Although Amharic is the national language of Ethiopia and English its international language, until publication of this book in hardcover there was no concise Amharic-English, English-Amharic dictionary. Students of Amharic as well as visitors to Ethiopia and foreign workers will benefit from this concise dictionary with phonetic transcriptions that allow for its use by those unfamiliar with Amharic script.

With woodcuts by José Francisco Borges

Translated by Mark Fried

From the author of Memory of Fire, a brilliant feat of storytelling in the tradition of Italo Calvino's Italian Folktales.

In Walking Words world-renowned author Eduardo Galeano draws on the folklore of rural and urban Latin America to discover and retell "the stories of ghouls and fools that Id like to write." These tales are beautifully illustrated by his collaborator, the Brazilian woodcut artist José Francisco Borges, and become testaments to the power of stories to make and remake and enchant the world.

"Anyone with a liking for fables, aphorisms, myths, fairy tales, philosophical parables, childrens stories, lurid tabloid headlines or clever graffiti will find plenty to enjoy. . . . At his best Galeano rivals such masters of the fable as Kafka and that other Borges, and it is to their work that his haunting pages should rightly be compared."--Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World

Eduardo Galeano is also the author of Open Veins of Latin America, Days and Nights of Love and War, The Book of Embraces, We Say No, and other works. He is a regular contributor to the Nation. He lives in Montevideo, Uruguay.

This is a handy, travel-sized Indonesian phrasebook with additional information about the Indonesian language. As any seasoned traveler knows, the ability to communicate in the language of the country you are visiting makes a very big difference in the experiences you have. Even a basic grasp of a few essentials will help you to relate to the people, get where you want to go, pay the right prices, and get much more out of your visit. That's the reason for this book which is designed especially for travelers to Indonesia and Malaysia. The emphasis is on effective communication, not grammar rules or tourist phrases. It is organized to be as simple, concise, and useful as possibly. With this book and a few hours of practice you can start communicating in Indonesian or Malay. The main focus of the book is Indonesia and Indonesian. However, since Malay is very closely related language, you will be able to make use of it quite effectively in both countries. The book itself is written with Indonesia and Bahasa Indonesia in mind. When necessary, the text is market and an appendix is included to make conversion to Malay a painless, easy step. If you pass from Indonesia into Malaysia, or vice versa, just refer to this appendix and to the glossary. Key features of Practical Indonesian Phrasebook are: Very compact travel size. Hundreds of useful Indonesian words and phrases. Arranged by topic and situation for easy use. Indonesian grammar, pronunciation and body-language guides. Indonesian dictionary and appendix for easy reference and conversion to Malay. Using this book: Begin by going over the Indonesian pronunciation and grammar guides briefly, returning to them as needed. The on to the basics: greetings, time and numbers. The rest of the book offers sections dealing with situations and activities you'll be part of. The three special sections are designed for easy reference to especially useful information. The glossary and Malay appendix complete the guide. Good luck and good traveling. Selamat jalan!

Nonfiction. "This long awaited text once more demonstrates Professor Thackston's mastery over the Persian language and its intricacies, both in its modern and classical form. Thackston makes Persian grammar clear and understandable. His emphasis is on the spoken and written language in today's Iran, on the Persian which is taught in schools and spoken and understood by all the ethnic groups in Iran.. This new edition is a major contribution for those involved in teaching the Persian language. It also makes the learning of Persian more accessible and enjoyable" - Haleh Esfandiari, Princeton University.

Peter Enahoro, one of Africa's best known international journalists, achieved fame with his earlier bestselling book How to be a Nigerian. As the youngest national newspaper editor in Nigeria in his early twenties, his columns achieved a huge following. After return to Nigeria from long exile, he followed up his earlier work with these new observations on the Nigerian. Filled with sharp observations on the "sparkling idiosyncracies, indiscretions and contradictions of the Nigerian character", the book is a hilarious read, sensitive to the peculiarities and joie de vivre of his fellow countrymen and women.

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Arabic and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Arabic will equip you with the skills you need to use Arabic in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete Arabic you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What do I get? -17 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of the Arabic speaking world -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavor of real spoken Arabic -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress *Complete Arabic maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. What else can I use to learn Arabic? If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Arabic Absolute Beginner course: 9781444174966 Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Have you always wanted to speak German like a native? Containing 15 humorous, down-to-earth dialogues, Streetwise German contains the colloquial language and slang that will make you sound authentic. Exercises and brief grammar notes help you practice what you have learned. At last, a way to learn the German you won't hear in class

Part of an Italian language course for beginners, this is a CD pack accompanying a course book and a teacher's book. The four cassettes are available individually or in a pack. The course accompanies a BBC series on radio and television.

Do you want a solid foundation to your Polish studies?If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Polish in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Polish you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family.What will I learn?Basic Polish is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me?Get Started in Polish is for absolute and false beginners of Polish. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Polish. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course.What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features:- 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family- Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick- Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims- Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly- Test yourself - see and track your own progress- Native speaker audio - available as a digital download- Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference listsThis pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material.Where do I go next?If you want to advance your Polish, our Complete Polish course (9781444195286) will take you to an intermediate level of Polish.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Linked by the events of Bernard Knox's remarkable life, the twenty-five chapters of "Essays Ancient and Modern" cover subjects ranging from Hesiod, Homer, and Thucydides to Auden, Forster, and the Spanish Civil War. With a masterful eye for the telling detail, Knox continually reminds us that we share the present with antiquity's living past. A soldier in Italy finds a battered book in the rubble of a bombed-out firehouse-- and opens it to read Virgil's denunciation of war. An illiterate Greek bard composes a garbled Homeric song to celebrate the recent heroism of local partisans. A traveler heading north from modern Athens must choose between the Sacred Way-- or the NATO Road.

Whether the subject is the role of women in ancient Athens or the novelists of modern Italy, the wit and erudition of Bernard Knox never fail to instruct and delight. Now in paperback, "Essays Ancient and Modern" takes it place alongside the distinguished essays of Knox's "Word and Action," a book whose title brings together, in the words of Anthony Hecht, "the double strand of his admirable career."

"Learn to Read Greek"""is a text and workbook for students beginning the study of Ancient Greek. It is the companion volume to the authors' "Learn to Read Latin, "published in 2004. Like its Latin predecessor, it has a grammar-based approach and is intended for students who have a serious interest in learning the language.

The text and workbook include carefully chosen vocabularies and extensive vocabulary notes; clear and complete presentations of all necessary morphology and syntax; large numbers of drills and drill sentences; and abundant unabridged sample passages""from a variety of Greek authors and texts.

Do you want to communicate easily and freely in French? Master French grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own French Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks. By studying and practicing French grammar you'll understand how the language really works and be able to speak French with clarity and ease. What will I learn? The French Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful and frequent grammar and vocabulary in French. You can follow along unit by unit, or dip in and dip out to address your weak areas. As you progress, you will be introduced to new vocabulary and combine it with the grammar to complete extensive exercises. You will then practice the language through authentic reading and writing practice. You will achieve a solid upper intermediate level* of French grammar. Is this course for me? The French Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook can be used as a standalone course or as a complement to any other French course. It offers extensive practice and review of essential grammar points and vocabulary and skills building. The personal tutor element points out exceptions and gives tips to really help you perfect your French. What do I get? This French workbook offers a range of clear and effective learning features: -200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points -Unique visuals and infographics for extra context and practice -Personal tutor hints and tips to help you to understand language rules and culture points -Learn to learn section offers tips and advice on how to be a good language learner 25 short learning units each contain: -communication goals to guide your studies -grammar explanations with extensive exercises -vocabulary presentations and activities -reading and writing sections to consolidate your learning *This workbook maps from Novice High to Advanced Mid level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A2 Beginner to B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. What other courses are available? For further study and practice, see Get Started in French (ISBN 9781444174595) and Complete French: Teach Yourself (ISBN 9781444177299). Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Master Portuguese grammar, quickly and easily In "Portuguese Grammar You Really Need to Know," you will find every integral grammar concept simply explained, each illustrated with lots of examples. Even if you do not know the grammatical term in question, the book is structured so that you can look up language forms according to what you want to say. With this comprehensive resource, you will gain the confidence to communicate comfortably in Portuguese. Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience Tests in the book and online to keep track of progress Glossary of grammatical terms for easy reference

Compiled by Claudie Cox This handy dictionary helps students acquire the specific vocabulary they encounter in covering current affairs in France -- particularly in the areas of politics, economics, social studies and media studies. It has been designed to cover all aspects of a course on contemporary France and includes a list of acronyms -- an indispensable key to any political or economic commentaries.

Second Language is the fourth volume of work from the highly acclaimed poet Lisel Mueller. The second language of the title, English, supplanted Mueller's native language when she came to the United States from Hitler's Germany at age fifteen. But other second languages are at work here as well. The poems in this collection have to do with memory and metaphor, two forces that enable us to interpret our experience. Each is in a sense a second language, and in Mueller's employ each gains expression in an imaginative and humanistic voice. In ""English as a Second Language,"" the various meanings of Second Language come together lucidly and effectively.

Italian as the Italians speak it, including hundreds of current idioms. How to be angry. How to fall in love. How to be polite. What not to say. A book for Americans who want to brush up on Italian as it is spoken today.

Intermediate Tagalog is a pioneering language text that gives students a grasp of the social rules of the language as well as the linguistic rules. Designed for students who have learned the basic skills and mastered a vocabulary of frequently used words, Intermediate Tagalog goes beyond language learning to genuine communication. The lessons use culture-loaded exchanges as well as everyday conversation to give insight into Filipino thought and behavior. For example. the student learns not to acknowledge a compliment with the standard American "thank you," but rather to downgrade what is being complimented and then to return the compliment. Each dialog is followed by cultural notes that supply possible alternate responses as well as offer comparisons with the way a similar conversation might take place between Americans. For Filipino-Americans who want to learn about their cultural heritage and for Americans who want to learn about Filipinos, Intermediate Tagalog explores value concepts while developing linguistic and sociolinguistic skills. Written in a clear and readable style, this book is a significant contribution to the teaching of Tagalog and Filipino culture.

Do you want a solid foundation to your Indonesian studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Indonesian in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Indonesian you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic Indonesian is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Indonesian is for absolute and false beginners of Indonesian. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Indonesian. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists The audio for this course is available for free on library.teachyourself.com or from the Teach Yourself Library app. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Indonesian, our Complete Indonesian course (9781444102338) will take you to an intermediate level of Indonesian. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Do you want to bring clarity to your communication by... -getting to grips with the building blocks of Russian? -learning the right language for the right context? -speaking and writing with ease and style? In this Russian course you'll find comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures. These are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You'll learn how to to construct Russian grammar correctly and when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Russian Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. German Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language.

Adrienne's Gimmick helps you speak and understand French. With its vocabulary of words and expressions, the Gimmick can serve as exercise books (with or without a teacher), class book or reference book, and is intended for students of intermediate level with vocabulary range of 5000+ words.