Download or read book Town with a Tranquil Name written by Soren Narnia and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this short novel of suspense by Soren Narnia, author of the Knifepoint Horror podcast, a woman pursuing her family's connection to a remote village becomes ensnared in its darkest secret.
Download or read book Placenames of the World written by Adrian Room and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-10-17 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A placename is often much more than just a label. A name may bespeak the history of a nation, the culture of a people, or the hopes of an individual. Such connections are revealed in this very large reference work on placenames of the world, which offers an in-depth look at the origins of each. First published in 1997, this 2006 edition contains 6,000+ entries--natural features such as mountains, rivers and lakes and human entities such as cities and countries. Each entry includes the name of the feature; a brief description and its geographical location; and the origin of the name with relevant historical, biographical and topographical details. Appendices give the meanings of common elements of non-English placenames (e.g., Abu, as in Abu Dhabi, means "father of"); major placenames in European languages (e.g., Pays-Bas and Paesi Bassi are the French and Italian names, respectively, for what English speakers call the Netherlands); and transcribed Chinese-language equivalents for the names of the world's countries and capitals.
Download or read book The geographical word expositor or Names and terms occurring in the science of geography written by Edwin Adams (of Chelmsford.) and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Geographical Word expositor Or Names and Terms Occurring in the Science of Geography Etymologically and Otherwise Explained written by Edwin Adams and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 192 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 The Geographical Word Expositor Or Names and Terms Occurring in the Science of Geography Etymologically and Otherwise Explained Etc written by Edwin ADAMS (of the Grammar School, Chelmsford.) and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Mandaic Dictionary written by Brayan Majid Al-Mubaraki and published by Mandaic Aramaic. This book was released on 2006 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Standard Dictionary of Facts written by Henry Woldmar Ruoff and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 976 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Place Names of Hawaii written by Mary Kawena Pukui and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1976-12-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many place names are there in the Hawaiian Islands? Even a rough estimate is impossible. Hawaiians named taro patches, rocks, trees, canoe landings, resting places in the forests, and the tiniest spots where miraculous events are believed to have taken place. And place names are far from static--names are constantly being given to new houses and buildings, streets and towns, and old names are replaced by new ones. It is essential, then, to record the names and the lore associated with them now, while Hawaiians are here to lend us their knowledge. And, whatever the fate of the Hawaiian language, the place names will endure. The first edition of Place Names of Hawaii contained only 1,125 entries. The coverage is expanded in the present edition to include about 4,000 entries, including names in English. Also, approximately 800 more names are included in this volume than appear in the second edition of the Atlas of Hawaii.
Download or read book The Standard Dictionary of Facts written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 988 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Names We Call Home written by Becky Thompson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Names We Call Home is a ground-breaking collection of essays which articulate the dynamics of racial identity in contemporary society. The first volume of its kind, Names We Call Home offers autobiographical essays, poetry, and interviews to highlight the historical, social, and cultural influences that inform racial identity and make possible resistance to myriad forms of injustice.
Download or read book Santa Baby written by Lisa Plumley and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four popular romance writers capture the joy, hope, and heartwarming hilarity that Christmas can bring in this collection of short stories.
Download or read book First Name Reverse Dictionary written by Yvonne Navarro and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-01-24 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative dictionary allows the user to find given names which relate to a specific meaning. Arranged alphabetically by definition, the names are followed by the language of origin, variations (derivatives, diminutives, and nicknames) of the name itself, and the name as interpreted in different languages. Separate sections are included for male and female names. Using the dictionary you could discover that there are over 160 names listed for "flower," from Anthea (Greek) to Zahara (African).
Download or read book The Derivation of Many Classical Proper Names from the Gaelic Language Or the Celtic of Scotland Being Part Third of an Inquiry Into the Partly Celtic Origin of the Greeks and Romans written by Thomas STRATTON (M.D.) and published by . This book was released on 1845 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Classical Dictionary Containing a Full Account of All the Proper Names Mentioned in Ancient Authors With Tables of Coins Weights and Measures in Use Among the Greeks and Romans written by John Lemprière and published by . This book was released on 1844 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
