Category Archives: Travel Guides
Bulgarian
Bulgarian, spoken by approximately 10 million people worldwide, is enjoying growing interest as businesses look to invest and expand into Eastern Europe. This conveniently sized volume contains essential words and phrases for the traveller and student in both Bulgarian and English. The concise grammar and two-way dictionary make it an ideal tool for English speakers
The Food Encyclopedia
This huge book will be the most authoritative food dictionary in print today. It contains over 8,000 words and cross-references on foods, wines, beverages, cooking methods, techniques and short biographies. Readers will be delighted by the full colour spreads featuring stunning illustrations and photographs, and by the fascinating descriptions, historical information and explanations of ethnic
Malayalam Dictionary and Phrasebook
Malayala is the language spoken predominantly in the beautiful state of Kerala, an increasingly popular tourist destination on the tropical Malabar coast of south-western India. Malayalam is spoken by around 36 million people. Its native speakers are called “Malayalis”. The language is also spoken in the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, and by populations
Lithuanian-English, English-Lithuanian Concise Dictionary
Includes an introduction to basic grammar, a pronunciation guide, and phrases on all topics a visitor to Lithuania might need to know.
Vietnamese-English Practical Dictionary
Spoken by over 80 million people across the world, Vietnamese is rapidly becoming a prominent business language in Southeast Asia, America, and Europe. Designed to facilitate translation and understanding for speakers of either Vietnamese or English, this dictionary is an ideal reference for businesspeople, NGO workers, students, and adventurous travellers who want to delve deeper
Maltese-English, English-Maltese Dictionary and Phrasebook
Includes an introduction to basic grammar, a pronunciation guide, and phrases on all topics a visitor to Malta might need to know.
Bosnian: Bosnian-English/English-Bosnian
Includes an introduction to basic grammar, a pronunciation guide, and phrases on all topics a visitor to Bosnia might need to know.
Somali-English, English-Somali Dictionary and Phrasebook: Spoken in Somalia and Ethiopia
This book is very helpful for travelers 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.
Basque-English, English-Basque Dictionary and Phrasebook: Spoken in France and Spain
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Farsi – English Concise Dictionary
Farsi, also known as Persian, is the official language of Iran. This bilingual dictionary of the Persian language contains over 8,000 total entries. For use by both native English and Farsi speakers, pronunciation and part of speech are indicated for each entry.
Hungarian-English/English-Hungarian Dictionary and Phrasebook
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. This dictionary and phrasebook offers the essential vocabulary that English speakers will need while visiting some of Hungary`s 1,000 hot springs and 1,500 castles.
Romanian-English/English-Romanian Dictionary and Phrasebook
From the monasteries of northern Moldovia to the Danube Delta to Dracula`s homeland, Transylvania, Romania offers many activities to its visitors. Includes 5,500 dictionary entries and phrasebook with topics like Everyday Expressions and Accommodations, plus basic grammar and pronunciation guides.
Mongolian – English Dictionary
Mongolian vocabulary and phrases are given in both the Roman alphabet and the Mongolian Cyrillic script, enabling the user to pronounce words easily while becoming familiar with the script. Featuring: * 3,500 total entries * Basic Mongolian grammar * Travel-oriented phrases * Commonsense pronunciation * Interesting and helpful cultural information
Brazilian Portuguese Phrasebook & Dictionary
Hippocrene and Osmar De Almedia-Santos’ superb Brazilian Portuguese bilingual dictionary and travel-oriented phrasebook focuses on the Portuguese of Brazil, which is spoken by more than 170 million people worldwide.Containing over 6,000 total dictionary entries, it also includes useful travel tips and cultural information such as colloquial Brazilian expressions and term; there are comprehensive grammar and
Latvian-English Dictionary and Phrasebook
About 2 million people speak Latvian world-wide, most of whom reside in the Republic of Latvia. Due to viable economic and political factors, Latvia has seen a steady increase in tourism since gaining its independence in 1991. The two-way dictionary furnishes travellers, businesspersons, students, and diplomats with essential vocabulary, while a concise phrasebook covers topics
Arabic Practical Dictionary
This dictionary is an essential resource for students of Arabic and English alike. It covers their needs with the most up-to-date entries in handy reference form, and will especially prove to be an aid in navigating the growing vocabulary of politics, telecommunications, technology, the Internet, tourism, business, and travel. Compact and concise, the dictionary includes
Slovene Dictionary and Phrasebook
Slovene Dictionary and Phrasebook by Hippocrine Books contains more than 3,500 entries, an easy to use pronunciation and grammar section, and a brief introduction to the Slovenian culture and history.Learn basic phrases on greetings, transportation, food, accommodations and much more. Find the words in the Slovene-English English-Slovene dictionary and construct new sentences. Get to grips
Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad
From internationally acclaimed YA author M. T. Anderson comes the true story of a city under siege, thrillingly told and impeccably researched. In September 1941, Adolf Hitler`s Wehrmacht surrounded Leningrad in what was to become one of the longest and most destructive sieges in Western history.After three years of bombardment and starvation, culminating in the
Dreaming in Code: Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer
Ada Byron Lovelace: British mathematician and the world`s first computer programmer. But how did the daughter of the infamous romantic poet Lord Byron become one of the greatest minds of the nineteenth century?This fascinating biography takes us from Ada`s childhood where, living with just her mother, Ada discovered a love of mental puzzles and maths
