Download or read book Arabic for Nerds written by Gerald Drißner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-10-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FILL THE GAPS. Arabic for Nerds 1 will push you from the intermediate to the advanced level. Gerald Drißner has been collecting interesting facts about Arabic grammar, vocabulary and expressions, hints and traps for almost ten years. Finally he has compiled them to a book: Arabic for Nerds. This book should fill a gap. There are plenty of books about Ar-abic for beginners, but it is difficult to find good material for intermediate students. This book is suitable for readers who have been studying Arabic for at least two years. Readers should have a sound knowledge of vocabulary (around 3000 words) and know about tenses, verb moods and plurals. If a student wants to reach an advanced level, it is not about learning vocabulary lists - it is about understanding the fascinating core of Arabic. Arabic for Nerds doesn't teach vocabulary, nor are there exercises. This book explains how Arabic works and gives readers hints in us-ing and understanding the language better. Since most of the Ar-abic words are given in translation, the reader should be able to read this book without a dictionary. This is what Arabic for Nerds is all about. It is specifically intended for intermediate learners.
Download or read book Arabic for Nerds 2 written by Gerald Drissner and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ARABIC FOR NERDS 2 is a GRAMMAR COMPENDIUM. The book guides you through the jungle of case endings, playing with word order, understanding fine points of Classical and Modern Standard Arabic, and how to avoid common mistakes. Every Arabic sentence is vowelled (Tashkeel) and translated into English. It is specifically intended for advanced learners.
Download or read book Arabic for Nerds 1 written by Gerald Drissner and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading about Arabic grammar is usually as thrilling as reading telephone directories. The author uses a new approach: He compiled 270 interesting questions drawing from his years of studies in the Arab world to create a colourful journey into Arabic grammar.
Download or read book The Rapture of the Nerds written by Cory Doctorow and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the two defining personalities of post-cyberpunk SF, a brilliant collaboration to rival 1987's The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling
Download or read book Islam for Nerds written by Gerald Drissner and published by pochemuchka (Gerald Drissner). This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 500 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE WORLD'S MOST MISINTERPRETED RELIGION Fully revised first edition. Islamic history and anecdotes are part of everyday conversation in the Arab world. This book provides a fascinating journey into one of the biggest and probably most misinterpreted religions via anecdotes and facts about Islam and its history, the Qur'an, the prophet Muhammad and his traditions, the Dos and Don'ts for Muslims, and how Islam spread around the world, summarised in 500 questions and answers, which the author has derived from his own experiences. The author has lived in North Africa and the Middle East for ten years and immersed himself in Islamic culture and society. He gradually learned the things kids in the Arab world already know, but most people in other parts of the world never heard of, by talking to his neighbours, teachers, scholars and ordinary people in the street. This book explains Islam in its complexity. The author also addresses current topics: Islam in the West, women's issues and Jihad. It can be read without knowing Arabic. However, the author provides the fully vocalised Arabic source in addition to the English translation, which may be beneficial for Arabic speaking readers.
Download or read book Word Nerd written by Barbara Ann Kipfer and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Word Nerd is a rich-and fun-compendium of more than 17,000 fascinating facts about words.
Download or read book Diary of a Nerd Vol 1 written by Philip Osbourne and published by Ablaze. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Diary of a Nerd stars Phil, a twelve year old boy living in Manhattan, NY. He is a talented, self-professed nerd...an intellectual who enjoys spending his days with his friends, known as 'The Geek Team'. Phil likes a girl in his class named Lauren, but he also knows that he could never compete with Ted, Lauren's boyfriend. One night, while Phil is sleeping, Darth Vader appears to him like a vision in his dream, inviting him to use his strength to challenge the bullies and win the love of Lauren"--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Modern Standard Arabic Grammar written by Mohammad T. Alhawary and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Standard Arabic Grammar is comprehensive guide thatintroduces readers to the basic structure and grammar of the Arabiclanguage. Its features include: Comprehensive coverage of Arabic grammar and structure incurrent standard use (MSA), from entry level to advancedproficiency Balanced treatment of the phonological, syntactic, andmorphological rules of the Arabic language An intuitive presentation of grammar rules and structures, inorder of frequency and functional use Straightforward explanations with minimum linguistic jargon andterminology, explaining the key issues Packed throughout with symbols, tables, diagrams, andillustrative examples, this book is essential reading for anyone inthe early years of studying the language.
Download or read book All Strangers Are Kin written by Zora O'Neill and published by HMH. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An American woman determined to learn the Arabic language travels to the Middle East to pursue her dream in this “witty memoir” (Us Weekly). The shadda is the key difference between a pigeon (hamam) and a bathroom (hammam). Be careful, our professor advised, that you don’t ask a waiter, ‘Excuse me, where is the pigeon?’—or, conversely, order a roasted toilet . . . If you’ve ever studied a foreign language, you know what happens when you first truly and clearly communicate with another person. As Zora O’Neill recalls, you feel like a magician. If that foreign language is Arabic, you just might feel like a wizard. They say that Arabic takes seven years to learn and a lifetime to master. O’Neill had put in her time. Steeped in grammar tomes and outdated textbooks, she faced an increasing certainty that she was not only failing to master Arabic, but also driving herself crazy. She took a decade-long hiatus, but couldn’t shake her fascination with the language or the cultures it had opened up to her. So she decided to jump back in—this time with a new approach. In this book, she takes us along on her grand tour through the Middle East, from Egypt to the United Arab Emirates to Lebanon and Morocco. She’s packed her dictionaries, her unsinkable sense of humor, and her talent for making fast friends of strangers. From quiet, bougainvillea-lined streets to the lively buzz of crowded medinas, from families’ homes to local hotspots, she brings a part of the world thousands of miles away right to your door—and reminds us that learning another tongue leaves you rich with so much more than words. “You will travel through countries and across centuries, meeting professors and poets, revolutionaries, nomads, and nerds . . . [A] warm and hilarious book.” —Annia Ciezadlo, author of Day of Honey “Her tale of her ‘Year of Speaking Arabic Badly’ is a genial and revealing pleasure.” —The Seattle Times
Download or read book Arabic Sudoku Puzzle Book for Kids written by Kids Read Kids Read More and published by . This book was released on 2019-07 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sudoku Puzzle Books Always Bring a Smile Softcover professionally designed lightweight notebook. This Sudoku Arabic theme design has camels and Middle East art to inspire puzzle lovers to challenge their brain with some beginner Arabic writing. Unique! Inspirational! New puzzles in every book! English instructions with puzzles using numbers 1-9 will teach you to write in Arabic and make learning the Arabic language fun, easy, and quick. Popular brain teasers in Large Print with a mixture of Very Easy to Hard Level challenges on three styles of grids. Kids thru adults can practice critical thinking skills. Inside, find two puzzles per page with margins to use for strategy notes, thoughts, or doodling. Dimensions: 7.44 x 9.69 in (18.9 x 24.61 cm). Interior: 100 pages / 50 Sheets, lightweight Contains thick white plain paper with instructions. Includes 150 Easy, Medium, and Hard puzzles to grow with your child's skill level and provide hours of use and fun. 4x4 Grid Puzzles 6x6 Grid Puzzles 9x9 Grid Puzzles Easy-to-read solutions - with answers in light grey font Binding: Durable trade paperback binding (perfect bound). Bound similar to books found in your local library. Cover: Full color soft cover paperback has a tough construction with glossy print. Stronger than magazine style puzzle books. Artwork: Cover art chosen from the best images and photos from original works of a professional graphic artist. Gift Basket Stuffers: Part of our Kids Read More memorabilia gift accessories collection. (Please use Amazon search box to find matching office, clothing, mugs, water bottles, and other home products with this design.) Use as a teacher appreciation gift idea so children who finish work early can have something to keep them occupied. This can also be used as a student reward book, prize for good work, classroom challenges, or simply a teacher assistant helper gift. Perfect gift for English speaking students learning Arabic, or Sudoku puzzle lovers. Fun teacher or instructor back-to-school or appreciation present! Add your own personal note on the inside cover to make this a custom personalized gift.
Download or read book Fluent Forever written by Gabriel Wyner and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sounds into familiar sounds. You’ll retrain your tongue to produce those sounds accurately, using tricks from opera singers and actors. Next, you’ll begin to tackle words, and connect sounds and spellings to imagery rather than translations, which will enable you to think in a foreign language. And with the help of sophisticated spaced-repetition techniques, you’ll be able to memorize hundreds of words a month in minutes every day. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.
Download or read book Arabic An Essential Grammar written by Faruk Abu-Chacra and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-06-11 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arabic: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and practical reference guide to the most important aspects of the language. Suitable for beginners, as well as intermediate students, this book offers a strong foundation for learning the fundamental grammar and structure of Arabic. The complexities of the language are set out in short, readable sections, and exercises and examples are provided throughout. The book is ideal for independent learners as well as for classroom study. Features of this book include: coverage of the Arabic script and alphabet a chapter on Arabic handwriting a guide to pronunciation full examples throughout.
Download or read book Mastering Arabic Vocabulary written by Nadia R. Sirhan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering Arabic Vocabulary provides a structured vocabulary course for undergraduate and advanced students of Arabic. Arranged thematically, and by root, the course presents the key vocabulary that a well-informed Arabic speaker should have at their disposal when discussing diverse topics from business and politics to culture, society, science and technology. The course includes a wealth of exercises throughout to support learners from passive recognition to an increase in their active vocabulary. With free MP3s available online to allow learners to familiarise themselves with the pronunciation of each word provided in the book, Mastering Arabic Vocabulary is the ideal reference source for students of Arabic to build and expand their vocabulary.
Download or read book Babel written by Gaston Dorren and published by Atlantic Monthly Press. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Babel is an endlessly interesting book, and you don’t have to have any linguistic training to enjoy it . . . it’s just so much fun to read.” —NPR English is the world language, except that 80 percent of the world doesn’t speak it. Linguist Gaston Dorren calculates that to speak fluently with half of the world’s people in their mother tongues, you’d need to know no fewer than twenty languages. In Babel, he sets out to explore these top twenty world languages, which range from the familiar (French, Spanish) to the surprising (Malay, Javanese, Bengali). Whisking readers along on a delightful journey, he traces how these languages rose to greatness while others fell away, and shows how speakers today handle the foibles of their mother tongues. Whether showcasing tongue-tying phonetics, elegant but complicated writing scripts, or mind-bending quirks of grammar, Babel vividly illustrates that mother tongues are like nations: each has its own customs and beliefs that seem as self-evident to those born into it as they are surprising to outsiders. Babel reveals why modern Turks can’t read books that are a mere 75 years old, what it means in practice for Russian and English to be relatives, and how Japanese developed separate “dialects” for men and women. Dorren also shares his experiences studying Vietnamese in Hanoi, debunks ten myths about Chinese characters, and discovers the region where Swahili became the lingua franca. Witty and utterly fascinating, Babel will change how you look at and listen to the world. “Word nerds of every strain will enjoy this wildly entertaining linguistic study.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Download or read book The Ruins of Gorlan written by John Flanagan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-06-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! They have always scared him in the past—the Rangers, with their dark cloaksand shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice. What he doesn't yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time, he will not be denied. . . . Here is the fantasy adventure that launched the Ranger's Apprentice series, an epic story of heroes and villains that has become an international phenomenon. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series.
Download or read book The Man of Numbers written by Keith Devlin and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-11-07 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1202, a 32-year old Italian finished one of the most influential books of all time, which introduced modern arithmetic to Western Europe. Devised in India in the seventh and eighth centuries and brought to North Africa by Muslim traders, the Hindu-Arabic system helped transform the West into the dominant force in science, technology, and commerce, leaving behind Muslim cultures which had long known it but had failed to see its potential. The young Italian, Leonardo of Pisa (better known today as Fibonacci), had learned the Hindu number system when he traveled to North Africa with his father, a customs agent. The book he created was Liber abbaci, the 'Book of Calculation', and the revolution that followed its publication was enormous. Arithmetic made it possible for ordinary people to buy and sell goods, convert currencies, and keep accurate records of possessions more readily than ever before. Liber abbaci's publication led directly to large-scale international commerce and the scientific revolution of the Renaissance. Yet despite the ubiquity of his discoveries, Leonardo of Pisa remains an enigma. His name is best known today in association with an exercise in Liber abbaci whose solution gives rise to a sequence of numbers - the Fibonacci sequence - used by some to predict the rise and fall of financial markets, and evident in myriad biological structures. In The Man of Numbers, Keith Devlin recreates the life and enduring legacy of an overlooked genius, and in the process makes clear how central numbers and mathematics are to our daily lives.
Download or read book Arabic English Bilingual Visual Dictionary written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2024-11-07 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Arabic and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Arabic. You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transport, and much more. Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this Arabic dictionary to discover: A guide to a wide range of useful Arabic words and expressions. Structured sections around a theme (e.g. sports, food and drink, transport). Clear, attractive illustrations make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember. Whether you are brushing up on your skills or learning the language from scratch, this dictionary makes learning and understanding Arabic easy. The words are shown visually in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travellers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow. Its thematically organised vocabulary allows you to find closely related words on a particular topic. Arabic English Visual Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom. It is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced.
