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The Routledge Intermediate Hindi Reader has been specially
designed for intermediate and advanced learners of Hindi and
comprises a broad selection of graded readings.
The materials have been carefully selected to ensure that
students receive exposure to a wide variety of authentic Hindi
texts, including news and magazine articles, extracts from social
media websites, film dialogues and contemporary Hindi
literature.
Each reading is fully supported by:
- pre-reading activities
- notes on cultural references in the text
- a vocabulary list with English translation
- notes on key grammatical points arising from the text
- text-related comprehension questions and vocabulary-based
exercises
- suggestions for writing and discussion activities based on the
text
- a key to comprehension questions and vocabulary-based
exercises
- online support which includes audio recordings and translations
of texts, available at http:
//www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415601764/
Suitable for both class use and independent study, The Routledge
Intermediate Hindi Reader is an essential tool for increasing
language proficiency and enriching learners cultural knowledge.
Today, Indian writing in English is a fi eld of study that cannot
be overlooked. Whereas at the turn of the 20th century, writers
from India who chose to write in English were either unheeded or
underrated, with time the literary world has been forced to
recognize and accept their contribution to the corpus of world
literatures in English. Showcasing the burgeoning field of Indian
English writing, this encyclopedia documents the poets, novelists,
essayists, and dramatists of Indian origin since the
pre-independence era and their dedicated works. Written by
internationally recognized scholars, this comprehensive reference
book explores the history and development of Indian writers, their
major contributions, and the critical reception accorded to them.
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Indian Writing in English will be a
valuable resource to students, teachers, and academics navigating
the vast area of contemporary world literature.
Colloquial Urdu provides a step-by-step course in Urdu 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 Urdu 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, bilingual
glossaries and English translations of dialogues. This second
edition has been extensively updated and revised throughout, with
particular attention to the Urdu script - coverage is now
integrated throughout the book and the script font has been
enlarged and improved. Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding,
Colloquial Urdu will be an indispensable resource both for
independent learners and for students taking courses in Urdu. By
the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common
European Framework for Languages and at the Intermediate-High on
the ACTFL proficiency scales. Audio material to accompany the
course is available to download free in MP3 format from
www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the
audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and
will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.
The Routledge Intermediate Hindi Reader has been specially
designed for intermediate and advanced learners of Hindi and
comprises a broad selection of graded readings.
The materials have been carefully selected to ensure that
students receive exposure to a wide variety of authentic Hindi
texts, including news and magazine articles, extracts from social
media websites, film dialogues and contemporary Hindi
literature.
Each reading is fully supported by:
- pre-reading activities
- notes on cultural references in the text
- a vocabulary list with English translation
- notes on key grammatical points arising from the text
- text-related comprehension questions and vocabulary-based
exercises
- suggestions for writing and discussion activities based on the
text
- a key to comprehension questions and vocabulary-based
exercises
- online support which includes audio recordings and translations
of texts, available at http:
//www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415601764/
Suitable for both class use and independent study, The Routledge
Intermediate Hindi Reader is an essential tool for increasing
language proficiency and enriching learners cultural knowledge.
Punjabi is the language of the Punjab - the land of five rivers -
of northern India and Pakistan. Primarily written in three distinct
scripts, a unique feature of the language is that, along with
Lahanda and the Western Pahari dialects, it is the only modern
Indo-European language spoken in South-East Asia which is tonal in
nature. It is recognised as one of the several national languages
of India and Pakistan, and approximately forty-five million people
speak Punjabi as either a first or second language.This Descriptive
Grammar accounts for the linguistic and sociolinguistic properties
of Punjabi and Lahanda/Multani. It explores the standard language,
giving a comprehensive account of syntax, morphology and phonology.
With a descriptive, typological and cognitive examination of the
language, this is a comprehensive and authoritative description of
modern Punjabi . This volume will be invaluable to students and
researchers of linguistic theory and practice.
Colloquial Hindi: The Complete Course for Beginners has been
carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a
step-by-step course to Hindi 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 Hindi in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the
language is required. Colloquial Hindi 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 skills Jargon-free,
succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar An
extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises
Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of
narrative situations Helpful cultural points An overview of the
sounds of Hindi Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial
Hindi is an indispensable resource both for independent learners
and students taking courses in Hindi. Audio material to accompany
the course is available to download free in MP3 format from
www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the
audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and
will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.
Punjabi is a modern Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in South
Asian countries--India and Pakistan--but also in countries within
the United Kingdom and Canada. Recognized as one of the fifteen
official languages of India, Punjabi is spoken--as either first or
second language--by approximately forty-five million people.
Primarily written in three distinct scripts (Gurumukhi,
Perso-Arabic, and Devanagari), a unique feature of the language is
that it is tonal in nature. Along with Lahanda and the Western
Pahari (Himalayan) dialects, Punjabi is the only modern Indo-Aryan
language which has developed tonal contrast.
Along with a discussion of Indian and Pakistani varieties of
Punjabi, Tej Bhatia also accounts for the linguistic and
sociolinguistic properties of British and Canadian varieties. The
book will invaluable to linguists working in the area of South
Asian Linguistics, language universals, language typology,
comparative syntax, morphology or phonology, and linguistic
variation.
Topology is a large subject with several branches, broadly
categorized as algebraic topology, point-set topology, and
geometric topology. Point-set topology is the main language for a
broad range of mathematical disciplines, while algebraic topology
offers as a powerful tool for studying problems in geometry and
numerous other areas of mathematics. This book presents the basic
concepts of topology, including virtually all of the traditional
topics in point-set topology, as well as elementary topics in
algebraic topology such as fundamental groups and covering spaces.
It also discusses topological groups and transformation groups.
When combined with a working knowledge of analysis and algebra,
this book offers a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and
beginning graduate students of mathematics specializing in
algebraic topology and harmonic analysis.
In this issue of Pediatric Clinics, guest editor Tej Mattoo brings
considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Nephrology.
Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in Pediatric
Nephrology, providing actionable insights for clinical practice.
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under
the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors
synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines
to create these timely topic-based reviews.
Build decentralized applications with smart contract programming.
Following the curriculum from an active blockchain course taught by
the author at the McCombs School of Business at the University of
Texas, this book fills the gaps for you from learning about basic
cryptocurrency uses of blockchain to understanding smart contracts
and dapps. You'll first start by understanding the basics of
blockchain technology. Take a business point of view to discover
general concepts about blockchains and dapps or "decentralized
apps" built off of smart contracts. Next, learn about the token
economy, how to design tokens, and relevant client technologies,
such as web3, metamask, and UI/UX design. Then, install a
blockchain node yourself. With a basic understanding of blockchain
applications and business uses, you'll move further into hands-on
development. There are ten modules for hands-on smart contract
programming covered to build your own decentralized applications.
Several team projects built end-to-end from concept to deployment
to operation are also provided. Using these models and your own
original work, you'll build a smart contract development
environment, practice Solidity programming, compile source code,
perform security reviews, and deploy bytecode to blockchains. The
breakthrough in blockchain technology has empowered novel
ecosystems and applications in the areas of Decentralized Finance
(DeFi), Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), Non-Fungible Tokens
(NFT), Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), and more.
Blockchain and Ethereum Smart Contract Solution Development will
prepare you to create fantastic applications using Ethereum's smart
contracts and solid concepts of decentralized programming! What
You'll Learn Become familiar with Blockchain technology, both in
theory and in practice Understand architectural components of
blockchain and the underlying computer science Implement blockchain
smart contract solutions using both public and enterprise Ethereum
blockchains Who This Book Is For IT professionals and mid-level
managers interested in smart contract development. Blockchain
Consultants who want to have a handbook of smart contract
development methodologies. And enterprise technologiests helping
companies through the transformation to blockchain technologies.
Topology is a large subject with several branches, broadly
categorized as algebraic topology, point-set topology, and
geometric topology. Point-set topology is the main language for a
broad range of mathematical disciplines, while algebraic topology
offers as a powerful tool for studying problems in geometry and
numerous other areas of mathematics. This book presents the basic
concepts of topology, including virtually all of the traditional
topics in point-set topology, as well as elementary topics in
algebraic topology such as fundamental groups and covering spaces.
It also discusses topological groups and transformation groups.
When combined with a working knowledge of analysis and algebra,
this book offers a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and
beginning graduate students of mathematics specializing in
algebraic topology and harmonic analysis.
The ragtag group from Jalard have finally reached Shemet, Sharma's
capital city. Scarred and bereft, they bring with them the grim
tale of what happened to their village, and a warning about the
ancient powers that have been awakened and now threaten all
humanity. Despite this, some of them still hope that reaching
sanctuary within the Synod will mean an end to their hardships, but
these hopes are soon dashed. Sharma's ruling class are caught
within their own inner turmoil. When Jaedin senses that there are
moles within their ranks, not only does his call to crisis fall
mostly on deaf ears, but some who do hear seek to thwart him when
he tries to hunt these infiltrators down. Meanwhile, across the
Valantian Mountains, Gavendara is beginning to muster its forces.
Using ritualistic means to augment their soldiers, their mutant
army is like nothing the world has ever seen before. The Zakaras
are coming. And Sharma's only hope of stopping them is if it can
unite its people in time.
"Everyone from Jalard knew what a bloodoath was. Legendary
characters in the tales people told to their children often made
such pacts with the gods. By drawing one's own blood whilst
speaking a vow, people became 'Bloodsworn'. And in every tale where
the oath was broken, the ending was always the same. The Bloodsworn
died." It has been twelve years since The War of Ashes, but
animosity still lingers between the nations of Sharma and
Gavendara, and only a few souls have dared to cross the border
between them. The villagers of Jalard live a bucolic existence,
nestled within the hills of western Sharma, and far away from the
boundary which was once a warzone. To them, tales of bloodshed seem
no more than distant fables. They have little contact with the
outside world, apart from once a year when they are visited by
representatives from the Academy who choose two of them to be taken
away to their institute in the capital. To be Chosen is considered
a great honour... of which most of Jalard's children dream. But
this year the Academy representatives make an announcement which is
so shocking it causes friction between the villagers, and some of
them begin to suspect that all is not what it seems. Just where are
they taking the Chosen, and why? Some of them intend to find out,
but what they discover will change their lives forever and set them
on a long and bloody path to seek vengeance...
The vibe has soured somewhat since a violent clash in the Janus
nightclub a few months ago, so Neal opened an establishment on the
outskirts of town and called it 'Dinnusos' hoping it would become a
new nucleus for urban bohemia. Dinnusos is on the forgotten side of
town. It is not the sort of place one stumbles upon by accident, it
is the kind which enchants people. Rumours say that it was once a
fancy hotel, many years ago, but no one is quite sure. Now it is a
retreat for the lost souls of urbia. Whilst mingling in the bar
downstairs one may find oneself in the company of poets, dreamers,
outsiders, and all manner of misfits and rebels. And if that is not
interesting enough, there is a whole labyrinth of rooms on the
upper floors to get lost in, if one is daring enough to explore its
ghostly halls...But it seems that not just Neal's clientele, but
the entire population of the city, begins to go crazy when beings,
once thought mythological, enter the mortal realm and start to stir
chaos. Eight characters. Most of them friends, some of them
strangers. Each with their own story to tell. All of them destined
to cross paths in a surreal sequence of events which will change
them forever.
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