronunciation as well
as other grammar pointers and explanations. For ease of use, this
dictionary is divided into two parts: Tagalog-English and
English-Tagalog. Key highlights of this Tagalog dictionary are:
Over 20,000 entries cover everyday words that are used in
educational, work-related and tourist situations. Extensive
information on parts of speech, common collocations, and the
pronunciation of each word. A helpful introduction provides a guide
to pronunciation and many other Tagalog grammar pointers and
explanations.
Here the attempt is made to establish how and to what extent
lexical collocations are listed in one-language dictionaries for
advanced learners of English. Various representatives of this type
of dictionary are analyzed and compared on the basis of a corpus of
over 1000 collocations of the V+N type. The study also contains a
chapter on collocation dictionaries of English. Finally a number of
approaches to the treatment of lexical collocations in various
other types of dictionary are discussed.
A resource for students in grades 4-8 learning Spanish or English.
More than 45,000 entries provide coverage of basic vocabulary and
idioms to help students write and speak effectively. More than
50,000 translations. Bidirectional: English to Spanish and Spanish
to English. Perfect for use at school and home, and for students
learning a second language.
This reissue of The Pocket Oxford Greek Dictionary has the new Oxford livery. Along with 67,000 words and phrases and 82,000 translations there are appendices listing the principal parts of Greek verbs, as well as lists of place-names and personal names.
The volume represents the first attempt of its kind to assemble all
proper names covered by legal norms in the Federal Republic and
subject them to a linguistic study of their specific features.
Special reference is made to product and street names, which have
hitherto been neglected in onomastic studies. The analysis of legal
norms not only advances the onomastic theory of names, it also
provides the basis for a new model of legal nomenclature. Finally,
the models also provide certain areas of the law of names with the
linguistic foundations hitherto lacking.
This edition of the Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary offers essential
coverage of Latin words and grammar, as well as extra information
on Roman history and culture. It takes account of the latest
research into Latin, and is designed specifically to fit the needs
of today's student. It covers over 45,000 words and phrases,
including additions from the writings of Plautus and Terence, and
from the study of Silver Latin. Common irregular verb parts are
given as headwords for greater clarity, and boxed notes provide
help with language usage, and with difficult words and
constructions. There are appendices on historical, mythological,
and geographical names; money, dates, times, weights and measures;
plus poetic metre and medieval Latin. With a timeline of important
dates, and biographies on Roman writers, this edition is packed
with interesting and essential information on Roman history and
culture. Also with pronunciation help and a guide to Latin grammar,
this compact and affordable dictionary is a necessity for all
students and adult learners of Latin.
The speech of the Sicilian people bears the imprint of the island's
remarkable history. Primarily based on Latin and Italian, it
contains traces of Greek, Arabic, French, Old Provencal, and
Spanish. This book features a concise Sicilian grammar and a
bilingual dictionary with pronunciation guide. The comprehensive
phrasebook offers guidance for situations including dining out,
accommodations, and obtaining medical care. It also contains
complete phonetic spellings. An introduction to Sicily's history,
guide to major cities and attractions, and sampling of the island's
cuisine complete this valuable reference for travelers, students,
and anyone interested in this Mediterranean locale.
The island nation of Malta, located in the center of the
Mediterranean Ocean, is among the world's gems. It is home to
approximately 400,000 people and annually hosts over a million
foreign visitors. This dictionary and phrasebook is an essential
guide for travelers and businesspeople. The bilingual dictionary
contains more than 1,500 total entries, while the phrasebook offers
guidance for numerous situations relating to travel and daily life.
Topics range from transportation and customs to restaurants and
hotels. The book also includes a pronunciation guide and a concise
grammar. Visitors to this beautiful island island locale will find
it indispensable.
This is a complete and easy-to-use guide for reading and writing
traditional Chinese characters. Reading and Writing Chinese has
been the leading text for foreign students and teachers of the
Chinese writing system since it was first published. This
completely revised edition draws on the lessons learnt from the use
of the book in classrooms so as to provide a more convenient and
up-to-date introduction to written Chinese. Over 1,100 new
combinations of characters have been added, increasing the total
vocabulary significantly to about 4,500 items. There are also new
notes on usage to give students insight into the contemporary state
of the Chinese language. The student's ability to read Chinese and
write Chinese are reinforced throughout. For each of the basic
1,062 characters, the pronunciation, definition and derivation are
given, with examples of the use of most words and a chart showing
how to write each character. Memorization tips and cautionary
cross-reference to look-alike characters are also provided, as well
as notes to help clarify those overlooked aspects of the Chinese
writing system. Key features of this book: The Student's 1,020 List
and the Official 2,000 List. Over 2,000 characters and 4,500
vocabulary items. Pronunciations given in standard Hanyu Pinyin
Ronamized form Memorization hints and stroke-order diagrams. Hong
Kong/Taiwan and China/Singapore forms. Traditional and modern
radical systems. The best-selling student's guide
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