Download or read book Names on the Globe written by George R. Stewart and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Names on the Globe written by George R. Stewart and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Topographers, geographers, and physiographers have written much about the Earth's surface, but that is not, as such, our present theme. Here we consider not the places themselves, but the names by which they are distinguished, what are commonly known in English as place-names." - from chapter 1, "The Place and the Name."
Download or read book Names on the globe written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Concise Dictionary of World Place Names written by John Everett-Heath and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 1597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no populated place without a name, and every name is chosen for a reason. This fascinating dictionary unveils the etymological roots and history of thousands of locations and landmarks from around the world. It contains over 11,000 entries, and covers an enormous range of country, region, island, city, town, mountain and river names from across the world, as well as the name in the local language. Place names are continually changing, and new names are adopted for many different reasons such as invasion, revolution, and decolonization. The Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names includes selected former names, and, where appropriate, some historical detail to explain the transition. The names of places often offer a real insight into the places themselves, revealing religious and cultural traditions, the migration of peoples, the ebb and flow of armies, the presence of explorers, local languages, industrial developments and topography. Superstition and legend can also play a part. This new edition has been updated to include over 750 new names, including Azincourt, Kropyvnyts'kyy , and Tlaxcala. It has also been edited to reflect socio-political and geographical shifts, notably the reorganisation of the French regions, and their consequent name alterations, as well as the decommunization of Ukrainian place-names. In addition to the entries themselves, the dictionary includes two appendices: a glossary of foreign word elements which appear in place-names and their meanings, and a list of personalities and leaders from all over the world who have influenced the naming of places.
Download or read book Dictionary of Minor Planet Names written by Lutz D. Schmadel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to a long-standing astronomical tradition, the naming of minor planets in the solar system is the privilege of the discoverers. Contrary to most other kinds of celestial objects which receive complex alpha-numerical designations, the names of minor planets often say more about the discoverers than about the object in question. There is a rich and colourful variety of ingenious names, from those of heavenly goddesses in the nineteenth century, to the more prosaic and sometimes very specific names of observatories, towns and mountains, computers and persons, given by present-day discoverers. Commission 20 of the International Astronomical Union, under whose auspices the naming of minor planets falls, has long been concerned with the need to establish a complete catalogue of these names, as well as of the interpretation of their meanings. For this purpose, a Study Group on the Origin of Minor Planet Names was set up at the time of the IAU General Assembly in Baltimore in August 1988. The Working Group immediately started to collect information about these matters from all available sources, including some earlier, incomplete compilations made in the U.S. and in Europe, and also by personal interaction with living discoverers of minor planets.
Download or read book Do You Know That Clouds Have Names written by Becca Hatheway and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the clouds! Simon, Anita, and Dennis learn that clouds can look like horse tails, cauliflower, water ripples, sheep, and other things while they learn the names of different types of clouds. This storybook is one of several Elementary GLOBE books. Elementary GLOBE is designed to introduce K-4 students to the study of Earth system science (ESS). The storybooks form an instructional unit that addresses ESS and related subjects including air quality, climate, clouds, water, seasons, and soils. The science content provided in the books serves as a springboard to GLOBE's scientific protocols, and also provides students with a meaningful introduction to technology, a basic understanding of the methods of inquiry, and connections to mathematics and literacy skills. Each book has associated hands-on learning activities to support learning exploration. For more information, please visit www.globe.gov/elementaryglobe. The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program, sponsored by NASA, is a hands-on international education and science program that joins students, educators, citizen scientists, and scientists from around the world in studying Earth system science (ESS). The core objectives of GLOBE are to improve science education, enhance environmental awareness, and increase understanding of Earth as a system through data collection and analysis. For more information, please visit www.globe.gov.
Download or read book Inspired Baby Names from Around the World written by Neala Shane and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thousands of Names and the Blessings They Can Impart This unique guide includes 6,000-plus names from all corners of the globe, and each entry illuminates the name’s distinctive spiritual, historical, and cultural background — its poetry. Names, from the traditional to the newly coined, are fully explained. Pronunciation guide, origin, alternate spellings, and meaning are enhanced by the affirmation carefully chosen for each name. Lists of names by meaning, names by ethnicity, and most popular names by decade provide easy reference. Whether your aim is to honor ancestors, capture a child’s essence, or convey parental hopes, Inspired Baby Names from Around the World will help you greet and bless your new baby with heartfelt meaning.
Download or read book World of Baby Names written by Teresa Norman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-07-01 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most comprehensive baby name reference guides available, featuring more than 30,000 baby names, has been revised and expanded. Each chapter focuses on names from specific countries, regions, and ethnicities, including details about traditional naming customs. Each entry contains various spellings and pronunciations, as well as the name's meaning, history, etymology, and derivations.
Download or read book Names on the Land written by George R. Stewart and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Power of Names written by Mavis Himes and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our proper name is as much a part of us as our own skin. It travels with us like a passport, testifying to our unique presence on this earth. The articulation of our name rolls off our tongue with ease and familiarity, yet we rarely turn and examine the part our name plays in what makes us who we are. Our first name reflects the hopes and dreams of our parents and family, our culture, and our own sense of self, while our surname carries our ancestral history, a branding of both affiliation and transmission. In The Power of Names, Mavis Himes explores both the profound ambivalence that many of us feel toward our names and the conscious and unconscious impact our names have on our lives, sometimes for good and sometimes for ill. She explores such questions as: What do our names mean? How do they influence our destiny? What does it mean to lose or change our name - and what does this reveal or conceal about who we are? Himes engages readers through a skillful interweaving of reflections on her own Jewish surname, shortened by immigrant ancestors to accommodate a new life in a new world; the historical and cultural impact of a group on naming practices; the various ways different cultures celebrate the naming of infants; the power of names in myth and legend; and the impact of names on friends and patients from her practice. Readers are invited to consider their own names, the names they give others, and the names of those around them as a starting point for understanding the stories of our lives.
Download or read book The Valve World written by Justin Wallace McEachren and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Names written by N. Scott Momaday and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 1987-11 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist recalls the significant events and ventures of his own life, his own land, and his own people, recreating his experiences as an American Indian and those of his relatives
Download or read book A World of Baby Names written by Elsie Agnes Allen and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate collection of 75,000 baby names from all corners of the globe. Each name is listed with its country of origin, its meaning and possible spelling variations. With additional information such as the most popular names for boys and girls.
Download or read book The Best Baby Names in the World written by J.M. Congemi and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Around the world and into your heart! Everywhere you go—no matter how far you travel— from Amsterdam to Zambia, one thing remains the same: a parent's love for her newborn child. Our wide world is becoming a global village, filled with a multitude of rich cultures and traditions—and thousands of wonderful, resonant names any son or daughter would be proud to own. In The Best Baby Names in the World, you'll discover popular and beautiful names from around the globe, as well as meanings, derivations, and fascinating, fact-filled sidebars. Organized by country, this handy, easy-to-use volume is a treasure trove of strong, musical, truly unique names from Africa, Asia, Europe, the U.S., Latin America, and everywhere in between—an invaluable handbook that will help you succeed in that all-important task: finding the perfect name for your perfect baby!
Download or read book Earth Abides written by George R. Stewart and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1993-12 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Baby Names from Around the World written by Lanie Smith and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Baby Names from Around the World" is a beautifully curated collection of over 2000 baby names, handpicked from every corner of the globe. Including the top 50 names from countries as diverse as Bali, Vietnam, Japan, and America to Brazil, France, Qatar, and Thailand, this exquisite compilation ensures that parents-to-be have an abundance of beautiful names to ponder for their cherished little one. Explore the rich history, cultural significance, and linguistic nuances of each name in this carefully crafted volume. By delving into the customs, traditions, and languages that shape our world, you will gain a profound understanding of the heritage and meaning behind each name, empowering you to select one that reflects the unique character you envision for your child. "Baby Names from Around the World" transcends geographical boundaries, connecting parents-to-be in their search for a name that embodies timeless elegance, grace, and charm. This invaluable resource is perfect for those who wish to honor their cultural heritage or simply explore the beauty of names from diverse cultures. Beautifully designed and thoughtfully presented, "Baby Names from Around the World" makes an ideal gift for gender reveal parties or baby showers. It serves as a meaningful and refined addition to any expectant parent's collection, providing inspiration and guidance in choosing a name that reflects the richness of our interconnected world. Allow your child's name to embody the vibrant tapestry of the world they will grow up in. With "Baby Names from Around the World" as your guide, you will discover not only a name that resonates with you, but also one that carries the weight of history, culture, and global harmony. Embark on this enlightening journey and find the perfect name for your child-a name that will be treasured and celebrated for a lifetime.
Download or read book The Publishers Trade List Annual written by and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 2148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
