Tuttle publishing apr 2012 (4 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This classic Chinese epic features a new introduction by Daniel Kane, Head of Chinese Studies at Macquarie University and Cultural Counselor at the Australian Embassy in Beijing in 1996.China's most famous traditional novel, The Monkey King's Amazing Adventures is the story of the Monkey King, his incredible origin and downfall, and his epic quest to redeem himself with his trusted companions, as they face fantastic foes, demons, and monsters and have amazing adventures in their travels to the Western paradise.No matter what obstacle was put before him, the talented, wily Monkey King always got what he wantedunimaginable strength, eternal life, even a position in the Celestial Realm with the gods. But more than anything else, the Monkey King loved mischief and rule-breaking, and he was sure that he was the most powerful creature in the world.But after defeat and punishment, the Monkey King found himself wanting some things he never expected: to be good enough and have the discipline to help the monk Xuanzang on his mission to bring Buddhist Scripturesand enlightenmentto China.Readers will thrill to Timothy Richard's retelling of the Monkey King's exploitshe never disappoints, whether in the Dragon King's underwater castle, the Halls of the Dead, or the palace of Buddha himselfand find themselves captivated as he joins Xuanzang and his other trusted companions, the Dragon Horse, the Monk Sand, and the equally mischievous Pig on the dangerous trek West.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is a comprehensive Korean to English dictionary for language learners. Finally, here is the dictionary that learners have been waiting for: one that specifically answers the needs of English speakers who are studying Korean. Designed for learners who are an elementary to intermediate level, it contains over 5,600 Korean headwords, including essential contemporary words, commonly used example phrases, and business and technical terms. Along with refreshingly clear English definitions, the entries are packed with helpful extra details that make learning easier. Included are:- 5,633 example sentences given in Hangul, romanizations, and English.- English-Korean Word Finder allows two-directional use.- Explanations of common idiomatic expressions.- Special notes to clarify differences and distinctions that can be challenging for English speakers.- Romanization is included for all terms and examples, to assist learners.- Extensive notes on grammar and meaning enhance understanding.- Especially high-frequency words are marked.- Endings and particlesvery important components of the Korean language, but often overlooked in reference materialsare clearly indicated and explained.This dictionary presents, with care and expertise, all the words that are essential for learners to know.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable study guide for students of the Japanese language at all levels. Long the standard in Japanese language education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. An essential handbook for self-study or the classroom, students will find that a strong foundation in grammar is vital to those wishing to learn Japanese. Essential Japanese Grammar presents many unique features. First, grammatical terminology has been kept to a minimum so that extensive prior knowledge of grammar is not required. Second, abundant example sentences are written in Japanese characters (kana and kanji) followed by romanji and English translations. Third, the authors have tried to reveal aspects of grammar that may not be found in comparable grammar bookssuch as rare Japanese verbs, adjectival nouns, clauses, adverbs, etc. This Japanese grammar book contains:- Parts of speech.- Sentence constructions.- Conjugations forms.- Speech styles and tones.- Accentuation rules.- Essential words and functional elements.- An appendix for referencing and cross-referencing Japanese words.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'One of the best modern texts. Highly recommended.' The Japan Times Complete, compact and authoritativethis Japanese language book provides all the information needed to learn kanji and kana, including the 92 hiragana and katakana phonetic symbols (known collectively as Japanese Kana) and the 2,136 standard Joyo Kanji characters that every Japanese person learns in school. This new and thoroughly revised edition reflects recent changes made to the official Joyo kanji list by the Japanese government. The kana and kanji are presented efficiently and systematically which helps you learn them quickly and retain what you have learned to improve your mastery of the Japanese language. The ability to read Japanese and write Japanese is an essential skill for any student and will build on their previous knowledge and improve their overall capacity to learn Japanese. A concise index allows you to look up the Kanji in three different ways (so the book also serves as a Japanese Kanji dictionary) and extra spaces are provided to allow you to practice writing Japanese. Japanese Kanji and Kana contains:- All 2,136 official Joyo kanji with readings and definitions.- Characters are graded by their JLPT examination levels.- Up to 5 useful vocabulary compounds for each kanji.- Brush and pen cursive forms as well as printed forms.- 19 tables summarizing key information about the characters.- Kanji lookup indexes by radicals, stroke counts and readings.…