Tuttle publishing apr 2015 (6 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories - Adoption Today Magazine. Nguyen, Dong; Nguyen, Hop Thi (illustrator).

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - At last, a way to improve your Tagalog! Written by Joi Barrios as the continuation of her best-selling Tagalog for Beginners book, Intermediate Tagalog is the first intermediate-level book designed specifically for people who already speak or understand some basic Tagalog and now wish to achieve greater fluency in speaking, reading and writing standard Filipinothe national language of the Philippines. The carefully-constructed lessons in this book point out common grammatical errors that English speakers make when speaking Tagalog, and present 'real-life' conversations demonstrating how the language is spoken in Manila today. Extensive cultural notes are provided, along with exercises and activities that introduce the use of the Tagalog language in a wide range of everyday situations. The 20 lessons give you all the basic skills needed to speak Tagalog fluently: paglalarawan (the ability to describe people, places and feelings); pagsasalaysay (the ability to tell a storywhether a news story, a folktale, or an anecdote); paglalahad (how to explain somethingfor example, a custom or tradition, or how to cook a dish); and pangangatuwiran (reasoning and abstract thinking). Each lesson is carefully structured in six key parts:- A 'real-life' dialogue providing valuable conversational skills.- A vocabulary list to expand your familiarity with common, everyday Tagalog words and expressions.- A grammar review section (for example, on the correct uses of affixes in various sentence constructions).- Insightful cultural notes presenting aspects of the Philippines that may seem 'odd' to outsiders, to explain how Filipino culture shapes the way people speak.- A reading passage from a story or newspaper article, with comprehension questions.- A writing exercise designed to teach a specific writing skill.Using Intermediate Tagalog, you'll be able to talk about yourself, your family and your daily experiences using grammatically correct sentences and a native-speaker level vocabulary.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Presenting classic Japanese woodblock prints, Japan Journeys offers a unique perspective on the country's most famous travel destinations. This stunning art book gathers together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots and cultural icons that still delight visitors today. Many of the prints are by masters such as Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Utagawa Kunisada, and currently hang in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide. Katsuhika Hokusai, the artform's most celebrated artist, is also well represented, with many prints from his 'Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road' series and 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' series, including his world-renowned 'Great Wave' print. In addition to prints showcasing Japan's natural beauty, this carefully curated selection depicts roads and railways; favorite pastimes, such as blossom viewing and attending festivals; beloved entertainment, such as kabuki theater; the fashions they wore, and the food they ate. Author Andreas Marks is a leading expert on Japanese woodblock prints, and his Illuminating captions provide background context to the scenes depicted.…

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Karte. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Thailand Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map of Thailand is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time.Following highways and byways, this Thailand map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks, gardens, hotels, golf courses, museums, monuments, restaurants, churches and temples, movie theaters, shopping centers and more!This 7th edition includes maps and plans that are scaled to: Area Maps:- Thailand 1:2,000,000- Southern Thailand 1:2,000,000- Phuket Island 1:110,000- Ko Samui & Ko Pha-Ngan 1:100,000City Plans:- Central Bangkok 1:15,000- Chiang Mai 1:17,500- Pattaya 1:50,000- Phuket Town 1:25,000- Northern Samui 1:35,000- Patong Beach 1:20,000- Karon & Kata Beaches 1:30,000- Ayuthaya 1:30,000Periplus Travel Maps cover most of the major cities and travel destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. The series includes an amazing variety of fascinating destinations, from the multifaceted subcontinent of India to the bustling city-state of Singapore and the 'western style' metropolis of Sydney to the Asian charms of Bali. All titles are continuously updated, ensuring they keep up with the considerable changes in this fast-developing part of the world. This extensive geographical reach and attention to detail mean that Periplus Travel Maps are the natural first choice for anyone traveling in the region.…

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