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Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide to the Fulani (Fula, Pulaar) language includes 4,000 dictionary entries; phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers; essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business; and concise grammar and pronunciation sections.

Includes 12 carefully-paced and practical lessons with dialogues, vocabulary, and expressions; exercises for each lesson with answer key, alphabet and pronunciation guide; English-Dutch and Dutch-English glossaries; a short primer on Dutch history and culture; and online MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers.

Lingala (a Bantu language of the Niger-Congo family) is spoken by approximately 10 million people living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic and Angola. It originated in the Equatorial Region of the DRC, but as the official language of the Army, it became the major language of the Capital city, Kinshasa. Lingala is considered one of the national languages of the DRC. Lingala spread during the colonial era, when Lingala-speaking soldiers were posted in barracks across the country, and also when Rumba music singers used Lingala for their compositions. This dictionary uses the simplified Lingala dialect, also known as Lingala facile. It is mostly a spoken language. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to central Africa with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Includes 4,000 dictionary entries, phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers, essential phrases for travel and business, and a concise grammar and pronunciation section.

Kinyarwanda, also known as Rwandan, is the national language (along with French and English) of Rwanda, and spoken by almost all of the 11 million inhabitants of the country.  Kinyarwanda is the second most widely spoken Bantu language after Kiswahili. It is a sister dialect of Kirundi, the national language of Burundi, so Burundians can understand Kinyarwanda well. Kinyarwanda speakers are also found in Uganda, Tanzania, and parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo. There are an estimated 20 million native speakers of Kinyarwanda worldwide.Kinyarwanda has two major dialects: the northern dialect, Igikiga, and the southern dialect, Ikinyanduga, and both have sub-dialects. The differences among these dialects, however, are mainly lexical and phonetic.This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Rwanda with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics.Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes:4,000 dictionary entriesPhonetics that are intuitive for English speakersEssential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and businessConcise grammar and pronunciation sections

“My mother, who was a Polish forced laborer from 1942 to 1945, never talked to me about her life during the war. Now I know. With a great combination of scholarly research and moving first person accounts, Knab’s Wearing the Letter P vividly describes the terrible, heartbreaking ordeal that my mother and hundreds of thousands of Poles suffered. She expertly sheds light on a part of World War II that’s been totally ignored.”—Charles Belfoure, author of The Paris Architect  “In years to come, Wearing the Letter P will be the book to which readers turn to understand what the Germans did to the almost 2 million Poles who were taken to Germany as slave and forced laborers.  Blending a thorough search of historical documents with the personal narratives of girls and women who were taken to Germany, Knab recreates the story of what happened to the women of Poland like no other historian has done.  If you want to know what happened, this is the book to read.” —John Guzlowski, author of Echoes of Tattered Tongues: Memory Unfolded                                          “A sober and revealing history of Polish forced laborers during World War II, victims of the Nazis who have been neglected in accounts of the Third Reich.  Exceptionally well-researched, this study combines critical data with personal testimony and many illustrations to make visible and visceral to readers the plight of these men, women and children.”—Elizabeth R. Baer, editor of Experience and Expression: Women, The Nazis, and the HolocaustRequired to sew a large letter "P" onto their jackets, thousands of women, some as young as age 12, were taken from their homes in Poland and forced to work in Hitler’s Germany for months and years on end. As mothers, wives, daughters, and sisters, female Polish forced laborers faced a unique set of challenges and often unspeakable conditions because of their gender. Compelled to learn more about her own mother’s experience as a forced laborer, Sophie Hodorowicz Knab embarked on a personal quest to uncover details about this overlooked aspect of World War II history. She conducted extensive research in archives in the U.S., London, and Warsaw for over 14 years to piece together facts and individual stories.Knab explains how it all happened, from the beginning of Nazi occupation in Poland to liberation: the roundups; the horrors of transit camps; the living and working conditions of Polish women in agriculture and industry; and the anguish of sexual exploitation and forced abortions—all under the constant threat of concentration camps. Knab draws from documents, government and family records, rare photos, and most importantly, numerous victim accounts and diaries, letters and trial testimonies, finally giving these women a voice and bringing to light the atrocities that they endured.

Based on eye-witness accounts, interviews and research by the author, this work is a contribution to the literature of World War II, and an account of German inhumanity towards children in occupied Poland.

Provides and introduction to the cultures and histories of Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, in addition to an extensive two way dictionary, comprehensive phrasebook and basic grammar.

>" . . . the first cookbook that teaches the home cooking of these islands in clear, concise recipes." - Molly O'NeillInspired by memories of her father and her own experiences on the islands, Ramin Ganeshram introduces readers to the cuisine of Trinidad & Tobago, where African, Indian, Chinese, Syrian and British culinary influences come together in a unique blend.This new full color edition has been completely revised and updated with numerous color photos, over a dozen new recipes, and a fresh, user-friendly designed. Interspersed among the 170 recipes are cultural and travel notes that give readers a true taste of Trinidad's rich, fascinating history.Sample recipes: Accras Doubles Meat Patties Shark & Bake Tamarind Fish Mango Curry Paratha Roti Black Cake Guava Jam

This unique book identifies the 24 most common word-ending patterns between these languages and provides over 4,000 words that follow them. For example, many English words that end in "-ance" (distance) correspond to "-ancia" in Spanish (distancia). Using this system, students can add thousands of new Spanish words to their vocabulary.

An up-to-date resource for students and heritage speakers of Khmer, the national language of Cambodia. Khmer is the second most spoken Austroasiatic language after Vietnamese, with 16 million native speakers and an estimated additional million second language speakers. As the language of Cambodia, it is often referred to colloquially as Cambodian.Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, and students, the Khmer Practical Dictionary is the most comprehensive modern two-way Khmer resource published in over 20 years. It includes:Over 18,000 word-to-word entriesComprehenisve vocabulary with common words as well as technical, legal, business and locally-specific terms (key cities, foods, and cultural terms).Guides to the Khmer alphabet and pronunciationUsage guide which outlines the parts of speechThis word-to-word format is approved for ESL students to use during standardized testing.

Prem Souri Kishore invites readers on a personally-guided tour across the subcontinent, exploring the beloved foods, history, myths, festivals, and traditions that are unique to each region along the way. More than just a collection of recipes, India: A Culinary Journey gives readers a taste of India's vibrant foodways, whether amidst the hustle and bustle of Chennai, where hawkers fry up delectable aloo ki tikki on a crowded Marina Beach; or in a railway car in Punjab where passengers share not only lively discussions about politics, cricket, and Bollywood films, but also whatever they have brought onboard for lunch; to the tranquility of the family home where the daily routine includes making fresh yogurt, hand-grinding spices with a stone, and taking an afternoon nap in the mango orchard.Generously spiced with the author's memories and personal stories from an Indian childhood brimming with delicious adventures, India: A Culinary Journey brings the flavors of India alive. Includes more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes, all adapted for the North American kitchen, a quick reference glossary on ingredients and spices, and a guide to festivals, celebrations, and customs.

This dictionary and phrasebook is divided into three parts: the Albanian alphabet and pronunciation, dictionary with basic key vocabulary, and an extensive Albanian phrasebook covering topics such as number, transportation, shopping, eating out and much more.

Covering 200 sumptuous classic Persian recipes, this collection features special sections on 'The History of Persian Cuisine', 'Food and Entertainment within the Persian Home' and 'The Fundamentals of Classic Persian Cooking'.

-Icelandic is a North-Germanic language related to Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish. Due in large part to Iceland's isolation and remote location, the language has not experienced many linguistic changes and classic works from the Middle Ages can be read today with little difficulty. This dictionary features over 18,000 word-to-word entries and guides to the Icelandic alphabet and pronunciation, as well as a usage guide which outlines the parts of speech and gender cases (male, female, neuter).---

The ancient Maya civilisation of Mesoamerica was one of five in the history of the world to invent an original, functional writing system. Maya scribes documented the history of their civilisation in hieroglyphic script, yet by the nineteenth century there was not a single person left who could read this pictorial writing.

This cookbook is essentially an "instruction manual for the culturally aware Polish American" and offers more than 400 recipes for traditional Polish foods that are associated with holidays and special occasions. From Christmas to Easter and other celebrations throughout the year, you''ll find ideas for banquets, picnics, dinners, and other special gatherings. Also included are cooking tips, serving suggestions, and a lexicon of basic foods and culinary concepts, ingredients, procedures and sample menus.

This cookbook includes over 50 recipes, each in Spanish with side-by-side English translation--all of them classic Cuban fare and old Havana specialties adapted for the North American kitchen. Among the recipes include are: Ajaico (Cuban stew), Boiled Pargo with Avocado Sauce, Lobster Havanaise, Tamal en Cazuela (Soft Tamal), Quimbombo (okra), Picadillo, Roast Suckling Pig, and Boniatillo (Sweet Potato Dulce), along with a whole chapter on famous Cuban cocktails and beverages.

This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to South India with the tools they need to communicate in Telugu and experience the regional fully. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for daily use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication, from introducing yourself to finding a doctor.

"Fran Osseo-Asare can be credited, for having introduced Ghanaian cuisine to many westerners with her previous publications. The Ghana Cookbook takes it up a notch thanks to this brilliant collaboration with Barbara Bata, the high priestess of Ghana cuisine. The result is an in-depth and truly remarkable collection of authentic Ghanaian recipes. This is the definitive Ghana cookbook." Pierre Thiam, Chef and author of Yolele! and Senegal: Modern Senegalese Recipes from the Source to the Bowl "Fran Osseo-Asare and Barbara Bata have teamed up to produce a work that succeeds in demystifying the ingredients and recipes that go by many names and reproducing the tasty dishes that have entranced so many visitors.The Ghana Cookbookpresents the nation'scooking in all of its kaleidoscopic variety and is certainly destined to become an African culinary classic. I know it will have primacy of place on mycookbook shelf." Jessica B. Harris, PhD., culinary historian and author of The Africa Cookbook and High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America "This beautifully curated collection introduces us to a seductive cuisine that's vibrant with flavors and colors. Fran Osseo-Asare and Barbara Batashare the deep knowledge they've gleaned from decades of studying and tasting Ghana's diverse regional foods. We couldn't ask for more perfectguides!" Darra Goldstein, Founding Editor ofGastronomica: The Journal of Food and Culture "There could not have been a better partnership for documenting the rich flavours of Ghanaian food than that between Fran Osseo-Asare and Barbara Baeta (Auntie Sika). Their shared love of good cuisine and Ghana shines through the pages, as they wonderfully celebrate Ghanaian food and culture." --Esther A.N. Cobbah, CEO, Strategic Communications Africa Ltd (Stratcomm Africa) "We have waited so long for a cookbook about this magnificent cuisine, and Osseo-Asare and Bata were the perfect people to write it. The food of Ghana is in so

Krio is a Creole language derived from English and several African languages. It is the lingua franca of Sierra Leone. The only Krio dictionary and phrasebook available, this guide contains the first ever English-Krio word lists, which are essential for foreign learners. Ideal for travelers, medical and aid workers, and students.

The Akan language is a group of dialects within the larger Niger-Congo language family, whose other branches include Swahili, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, and Zulu. The subgroup of Akan known as Twi includes the dialects of Akuapem and Asante. This guide features Asante Twi.