Author : Edward A. Roberts
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 791 pages
File Size : 17,42 MB
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 149319108X
This work traces the etymologies of the entries to their earliest sources, shows their kinship to both Spanish and English, and organizes them into families of words in an Appendix of Indo-European roots. Entries are based on those of the Diccionario de la lengua espaola de la Real Academia Espaola.
Author : Gabriella Aldeman
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 19,75 MB
Release : 2024-08-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1632893649
Max finds his Spanish-speaking voice with the help of his abuela's pet, Lorito, a talkative parrot, in this sweet and heartwarming picture book. Max isn't confident with his Spanish, especially rolling his Rs, and his cousins always tease him about it. But he loves spending weekends baking with his Spanish-speaking abuela, while Lorito the parrot helps translate. But when Lorito disappears for a day, Max and Abuela must figure out how to communicate. Max's Spanish doesn’t have to be perfect, and Abuela can attempt a little English. Trying is what counts!
Author : María de los Ángeles Gómez González
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 38,18 MB
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1501502948
English Pronunciation for Speakers of Spanish fills a gaping hole in the market for books on English phonetics and pronunciation because it not only combines theoretical issues and applications to practice, but it also adopts a contrastive English-Spanish approach to better suit the needs of Spanish-speaking learners of English (SSLE), enabling them to build gradually on the knowledge gained in each chapter. The book covers the key concepts of English phonetics and phonology in seven chapters written in an accessible and engaging style: 1. Phonetics and Phonology 2. The Production and Classification of Speech Sounds 3. Vowels and Glides 4. Consonants 5. Segment Dynamics: Aspects of Connected Speech 6. Beyond the Segment: Stress and Intonation 7. Predicting Pronunciation from Spelling (and vice versa) Features: in-text audio illustrations, as well as over a hundred written and audio exercises with corresponding keys and different kinds of artwork (Tables, Figures, illustrations, spectrograms, etc.) classic readings in the discipline in the Further Reading section of each chapter highlights the phonetic contrasts and specific cues that are more important to aid comprehension in English and offers guidelines on "correct" pronunciation habits to help SSLE sound as close as possible to native English The book's companion website, EPSS Multimedia Lab, can be used on computers, smartphones and tablets, and is useful for the self-taught student and the busy lecturer alike. The website of the EPSS Multimedia lab can be accessed here: http://www.usc.gal/multimlab/ Features of the website: a complete sound bank defining and illustrating the sounds of English RP as compared with those of Peninsular Spanish written definitions and animated diagrams, videos and original recordings (by native speakers of English and Spanish) showing the articulation of each sound, alongside its most common spellings, as well as pronunciation practice for individual words and whole sentences a comprehensive selection of over a hundred written and audio exercises (with their keys) for practice both at home or in the language lab audio files corresponding to the audio illustrations given in the written book a repository of useful resources by topics and a list of online glossaries and pronunciation dictionaries
Author : Stephen Pruett-Jones
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 17,24 MB
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691220719
A remarkable exploration of naturalized parrots, among the most widely distributed birds in the world There are more than 350 species of parrots in the world, and approximately 300 of these species have been transported to other countries through the caged pet trade. Whether through escaped captivity or purposeful release, many of these parrots are now breeding in new habitats. Indeed, no less than 75 species of parrots have established breeding populations in countries where they were introduced, and parrots are now among the most widely distributed group of birds. Naturalized Parrots of the World is the first book to examine this specific avian population. Bringing together the work of leading researchers in one convenient volume, this book explores the biology of naturalized parrots and their interactions with native ecosystems. Experts discuss the global distribution of parrots, their genetics, conservation implications, and human responses to these birds. They also consider debates surrounding management issues and the lack of consensus around nonnative species in the wild. Later chapters feature case studies of the two most successful species—the Rose-ringed Parakeet and Monk Parakeet—as well as studies of the introduced parrot species located in specific countries and regions, including the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, northern Europe, South Africa, and Australia. Highlighting critical aspects of conservation biology and biodiversity, Naturalized Parrots of the World will be an invaluable resource for parrot owners, ornithologists, conservation biologists, and birdwatchers.
Author : T. K. Peoples
Publisher : Mountain Arbor Press
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 14,16 MB
Release : 2019-04-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781631832871
Author : Thomas Earnshaw Bradley
Publisher :
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 32,30 MB
Release : 1883
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Author : Random House
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 15,88 MB
Release : 1996-06-30
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0345405463
RANDOM HOUSE LATIN AMERICAN SPANISH DICTIONARY RELIABLE, DETAILED, AND UP-TO-DATE * More than 10,000 entries * Includes vocabulary and usages unique to Latin America, Central America, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Cuba * Two sections, Latin American Spanish-English and English-Latin American Spanish * All entries, from A to Z, in a single alphabetical listing The Random House imprint has long stood for excellence in the reference field. Random House reference books--prepared by its permanent lexicographic staff with the assistance of many hundreds of scholars, educators, and specialists--have been widely acclaimed for their outstanding quality and usefulness.
Author : Nora Snowdon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 20,72 MB
Release : 2012-12-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1440559988
When a multibillionaire business mogul from Barcelona meets a struggling art student from New York in the Dominican Republic, sparks fly. But can they overcome their differences and an odd case of mistaken identity? On vacation in the Dominican Republic, Lily Scott meets the man of her dreams, and then some. She’s astounded when he seems equally attracted to her. But after a whirlwind affair, she is devastated when he abruptly insults her and leaves. Carlos adores Lily, the sweet, unassuming artist he meets on vacation, but when his personal assistant informs him that she’s suing his company, he exacts revenge and then tries to move on. But can he? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Author : Peter M. Buffington
Publisher : Peter Buffington
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 49,83 MB
Release : 2010-08-27
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : 9780971208414
Author : Tomasz Dobrogoszcz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 29,43 MB
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1442237376
Monty Python’s Flying Circus was one of the most important and influential cultural phenomena of the 1970s. The British program was followed by albums, stage appearances, and several films, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian,and Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life. In all, the comic troupe drew on a variety of cultural references that prominently figured in their sketches, and they tackled weighty matters that nonetheless amused their audiences. In Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition:Cultural Contexts in Monty Python, Tomasz Dobrogoszcz presents essays that explore the various touchstones in the television show and subsequent films. These essays look at a variety of themes prompted by the comic geniuses: Death The depiction of women Shakespearean influences British and American cultural representations Reactions from foreign viewers This volume offers a distinguished discussion of Monty Python’s oeuvre, exhibiting highly varied approaches from a number of perspectives, including gender studies, post-structuralism, psychoanalysis, and cultural studies. Featuring a foreword by Python alum Terry Jones, Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition will appeal to anyone interested in cultural history and media studies, as well as the general fans of Monty Python who want to know more about the impact of this groundbreaking group.
