Colloquial Czech


Book Description

Colloquial Czech provides a step-by-step course in Czech as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Czech in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: • progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills • structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar • an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises • realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios • useful vocabulary lists throughout the text • additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Czech will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Czech. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.




Go for Beginners


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Go is an ancient, subtly beautiful game of territory. But with its nearly endless possibilities and challenges, it is more than just another game; it is a way of life for tens of millions of players throughout the world. Embodying four thousand years of Oriental thought and culture, go is the oldest game in the world still played in its original form. Go is the kind of game that one can learn in a day—and spend a lifetime perfecting. It is more art than science: in order to surround and capture the opponent's territory, one needs intuition, flexibility, and acute perception combined with a sharp analytical mind. Each player is a partner in an exercise of coexistence; each player needs the other for self-enlightenment and for enjoyment. But then, too, go is a game whose strategy has been compared to the tactics of guerilla warfare. Go can be all things to all people; it is simple, elegant, and unexpectedly beautiful. This book contains an introduction; a brief example game; a clear, leisurely explanation of the rules; and illustrations of the simplest techniques of good play and of some easy and some more difficult problems the player will encounter. The appendixes include a concise list of rules, a glossary of technical terms, and a list of international and American go organizations. Among go players, Go for Beginners is known as the best beginner's book available.




The Way to Go


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This book provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the new open source programming language Go (in its first stable and maintained release Go 1) from Google. The language is devised with Java / C#-like syntax so as to feel familiar to the bulk of programmers today, but Go code is much cleaner and simpler to read, thus increasing the productivity of developers. You will see how Go: simplifies programming with slices, maps, structs and interfaces incorporates functional programming makes error-handling easy and secure simplifies concurrent and parallel programming with goroutines and channels And you will learn how to: make use of Go's excellent standard library program Go the idiomatic way using patterns and best practices in over 225 working examples and 135 exercises This book focuses on the aspects that the reader needs to take part in the coming software revolution using Go.




Hindi


Book Description

Learn to speak, understand, read, and write Hindi with confidence.




Learn Calligraphy


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In an age of myriad computer fonts and instant communication, your handwriting style is increasingly a very personal creation. In this book, Margaret Shepherd, America's premier calligrapher, shows you that calligraphy is not simply a craft you can learn, but an elegant art form that you can make your own. Calligraphy remains perennially popular, often adorning wedding invitations, diplomas, and commercial signs. Whether it is Roman, Gothic, Celtic, Bookhand, or Italic style, calligraphy conveys class and elegance. Margaret Shepherd makes this ancient art form accessible in a completely hand-lettered technical guide that will: * Provide context for calligraphy as an art, exploring the rich tradition of hand-lettering and mapping the evolution of the most popular styles. * Give detailed technical advice on choosing pens, paper, and inks, setting up your workspace, mastering various pen angles, along with step-by-step illustrations to guide you as you practice. * Explain which alphabets are appropriate for different forms of writing. For example, the Roman alphabet works well for short, unpunctuated passages, while the Italic alphabet is more suited to informal everyday communication. * Encourage you to personalize your lettering by using variant strokes and interpreting how you would like the words to look on the page. * Inspire you with carefully chosen illustrations and examples, which bring letters to life. In Margaret Shepherd's own words, "Calligraphy trains not only your eye and hand, but your mind as well." Learn Calligraphy is the authoritative primer for this age-old craft, and will help develop a new appreciation for lettering as you discover your creative personality.




Cricut


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Are you still having trouble understanding and learning the fundamentals of Cricut? If so, this guidebook will make your worries disappear! This is the guide(R) damn complete you won't find it in the box! The 10 manuscripts in this book provide 500 pages of information to master the world of Cricut. 1 - Cricut for beginners 2 - First project 3 - Design Space 4 - Project ideas for beginners 5 - All the materials, tools, and accessories 6 - Cricut Business from Home 7 - Project ideas for business & advanced makers 8 - Cricut Joy 9 - Cricut Explore Air 2 10 - Cricut Maker machine Cricut has proven to be one of, if not the most, profitable brands of cutting plotters. However, operating the machine is understandably difficult. However, with this Cricut guide, you will find yourself free from all the stresses and troubles of managing your Cricut machine. This guidebook includes answers to the most common questions asked by new users of Cricut tools. It includes the basics and beginner guides for handling a Cricut machine as well as advanced tips and tricks that will surely come in handy. Our Cricut guidebook is detailed and intricate. It even offers information regarding starting a business with your Cricut machine, navigating through the Cricut Design Space, and finding the right tools, materials, and accessories. These 10 manuscripts in 1 book are essential for helping you master the machine and assure you will create better projects in the future. Here's a quick peek at what you will find inside this Cricut manual: - What to know before buying - How to navigate the Cricut Design Space - How to create your first project (with a mini step-by-step guide) - First Cricut projects and advanced project ideas - Tips and tricks for tools, materials, and accessories - User manual for Cricut Maker, Cricut Joy, and Cricut Air Explore 2 - Making money from Cricut Whether you want to add a personal touch to your home, earn some extra money through a Cricut-related business, or make heartwarming gifts for your friends and family, this box-set allows you to turn your dreams into a reality. WOW, BONUSES! Inside this book, you'll find instructions for accessing a collection of: - 950+ video tutorials - Official printer manuals - A list of the best communities to meet other makers - Thousands of project ideas available for free - Millions of free SVG files and images - My private contacts After reading this book, you will no longer need to buy or read any other books on Cricut, because: - This is the most complete guide around - This guide is continuously updated - This guidebook was reviewed by America's top Cricut maker communities Have you already bought other books about Cricut? Don't worry, you won't be buying anymore! The information you find in this collection is rare because it is based on experience and knowledge. This book was launched at a promotional price, but we cannot guarantee that the price will remain the same in the coming days. So, what are you waiting for? Click BUY NOW and grab this book today!




Colloquial Afrikaans


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Colloquial Afrikaans provides a step-by-step course in Afrikaans as it is written and spoken in South Africa and Namibia today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Afrikaans in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: • progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills • structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar • an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises • realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios • useful vocabulary lists throughout the text • additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Afrikaans will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Afrikaans. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.




Colloquial Indonesian


Book Description

This book offers a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Indonesian. By the end of this course you will able to communicate confidently and effectively in Indonesian.




Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish


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Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you: • Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily • Convert English into Spanish in an instant • Start forming sentences after the very first lesson • Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study • Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort • Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key With original black-and-white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.




Opening Theory Made Easy


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In this book, Otake presents 20 principles for opening play. You will find a discussion of the fundamentals of the opening and strategy. Almost a third of the book is devoted to the important topic of shape, a subject not well understood by most western go players. Otake explains sophisticated concepts in a simple and accessible way, making the book easy to digest regardless of your playing strength. By applying these principles when you make your strategic decisions, you will improve your game enormously. There are many things about the opening that are a bit difficult, but a little study of opening principles can pay big dividends in your win/loss record The book is divided into three parts: Chapter One: Fuseki Fundamentals Chapter Two: Shape Chapter Three: Strategy