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Collins Portuguese Dictionary

Editura: Harper

Anul aparitiei: 2008

Up-to-date coverage of today's language Offers over 40,000 entries and 70,000 translations Easy-to-use format Contains commonly used phrases and idioms Main irregular verb forms given Includes most common abbreviations, acronyms, and geographic names Pronunciations for English and Portuguese shown in the International Phonetic Alphabet

Michael Wex

Just Say Nu: Yiddish for Every Occasion (When English Just Won't Do)

Editura: Harper Perennial

Anul aparitiei: 2008

In his New York Times bestseller, Born to Kvetch , author Michael Wex led readers on a hilariously edifying excursion through Yiddish culture and history. With Just Say Nu , he shows us how to use this remarkable language to spice up conversations, stories, presentations, arguments, and more, when plain English will not suffice (including, of course, lots of delightful historical and cultural side trips along the way). There is, quite simply, nothing in the world that can't be improved by being translated into Yiddish. With Just Say Nu , readers will learn how to shmooze their way through meeting and greeting, eating and drinking, praising and finding fault, maintaining personal hygiene, parenting, going to the doctor, committing crimes, going to singles bars, having sex, talking politics, talking trash, and a host of other mundane activities. Here also is a healthy schmear of optional grammar and the five most useful Yiddish words--what they mean, and how and when to use them in an entire conversation without anybody suspecting you don't have the vaguest idea about what you're actually saying.

Eugene H. Ehrlich

Veni, Vidi, Vici: Conquer Your Enemies and Impress Your Friends with Everyday Latin

Editura: Harper Paperbacks

Anul aparitiei: 2010

An updated edition of Eugene Ehrlich's classic yet cheeky guide for using everyday Latin to your advantage As entertaining as it is informative, VENI, VIDI, VICI has more than 1,000 Latin words and phrases to help you intelligently compliment, insult, or comment on anything at all. Each word is accompanied by a direct translation, actual meaning or English equivalent, and pronunciation. With a new introduction and updated explanations, this timeless advice and wisdom is just as relevant today as it was in ancient Rome: "Audacter calumniare semper aliquid haeret" - Slander boldly, something always sticks "Corpus valet sed aegrotat crumena" - What good is health if you can't afford to enjoy it? "Militiae species amor est" - Love is a kind of military service

Word-For-Word English-Spanish Spanish-English Dictionary

Editura: Collins Reference

Anul aparitiei: 2009

The essential reference for building language proficiency. The Word-for-Word English-Spanish Spanish-English Dictionary features a simple user-friendly format and includes essential school vocabulary as well as spelling and translation alternatives--making it ideal for speakers of Spanish studying English and preparing for tests. Compiled from the Bank of English, a 650 million-word English database, this handy reference contains more than 30,000 entries of the most common nouns, verbs, and adjectives in English and Spanish. Packaged in a handy trim size perfect for backpacks and handbags, The Word-for-Word English-Spanish Spanish-English Dictionary is a must have for study or travel.

Brenda Wegmann, Johnston Lynn, Lynn Johnston

Laugh 'n' Learn Spanish: Featuring the #1 Comic Strip "For Better or for Worse"

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2003

Pictures and humor help readers build their Spanish language skills To its millions of fans, the Pattersons are just like their own families, facing universal issues among daily concerns. Containing a selection of 100 syndicated Spanish-language versions of the strip that is widely read in Latin America, Laugh 'n' Learn Spanish provides an entertaining and effective way to expand and polish conversational skills in Spanish. Readers learn by understanding and learning natural, everyday verbal interactions at home and about town, following John and Ell Patterson as they attempt to come to terms with middle age; daughter Elizabeth as she spreads her wings and goes off to college; son Michael dating and then marrying his childhood sweetheart, Deanna; daughter April as she rebels against discipline, anther grandpa who finds a second love in the autumn of his life. Each strip is graded by difficulty--Beginning, Moderate, or Challenging--and is accompanied by: Glosses that translate difficult vocabulary Usage notes to build proficiency A summarizing activity that tests comprehension Additional exercises for key idioms and word patterns appear at the end of each section ...

Henry Saint Dahl, Dahl Henry Saint

McGraw-Hill's Spanish and English Legal Dictionary: Doccionario Juridico Ingles-Espanol

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2003

McGraw-Hill's Spanish and English Legal Dictionary defines hundreds of words in business law, civil and criminal law, contracts and torts, constitutional law, family law, labor law, liability, probate, property law, and international trade agreements. It includes more than 13,000 entries in Spanish and in English. One feature that distinguishes this fully bilingual dictionary from the competition is its extensive collection of encyclopedic entries, including citations of judgments, torts and contracts, as well as civil, penal and commercial codes from the United States, Spain, and Spanish-speaking nations worldwide. It also features dozens of side-by-side sample claims, invoices, and other legal documents.

Ronni L. Gordon, Gordon Ronni, David M. Stillman

The Red Pocket Book of Spanish Verbs: 333 Fully Conjugated Verbs

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2003

Based on the popular language "bibles," The Blue Pocket Book of French Verbs and The Red Pocket Book of Spanish Verbs are the most comprehensive, clearest, and easiest-to-use sources for beginning and intermediate learners. Now these books are even more convenient for school or home use thanks to their smaller trim size. But these pocket-sized guides are still mightier than all of the competition in this format. These portable guides offer smooth sailing through the turbulent seas of a new grammar with: 333 fully conjugated verbs, listed alphabetically Current idioms and expressions for each verb Full facing page of usage examples for the top50 verbs One-stop, at-a-glance verb-tense profiles More than 2,200 verbs cross-referenced to models A handy guide to deciphering irregular verb forms English index to the model verbs

Stillman David, Ronni L. Gordon, David M. Stillman

The Blue Pocket Book of French Verbs: 333 Fully Conjugated Verbs

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2003

Based on the popular language "bibles," The Blue Pocket Book of French Verbs and The Red Pocket Book of Spanish Verbs are the most comprehensive, clearest, and easiest-to-use sources for beginning and intermediate learners. Now these books are even more convenient for school or home use thanks to their smaller trim size. But these pocket-sized guides are still mightier than all of the competition in this format. These portable guides offer smooth sailing through the turbulent seas of a new grammar with: 333 fully conjugated verbs, listed alphabetically Current idioms and expressions for each verb Full facing page of usage examples for the top50 verbs One-stop, at-a-glance verb-tense profiles More than 2,200 verbs cross-referenced to models A handy guide to deciphering irregular verb forms English index to the model verbs

McGraw-Hill's Spanish Picture Dictionary

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Gives exciting new meaning to the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words Perfect for children ages four-nine, these references employ stunning illustrations and photographs to bring to life the meanings of hundreds of essential terms. Filled with beautiful two-page spreads, McGraw-Hill's Spanish Picture Dictionary and McGraw-Hill's French Picture Dictionary each pictorially define more than 1,400 objects, people, concepts, and actions common to the everyday world of kids--from town and country, kitchen to classroom. Following the curricula of U.S. primary-school Spanish and French programs, the dictionaries also provide key phrases for children's first conversations incorporated within illustrated minidialogues that provide models for making introductions, commenting on the weather, stating their age, talking about what they are wearing, and other basic conversational situations. A great way to introduce Spanish and/or French, the dictionaries feature: Pictorial definitions of more than 1,400 essential words and phrases A blend of illustrations and photographs that will appeal to children of differing sensibilities Engaging scenes and double-page spreads that capture ...

Mary McVey Gill, Brenda Wegmann

The Red-Hot Book of Spanish Slang and Idioms: 5,000 Expressions to Spice Up Your Spanish

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Presents more than 5,000 slang and colloquial expressions. Each entry in this book is accompanied by an example in both Spanish and English, so you understand the phrase in context and avoid any language faux pas in the future. It also includes a section on Spanish equivalents to English slang phrases. Page dim. 152 x 229 x 16 Weight: 608 grams

Peter Weibel

The Big Red Book of Spanish Idioms: 12,000 Spanish and English Expressions

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2004

For every learner who has wasted dictionary time looking up the individual parts of a Spanish saying only to have the whole add up to nonsense, The Big Red Book of Spanish Idioms provides innovative and easy access to scores of turns-of-phrase and their idiomatic English equivalents. With more than 4,000 Spanish expressions arranged by keyword, numerous example sentences, and an extensive index for cross-referencing, you can quickly find phrase-based translations by way of either English or Spanish. Compact and comprehensive, this tool is perfect for a student's backpack or a translator's briefcase.

Jaime Garza Bores, Bores Jaime Garza

Pensando En Ingles = Thinking about English

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Pensando en inglés shows ESL learners how to form all types of sentences in English, without having to resort to the mechanics of grammar. It accomplishes this with the systematic repetition of grammar patterns in the context of naturalistic dialogues and exercises. By using the same pattern repeatedly in many practical situations, readers will learn to use these everyday English expressions automatically and begin to think in English. New in this revised edition is a comprehensive answer key.

Jaime Garza Bores

Manual Completo de los Verbos en Ingles

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2005

The quickest, easiest way for Spanish speakers to master English verbs Ideal for business, travel, or living in an English-speaking world, Manual completo de los verbos en ingles presents the English verb system in a single, compact volume for beginning- to intermediate-level language learners. Written in Spanish for native Spanish speakers, it provides numerous examples illustrating verbs in action, and notes containing important insights into the meanings and usages of different forms. This updated and expanded second edition includes practical exercises and an answer key, making it an ideal learning tool for ESL students. The perfect way for Spanish speakers to master English verbs, Manual completo de los verbos en ingles : Focuses on the most commonly used verbs in English Covers regular and irregular verbs, grouped according to their patterns Presents auxiliary verbs with complete examples of all their tenses Demonstrates how verbs are integrated into complete sentences Clearly explains the meaning and usage of different verb forms

Daniel J. Calvez

French Grammar: A Complete Reference Guide

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2004

French Grammar helps language learners at every level navigate the intricacies of the French language. Designed to help you speak and write in French with greater confidence and precision, it avoids tedious memorization drills, focusing, instead, on patterns commonly found in contemporary French speech and writing. Chapters feature detailed presentations of forms and usages, clearly explained, along with lists, tables, and charts that offer at-a-glance summaries of the elements covered. This new edition includes 64 pages of exercises.

Gaby Thomas, Scott Thomas, Rose Nash

The Big Red Book of Spanish Vocabulary: 30,000 Words Including Cognates, Roots, and Suffixes

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2005

A new, and dramatically improved, three-pronged approach to learning Spanish vocabulary The Big Red Book of Spanish Vocabulary is much, much more than a Spanish vocabulary reference! This unique and complete resource combines three complementary approaches to vocabulary building--cognates, root families, and suffixes--to instantly increase word familiarity and aid memorization. Whether for active face-to-face communication or passive comprehension of written or spoken words, an in-depth knowledge of vocabulary is the key to foreign language mastery. The Big Red Book of Spanish Vocabulary makes acquiring this mastery simpler and more straightforward than ever before by providing: An extensive thematic list of Spanish cognates and an alphabetic glossary of Spanish root families--both with more than 14,000 entries A comprehensive listing of the 130 most common Spanish suffixes, with 4,000 common examples A frequency index listing the 5,000 most frequently used words in Spanish An alphabetic index cross-referencing every entry in the root, suffix, and frequency sections

D.L. Ellis, Ellis D. L.

Just Enough French

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2005

The perfect French phrase book for when you want to know just enough to enjoy yourself abroad Your ideal companion while traveling in Europe--especially if you are a first-timer with little or no foreign language experience--this handy, pocket-size guide packs all the punch of bigger references in a much more concise, user-friendly format. While Just Enough French covers all the standard phrase book topics--including everything from days, months, currencies, and clothing sizes to food, shelter, and medical assistance--its quick-reference format and at-a-glance Q&A examples make it easier than ever to find just the right word or phrase for just about every occasion. This second edition is thoroughly revised and now includes currency updates and coverage of the latest changes in travel--such as using ATMs for currency exchanges.

D.L. Ellis, Ellis D. L.

Just Enough Italian

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2005

The perfect Italian phrase book for when you want to know just enough to enjoy yourself abroad Your ideal companion while traveling in Europe--especially if you are a first-timer with little or no foreign language experience--this handy, pocket-size guide packs all the punch of bigger references in a much more concise, user-friendly format. While Just Enough Italian covers all the standard phrase book topics--including everything from days, months, currencies, and clothing sizes to food, shelter, and medical assistance--its quick-reference format and at-a-glance Q&A examples make it easier than ever to find just the right word or phrase for just about every occasion. This second edition is thoroughly revised and now includes currency updates and coverage of the latest changes in travel--such as using ATMs for currency exchanges.

Ellis D. L., D.L. Ellis

Just Enough Spanish

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2005

The perfect Spanish phrase book for when you want to know just enough to enjoy yourself abroad Your ideal companion while traveling in Spanish-speaking countries--especially if you are a first-timer with little or no foreign language experience--this handy, pocket-size guide packs all the punch of bigger references in a much more concise, user-friendly format. While Just Enough Spanish covers all the standard phrase book topics--including everything from days, months, currencies, and clothing sizes to food, shelter, and medical assistance--its quick-reference format and at-a-glance Q&A examples make it easier than ever to find just the right word or phrase for just about every occasion. This second edition is thoroughly revised and now includes currency updates and coverage of the latest changes in travel--such as using ATMs for currency exchanges.

Vox Everyday Spanish and English Dictionary: English-Spanish/Spanish-English

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Clear, instant access to everyday Spanish from the leading brand in bilingual dictionaries worldwide Whether it's for travel, work, or study, you want an everyday Spanish/English dictionary that gives you instant access to the meanings of all essential terms you're likely to encounter in the media or on the street. You want guidance on pronunciation, usage, and verb conjugations, supplemented with real-world examples. And you don't want to sacrifice legibility for portability. Look no further: Vox Everyday Spanish and English Dictionary gives you all that and much more. Revised and updated to reflect Spanish as it is spoken today, this new edition of the Vox classic contains three times as many headwords as the first edition and thorough coverage of the latest trends and technologies. It also features a new layout designed for maximum legibility and ease of use. As at home in your suitcase, book bag, or briefcase as it is in your personal reference library, this little powerhouse gives you: More than 38,000 high-frequency headwords, phrases, and expressions and 60,000 translationsNumerous example sentences showing correct usageComprehensive coverage of both European and ...

Myrna Bell Rochester

Easy French Step-By-Step: Master High-Frequency Grammar for French Proficiency--Fast!

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2008

Get up and running with French Easy French Step-by-Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. You are quickly introduced to grammatical rules and concepts in order of importance, which you can build on as you progress through the book. You will also learn more than 300 verbs, chosen by their frequency of use. Numerous exercises and engaging readings help you quickly build your speaking and comprehension prowess.