"16,000 entries includes phrases and idiomatic expressions. Phonetic transcription is given in the English-Latvian section."--Back cover.

About two million people speak Latvian worldwide, most of whom reside in the Republic of Latvia. This two-way dictionary furnishes travelers, businesspersons, students, and diplomats with essential vocabulary.

Latvia is located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. After a brief period of independence between the two World Wars, Latvia was annexed by the USSR in 1940. It reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994. Latvia continues to revamp its economy for eventual integration into various Western European political and economic institutions. Since May 2004 Latvia is a member of the European Union. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Latvia contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Latvia.

Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Latvian ? Learning Latvian can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Latvian Alphabets. Latvian Words. English Translations.

One of India's 22 state-recognized languages and the official language of the state of Kerala, Malayalam is spoken by 36 million people worldwide. The most up-to-date Malayalam guide available, this guide allows English speakers to communicate with helpful phonetics alongside the native script. The dictionary contains important terms related to transportation, everyday necessities, and local culture, while the phrasebook covers everything from food and lodging to bargaining and medical visits. This pocket-sized reference includes everything that a traveler needs to be understood when visiting south India. Includes: 4,000 dictionary entries; a concise guide to Malayalam grammar and pronunciation; and useful notes on history and culture throughout.

Lonely Planet Estonian, Latvian & Lithuanian Phrasebook is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Baltic phrases for all your travel needs. Chat to locals, shop at markets and order local dishes; all with your trusted travel companion.

Kikongo (also known as Kongo) is a Bantu language spoken by over 5 million people worldwide, mostly by the Kongo and Ndundu people living in the tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, and Angola. Kikongo was spoken by many from this region who were sold into slavery in the Americas. Thus creolized forms of the language can be found in the ritual speech of Afro-American religions, especially in Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Haiti. It is also one of the sources of the Palenquerocreole in Colombia, and the Gullah language spoken in coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia in the United States. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Central Africa with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes: 4,000 dictionary entries Phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers Essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business Concise grammar and pronunciation sections