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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.

This popular cookbook is now available in a paperback edition!

In this new cookbook, author Rinku Bhattacharya combines her two great lovesIndian cooking and sustainable livingto give readers a simple, accessible way to cook seasonally, locally, and flavorfully. Inspired by the bounty of local produce, mostly from her own backyard, Rinku set out to create recipes for busy, time-strapped home cooks who want to blend Indian flavors into nutritious family meals. Youll find more than 150 recipes for tempting fare like Mango and Goat Cheese Mini Crisps, Roasted Red Pepper Chutney, Crisped Okra with Dry Spice Rub, Smoky Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Puree, and Red Harvest Masala Cornish Hens, to name a few. As exotic and enticing as these recipes sound, the ingredients are easily found and the instructions are simple. Foreword by chef and author Suvir Saran.

"Javanese is spoken in Indonesia, as well as smaller communities in Malaysia and Singapore. Includes: 4,000 dictionary entries, concise grammar and pronunciation guides, phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers, and phrasebook covering essential topics like business, accommodations, and dining out"--

As Lynn Visson explores in this fascinating book, sometimes simply knowing a language is not enough to ensure good communication. Speaking a language without understanding the culture in which it is spoken can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication. WHAT MEAN? explores the problems of language and culture facing both Russians speaking English and Americans speaking Russian. An introduction to the basic issues of the link between language and culture is followed by a discussion of the reasons for some common errors in Russian and English. Numerous practical examples help readers understand the importance of cultural markers and signposts in both languages.

This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Cambodia 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.

This handy reference includes more than 6,000 dictionary entries; a phrasebook with helpful chapters on topics like money, shopping, accommodations, transportation and emergencies; easy-to-read phonetics (all entries include both original Arabic script and Romanized phonetics); and basic grammar and pronunciation guides.

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

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 of Hong Kongs film and music industries. This dictionary with over 14,000 entries provides students and travelers with a portable, yet comprehensive resource for everyday use.

New paperback edition! Sephardic cuisine is truly a mosaic of a variety of Mediterranean influences. Typical ingredients include cinnamon, cloves, fenugreek, saffron, almond essence, rose and orange flower water, tahini paste, artichokes, fava beans, olives, fennel, couscous, semolina and bulgur. Noted cookbook author Sheilah Kaufman guides home cooks through the specialties of the Israeli kitchen in this unique collection of recipes. Includes 120 easy-to-follow recipes, as well as a brief history of the Jews and their wanderings, and guides to kosher dining, Jewish holidays, and food terms.

"...blends recipes for favorite Polish foods with the history and culture which created them, using seasonal arrangement to explore Polish life and how food traditions evolved. Recipes have been adapted for American kitchens but retain their authentic roots, while plenty of Polish cultural insights make for inviting leisure browsing by more than just the cook."-The Midwest Book Review This popular cookbook by beloved Polish-American author Sophie Hodorowicz Knab combines more than 100 recipes for favorite Polish foods with the history and cultural traditions that created them. Arranged according to the cycle of seasons, it explores life in the Polish countryside through the year and gives readers priceless historical information and insightful answers to common questions (like the meaning behind the Pascal butter lamb) asked by descendants of Polish immigrants. It has been updated with a section on Polish Feasts & Festivals. Lovely illustrations and pearls of practical wisdom ("Household Hints") from the old Polish kitchen marvelously complement this book. This charming cookbook is perfect for Polish Americans, home cooks, food history buffs, and those seeking to learn more about their Slavic roots.

Spoken by roughly 4 million people world-wide, Lithuanian is an official language of Lithuania and the European Union, as well as a recognised language of Poland. This comprehensive, two-way Lithuanian dictionary will prove an indispensable tool for travellers, students, and businesspersons visiting Lithuania.

Spoken by some 20 million people, both in Thailand and abroad, Thai is rapidly evolving into a critical component of cultural, business, and political communication in Southeast Asia. This updated version adds the native Thai script to this language guide, and also updates the entries to reflect the changes to everyday Thai.

Four-character idioms, also known as chengyu, are key components of the Chinese language and culture, many conveying important lessons and social values that stretch back over 3,000 years of Chinese history. This title include: entries that employ both traditional and simplified Chinese characters, pinyin transliterations, and an introduction.

With over 14 million speakers, Shanghainese is the most widespread member of the Wu family of Chinese dialects and the predominant language of the city of Shanghai and the Yangzi River delta. This title contains 4,000 dictionary entries, and also provides concise grammar and pronunciation sections.

There are an estimated 17 million speakers of Nepali world-wide, including 11 million speakers within Nepal. It is home to Mount Everest and the birthplace of the Buddha. This title contains over 15,000 entries, and each entry includes part of speech, alternate words, Devanagari script as well as phonetic pronunciation.

With over 11 million speakers world-wide, Catalan thrives and is promoted in the business markets and schools of Catalan-speaking cultures. This title contains 4,000 dictionary entries and a phrasebook covering topics like dining out, sightseeing, and accommodations.

A bilingual dictionary and phrasebook of Bengali, an official language of Bangladesh and India. It contains the essential language that a traveller to Bangladesh or West Bengal needs to communicate. It provides many key words, covering topics including introductions, travel, accommodations, and sight-seeing.

Entries in this dictionary go far beyond simple translations and include a wealth of information: grammar and usage labels, usage examples, idioms, stress marks, and irregular pronunciations.

Spoken by over 12 million people world-wide, Czech is an official language of the European Union. This dictionary provides business-people, travellers, and students with the words they need to learn and communicate in Czech.

Bengali, the official language of Bangladesh and India's West Bengal, is the sixth most-spoken language in the world. With current vocabulary and usage, this is an up-to-date and comprehensive two-way Bengali dictionary.

Russian is the most widely-spoken Slavic language. This text provides Russian-English translators with essential tools needed to improve their translation skills. It offers dozens of examples and practice exercises that focus on journalistic idiom and modern conversational Russian.

Savvy travellers know that Poland is a distinct and unforgettable destination. Its cities and countryside alike beckon visitors with rich history and traditions, stunning architecture, and unique natural beauty. This title includes the essential language of Polish a traveller needs.

Sweden is one of the world's most politically and economically successful democracies. Swedish is an important medium for communication across Europe and the world. Swedish is an official language of the European Union, the Nordic Council, and Finland. This title features entries that include useful grammar notes and possible variants.

Hindi, with over 800 million speakers, is the world's second most widely spoken language and one of only two official languages of India. This guide provides businesspeople, travellers, and students with the words they need to handle different interactions with Hindi speakers.

Indonesian, the official language of Indonesia, is spoken by that nation's approximately 240 million inhabitants. A tropical paradise made up of about 13,000 islands, Indonesia annually receives more than 5 million foreign tourists. This title contains over 20,000 entries of essential, modern Indonesian. It is intended for travellers.