From Afrikaans to Zulu, almost 100 languages from the comprehensive ” Compendium of the World`s Languages” are featured in this new concise version. Many articles have been revised. ” The Concise Compendium” presents a detailed comparative study of the major & many of the lesser known languages of the world. Included are representatives of all language families, with samples of Amerindian, such as Navajo & of African languages, such as Fulani & Nama; languages of politically independent groups in the former USSR, like Uzbek & Belorussian; &, those of political pressure groups, such as Breton & Catalan & significant community/ethnic languages, including Amharic & Vietnamese. Throughout, the treatment is factual & jargon-free. Articles of this title are ordered alphabetically & each has a standard structure for ease of reference: general historical & sociolinguistic introduction; writing system; sound system; &, grammatical system. A passage from the Gospel of St. John illustrates each language with a written tradition. These scripts are explained in an appendix at the end of the book. This title presents 100 of the world`s major languages & representatives of different language groups, politically significant languages & particularly interesting ones. ...

This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is first & foremost a garden bird identification guide containing detailed descriptions of the most commonly encountered species, as well as some rarities & birds you may only see flying overhead in gardens. Eighty-eight species, illustrated with more than 400 superb full-colour artworks, are covered. The book also

Includes:: general guidelines on food, feeders, nest boxes & other items that can greatly increase the presence of birds in your garden. A concise written account for each species covers data such as size, general description, voice, habitat, food, occurrence in gardens, & distribution in Britain & the near Continent. The easy-to-follow layouts & superb artworks aid quick & accurate identification, making the book an indispensable reference in the field as well as in the home & garden. Compact enough to fit in the pocket & packed with essential information, the book is in addition wrapped in a durable plastic wallet to protect it against the elements outdoors. Also included is a fold-out insert that can be used as a quick recognition guide to birds & their activities in gardens.

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This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is first & foremost a garden bird identification guide containing detailed descriptions of the most commonly encountered species, as well as some rarities & birds you may only see flying overhead in gardens. Eighty-eight species, illustrated with more than 400 superb full-colour artworks, are covered. The book also

Includes:: general guidelines on food, feeders, nest boxes & other items that can greatly increase the presence of birds in your garden. A concise written account for each species covers data such as size, general description, voice, habitat, food, occurrence in gardens, & distribution in Britain & the near Continent. The easy-to-follow layouts & superb artworks aid quick & accurate identification, making the book an indispensable reference in the field as well as in the home & garden. Compact enough to fit in the pocket & packed with essential information, the book is in addition wrapped in a durable plastic wallet to protect it against the elements outdoors. Also included is a fold-out insert that can be used as a quick recognition guide to birds & their activities in gardens.

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This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on the most common herbs from around the world. Many of these plants grow wild in Britain & other parts of Europe, & can also be cultivated in gardens. The guide in addition

Includes:: exotic but commonly used species such as Vanilla, Cloves, Cinnamon & Star-anise. More than 180 herbs are included, all of which are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks that show details of the flowers & leaves, roots & bark where applicable, & growth habit of each plant. A concise written account covering culinary, medicinal & other uses, size, description, habitat & distribution appears on the same page. The easy-to-follow layouts & superb artworks aid quick & accurate identification, making this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet packed with essential information. To protect it against the elements in the field, the book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. Also included is a fold-out insert with at-a-glance illustrations showing herbs grouped by colour.

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This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on more than 190 species of animal & plant that inhabit still-water bodies such as ponds, pools & small lakes in northern Europe. A vast number of species occurs in these habitats, so the book is selective, but it pictures & describes a good range of fauna & flora that are likely to be found & identified. Among the fascinating animals featured are freshwater sponges, hydras, water bears, worms, leeches, water snails, dragonflies & damselflies, frogs & toads, bats, fish, birds, & iconic mammals such as the Water Vole & European Otter. All the species are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks, & a concise written account for each covers data such as size, general description, habitat, ecology, & distribution in Britain & the near Continent. The easy-to-follow layouts & superb artworks aid quick & accurate identification, making the book an indispensable reference in the field as well as in the home & garden. Compact enough to fit in the pocket & packed with essential information, the book is in addition wrapped in a durable plastic wallet to protect it against the elements in the field. Also included is a foldout insert with at-a-glance illustrations showing comparisons between species. ...

This extensive revision of the Collins German Concise Dictionary now contains over 149, 000 references & 200, 000 translations, covering vocabulary in fields such as computing, sport, motoring & commerce. Features include: clearer typography for ease of reference; entries signposted with sense & register indicators to help pinpoint the exact translation required; thousands of idiomatic & illustrative phrases for natural & accurate expression; & a new user-friendly guide to dictionary use. This dictionary is also available with a thumb index. ...

The Baltic region is frequently neglected in broader histories of Europe & its international significance can be obscured by separate treatments of the various Baltic states. With this wide-ranging 2011 survey, Andrejs Plakans presents an integrated history of three Baltic peoples
- Estonians, Latvians & Lithuanians
- & draws out the common threads to show how it has been shaped by their location in a strategically desirable corner of Europe. Subordinated in turn by Baltic German landholders, the Polish nobility & gentry, & then by Russian & Soviet administrators, the three nations have nevertheless kept their distinctive identities
- significantly retaining three separate languages in an ethnically diverse region. The book traces the countries` evolution from their ninth-century tribal beginnings to their present status as three thriving & separate nation states, focusing particularly on the region`s complex twentieth-century history, which culminated in the eventual re-establishment of national sovereignty after 1991.


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This beautifully illustrated pocket field guide is packed with information on the marvellous variety of insects that inhabits Britain & the near Continent. It

Includes:: more than 180 species, including dragonflies, bees, wasps, beetles, bugs & flies, all of which are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks. A concise written account covering size, description, habitat, distribution, foodplants & habits appears on the same page as the illustrations for each species. The easy-to-follow layouts & superb artworks aid quick & accurate identification, & make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet packed with essential information for the nature enthusiast. To protect it against the elements in the field, the book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. Also included is a fold-out insert with at-a-glance illustrations showing comparisons between similar species.

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This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on 200 species of fungi found in Britain & the near Continent. The range covered demonstrates the incredible variety that exists within the world of fungi, from the better-known groups such as the boletes & russulas, to more esoteric & often strangely shaped types like bracket fungi, clubs, corals, puffballs, stinkhorns & elfcups. All the species are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks that show
- where relevant
- characteristics of shape & other aspects of appearance that change during their lives. A concise written account covers size, description, habitat & the season in which each fungus may be found. The easy-to-follow layouts & superb artworks aid quick & accurate identification, making this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet packed with essential information for the nature enthusiast. To protect it against the elements in the field, this book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. It also

Includes:: a foldout insert with at-a-glance illustrations showing comparisons between similar-looking fungi.



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The seashore is unlike any terrestial habitat, & the plants & animals that occur on it are usually very different in form from their l&-based relatives. This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on nearly 180 species that live in the area between land & sea called the intertidal, or littoral, zone. It

Includes:: all the most common molluscs, crustaceans, seaweeds, fishes, spiny creatures such as starfishes & sea urchins, mammals & many other species found here, & is invaluable for anyone wanting to find out more about the fascinating shells & other objects they may pick up on our shores. All the species are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks, & a concise written account for each covers data such as size, general description, habitat, ecology, & distribution in Britain & the near Continent. The easy-to-follow layouts & superb artworks aid quick & accurate identification, making this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet packed with essential information for the nature enthusiast. To protect it against the elements in the field, this book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. Also included is a foldout insert with at-a-glance illustrations showing comparisons between similar-looking species.

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