12 results for "Literature"

Lederer on Language A Celebration of English, Good Grammar, and Wordplay

Richard Lederer
Confessions of a verbivore--A celebration of English. Our abounding English language; Doing a number on English ; A guide to Britspeak, A to Zed --This American language. A declaration of language independence ; Talking turkey ; All-American dialects ; Slang as it is slung ; A circus of words ; Words from oure presidents ; Stamp out fadspeak! ; Like, what's happening to our language? -- The glamour of grammar. Conan the grammarian ; Laying down the law--without lying down on the job; Sex and the singular pronoun ; An open letter to Ann Landers--Spellbound. Under a spell ; I before E, except?..;Fairly familiar phrases--Getting the word out. Writing is ... ; How I write; Plane talk; Radio days; English with a Russian dressing--The collide-o-scope of language. How wise is proverbial wisdom? ; Words that never stray ; Heads without tails ; Our uppity English language ; On palindromes ; The long and the short of English--The romance of words. Toothsome etymologies ; Haunted words ; My kids the poker players ; On paradox ; A primer of political words; The true meaning of Christmas ; Literature lives!--It's a punderful life. Jest for the pun of it ; Pun your way to success ; Nothing works for me ; A bilingual pun is twice the fun ; My favorite monsters.
Acorn Guild Press, LLC 2012-07 168 pages

The History of Yiddish Literature in the Nineteenth Century

Leo Wiener
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Creative Media Partners, LLC 2018-10-07 426 pages

Moses Mendelssohn an Die Freunde Lessings Ein Anhang Zu Herrn Jacobi Briefwechsel Uber Die Lehre Des Spinoza (1786)

Moses Mendelssohn,Johann Jacob Engel
""Moses Mendelssohn an die Freunde Lessings: Ein Anhang zu Herrn Jacobi Briefwechsel �����ber die Lehre des Spinoza"" ist ein Buch von Moses Mendelssohn, das im Jahr 1786 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Buch enth�����lt einen Brief von Mendelssohn an seine Freunde, in dem er auf die Lehre des Philosophen Spinoza eingeht. Dieser Brief ist ein Anhang zu einem Briefwechsel zwischen Jacobi und Mendelssohn �����ber die Lehre des Spinoza. In dem Brief diskutiert Mendelssohn die Beziehung zwischen Vernunft und Offenbarung sowie die Frage, ob Spinozas Philosophie mit der j�����dischen Religion vereinbar ist. Das Buch ist ein wichtiger Beitrag zur Diskussion �����ber die Philosophie des Spinoza und hat einen gro�����en Einfluss auf die j�����dische Aufkl�����rung und die Entwicklung der j�����dischen Philosophie gehabt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Kessinger Publishing 2009-03 112 pages

Sociology Through Literature; an Introductory Reader. --

Lewis A. 1913- Coser
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Creative Media Partners, LLC 2021-09-09 424 pages

Moritz Hartmann's Gesammelte Werke (1874)

Moritz Hartmann
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Kessinger Publishing 2009-04 488 pages

How To Teach Hebrew In The Elementary Grades

William Chomsky
""How To Teach Hebrew In The Elementary Grades"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by William Chomsky that provides practical strategies and techniques for teaching Hebrew to young learners. The book covers a wide range of topics, including lesson planning, classroom management, teaching methods, and assessment techniques. It also includes numerous sample activities and exercises that can be used to engage students and reinforce their understanding of Hebrew vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both novice and experienced Hebrew teachers. It is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their Hebrew teaching skills and help young learners develop a strong foundation in the language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Literary Licensing, LLC 2012-03 312 pages

Proverbes Abyssins (1907)

Jacques Faitlovitch
Le livre intitul����� ""Proverbes Abyssins"" a �����t����� �����crit par Jacques Faitlovitch en 1907. Il s'agit d'un recueil de proverbes et de dictons traditionnels de l'�����thiopie, �����galement connue sous le nom d'Abyssinie. Ces proverbes sont pr�����sent�����s en amharique, la langue officielle de l'�����thiopie, ainsi qu'en fran�����ais. Le livre est divis����� en deux parties. La premi�����re partie est consacr�����e ������ une introduction ������ la culture et ������ la langue amharique, ainsi qu'������ une pr�����sentation de la m�����thodologie utilis�����e pour collecter les proverbes. La seconde partie est compos�����e des proverbes eux-m������mes, qui sont class�����s par th�����mes tels que la sagesse, l'amiti�����, l'amour, la vie et la mort. Le livre est consid�����r����� comme une contribution importante ������ la compr�����hension de la culture �����thiopienne et de la langue amharique, ainsi qu'������ la pr�����servation de la tradition orale de l'�����thiopie. Il est �����galement un t�����moignage de l'int�����r������t de Faitlovitch pour les cultures africaines et son engagement en faveur de leur pr�����servation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Kessinger Publishing 2009-05 84 pages

Delitti Vecchi E Delitti Nuovi (1902)

Cesare Lombroso
""Delitti Vecchi E Delitti Nuovi"" ����� un libro scritto da Cesare Lombroso nel 1902. In questo testo, l'autore esamina la natura dei crimini e dei delitti, e si concentra sulle differenze tra i reati commessi in passato e quelli commessi nella societ������ moderna. Lombroso, noto criminologo italiano, esplora le cause e le conseguenze dei delitti, analizzando i fattori biologici, psicologici e sociali che possono influenzare il comportamento criminale. Il libro fornisce un'ampia panoramica della criminologia e della psicologia criminale, e costituisce un importante contributo alla comprensione del fenomeno dei delitti e della criminalit������.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Kessinger Publishing 2009-03 348 pages

Erinnerungen An Richard Wagner (1907)

Angelo Neumann
""Erinnerungen an Richard Wagner"" ist ein Buch aus dem Jahr 1907 von Angelo Neumann. Es handelt sich um eine Sammlung von Erinnerungen und Eindr�����cken des Autors �����ber den ber�����hmten deutschen Komponisten Richard Wagner, mit dem er eng befreundet war. Neumann beschreibt Wagners Pers������nlichkeit, seine Arbeitsweise und seine Musik, sowie seine Beziehungen zu anderen K�����nstlern und Pers������nlichkeiten seiner Zeit. Das Buch bietet einen einzigartigen Einblick in das Leben und Werk von Richard Wagner und ist ein wertvolles Dokument der Musikgeschichte.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Kessinger Publishing 2009-03 360 pages

Conjectures Sur Les Memoires Originaux Dont Il Paroit Que Moyse S' Est Servi Pour Composer Le Livre de la Genese

Jean Astruc
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Kessinger Publishing 2009-02 536 pages

Pour Lire Au Bai (1884)

Catulle Mendes
Pour Lire Au Bai (1884) est un recueil de po�����mes �����crit par l'auteur fran�����ais Catulle Mendes. Les po�����mes sont caract�����ris�����s par leur style lyrique et leur th�����me romantique. Le titre du livre est un jeu de mots sur ""pour lire au lit"", sugg�����rant que les po�����mes sont destin�����s ������ ������tre lus dans un endroit confortable et intime. Les po�����mes se concentrent sur des th�����mes tels que l'amour, la beaut�����, la nature et la mort. Les po�����mes sont �����crits en vers libres et en prose po�����tique. Le livre a �����t����� bien accueilli par la critique de l'�����poque et est consid�����r����� comme l'un des meilleurs travaux de Mendes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Kessinger Publishing 2008-10 264 pages