Celtic

Irish-English/English-Irish Practical Dictionary

A fully up-to-date, comprehensive and clearly presented bilingual dictionary--the ideal reference for learners and speakers of Irish.

A Dictionary of Japanese Particles (A Kodansha Dictionary)

For English-speaking students of Japanese, particles are perhaps the most difficult aspect of the language to learn. It would be no exaggeration to say that, for most people, they can never be completely mastered. Thus, the study of particles is a lifetime undertaking, and students need a lifelong companion to help them along the way. That companion is A Dictionary of Japanese Particles.
Covering over 100 particles in alphabetical order, the dictionary explains the meanings of each (most have more than one) and gives sample sentences for each meaning.
Illustrations are provided where necessary for clarification. There are also exercises at the back of the book for those who wish to test their knowledge of particle usage. Appendices and endpaper charts are provided for easy access.
A Dictionary of Japanese Particles is an essential reference work, meant to be used over the years as students continue to confront puzzling particles.

Irish-English/English-Irish Easy Reference Dictionary, New Edition

This learner's dictionary guides students and other users through the intricacies of the Irish language.

Irish/English English/Irish Dictionary and Phrasebook (Language Dictionaries Series)

The Irish language, still spoken in the 'Gaeltacht' areas of counties Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Cork, and Kerry as a community language, represents the last western outpost of an ancient Iron Age Celtic civilization which extended at one point as far as Asia Minor. During the last few centuries of its existence, the language has been primarily the vehicle for a rich and varied folk culture, unsurpassed anywhere in western Europe, and from the late 1800's it has also been the focus of a popular revival movement which has resulted in a flourishing modern literature.

This 1,400-word dictionary indicates pronunciation in English spelling and will swiftly acquaint visitors with a basic key vocabulary. Phrases cover travel, sightseeing, shopping, and recreation, and notes are provided on grammar, pronunciation, and dialect. Featuring a concise grammar and pronunciation guide and a brief history of the Irish language, this dictionary and phrasebook is an essential resource for anyone wishing to become acquainted with the Irish language.

Teach Yourself Welsh Dictionary (Teach Yourself Language)

Your ultimate reference to Welsh for self-study or for class

This new edition is the most comprehensive Welsh-English, English-Welsh dictionary of its kind. With more than 16,000 entries, it includes:

• Words listed under all their variant forms
• Listings of irregular forms of verbs, adjectives, and plural nouns
• Common idioms
• The personal forms of prepositions
• And much more

You also get a brief introduction to Welsh grammar and a helpful pronunciation guide.

Teach Yourself Gaelic Dictionary (Teach Yourself)

Students of Gaelic at all levels will consider this bilingual dictionary a welcome addition to their reference bookshelf. New to the Teach Yourself dictionary series, this title provides the user with a comprehensive vocabulary for working Gaelic, the Celtic language of Scotland. With more than 30,000 words from Gaelic to English and from English to Gaelic contained within its covers, this handy resource offers extensive coverage in a portable package. In addition to vocabulary, special sections round out language learning with concise overviews of grammar and idiomatic usage.

Gaelic-English - English-Gaelic Dictionary: Scottish-Gaelic

The most practical of dictionaries-Gaelic to English and English to Gaelic-in a single volume. With its detailed coverage of etymology and pronunciation, the dictionary is more than just a practical tool for the everyday user. It also makes a unique contribution to Gaelic culture and provides a comprehensive vocabulary aid for the present and future reader, writer, and speaker of the language.

Welsh-English English-Welsh Dictionary (Hippocrene Standard Dictionary)

Gaelic-English/English-Gaelic Dictionary (Hippocrene Practical Dictionary)

This handy pocket-sized dictionary provides a complete guide to Scottish Gaelic, one of Europe's oldest languages. Designed to enable quick communication, it is ideal for students, travelers, and anyone interested in the vibrant contemporary culture and rich historical traditions of the British Isles.

A New Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome

The first such dictionary since that of Platner and Ashby in 1929, A New Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome defines and describes the known buildings and monuments, as well as the geographical and topographical features, of ancient Rome. It provides a concise history of each, with measurements, dates, and citations of significant ancient and modern sources.