1.300 Spanish Proverbs A to Z with English Translations


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English Description 1.300 Spanish Proverbs and Phrases in English. An amazing collection of: - 1.300 Spanish traditional proverbs, - enriched with English translations for each saying, - and various images of Spanish symbols. This book is a great resource for all: - interested in learning the Spanish language and culture - that need a special gift for Spanish lovers The 1.300 traditional proverbs, sayings, and maxims, are presented in Spanish form, along with direct English translations, and include not only proverbs of great cultural significance but also many proverbs on matters of daily life and customs. These are some of our favorite sayings: Amigo del buen tiempo mudará con el viento. A fair-weather friend changes with the wind. A mucho hablar, mucho errar. Much talking, much erring. Al raton que no tiene mas que un agujero, presto le cogen. The rat that has but one hole is soon caught. Find your favorites. Get the book right now! - Spanish Description 1.300 Dichos y Proverbios Populares en Español y su equivalente en Inglés Una increíble colección de: - 1.300 refranes tradicionales españoles, - enriquecido con traducciones al inglés para cada dicho, - y con varias imágenes de símbolos españoles, Este libro es un gran recurso para todos: - Interesados en aprender la lengua y cultura española - que necesitan un regalo especial para los amantes españoles Los 1.300 proverbios, refranes y máximas tradicionales se presentan en formato español, junto con traducciones directas al inglés, e incluyen no solo proverbios de gran importancia cultural sino también muchos proverbios sobre asuntos de la vida cotidiana y las costumbres. Estos son algunos de nuestros dichos favoritos: Amigo del buen tiempo mudará con el viento. A fair-weather friend changes with the wind. A mucho hablar, mucho errar. Much talking, much erring. Al raton que no tiene mas que un agujero, presto le cogen. The rat that has but one hole is soon caught. Encuentra tus favoritos. ¡Compra el libro ahora mismo!




The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs


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The dictionary gives explanations of the meanings and use of proverbs whenever these are obscure. By means of numerous illustrative quotations it also provides a documentary history of each proverb from its first recorded use in written English, and supplies details of earlier related forms in other languages.




Understanding the Bible from A to Z


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An encyclopedia that is compact enough to be quick and easy to use, this handy reference includes only the topics that people want and only the vital information they need. Approximately 1500 entries each contain pronunciations, concise definitions, additional information, and Scripture references. "Zipporah (zip POE rah), daughter of Jethro and wife of Moses. She gave birth to two sons: Gershom (Exodus 2:22) and Eliezer (Exodus 18:4). Her name means 'little bird'." Experienced students of the Bible and curious seekers alike will appreciate this useful and informative tool. A companion to Ron's Find It Fast in the Bible topical guide, this compact reference will be readers' first choice for quick definitions and information on Bible subjects.




The Concise A to Z Guide to Finding It in the Bible


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This informative and easy-to-understand reference tool offers an "at your fingertips" guide to key Scripture references, Bible stories, and verses that relate to topics like •anger •controversy •employment •going "green" •happiness •leadership •money •relaxation •sex •worship The Concise A to Z Guide to Finding It in the Bible provides a quick and entertaining read for people interested in what the Bible has to say about a wide range of topics.










Blessings from A to Z


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The Wisdom of Many


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A collection of 20 studies of proverbs first published in 1981 by Garland. Among the general topics are structure, oral transmission, and practical reasoning. Proverbs examined in detail include African, Yiddish, Shakespeare's, Chinese, Irish, and those used in advertising. Includes an addenda to the bibliography. No index. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




Proverbs within Cognitive Linguistics


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The volume presents an innovative set of researches featuring theoretical and practical discussions of the proverb in cognition and culture. To date, there seems to be a need for state-of-the-art research into this subject matter. This volume aims at responding to this need. The chapters contribute, from a Cognitive Linguistics interdisciplinary perspective, to the existing body of literature on the proverb. The book begins with a first part containing three chapters concerned with theoretical discussions of proverbs in cognition and culture. The three chapters in the second part ponder proverbs within a cognitive-cross-cultural perspective. The third part of the volume includes three chapters that deal with the proverbs of individual languages and cultures. The three chapters in the fourth part study proverbs and/or related phenomena from a cognitive and cultural perspective: snowclones, idioms, and proverbial phrases. This book will be of interest to academics interested in proverbs within a cognitive linguistic framework and to scholars in the areas of language studies, applied linguistics, language teaching and learning, and Cognitive Linguistics in general, and to those researchers who wish to refine their knowledge about the cognitive activities featuring proverb use and their interaction with sociocultural contextual variables.




Yoruba Proverbs


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"Yoruba Proverbs is the most comprehensive collection to date of more than five thousand Yoruban proverbs that showcase Yoruba oral tradition. Following Oyekan Owomoyela's introduction, which provides a framework and description of Yoruba cultural beliefs, the proverbs are arranged by theme into five sections: the good person; the fortunate person (or the good life); relationships; human nature; rights and responsibilities; and truisms. Each proverb is presented in Yoruba with a literal English translation, followed by a brief commentary explaining the meaning of the proverb within the oral tradition." "This definitive source book on Yoruba proverbs is the first to give such detailed, systematic classification and analysis alongside a careful assessment of the risks and pitfalls of submitting this genre to the canons of literary analysis."--BOOK JACKET.