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Dictionaries tell stories of many kinds. The history of dictionaries, of how they were produced, published and used, has much to tell us about the language and the culture of the past. This monumental work of scholarship draws on published and archival material to survey a wide range of dictionaries of western European languages (including English, German, Latin and Greek) published between the early-sixteenth and mid-seventeenth centuries. John Considine establishes a powerful model for the social and intellectual history of lexicography by examining dictionaries both as imaginative texts...

This bestselling Swahili-English/ English-Swahili dictionary is the most comprehensive available, with over 35,000 entries that cover the vocabulary of politics, telecommunications, computers, the Internet, tourism, business and travel. Intended for both speakers of English or Swahili, the guide also includes appendices of English irregular verbs, Swahili noun classes and useful phrases and vocabulary.

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 2500 essential Swahili words. A basic Swahili grammar and cultural information arc also included. Spoken originally along the eastern coast (the name kiSwahili means 'coastal language'), and now...

Hungarian is spoken by approximately ten million people in Hungary and by an additional three million people throughout Eastern Europe, the United States and elsewhere in the world. Hungary, and particularly Budapest, is rapidly becoming one of the most popular destinations for travelers. This dictionary and phrasebook offers the essential vocabulary that English speakers will need while visiting some of Hungary's 1000 hot springs and 1500 castles. The phrases are complemented by practical information for travelers. Includes 4,500 entries, a guide to basic grammar and pronunciation, and...

Vietnam has become a popular destination for tourists, who enjoy its vibrant cities, spectacular coastline, and diverse ethnic cultures. This guide is an essential aid to all who wish to communicate in Vietnamese at home and abroad. This book includes 3,000 dictionary entries; a pronunciation guide that introduces Vietnamese tones; a basic guide to Vietnamese grammar; and helpful phrases for the student, traveler or business person.

A compact grammar section and a pronunciation guide are included, along with a phrasebook designed for travelers, businesspersons, students, and diplomats. The bilingual dictionary designates part of speech and case declension, and gives crucial everyday vocabulary.

The perfect portable reference for anyone who needs Spanish legal terms at their fingertips, this book is designed to help communicate in real-life situations where it is vital to quickly find a legal term or phrase. Convenient and easy-to-use, this dictionary includes 6,000 entries with current terms and concepts relevant to everyday legal situations. The topics are divided for easy reference so users will be sure to find the right word quickly. Topics include: General and Procedural Terms, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Health Care Law, Housing Law, Traffice Law, and Immigration...

The most comprehensive 2-way Romanian-English dictionary available, with over 20,000 entries. Entries include modern, up-to-date business, technical, and political terms with clearly indicated parts of speech and grammatical usage labels.

A comprehensive 2-way Mandarin Chinese-English dictionary with over 15,000 word-to-word entries. The dictionary features simplified Chinese characters and the internationally standard pinyin Romanization for all entries. Perfect for businesspeople, travelers and students.

It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling Look up words quickly and easily with this great little Tagalog dictionary.

Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to The Philippines Pocket Tagalog Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Tagalog. It features all the essential Tagalog vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate students. It's handy pocket format and easy-to read type will make any future trip to The Philippines much easier. In addition to being an excellent...

This is a complete and easy-to-use guide for reading and writing Chinese characters.

Learning written Chinese is an essential part of mastering the Chinese language. Used as a standard by students and teachers learning to read Chinese and write Chinese for more than three decades, the bestselling Reading & Writing Chinese has been completely revised and updated. Reading & Writing Chinese places at your fingertips the essential 1,725 Chinese characters' up-to-date definitions, derivations, pronunciations, and examples of correct usage by means of cleverly condensed...

Introducing the first softbound edition of this indispensable resource for Dutch-speaking students of English and for English-speaking students of Dutch. It's scope is comprehensive, with 30,000 entries divided between the two languages, and its style is practical with current spellings and concise definitions in an accessible format. Also includes many phrases and compounds.

With over 30,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, "Essential Dutch Dictionary" is the perfect tool to support your Dutch learning. This new edition is fully updated with a guide to usage and insights from the author to help you learn and remember new words and phrases.

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With over 24,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, Essential Gaelic Dictionary is the perfect tool to support your Gaelic learning. This new edition is fully updated to reflect the recently published spelling conventions, and includes a guide to usage and insights from the author to help you learn and remember new words and phrases.

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With over 14,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, "Essential Hindi Dictionary" is the perfect tool to support your Hindi learning. This new edition is fully updated with a guide to usage and insights from the author to help you learn and remember new words and phrases.

With over 20,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, "Essential Latin Dictionary" is the perfect tool to support your Latin learning. This new edition is fully updated with a guide to usage and insights to help you learn and remember new words and phrases.

With over 16,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, Essential Welsh Dictionary is the perfect tool to support your Welsh learning. This new edition is fully updated with a guide to usage and insights from the author to help you learn and remember new words and phrases.

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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...

Spoken by nearly 60 million people, Cantonese rivals Mandarin as the lingua franca of both south China and of the worldwide Chinese diaspora population. Unique among all the Chinese dialects, Cantonese also has a writing system that is distinct from Mandarin Chinese and makes use of characters generally not understood by non-Cantonese speakers. It is an official language of Hong Kong and Macau, and written Cantonese is commonly found on street signs in Hong Kong as well as in newspapers and novels. The spoken language also exerts a strong cultural influence on East Asia, due to the prominence...