Editora: libreka classics
libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!
'A breathtaking adventure through the alphabet... An absolutely delightful read, filled with jewels of lightly worn scholarship and dazzling insight. I just couldn't recommend it more highly.' Stephen Fry'An excellent read.' Susie Dent'You'll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate's fascinating linguistic history.' Sunday TimesWhy does 'W' sounds like 'double U'?What has the letter 'Q' got to do with monkeys?Why are the 'C's in circus pronounced differently?What's the point of the second 'N' in the author's first name, 'Danny'?And why does 'Q' need to be followed by 'U'?Every letter you're reading right now has a fascinating story to tell, having been on a long linguistic, historical, political and social journey.In Why Q Needs U, linguistic expert Danny Bate takes readers on a fascinating odyssey through the English alphabet, diving into history, archaeology, politics and linguistics to discover where we get our writing from. Sharing fun facts and revealing the alphabet's hidden mechanisms, he explains where we get our letters from and why the English language uses them so strangely.Explaining - and defending - the peculiar way English today uses our ancient letters, Bate's witty and entertaining book will help readers spot connections in languages across the world and inspire a newfound sense of wonder for the letters we use every day.'Charming' The EconomistVer livro
'The Marquis lay there, like stone, with a knife pushed into his heart. On his chest lay a piece of paper, with the words: Drive him fast to the grave. This is from JACQUES.' The French Revolution brings terror and death to many people. But even in these troubled times people can still love and be kind. They can be generous and true-hearted ...and brave.Ver livro
🇩🇪🎧 BREAK FREE FROM MINDLESS MEMORIZATION AND FINALLY SPEAK GERMAN WITH EASE! 🎧🇩🇪 Tired of grammar drills that never stick? This immersive 2-in-1 audiobook transforms how you learn German, blending real-life stories, authentic dialogues, and interactive exercises that make the language come alive naturally. You’ll live the language as you follow captivating short stories, each designed to build your skills step by step—from simple phrases to real conversations you can actually use. Step inside and experience how easily you can: - Engage effortlessly with everyday German through stories and side-by-side English translations. - Master real-life situations like travel, dining, shopping, and more. - Boost fluency with interactive lessons that reinforce memory and confidence. - Think and speak like a native, using repetition, context, and meaningful communication. Perfect for learners pursuing travel, career, or personal growth, this audiobook helps you make German click—without the boredom of textbooks. PRESS PLAY NOW AND UNLOCK A SMARTER, FASTER, AND MORE ENJOYABLE WAY TO MASTER REAL-LIFE GERMAN TODAY!Ver livro
While Frank O'Connor was known primarily as one of Ireland's finest short-story writers, he was also an accomplished translator. In the long line of Irish writers given to translating poems in Irish into poems written in English – a tradition stretching back at least as far as Jonathan Swift – he stands out above all the rest. Between the mid-1920s and the mid-1960s, O'Connor published 121 translations that give voice to the full range of this centuries-old tradition. Collected here in full for the first time, O'Connor's work shows an uncanny aptitude for carrying over into English verse many of the riches to be found in the originals – the ancient voice of the Hag of Beare lamenting her decline into old age; the voices of the early monks describing the Irish landscape, Irish weather, their religious faith, and, in at least one instance, their cat; the voice of Hugh O'Rourke's wife torn between loyalty to her husband and a rising desire for her seducer. All these voices haunted O'Connor throughout his career, whatever else he was doing. The collection includes the Irish-language sources for all 121 translations along with literal translations, enabling the reader to see what O'Connor started from. O'Connor's translations sprang from a compulsive desire to breathe life into Ireland's past, to 'look back to look forward,' as he once put it; for him the Irish-language tradition was not for scholars and archives alone, but formed a living body of work vitally relevant to an Ireland that seemed puzzlingly indifferent to it. Thanks to O'Connor's profound love of his country's language and its rich, literary subsoil – 'a literature of which no Irishman need feel ashamed', he once said – these voices from Ireland's past can still be heard. Strikingly modern in tone, they conjoin flesh and spirit, the sacred and the secular, in a way that speaks to humankind.Ver livro
Unlock the Beauty of Arabic: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Understanding Arabic is one of the world's most beautiful, expressive, and historically rich languages. But for many beginners, the unfamiliar script and unique sounds can feel intimidating. Where do you even begin? Learn Arabic For Beginners step-by-step is the answer. This comprehensive guide is specifically designed for English speakers who want to learn Arabic the right way starting from the very first stroke of the pen and building step by step until you are forming sentences and navigating real-life situations with confidence. Unlike other books that rush you into memorizing phrases without context, this guide is structured to give you a solid foundation before immersing you in practical communication. Inside, you will find: - Step-by-step handwriting practice to master the Arabic script - Hundreds of essential vocabulary words organized by theme - Real-life dialogues and phrases for everyday situations - Clear grammar explanations with practical examples - Coverage of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) suitable for travel, business, and daily life Whether you are planning to travel, connect with Arabic-speaking family or friends, explore business opportunities, or simply challenge yourself with a beautiful new language, this book is your complete companion. Stop feeling intimidated by the Arabic script. Start your journey today and discover the joy of reading, writing, and speaking Arabic with confidence.Ver livro
The last decade has seen an exponential increase in the development and adoption of language technologies, from personal assistants such as Siri and Alexa, through automatic translation, to chatbots like ChatGPT. Yet questions remain about what we stand to lose or gain when we rely on them in our everyday lives. As a non-native English speaker living in an English-speaking country, Vered Shwartz has experienced both amusing and frustrating moments using language technologies: from relying on inaccurate automatic translation, to failing to activate personal assistants with her foreign accent. English is the world's foremost go-to language for communication, and mastering it past the point of literal translation requires acquiring not only vocabulary and grammar rules, but also figurative language, cultural references, and nonverbal communication. Will language technologies aid us in the quest to master foreign languages and better understand one another, or will they make language learning obsolete?Ver livro
