This dictionary covers over 1800 of the most important deities and demons from around the world. From classical Greek and Roman mythology to the gods of Eastern Europe and Mesopotamia, from Nordic giants to Islamic jinns and Egyptian monsters, it has descriptions of the figures most worshipped and feared around the world and across time.
Lots of books tell you how to deal with the practicalities. This one tells you how to deal with yourself. You should read this book if: You are thinking of running your own business; You are already running your own business but are finding it a bit of a struggle; You are having trouble motivating yourself; You are frustrated with books that don`t deal with the emotional issues; You work for a company but wish to harness the qualities of someone who works on their own; Working on your own can be the best feeling in the world. The glory is all yours when things go and the problems are all yours when they don`t. When you do actually start running your own business, the first thing that you have to confront is that the whole thing is down...
Traveling in a foreign country such as Russia suddenly becomes a lot more exciting when you can engage in elegant small talk with the locals. Russian Phrases For Dummies is your handy guide to everyday words and phrases you can start using immediately to make your visit more rewarding and a whole lot easier. This user-friendly phrasebook will jump-start your comprehension and have you speaking basic Russian in no time. Its quick-and-easy approach gives you language fundamentals up front, the Words to Know section helps you find the right word fast, and the easy-to-use pronunciation key helps other people understand what you`re trying to say. You`ll learn how to:* Get directions, shop, and eat out* Talk numbers, dates, and time* Chat...
Table of contents Preliminary Article Introduction I. Criminal Law Description of the Creation of a Criminal Association (Criminal Organization) II. Delineation of the Crime of Creating a Criminal Association (Criminal Organization) and Related Offences III. Problems Involved in the Application of Rules of Responsibility for Creation of a Criminal Association (Criminal Organization)
ISBN: 5-89158-050-0
Издательство:
ЮрИнфоР
Дата выхода: декабрь 1999
This pocket-size book lists approximately 6,000 words in English with translations into Russian. Words are divided into several different categories and listed alphabetically within each category. Categories include greetings, numbers, measurements, moods and emotions, driving situations, travel situations, sports, foods, shopping, phoning, and many others. All titles in Barron`s foreign language "Vocabulary Series" include pronunciation guides and a bilingual and alphabetical quick "Wordfinder" section. Barron`s "Vocabulary" books are useful students` classroom supplements as well as handy travelers` aids.
ISBN: 978-0-7641-3970-3
Издательство:
Barron`s Educational Series, ins
Дата выхода: август 2011
This national bestseller is a wildly original, brilliantly crafted novel about a young Russian immigrant`s misadventures while trying to figure out what it means to be an American.
This language phrasebook presents more than 1,500 Russian expressions with translations to help English-speaking travelers get around in hotels, airports, train stations, restaurants, and other travel sites. The newly revised edition has been improved with more attractive and useful city maps, availability of ATMs, faxes, and other modern facilities in far-away cities and towns, and much more.
ISBN: 978-0-7641-3767-9
Издательство:
Barron`s Educational Series, ins
Дата выхода: август 2011
Russian Phrase Book is: Quick, easy-to-use and a perfect size to fit in your pocket, this work is organized by subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels, and travelling around. It uses a simple system of imitated pronunciation. Unique system of imitated pronunciation ensures that you are always understood.
Newly Revised Second Edition. Fully updated and featuring more than 45,000 entries, this is the classic Russian-English English-Russian Dictionary from Langenscheidt, the premier source for foreign language reference , teachers, travelers, and professionals can confidently rely on this invaluable 2-in-1 volume that includes: - Hundreds of new words reflecting today`s cultural, political, and technological changes, plus contemporary idioms and expressions. Full pronunciation keys for both Russian and English entries - Comprehensive grammar tables with detailed information on the conjugation and declension of Russian verbs, nouns, and adjectives - The Russian alphabet as it is printed, written, and pronounced - A wealth of examples that...
The Moscow Times представляет уникальное англоязычное издание о русских, не имеющие аналогов на медиа-рынке. Книга станет прекрасным подарком для Ваших иностранных деловых партнеров. Книга написана иностранными авторами, длительное время прожившими в России, среди которых топ-менеджеры транснациональных компаний, журналисты и общественные деятели. Книга будет интересна как иностранным менеджерам, так и...
ISBN: 978-5-99002-566-0
Издательство:
Евробукс
Дата выхода: август 2009
Russian is spoken by nearly 450 million people, and demand for Russian-speakers is growing. This introductory course includes an audio CD with practice dialogues-just the ticket for readers who need basic Russian for business, school, or travel. Serafima Gettys, PhD (Newark, CA), is Coordinator of the Foreign Language Program at Lewis University. Andrew Kaufman, PhD (Charlottesville, VA), is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
The statistical pocketbook gives concise information related to socio-economic development of Russia in 2008 as compared to the previous year. Benchmark data are provided reflecting demographic processes, labour market, social sphere and living standard, trade, financial situation, external economic activites. Information is provided related to selected kinds of economic activities in accordance with OKVED. Main socio-economic indicators by the federal districts of the Russian Federation are presented. Data for 2008 for some of indicators are preliminary and are subject to further adjustments. Формат: 8 см x 14.5 см.
ISBN: 978-5-89476-268-5
Издательство:
Госкомстат РФ
Дата выхода: июль 2009
This book provides an accessible introduction to the linguistic structure of Russian, including its history, dialects and sociolinguistics, as well as the central issues of phonology, morphology, syntax and word formation/lexicology. It particularly emphasises the special linguistic features of Russian which are not shared with English and other non-Slavic languages. For intermediate/advanced students of Russian, this will help to reinforce their understanding of how all levels of Russian function. Students and scholars of linguistics will find it a useful starting point for comparative work involving the structure of Russian and the Slavic languages, or issues such as standardisation, multilingualism, and the fate of former colonial...
ISBN: 978-0-521-79641-5
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: август 2011
A combination bilingual phrasebook with a 90-minute audiotape. The cassette presents simplified dialogues in Russian that allow English-speaking listeners to practice their listening comprehension and develop some basic speaking ability. The accompanying pocket phrasebook, "Russian at a Glance" by Thomas R. Beyer (290 p.), presents more than 1,500 expressions for getting around in hotels, airports, train stations, restaurants, and other locations. Also included are a script booklet with vocabulary lists and a bilingual transcript of the taped dialogues.
ISBN: 0-7641-7362-6
Издательство:
Barron's
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
Aiming to have you talking Russian as soon as you arrive, this phrasebook features: a two-way word list; dialogues for situations you may encounter; detailed menu readers for food and drink; the rules of the language; and colour highlighting for fast access. Формат: 10,5 см x 14,5 см.
ISBN: 978-1-84353-643-7
Издательство:
Rough Guides
Дата выхода: август 2011
Самый начальный курс русского языка в линейке курсов крупнейшего американского издательства Living Language. Он поможет научиться говорить, читать и писать на русском языке, заложит основу, на которой вы можете в дальнейшем совершенствовать свои знания. Современный курс "Русский без проблем" основан на эффективном методе, который с 1960 года используется для обучения в дипломатической академии США. В первых...
ISBN: 5-94619-137-3
Издательство:
Дельта Паблишинг
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2005
Who has not dreamed of an idyllic house in the country? Rustic architecture is the expression of an aesthetic concerned primarily with the informal beauty of the natural world. Often set upon craggy peaks, on cliffs overlooking wild seas, beside calm riverbanks, or in the depths of old forests, houses in the Rustic Style engage the eye and rouse the poetic soul by means of picturesque siting, evocative landscaping, asymmetrical architectural compositions, and often wonderful vernacular detail that reveals evidence of handmade work, including uneven floor boards, sloping ceilings, rough-hewn and textured surfaces of plaster, stone, rubble, and wood. In Rustic, Bret Morgan illuminates this much-loved style, giving us the definitive volume...
ISBN: 978-0-8478-3300-9
Издательство:
Знак
Дата выхода: август 2011
This book features Japanese inns, or ryokan, both old and new-from inns with a history dating back a thousand years to modern inns with the latest facilities that nonetheless capture the spirit of old Japan. Each of the properties has been handpicked by the authors for their strong design aesthetic, commitment to service and purity of their spring waters. The photographs showcase the resorts at their best, and accurately express the unique architectural design of each ryokan. Each chapter begins by introducing the area surrounding the inns and their spas, or onsen, and provides a background of its local history, culture and traditions, as well as the natural environment. The text provides information on the design and development of each...
ISBN: 978-0-8048-3839-9
Издательство:
Tuttle Publishing
Дата выхода: июль 2011
