Learning To Read Russian

Daphne West: Teach Yourself Beginner's Russian Script (Teach Yourself Beginner\'s Script Series) (Russian Edition) McGraw-Hill Companies 2003 Paperback ISBN: 9780340860267

Russian is from the same \'family\' of languages as English (Indo-European) and has been very much influenced by languages such as Latin and French, but also by Greek, Hebrew and Old Church Slavonic. In the 9th Century a monk called St Cyril is reputed to have devised the Russian script - hence its name: Cyrillic. There are only 33 letters in the Russian alphabet and learning Russian really is much simpler once you know the script. If you are going to visit Russia, you need a basic recognition of the script, at least to be able to read the street signs and find your way around. \'Teach Yourself Beginner\'s Russian Script\' starts from scratch and teaches you how to read and write the Russian alphabet correctly from the beginning. It will enable you to understand enough from signs, directions, instructions and even menus to be able to get by on your next visit to Russia or to take your study of the language further. The book is divided into different sections. Units 1-4 introduce you to the letters of the printed alphabet step by step with exercises to practise each new point.In these units each new Russian word will also be transliterated so that you can practise saying the words as well as reading and writing them. The fifth unit is a revision unit so that you can review what you have learnt and go back over any areas of difficulty. In Units 6 and 7, you will learn how to read and write the handwritten Russian script. Finally, in Units 8-10, you will be given practice on specific topics: town and transport, hotel and restaurant, and hobbies. By the end of the book, you will understand how the Russian script works and will have mastered the basics of reading and writing Russian. The leader in self-learning with more than 300 titles, covering all subjects. Be where you want to be with Teach Yourself. , condition:Near Mint

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Daphne West: Teach Yourself Read and Write Russian Script, Teach Yourself Books, Juni 2010 ISBN: 144410392X
Read and write Russian script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning.

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Gilchrist, Cherry: Explore Alchemy, United Kingdom Explore Books (an Imprint of Heart of Albion Press) 2007 ; weicher Einband / soft cover

8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 190564602X This book is brand new. Is alchemy the quest for transforming base metals into gold? Or is it a metaphor for spiritual transformation, or else the pursuit of the elixir of eternal life? Or is it, as some people think, merely an early attempt at chemistry? Alchemy can be as elusive as mercury, one of the chief materials that it uses. Like quicksilver, it has a shape-shifting nature, and cannot easily be pinned down to one fixed interpretation. Whatever form it takes, however, the alchemical process is one in which transformation plays a key role, and in the best traditions, this involves the soul of the alchemist as well as the material in the alchemical vessel. In Explore Alchemy Cherry Gilchrist shows how alchemy has been at the heart of human wisdom from Taoist sages, through medieval Arabic magi, to heretical monks, twentieth century psychologists and modern day practitioners of the tradition. She reveals how alchemy has manifested in various ways, such as the distillation of alcohol, the invention of baroque music and the musical language of Monteverdi, the works of William Shakespeare, and the scientific insights of Sir Isaac Newton and his contemporary Robert Boyle. She provides a concise yet comprehensive guide to the complex wisdom of the alchemists. Cherry Gilchrist read English and Anthropology at Cambridge, and holds a post-graduate diploma in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology from the University of Bath Spa. She has a wide range of interests within the areas of the hermetic tradition, ancient cultures and mythology, and she is also a specialist in Russian traditional art and culture. Cherry is the author of over twenty books for adults and children, and she lectures for the arts organisation NADFAS, and for conferences, cruises and museums. She lives in the city of Bath, is a keen traveller, and has a love of singing and baroque music. From reviews of Explore Alchemy 'Highly recommended!' D.J. Tyrer Monomyth Supplement '... an excellent introduction to the subject.' Gerry Bird Merry Meet '... the history of alchemy here is sound, reliable and clear - actually the best introduction to the subject that I know of and the only one currently in print.' Jay Ramsay Caduceus 'So, the one question every review reader wants to know is - should I spend my hard earned cash on this book - to which the resounding answer is yes!' White Dragon From reviews of Cherry Gilchrist's previous books, Elements of Alchemy and Alchemy: The Great Work This work, one of the best that I have read from the Aquarian Press, is sufficiently clear to serve as the introduction to Alchemy it is claimed to be, yet sufficiently detailed to offer fascinating glimpses into the obscure depths of that murky subject. Gilchrist is a highly organised, concise and polished writer, and she arranges her material well. The book presents the colourful history of alchemy and its alchemists and-most usefully-an account of alchemical symbolism in theory. There are discussions on the use of dreams and emblems, the relation between spiritual and physical work, the role of alchemy in this century, and an excellent bibliography. One of the most attractive features of the book lies in Gilchrist's frequent quotation from alchemist, alchemical manuscripts (she uses secondary sources, but the book is not intended as original historical research). The quotations illustrate and lend credence to the clear generalised descriptions of alchemical practice. I know of no other work on the subject is so accessible and yet so comprehensive. Professor Tanya Luhrman Light This is a history and evaluation of the Western Hermetic Tradition and a concise history of the philosophy and practice of alchemy from its beginnings to the 20th century. So nice to have all this in one volume if one is not fully acquainted with the subject. Alchemy is the art of transformation, and this is what our age is all about. The New Humanity I read this book was great interest, as not only do I have some personal involvement with alchemy as a spiritual/our cult, but also I learned a good deal of what I know about astrology from Mrs Gilchrist's personal tuition. She has the gift of the teacher, that of clear and informative communication, which gives pleasure along with the process of learning. Much of the historical material will be familiar to those already acquainted with alchemical literature. But there is a valuable chapter on 20th-century alchemy and a good grasp of the wider cultural manifestations that flowed from clever men's devotion to the great work. It is an excellent introduction to the subject and is well served by the bibliography and index, included in all the books of the series that I have seen. Alchemy needs an advocate in this sceptical age and Mrs Gilchrist has marshalled the evidence for the defence in a way that is both absorbing, and also pregnant with the most intriguing possibilities. Lightning Flash Published by Explore Books, an imprint of Heart of Albion Press. ISBN 978-1-905646-02-9. 2007 Demy 8vo (215 x 138 mm), 170 + x pages, 29 b&w photos, 31 line drawings, paperback.

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Brown, Tricia; Kobre, Kenneth (photographer). L'Chaim: The Story of a Russian Emigre Boy.
Hardcover. Stated 1st edition hardcover with dustjacket 1994 Henry Holt. Very clean; no marks; never read. Only light wear. 65pp; great photos; Glossary. Language: English. For children ages 9-12. 'This book is not so much the story of a young boy adapting to a new culture as it is a description of Orthodox Judaism. Zev Tsukerman, 11, and his family left Odessa in the Ukraine in large part because they were not allowed to practice their religion freely. In clear and interesting prose, Brown shows Zev's daily routine in his new home in San Francisco--learning about his faith at a Jewish day school, after-school activities, and home life-- with an emphasis on the religious rituals. The finely written text is accompanied by well-composed, full-color photographs in a variety of attractive layouts.'--Diane S. Marton, School Library Journal. Keywords: juvenile..

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