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Accompanying this wealth of detailed information are over 100 black
and white photographs, illustrations and maps, plus a list of
Azerbaijani proverbs, suggestions for further reading, a chronology
of Azerbaijani historical events, and a discography.
What does Islam really say about women? This work is a collection
of major references to women in the Quran and Hadiths. Topics
covered include hygiene, divorce, marriage, sex and chastity,
inheritance, and status and rights.
Papers covering the history, religion and culture of the Armenian
people, from the 10th anniversary conference of the Association
Internationale des Etudes Armeniennes held at the School of
Oriental and African Studies, London.
Presents papers covering the history, religion and culture of the
Armenian people, from the 10th anniversary conference of the
Association Internationale des Etudes Armeniennes held at the
school of Oriental and African Studies, London.
This guide is a simple means of sharing the Chechen language and
culture with speakers of English. It makes no claim to be a
linguistic research tool, but is provided as a practical aid for
the first steps in communication with an intentionally easy-to-use
pronunciation system. This is the first time Chechen has been
presented in such a way, a venture not without its obstacles since
the language is still sadly without a truly developed analysis of
its structure. An attempt has been made to provide phrases and
scenes from everyday life, as well as items of practical background
information, although their relevance clearly will depend on the
actual situation in Chechnya, and whether the war is in fact over
or just postponed.
Collection of major references to women in the Quran and Hadiths,
the two central Pillars of Islam on which Islamic legislation and
social practice are based. Topics covered include Hygiene, Divorce,
Marriage, Sex and Chastity, Inheritance, and Status and Rights.
This dictionary and phrasebook includes a dictionary of over 4,000
entries, plus an introduction to basic grammar and helpful
phrasebook chapters covering subjects such as etiquette, the
office, government, and food and drink. It is written entirely in
the Roman alphabet. This unique language guides for getting around
and communicating easily in everyday situations will be equally
useful for tourists, business people and aid workers.
This guide is a simple means of sharing the Chechen language and
culture with speakers of English. It makes no claim to be a
linguistic research tool, but is provided as a practical aid for
the first steps in communication with an intentionally easy-to-use
pronunciation system. This is the first time Chechen has been
presented in such a way, a venture not without its obstacles since
the language is still sadly without a truly developed analysis of
its structure. An attempt has been made to provide phrases and
scenes from everyday life, as well as items of practical background
information, although their relevance clearly will depend on the
actual situation in Chechnya, and whether the war is in fact over
or just postponed.
What does Islam really say about women? This work is a collection
of major references to women in the Quran and Hadiths, the two
central "Pillars of Islam" on which Islamic legislation and social
practice are based. The Hadiths are taken from the collections of
Bukhari and Muslim, the Sahihain or two sound collections generally
regarded as the most reliable. Topics covered include hygiene,
divorce, marriage, sex and chastity, inheritance, and status and
rights.
Sorani (also called Kurdi) is a Kurdish language spoken mainly in
Iraq and Iran, with an estimated 15 million speakers world-wide.
The Kurds are spread across the countries of Iraq, Iran, Turkey,
Syria, as well as Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Lebanon. There
is also a large diaspora of Kurds, which is es-pecially prominent
in Europe. In all, there are up to 40 million speakers of the
Kurdish languages world-wide. Generally written in Perso-Arabic
script, Sorani is now also found in Romanised form. This
easy-to-use phrasebook uses the official Sorani Latin alphabet to
aid instant communica-tion. In addition to a pronunciation guide,
included are: A resourceful two-way dictionary, containing over
4,000 entries; An informative grammar section; Useful appendices of
Sorani numbers, opposites, and key verbs; Useful lists covering
such things as emergency, health care, political, relief aid, and
combat terms; A collection of travel-oriented phrases.
Dari is one of the official languages of Afghanistan along with
Pashto. It shares a long literary history, both classical and
modern, with the Persian (Farsi) of Iran, and the Tajik of
Tajikistan, but over the centuries the languages have been split by
politics and geography. Dari is written in a modified form of the
Arabic script, but it has been transliterated here into the roman
alphabet. This title contains a vast array of indispensable words
supplying travelers and those working in Afghanistan with the
resources needed to communicate effectively. Nicholas Awde is an
author and linguist specializing in the Caucasus, the Middle East,
Central Asia, and Africa. Saeid Davatolhagh is an independent
researcher with a doctorate degree in physics from Ohio State
University. He currently lives in London. Sami Aziz is coordinator
of the Afghan Association of London.
Ever larger numbers of people are starting to learn Arabic, while
even more have some contact with the Arab world. Anyone who wishes
to learn the language faces the hitherto formidable initial
problem: the alphabet. This book proceeds step by step through all
the letters of the Arabic alphabet, showing the sounds they stand
for and how they are combined into words. Nothing essential is left
out, but no unnecessary complications are added. Readers will find
that progress is rapid and will be surprised at the relative ease
with which they master the first steps in learning this
increasingly important world language. The Arabic Alphabet belongs
on the desk of every student of the language, in the luggage of
every visitor to the Middle East, in the briefcases of all business
people with Arab clients and in the back pocket of all employees of
British or American companies working in Arab countries.
This book is very helpful for travellers to Somalia. Included in
the book are vocabulary sections, a phrasebook, pronunciation, and
a brief outline of the language's grammar rules and information on
local culture.
The Swahili-speaking coast of Africa has many attractions: its
beaches, safaris, and great cultural diversity. This dictionary and
phrasebook contains all of the vocabulary and phrases necessary to
communicate in Swahili, the most widely spoken African language.
Designed for the visitor, the phrasebook offers terms and phrases
for travel and daily life situations; a two-way dictionary contains
over 2,500 essential Swahili words. A basic Swahili grammar and
cultural information are also included.
Spoken originally along the eastern coast (the name kiSwahili
means "coastal language"), and now the official language of
Tanzania as well as a major language in Kenya, Uganda and the
eastern Congo, Swahili is the lingua franca of Eastern Africa, with
over 40 million speakers.
The enormous success of Mel Gibson's film 'The Passion of Christ'
has revived interest in the Aramaic language. It is now recognised
throughout the world as the language spoken by Christ and the
Apostles. Contrary to popular belief, however, it is very much a
'living' language spoken today by the Assyrian peoples in Iran,
Iraq, Syria and Turkey. It is also heard in Assyrian emigre
communities of the US, Europe and Australia. Modern Aramaic or
Assyrian is made up of a number of dialects. The two major ones are
Swadaya (Eastern) and Turoyo (Western). This unique dictionary and
phrasebook incorporates both dialects in a way that illustrates the
differences and gives the reader a complete understanding of both.
The dialects are presented in an easy-to-read romanised form that
will help the reader to be understood.
This long-awaited dictionary is in high demand as the only modern,
comprehensive and completely up-to-date Swahili/English dictionary
in the world. It contains 34,000 total entries, for both native
English and Swahili speakers. Appendices include English irregular
verbs, Swahili noun classes and useful phrases and vocabulary. A
Bantu language with over 40 million speakers, Swahili is the
principal language of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and eastern Congo,
and one of the most widely spoken in Africa. Although mainly
concentrated on the eastern coast, its usage as a common and
commercial language is widespread.
Pashto (also known as Pakhto, Pakhtu, or Pushto) is the language of
the Pashtoons, or Pushtuns, who have lived since recorded times in
the southeast of Afghanistan and the adjacent Northwest Frontier
Province of Pakistan. The language uses a variant of the Arabic
script in its Persian form; however, to aid pronunciation the book
has been transliterated into the roman alphabet. The two-way
dictionary is an essential communication tool, especially in the
more remote Pashto-speaking regions, making it perfect for the
traveler, businessperson, or foreign-aid worker. Nicholas Awde is a
regional specialist and linguist based in London, specializing in
the Caucasus, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. Asmatullah
Sarwan is a freelance writer, journalist, and broadcaster from
Afghanistan. He currently resides in London.
The dictionary & phrasebook series now offers 67 languages!
Each book comprises an introduction to the language, an alphabet
and pronunciation guide, a basic grammar, a two-way dictionary, and
a phrasebook. The grammar section presents the language's main
features, such as verbs, nouns, adjectives, gender and declension.
Easy-to-follow explanations enable users to have simple
conversations with native speakers. Western Armenian is the
language spoken by most of the seven million Diaspora Armenians who
live outside their historic homeland. Western Armenian speakers
form the majority of Armenian spoken in the United States, Iran,
and the Middle East. The language has helped to preserve a unified
Armenian sense of identity and common cultural heritage throughout
the world. This Dictionary & Pharsebook, an extension of that
cultural heritage, offers insight into the historical roots of the
Diaspora and provides an invaluable reference to the language
itself. The book contains a resourceful two-way dictionary, an
informative grammar section, and a collection of travel-oriented
phrases. Armenian has its own unique alphabet, but to facilitate
pronunciation, this book uses a commonsense Roman transliteration
system.
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan, one of the official
languages of India, and it is spoken in the neighbouring regions of
Afghanistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Urdu uses a modified version of
the Arabic script, but it is presented here in the roman alphabet.
The two-way dictionary and the practical, travel-oriented
phrasebook pertain to everything from technology to Islamic
culture. You will find an introduction to the language, useful tips
for travel in Pakistan, and regional cultural information to help
make your stay in the Urdu-speaking world a pleasant one.
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