Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sculptors
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Tales from the Italian and Spanish
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sculptors
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sculptors
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
The Spanish-Italian Border
Author: Róisín Tierney
Publisher: ARC Publications
ISBN: 9781908376350
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This collection of poetry contorts the world we know, yet is grounded in subjects that range from rural Ireland to sub-maritime journeys to Spain; from unheard of languages to ghost dogs.
Publisher: ARC Publications
ISBN: 9781908376350
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This collection of poetry contorts the world we know, yet is grounded in subjects that range from rural Ireland to sub-maritime journeys to Spain; from unheard of languages to ghost dogs.
A Perfect Idiot
Author: Frank Iodice
Publisher: Articoli Liberi
ISBN: 9788894376227
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
"This book is an act of love for books." ―Antonio Maddamma, LIBRI SENZA CARTA "An entanglement of relationships across two countries." ―Andrew Singer, TRAFIKA EUROPE "Iodice is perpetually greedy for reality." ―Caterina Ceccuti, LA NAZIONE "A long, interior monologue with an unexpected ending." ―Matilde de Bisogno, BRAINSTORMING "Iodice digs in our bones drawing from senses and images that he seems to steal from our pockets." ―Eloise Lonobile, LETTERATOUR "Frank Iodice's writing is approachable and warm. I couldn't put it down." ―Gary Lovely, THE HARPOON REVIEW Odette is a six years old girl. She is living in a foster home in the south of France when she meets a night custodian and decides he should be her father. To look for him, Odette escapes with the help of an old Argentinian prostitute, Signorina Rosario Rossi, who has quite an original philosophy of life, and her ex-boyfriend, don Vito Palladino, an irreverent parish priest. A story about the meaning of our place in the world, a world in which an idiot can turn out to be more brilliant than anyone else. This book was realized by Articoli Liberi, a nonprofit organization based in the south of France. Our mission is to offer free books to schools all over the world. We use the proceeds from the online sales to print extra copies and distribute them for free. The objective is to promote the importance of reading by reaching out the young. Visit us at www.articoliliberi.com
Publisher: Articoli Liberi
ISBN: 9788894376227
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
"This book is an act of love for books." ―Antonio Maddamma, LIBRI SENZA CARTA "An entanglement of relationships across two countries." ―Andrew Singer, TRAFIKA EUROPE "Iodice is perpetually greedy for reality." ―Caterina Ceccuti, LA NAZIONE "A long, interior monologue with an unexpected ending." ―Matilde de Bisogno, BRAINSTORMING "Iodice digs in our bones drawing from senses and images that he seems to steal from our pockets." ―Eloise Lonobile, LETTERATOUR "Frank Iodice's writing is approachable and warm. I couldn't put it down." ―Gary Lovely, THE HARPOON REVIEW Odette is a six years old girl. She is living in a foster home in the south of France when she meets a night custodian and decides he should be her father. To look for him, Odette escapes with the help of an old Argentinian prostitute, Signorina Rosario Rossi, who has quite an original philosophy of life, and her ex-boyfriend, don Vito Palladino, an irreverent parish priest. A story about the meaning of our place in the world, a world in which an idiot can turn out to be more brilliant than anyone else. This book was realized by Articoli Liberi, a nonprofit organization based in the south of France. Our mission is to offer free books to schools all over the world. We use the proceeds from the online sales to print extra copies and distribute them for free. The objective is to promote the importance of reading by reaching out the young. Visit us at www.articoliliberi.com
The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories
Author: Jhumpa Lahiri
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141985623
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
'Rich. . . eclectic. . . a feast' Telegraph This landmark collection brings together forty writers that reflect over a hundred years of Italy's vibrant and diverse short story tradition, from the birth of the modern nation to the end of the twentieth century. Poets, journalists, visual artists, musicians, editors, critics, teachers, scientists, politicians, translators: the writers that inhabit these pages represent a dynamic cross section of Italian society, their powerful voices resonating through regional landscapes, private passions and dramatic political events. This wide-ranging selection curated by Jhumpa Lahiri includes well known authors such as Italo Calvino, Elsa Morante and Luigi Pirandello alongside many captivating new discoveries. More than a third of the stories featured in this volume have been translated into English for the first time, several of them by Lahiri herself.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141985623
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
'Rich. . . eclectic. . . a feast' Telegraph This landmark collection brings together forty writers that reflect over a hundred years of Italy's vibrant and diverse short story tradition, from the birth of the modern nation to the end of the twentieth century. Poets, journalists, visual artists, musicians, editors, critics, teachers, scientists, politicians, translators: the writers that inhabit these pages represent a dynamic cross section of Italian society, their powerful voices resonating through regional landscapes, private passions and dramatic political events. This wide-ranging selection curated by Jhumpa Lahiri includes well known authors such as Italo Calvino, Elsa Morante and Luigi Pirandello alongside many captivating new discoveries. More than a third of the stories featured in this volume have been translated into English for the first time, several of them by Lahiri herself.
First Italian Reader
Author: Stanley Appelbaum
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048612035X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Beginning students of Italian language and literature will welcome these selections of poetry, fiction, history, and philosophy by 14th- to 20th-century authors, including Dante, Boccaccio, Pirandello, and 52 others.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048612035X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Beginning students of Italian language and literature will welcome these selections of poetry, fiction, history, and philosophy by 14th- to 20th-century authors, including Dante, Boccaccio, Pirandello, and 52 others.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Author: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780156901505
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The three billy goats outsmart the hungry troll who lives under the bridge.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780156901505
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The three billy goats outsmart the hungry troll who lives under the bridge.
Short Stories in Italian for Beginners
Author: Olly Richards
Publisher: Teach Yourself
ISBN: 1473683335
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Beginners will make learning Italian easy and enjoyable.
Publisher: Teach Yourself
ISBN: 1473683335
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Beginners will make learning Italian easy and enjoyable.
Mexican Short Stories / Cuentos mexicanos
Author: Stanley Appelbaum
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486121607
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : es
Pages : 242
Book Description
This collection offers a rich sampling of the finest Mexican prose published from 1843 to 1918. Nine short stories appear in their original Spanish text, with expert English translations on each facing page.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486121607
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : es
Pages : 242
Book Description
This collection offers a rich sampling of the finest Mexican prose published from 1843 to 1918. Nine short stories appear in their original Spanish text, with expert English translations on each facing page.
Spanish Short Stories for Beginners
Author: Touri Language Learning
Publisher: Touri Language Learning
ISBN: 1721900306
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
What is the most challenging thing about learning Spanish? It's finding helpful and engaging reading material that you can actually understand….! That is exactly what inspired us to write this book. How is a student supposed to learn when language instructors love providing materials that are tough expert-level literature with tons of grammar and rules? That style of book for new language learners can be overwhelming, and lead you to flip back and forth between a dictionary and your book… constantly! Not an effective use of your time nor the best way to learn. Is this how children learn their language skills? No. Enter Spanish Stories for Beginners Vol. 1: You will find 10 easy-to-read, engaging, and fun stories that will help you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the Spanish language. Improve your comprehension, grow your vocabulary and spark your imagination with these ten unconventional Spanish short stories! All stories are written using vocabulary that you could easily use in your day-to-day conversations. The stories are written with beginner Spanish learners in mind. With that said, it is highly recommended to have a basic understanding of Spanish to achieve maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. This program is excellent for those who want to get an introduction to the language or brush up on their Spanish language skills. How to Read Spanish Short Stories for Beginners: -Each story contains an important lesson in the Spanish language (Verbs, Adjectives, Past Tense, Giving Directions, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. -A summary in Spanish and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to gauge your comprehension of what the tale was about. -At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of vocabulary found in the lesson, as well as phrases that you may not have understood the first time! -Finally, you'll be given clever questions in Spanish, so you can prove that you learned something in the stories. Even if you have tried multiple times to learn Spanish these short stories will give you the jumpstart you need to finally grasp the language! Act now and grab your copy of Spanish Short Stories Volume 1 and start learning the fun way!
Publisher: Touri Language Learning
ISBN: 1721900306
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
What is the most challenging thing about learning Spanish? It's finding helpful and engaging reading material that you can actually understand….! That is exactly what inspired us to write this book. How is a student supposed to learn when language instructors love providing materials that are tough expert-level literature with tons of grammar and rules? That style of book for new language learners can be overwhelming, and lead you to flip back and forth between a dictionary and your book… constantly! Not an effective use of your time nor the best way to learn. Is this how children learn their language skills? No. Enter Spanish Stories for Beginners Vol. 1: You will find 10 easy-to-read, engaging, and fun stories that will help you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the Spanish language. Improve your comprehension, grow your vocabulary and spark your imagination with these ten unconventional Spanish short stories! All stories are written using vocabulary that you could easily use in your day-to-day conversations. The stories are written with beginner Spanish learners in mind. With that said, it is highly recommended to have a basic understanding of Spanish to achieve maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. This program is excellent for those who want to get an introduction to the language or brush up on their Spanish language skills. How to Read Spanish Short Stories for Beginners: -Each story contains an important lesson in the Spanish language (Verbs, Adjectives, Past Tense, Giving Directions, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. -A summary in Spanish and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to gauge your comprehension of what the tale was about. -At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of vocabulary found in the lesson, as well as phrases that you may not have understood the first time! -Finally, you'll be given clever questions in Spanish, so you can prove that you learned something in the stories. Even if you have tried multiple times to learn Spanish these short stories will give you the jumpstart you need to finally grasp the language! Act now and grab your copy of Spanish Short Stories Volume 1 and start learning the fun way!
Comparative Grammar of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French
Author: Mikhail Petrunin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781982953409
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 810
Book Description
Nowadays thousands of grammar books, textbooks, outlines, references and language guides of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French are published year by year. However, all of them teach these languages separately. Here you will find a comparative grammar of the four major Romance languages together based on their grammatical and lexical similarities for you, lovers of foreign languages, to learn and compare Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French simultaneously. It is an audacious endeavor to find or create a novel way of learning to speak several languages and becoming a multilingual person. It took me over 3 years to finish the book. It consists of over 800 pages, 10 chapters covering all the grammatical aspects of these 4 languages. It includes over 1000 examples, 500 easy-to-follow charts and tables. It contains 138 geographical, historical and cultural facts about Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French countries.Below I will discuss several reasons why I decided to write this book and why you need it.1) First of all, this book is written for readers like you who are fond of or would like to learn Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French simultaneously or just to get an all-round knowledge of all these four Romance languages. It is designed not only for beginners who do not have an extensive knowledge of grammar, yet need a guide through the grammatical concepts of all mentioned above languages, but also intermediate and advanced students who would like to have a reference book ofseveral Romance languages at once.2) Second of all I spent many years learning these languages separately, which was a complete waste of time before I realized it. This book will hopefully save you a great deal of time and allow you to study and compare at a glance the four main Neo-Latin languages.3) Knowledge of foreign languages is fast becoming a necessary requirement for those who are involved in international business, tourism, culture and education. This book offers you four languages to learn, which will make you feel at homewherever you go, whether as a tourist or businessman.4) Learning several languages simultaneously or one by one will train and strengthen your memory and can help stave off such terrible diseases as Alzheimer's.5) If you have never studied several languages at once before and you like challenges, then you should definitely try it. Because it is a really entertaining and challenging task to do.In conclusion, I would like to sincerely thank you for preordering the book and your interest in it. I hope it will help youimprove your languages and become multilingual.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781982953409
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 810
Book Description
Nowadays thousands of grammar books, textbooks, outlines, references and language guides of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French are published year by year. However, all of them teach these languages separately. Here you will find a comparative grammar of the four major Romance languages together based on their grammatical and lexical similarities for you, lovers of foreign languages, to learn and compare Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French simultaneously. It is an audacious endeavor to find or create a novel way of learning to speak several languages and becoming a multilingual person. It took me over 3 years to finish the book. It consists of over 800 pages, 10 chapters covering all the grammatical aspects of these 4 languages. It includes over 1000 examples, 500 easy-to-follow charts and tables. It contains 138 geographical, historical and cultural facts about Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French countries.Below I will discuss several reasons why I decided to write this book and why you need it.1) First of all, this book is written for readers like you who are fond of or would like to learn Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French simultaneously or just to get an all-round knowledge of all these four Romance languages. It is designed not only for beginners who do not have an extensive knowledge of grammar, yet need a guide through the grammatical concepts of all mentioned above languages, but also intermediate and advanced students who would like to have a reference book ofseveral Romance languages at once.2) Second of all I spent many years learning these languages separately, which was a complete waste of time before I realized it. This book will hopefully save you a great deal of time and allow you to study and compare at a glance the four main Neo-Latin languages.3) Knowledge of foreign languages is fast becoming a necessary requirement for those who are involved in international business, tourism, culture and education. This book offers you four languages to learn, which will make you feel at homewherever you go, whether as a tourist or businessman.4) Learning several languages simultaneously or one by one will train and strengthen your memory and can help stave off such terrible diseases as Alzheimer's.5) If you have never studied several languages at once before and you like challenges, then you should definitely try it. Because it is a really entertaining and challenging task to do.In conclusion, I would like to sincerely thank you for preordering the book and your interest in it. I hope it will help youimprove your languages and become multilingual.