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This dictionary is the first comprehensive description of Shakespearean original pronunication (OP), enabling practitioners to deal with any queries about the pronunciation of individual words. It i……続きを見る

Words, Words, Words is all about the wonder of words. Drawing on a lifetime's experience, David Crystal explores language in all its rich varieties through words: the very building blocks of our com……続きを見る

« Il est vain de prétendre enseigner les principes et les contenus de la philosophie de Hume. Et le problème n’est pas de laisser sa place à la controverse, mais de comprendre qu’on n’a pas affaire ……続きを見る

A vital resource for scholars, students and actors, this book contains glosses and quotes for over 14,000 words that could be misunderstood by or are unknown to a modern audience. Displayed panels l……続きを見る

A former British colony, The Gambia became independent in 1965 and has had only three presidents since then. While The Gambia remained a very poor country under its first prime minister and then pre……続きを見る

Ghana, the former British West African colony of the Gold Coast, is known for its rich agricultural, mineral, and petroleum resources. Ghana has made tremendous strides in all areas of life and has ……続きを見る

Bridging Cultures: Essential English Proverbs for Chinese Learners 跨越文化：中文学习者必备的英文谚语 Proverbs are short, commonly known expressions that convey wisdom, truth, morals, and traditiona……続きを見る

Proverbs are short, commonly known expressions that convey wisdom, truth, morals, and traditional beliefs in a concise and often metaphorical manner. English proverbs have been passed down through g……続きを見る

**“For readers interested in international relations, politics, and global issues.” -**Library Journal, Starred Review The Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups d’état surveys the history of coups d……続きを見る

An extensive collection of aphorisms of fundamental American moral rules and principles on a variety of subjects. Over the course of centuries, humanity has set down an accumulation of acute and suc……続きを見る

Looking to expand your English vocabulary in a unique and smart way? Look no further than decoding Greek and Latin roots in English! These ancient roots form the gene of modern English vocabulary, a……続きを見る

Warlpiri is a language of the Tanami Desert area of the Northern Territory of Australia. Hundreds of Warlpiri speakers from the main Warlpiri communities of Yuendumu, Willowra, Lajamanu, Nyirrpi and……続きを見る

The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Marxism covers of the basics of Karl Marx’s thought, the philosophical contributions of later Marxist theorists, and the extensive real-world polit……続きを見る

Theme-based learning is a way of teaching and learning, whereby many areas of the curriculum are connected together and integrated within a theme. By referring IGCSE 0547, Edexcel IGCSE/GCSE, AQA GC……続きを見る

Many English words are formed by taking basic words and adding combinations of prefixes and suffixes to them. A basic word to which affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are added is called a root word be……続きを見る

Many English words are formed by taking basic words and adding combinations of prefixes and suffixes to them. A basic word to which affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are added is called a root word be……続きを見る

Many English words are formed by taking basic words and adding combinations of prefixes and suffixes to them. A basic word to which affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are added is called a root word be……続きを見る

Many English words are formed by taking basic words and adding combinations of prefixes and suffixes to them. A basic word to which affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are added is called a root word be……続きを見る

The Historical Dictionary of the Dirty Wars coversthe period 1954–1990 in South America, when authoritarian regimes waged war on subversion, both real and imagined. The term “dirty war” (guerra suci……続きを見る

This reference volume is intended for both the casual and the most avid blues fan. It is divided into five separately introduced sections and covers 50 artists with names like Muddy, Gatemouth and H……続きを見る

The first book by David Dicaire, Blues Singers: Biographies of 50 Legendary Artists of the Early 20th Century, (McFarland, 1999), included pioneers, innovators, superstars, and cult heroes of blues ……続きを見る

Since its creation, the State of Israel has been a magnet for attention. A country beset by conflict in its region and faced with the need to integrate mainly Jewish immigrants of disparate backgrou……続きを見る

Learn Arabic Vocabulary through 5000 common words This book has been prepared to help you boost your MSA (Modern Standard Arabic) skills. Whether you prepare for an important exam, contemplate a mov……続きを見る

In Galicien gibt es viel zu entdecken, nicht nur die berühmte Hauptstadt Santiago de Compostela. Hilfreich sind dabei einige grundlegende Galicisch-Kenntnisse, mit denen das Reisen auf eigene Faust ……続きを見る

¿Qué cosas hacen que una pareja sea feliz? Los científicos y académicos han pasado años investigando la naturaleza de las relaciones, los noviazgos, y el matrimonio, pero sus hallazgos tienden a que……続きを見る

Surfing has grown from a pastime enjoyed in old Polynesia to a global pursuit with legions of devoted fans, the author among them. For many, surfing is a state-of-mind, a life-style that has become ……続きを見る

First published in 1989, this dictionary of the whole field of the physical sciences is an invaluable guide through the changing terminology and practices of scientific research. Arranged alphabetic……続きを見る

Arthur Schopenhauer made the momentous decision to become a philosopher when he was approximately 22 years old. Prior to that decision, he had been studying medicine at the university in Göttingen. ……続きを見る

When The Gambia achieved its independence from Great Britain on 18 February 1965, as mainland Africa’s smallest state, its future seemed uncertain. It retained this status for nearly 30 years, An at……続きを見る

Historical Dictionary of Syria, Fourth Edition covers the recent events in Syria as well as the history that led up to these events. The cross-referenced dictionary section has over 500 entries on s……続きを見る