A must for anyone travelling abroad. As the first phrasebook ever to appear in a 'map' format, what better guided tour could there be through the experiences of travelling in a foreign language? Also the perfect stocking filler, bon voyage gift, thank you, or party gift. A patented lamination process allows Language Maps(r) to fold and unfold in a snap without tearing in addition to being durable, weatherproof, compact, sturdy, easy to use, and much lighter and discreet than a dictionary or phrasebook. Contains over 1000 words and phrases split into important sections covering the basics for any trip. Language Maps(r) are so beautifully illustrated that all travellers will be proud to use them in any setting, whether dining in an expensive restaurant or buying tickets to a museum.

Specially designed for students of Arabic, this textbook presents a selection of authentic Arabian Night stories in simplified language providing learners of Modern Standard Arabic access to this classic of Arabic literature. Each story is fully supported by a range of comprehension, vocabulary-building, grammar reinforcement activities and exercises as well as an audio version of the story, which can be accessed at www.routledge.com/9781138948228. Ideal for class-use or self-study, students will enhance their reading, listening, and writing skills while developing the ability to analyze literary texts, reason critically, and broaden their understanding and appreciation of different layers of Arab culture.

Environmental illness is a concept of growing concern to all health professionals. Patients with problems presumably caused by sick buildings, electromagnetic fields and hypersensitivity to chemicals--to name a few--are often referred to psychologists, psychiatrists, and other counselors. The battery worker with fatigue, headaches, abdominal pain and an elevated lead level...the assembly worker with pain and numbness in her hand and delayed median nerve conduction...the patient who develops typical contact dermatitis after working with epoxies..., these are straightforward cases. But they are in the minority. In many cases, needy, demanding, and difficult patients present complex and challenging psychological issues. Practitioners often lack the training or wisdom to handle these issues effectively. We know that exposure to lead, mercury, and PCBs affect psychological development and behavior; we know much less about the effects of thousands of other chemicals in the environment. In addition, global climate change, social disruption, and the spread of infections will--in the near future--expose people to novel environmental threats. Symptoms caused by toxins can overlap those caused by fear, stress, and depression, and the clinical picture can mimic a variety of other mental disorders. On the other hand, the natural environment can also be a healer. Research shows that hospital stays are shortened and the need for pain medication reduced for patients exposed to nature, even in images, or to the company of animals. Nursing home patients live longer if allowed to keep pets, and one controlled study shows that caring for animals reduces disruptive behavior in even the most difficult ADD children. This book offers the first overview of the many ways the environment can affect mental health and illness. It will prove to be an important and valuable resource for physicians in psychiatry, public health, and environmental medicine; for clinical and counseling psychologists and social workers; and for environmental researchers and advocates worldwide.

This is an essential study tool for students seeking to learn Japanese and dramatically improve their ability to read and write kanji and kana. Students have been reading and writing the Japanese language for centuries, and they build their knowledge most successfully when they rely on a trusted resource. Today's most trusted--and readily available--resource is A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese. This classic, best-selling learning and reference work, trusted by beginning and intermediate students of Japanese is the best way to learn kanji and kana, and is now being offered as a fourth, thoroughly revised and up-to-date edition. Having a knowledge of the full set of General Use characters is the key to mastering everyday Japanese and will allow students to read and write Japanese up to the level of a typical Japanese newspaper with ease and confidence. Key features of this revised edition include: The most recent changes prescribed by the Japanese Ministry of Education. Covers all the 2,136 characters in the 'General Use' / Joyo Kanji set. Special codes indicate the kanji required for the JLPT and AP exams. Full range of Japanese character readings and English definitions Stroke counts, stroke-order diagrams, and compounds. Essential Japanese characters are presented according to the new arrangement by grade, based on their frequency of usage rather than their complexity. Numerous examples are given of the kanji compounds and derivatives used to form everyday words in Japanese.

Russian in Plain English enables complete beginners to acquire the skill of reading words written in Cyrillic independently, with no English transcription or imitated pronunciation, within a short period of time. This book introduces the Cyrillic alphabet gradually, feeding in the letters and their various pronunciation aspects one by one over its ten units, thus building a complete picture of the Russian sound and writing systems. It also highlights the interrelationship of the two systems and helps learners to see the logic behind the use of the Cyrillic alphabet. In addition, the book teaches learners to produce Russian word stress on a marked syllable, contributing to stress acquisition. Furthermore, the book explains the basic grammatical features of Russian words and the rules of how to put them into sentences, enabling learners to start saying things in Russian from Unit 1. It employs some findings of research in language processing, helping learners to start building their speaking and reading skills. This book is an essential guide for all beginners, including students and independent learners.

* Interesting and varied range of topics that present students with the contemporary issues shaping the modern Hispanic world. * All texts included are authentic and drawn from a diverse pool of authors of different genders, ages, generations, geographic areas, and schools of thought * Exercises help students develop their reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills as they learn about the most contemporary issues shaping the Hispanic world.

Whether you are ordering a jug of sangria or soaking up the city vibes in Barcelona, this guide should help you understand and speak Spanish in just three months. A structured week-by-week course offers stories focusing on new phrases and styles as you build your vocabulary and perfect your grammar.

Developed for beginners, the Buongiorno Italia! CDs are designed to accompany the Buongiorno Italia! course book (9780563519454) but can also be used on their own to develop your listening and speaking skills. You'll gain valuable insights into Italian culture too. The audio contains authentic dialogues and interviews featuring native Italian speakers using everyday language and includes pronunciation practice, listening comprehension and interactive lessons. Buongiorno Italia! will help you towards the equivalent of a first qualification, such as GCSE. These three 60-minute audio CDs are also available to buy as part of a pack which contains the course book (9780563519485).

A Frequency Dictionary of Persian is an invaluable tool for all learners of Persian, providing a list of the 5,000 most frequently used words in the language. Based on a 150 million word corpus of written and spoken Persian texts from the Iranian world, the Dictionary provides the user with a detailed frequency-based list, plus alphabetical and part-of-speech indices. All entries feature the English equivalent, and an example of use in context. The Dictionary also features thematically-based lists of frequently used words on a variety of topics. Also featured are some grammatically-oriented lists, such as simple verbs and light verb constructions, and comparisons of different ways of expressing the months of the year. The Dictionary provides a rich resource for language teaching and curriculum design, while a separate CD version provides the full text in a tab-delimited format ideally suited for use by corpus and computational linguists. A Frequency Dictionary of Persian enables students of all levels to build on their study of Persian in an efficient and engaging way.

The Talk German Box Set has already inspired thousands of people to learn German from scratch and find the confidence to give it a go. Inside the Box Set you'll find 2 x full-colour course books and 4 x audio CDs which will take you from absolute beginner to confident German speaker. Its straightforward, proven approach has already inspired thousands of people to learn German. And whether for business, travel or just for fun you'll soon able to engage in increasingly sophisticated conversations and express opinions on a wide range of subjects from food to property, as well as get to know people and cope confidently in everyday situations. With specially designed activities, interactive audio and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations you'll quickly develop your language skills and make genuine progress right from the start. Make real progress using the successful Talk method. Develop your language skills with tips and strategies to help you learn. Express yourself more confidently through taking part in real German conversations. Also available for French, Italian and Spanish www.bbactivelanguages.com

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? * Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary * Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently * Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability * Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' * Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including * A glossary for bolded words in each text * A bilingual word list * Full plot summary * Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in German for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable.

Complete Irish is a comprehensive book and audio language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level. The new edition of this successful course has been fully revised and is packed with new learning features to give you the language, practice and skills to communicate with confidence. -21 learning units plus pronunciation section and word glossary -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Insights - learn about the Irish language and the people who speak it -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Irish -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress -Maps from A1 to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages This pack includes a book and downloadable audio material. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

A great companion for international travelers in the Middle East, this handy, pocket-size bilingual " At a Glance " phrasebook is designed for those who lack time to learn Arabic but need common words and phrases to help them get around in an Arabic-speaking country. The phrasebook holds more than 1500 expressions that travelers need for making themselves understood in hotels, airports, train stations, restaurants, and other places they're likely to visit. The book also contains an additional 2,000-word bilingual dictionary, plus travel tips, driving tips, simplified maps of major cities, and more. Barron's publishes " At a Glance " phrasebooks in nine different languages.

The fun and easy way to learn the fascinating language of German with integrated audio clips

"German For Dummies, Enhanced Edition" uses the renowned Berlitz approach to get you up and running with the language-and having fun too Designed for the total beginner, this guide introduces you to basic grammar and then speedily has you making conversation. Integrated audio clips let you listen and learn as you hear pronunciations and real-life conversations. Fun and games sections ease your way into German fluency, phonetic spellings following expressions and vocabulary improve your pronunciation, and helpful boxes and sidebars cover cultural quirks and factoids.Master the nuts and bolts of German grammarLearn phrases that make you sound German-and know what "never" to say in German

Whether you're just looking for a greeting besides "Guten tag" or you want to become a foreign exchange student, this enhanced edition of "German For Dummies" gives you what you need to learn the language-as much as you like, as fast as you like

One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. -Frank Smith, psycholinguist Live French brings together Teach Yourself's three international bestselling language courses in one package along with online and reference materials: 1. Complete French - a beginner to intermediate coursebook with audio that will form the basis of your studies 2. Get Talking and Keep Talking - bite size audio lessons to improve fluency and comprehension in your speaking and listening 3. Perfect Your French - take your language skills to an intermediate/upper intermediate level with this book and audio course 4. Reference CD-ROM - support your studies with this comprehensive reference resource for grammar, verbs and vocabulary With an expertly written learning guide, you can immerse yourself in the language and reach your goals with a clear plan of how to organize and blend your learning. Move along a standard or accelerated path depending on your learning needs. With the CDs, you can download the MP3 audio files to your computer and put them on your MP3 player or smartphone or play the discs in an MP3-compatible CD player. Live French includes a flexible, blended approach to solve the problems most learners struggle with: - One book is never enough. Live French provides all the material you need to properly learn French and make it stick. - I'm not a good language learner. Live French includes an expertly written learning guide and journal to structure your learning so you succeed. - I get bored with just a book. Live French includes books and audio courses to appeal to every type of learner. - There's never enough practice or consolidation, so I don't remember what I learn. Live French includes the equivalent amount of material and practice to qualify you for the Foreign Service Institute's French General Professional Proficiency. - I get discouraged when I don't see my progress. Live French's learning journal provides a study pathway for you to follow across all the courses so your progression is visible and logical. Live French...because it's the only way to really learn a language.

Learn Danish with this complete course, now with free audio download! Danish is a North Germanic language spoken by 6 million people worldwide, primarily in Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and northern parts of Germany. Ideal for those new to Danish, learning at home or in the classroom, Beginner’s Danish with Online Audio includes: An introductory section on geography, economy, arts, culture and history entitled “Denmark and the Danes” that will be useful to visitors Thirteen carefully-paced units, each one opening with a dialogue about an everyday topic such as greetings, family, athletics, dining, medical issues, holidays and celebrations, followed by vocabulary, grammar lessons, and exercises Answer key to the exercises Danish-English and English-Danish glossaries Online MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers

In der Reihe Beihefte zur Zeitschrift fur die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft (BZAW) erscheinen Arbeiten zu samtlichen Gebieten der alttestamentlichen Wissenschaft. Im Zentrum steht die Hebraische Bibel, ihr Vor- und Nachleben im antiken Judentum sowie ihre vielfache Verzweigung in die benachbarten Kulturen der altorientalischen und hellenistisch-roemischen Welt.

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Talk Italian 2 has already helped thousands of people to improve their Italian.

Whether you're returning to the language and don't want to start from scratch or you've completed an introductory course, Talk Italian 2 is the ideal way to take your Italian to the next level - fast.

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Talk Mandarin Chinese has already inspired thousands of people to learn Mandarin Chinese from scratch and find the confidence to give it a go.

Whether you're learning for business, travel or just for fun, its straightforward, step-by-step approach will ensure you're soon able to speak Mandarin Chinese in a range of everyday situations.

With its specially designed activities and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations you'll quickly develop your language skills and make genuine progress right from the start.

• Make real progress using the successful, proven Talk method.
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Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete New Testament Greek offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and ultimately how to translate the language in which the Bible was originally written. Structured around authentic material, placing an emphasis on the importance of reading Biblical texts in the original, and introducing both a grammar perspective and a full introduction to essential vocabulary, this course also features: -21 learning units plus maps and verb guide -Authentic materials - language taught through key texts -Teaches the key skills - reading and understanding Greek grammar and vocabulary -Self tests and learning activities - see and track your own progress Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.