University Titles: Language

*Adivinanzas trabalenguas dicharachos refranes cubanos ISBN/Cat.# 0941010112
Montes, Almudena
Spain, 1997
144 pages
$14.95
Cuban Riddles, Tongue-Twisters, Sayings, and Popular Phrases offers a comprehensive examination of Cuban language usage, wordplay, and slang.
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**Breve refranero cubano ISBN/Cat.# 9590603203
Carmen Victori, María del
Cuba, 1997
53 pages
$5.95
This Handbook of Popular Cuban Sayings contains a collection of some of the most commonly used Cuban expressions and sayings. The entries are organized alphabetically under advice, reflections, warnings, appreciation, and more.
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Buenas y malas palabras: Notas de redacción para el buen hablar y escribir ISBN/Cat.# 9561111411
Orellana, Marina
Chile, 1998
147 pages
$12.95
Good and Bad Words: Notes on Improved Speaking and Composition offers suggestions for better speaking and writing in Spanish in a compelling, conversational format. An excellent reference tool.
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*Circunnavegando la palabra: Una introducción a la problemática de la lectura ISBN/Cat.# 9879216288
Villaverde de Nessier, M.
Argentina, 1997
160 pages
$12.95
Circumnavigating Our Words is a very thorough, and accessible, analysis and explanation of language development in children. An invaluable resource for all parents interested in their child's learning. Contains index. Illustrated.
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*De la oralidad a la escritura: Una introducción a la enseñanza de la lengua ISBN/Cat.# 987921630X
Villaverde de Nessier, M.
Argentina, 1997
192 pages
$12.95
From Speaking to Writing is a resource for both parents and educators looking for progressive ways to help children make the distinct transition from spoken to written language.
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**Diccionario de dudas ISBN/Cat.# 8484030288
Yarza, Francisco Caudet
Spain, 1998
205 pages
$7.95
Neologisms, colloquialisms and simply wrong uses of Spanish vocabulary are clearly and concisely explained in this brilliant Dictionary of Doubts and Corrections that helps maintain correct and proper language, as well as provide guidance to readers. The light paperback edition is excellent for Spanish readers, writers and translators.
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**Diccionario de refranes: Dichos populares de uso en Venezuela ISBN/Cat.# 980642316X
Atilio Pujol, Hector
Venezuela, 1998
187 pages
$14.95
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**Diccionario de señas básicas salvadoreñas ISBN/Cat.# DICCDESE
Equipo editorial
1996
204 pages
$26.95
Dictionary of Basic Salvadorian Sign Language is an extensive, clearly illustrated resource for those who want to learn sign language. In addition to the Salvadorian alphabet, this book contains the international alphabet, signs for places, parts of the body, nature, adjectives, and numerous other subjects.
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**Diccionario etimológico ISBN/Cat.# 8495002833
Sandobal de la Maza, Sergio
Spain, 1998
591 pages
$10.95
Etymological Dictionary of the Spanish Language this comprehensive dictionary traces the meaning of words from their roots, since their earliest recorded beginnings, to provide a more extensive and informed definition of the words that we use every day.
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**Diccionario ilustrado: Mapudungun, españnol, ingles ISBN/Cat.# 9561602490
Hernández Sallés, Arturo
Chile, 1997
136 pages
$45.95
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*Diccionario miskitu-miskitu/español-miskitu ISBN/Cat.# DICCMISK
Matamoros B., Jorge
Nicaragua, 1996
139 pages
$12.95
Miskitu-Miskitu/Spanish-Miskitu Dictionary is an extraordinary new resource documenting the language of the indigenous peoples of the Atlantic (Caribbean) coast of Nicaragua and Honduras. Illustrated.
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*Diccionario panamahka: Sumo-español-sumo ISBN/Cat.# DICCPANAM
McLean Cornelio, Melba E.
Nicaragua, 1996
119 pages
$12.95
A thorough, bilingual, Sumo-Spanish/Spanish-Sumo dictionary. Sumo is an indigenous language spoken throughout much of northeastern Nicaragua. Includes an explanation of grammar and pronunciation. Illustrated.
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Expresiones idiomáticas ISBN/Cat.# 9681310128
Carbajo, Antonio
Mexico, 1994
56 pages
$7.95
Idiomatic Expressions contains more than 600 important idiomatic expressions in both Spanish and English with their translation or equivalent and examples.
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*Gramática de la lengua sumo ISBN/Cat.# GRAMLENGSU
Norwood, Susan
Nicaragua, 1997
184 pages
$12.95
The Grammar of the Sumu Language is the first grammatical book of Sumu and has been created for the purpose of strengthening Nicaraguan bilingual/bicultural programs in schools with Sumu speaking students. Written in Sumu and Spanish.
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**Gramática española ISBN/Cat.# 8484030296
Llorens Camp, Maria Jose
Spain, 1998
203 pages
$7.95
This edition of Spanish Grammar consists of four parts: communication, morphology, syntax and semantics. It provides a concise, compact source of language reference not only to Spanish students, but to anyone who needs to learn proper language usage. The handy paperback edition contains many useful examples and tables.
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Guacalito de cubanismos, Un ISBN/Cat.# 9590800483
Marianello, Juan
Cuba, 1996
62 pages
$8.95
A Little Crate of Cubanisms. A colorful guide to Cuban slang.
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Habla nicaragüense, El ISBN/Cat.# 9977901880
Mántica, Carlos
Nicaragua, 1994
398 pages
$29.95
Nicaraguan Speech was written by one of Nicaragua's premier linguists and folklorists.
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**Habla popular cubana de hoy, El ISBN/Cat.# 9590600867
Santiestesban, Argelio
Cuba, 1997
448 pages
$28.95
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Interpreter's Companion, The (3rd ed.) ISBN/Cat.# 1880594145
Mikkelson, Holly
USA, 1996
356 pages
$39.95
The Interpreter's Companion. An essential tool for translators and interpreters, with special vocabulary related to courtroom interpreting. Spanish and English words and terms are divided into six categories: legal, traffic, drugs, weapons, medical, and slang. Fully indexed. Diagrams included.
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Interpreter's Rx, The (manual) ISBN/Cat.# 1880594110
Mikkelson, Holly
USA, 1994
262 pages
$39.95
An essential handbook for Spanish-English interpreting in a medical setting. See listing below (book plus training cassettes) for a more detailed description.
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*Introducción a la lingüistica: Idiomas Mayas ISBN/Cat.# 8489451249
England, Nora C.
Guatemala, 1998
162 pages
$16.95
Introduction to the Linguistics: Mayan Languages is a thorough and precise guide to the different Mayan languages and how they are structured. Contains color-coded map for reference. Bibliography also included.
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*Introducción al habla nicaragüense ISBN/Cat.# INTRODUC
Mántica, Carlos
Nicaragua, 1997
227 pages
$14.95
Introduction to Spoken Nicaraguan Spanish is an intensive study of everyday Nicaraguan Spanish and its uses. An exceptionally fascinating linguistic analysis.
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Investigaciones lingüísticas en mesoamérica ISBN/Cat.# 9683640559
Equipo editorial
Mexico, 1994
299 pages
$15.95
Linguistic Studies in Mesoamerica examines the origin and structure of indigenous languages in Mesoamerica from morphosyntactic, historic, and sociolinguistic perspectives.
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**Lado a lado: Gramática inglesa y española ISBN/Cat.# 0844207993
Farrell, Edith R.
USA, 1998
155 pages
$8.95
This dual guide to English and Spanish grammar is perfect for students learning English or Spanish. Students using this unique resource will sharpen grammar skills in their own language while learning a second. A magnificent resource and value.
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*Lengua española en los Estados Unidos, La ISBN/Cat.# 9590201571
Valdés Bernal, Sergio
Cuba, 1997
47 pages
$8.95
The Spanish Language in the United States is a fascinating study of the evolution of Spanish among Hispanic communities in the United States. Two important contemporary Cuban linguists collaborated on this project.
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**Lengua salvadoreña, La: El español que hablamos ISBN/Cat.# LENGUASAL
Geoffroy Rivas, Pedro
El Salvador, 1998
168 pages
$13.95
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*Lenguaje del pandillero en Nicaragua, El ISBN/Cat.# LENGUAJE
Matus Lazo, Roger
Nicaragua, 1997
153 pages
$12.95
The Language of Gangs in Nicaragua is a comprehensive study, with glossary, of the semantics and syntax used by gang members in Nicaragua. Bibliography included.
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Lenguaje y periodismo ISBN/Cat.# 9682454174
Diez Losada, Fernando
Mexico, 1996
193 pages
$15.95
Language and Journalism. A valuable and amusing collection of anecdotes and commentaries on Spanish usage and grammar á la William Safire. Not just for journalists; an indispensable volume for any writer.
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*Lexicón de noreste de México ISBN/Cat.# 9681650034
Elizondo Elizondo, Ricardo
Mexico, 1996
310 pages
$29.95
Lexicon of Northeast Mexico continues the work of Monterrey historian and novelist Elizondo. This compilation of regional dialect is a hardcover edition.
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**Mejores refranes españoles, Los ISBN/Cat.# 8495002841
Yarza, F. Caudet
Spain, 1998
282 pages
$10.95
The Best Spanish Sayings is an extensive, alphabetized list of the most commonly used and well-known Spanish phrases. Dating back to medieval times, the use of these popular sayings has been an essential part of Western culture, continuing to influence the way that we speak today.
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**Nacional manual de estilo, El ISBN/Cat.# 9806423070
Otero, Miguel Henrique
Venezuela, 1998
119 pages
$8.95
A comprehensive examination of standard Spanish language style and written language usage as used in La Nacional, one of South America's (Venezuela's) most read and esteemed newspapers. An extraordinary Spanish language resource.
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*Nuevas minucias del lenguaje ISBN/Cat.# 9681648560
Moreno de Alba, José G.
Mexico, 1996
435 pages
$32.95
New Details of the Language systematically covers the most frequently misunderstood and misused words in the Spanish language. Basing his work on careful research of the historic and geographic roots, Moreno de Alba provides a valuable resource for students of the language.
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*Ortografiando: Una desafío a la enseñanza de la ortografía ISBN/Cat.# 9879216296
Simón, Evangelina
Argentina, 1997
176 pages
$12.95
Spelling challenges educators and parents alike to reevaluate the way Spanish spelling is taught. Illustrated.
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Prefijación en el español mexicano, La ISBN/Cat.# 9683651496
Moreno de Alba, José G.
Mexico, 1996
140 pages
$8.95
The Use of Prefixes in Mexican Spanish. A distinguished linguistic analysis.
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*Refranero nicaragüense ISBN/Cat.# REFRANERON
Mántica, Carlos
Nicaragua, 1997
122 pages
$12.95
Nicaraguan Proverbs contains 120 pages of rhythmic phrases, puns, poetic verses, and proverbs, from Nicaragua. Also explains the origins and folklore surrounding these zesty turns of the tongue.
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**Refranes, dichos y modismos salvadoreños ISBN/Cat.# 8489899010
Serrano de López, Rosa V.
El Salvador, 1997
83 pages
$11.95
Refrains, Sayings and Idiomatic Expressions of El Salvador contains hundreds of the colloquial expressions, puns, and snappy retorts which form part of the richness and diversity of the Central American tongue. This one-of-a-kind resource is easy to use, excellent for travel preparation, and a great tool for study.
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Temas de redacción y lenguaje ISBN/Cat.# 9590501176
Cabrera Díaz, Orestes
Cuba, 1985
302 pages
$36.95
Questions of Language and Editing is a grammar and style guide book to the Spanish language. Rules, usages, examples, and exceptions are clearly organized and explained.
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Traducción del inglés al castellano, La ISBN/Cat.# 9561111233
Orellana, Marina
Chile, 1998
362 pages
$15.95
A translator's guide of essential vocabulary and other aspects of translating from English into Spanish.
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Vocabulario náhuatl-español de Acatlán, Guerrero ISBN/Cat.# 968856396X
Alonso, Marcos Matías
Mexico, 1996
90 pages
$9.95
A Náhuatl-Spanish Vocabulary of Acatlán, Guerrero. After Spanish, Náhuatl is the most commonly spoken language in Mexico. This book is an exceptional thematic dictionary of both these languagues as spoken in the Mexican state of Guerrero.
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