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The Language Guide for Travelers - Basque to Uzbek is a practical phrasebook for travelers, pairing essential Basque and Uzbek words and phrases for everyday situations - greetings, directions, dining, shopping, transport and emergencies. Compact, easy to navigate and made for real trips, it helps you communicate with confidence wherever your journey takes you.

Millions of international tourists visit the Basque Country every year, with the region carrying a unique and perennial appeal. But, who exactly are the Basques, and what sets them apart from their neighbours?The Basque Exception draws upon a broad range of historical sources to answer this question. It tells the intricate and multifaceted history of the Basque territory, spanning from the Roman period to the present day. Asier H. Aguirresarobe tracks the ...

"Basque Legends; With an Essay on the Basque Language" by Wentworth Webster is a captivating exploration of the rich folklore and cultural heritage of the Basque people. The book delves into various legends that have been passed down through generations, showcasing the unique traditions and beliefs that shape Basque identity. Webster's narrative is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid picture of the Basque landscape and its mythical inhabitants, while also highligh...

THE study of the recent science of Comparative Mythology is one of the most popular and attractive of minor scientific pursuits. It deals with a subject-matter which has interested most of us at one period of our lives, and turns the delight of our childhood into a charm and recreation for maturer age. Nor is it without more useful lessons. In it we see more clearly than perhaps elsewhere the reciprocal influence, which none can wholly escape, of words and language upon thought, and again ...

The Language Guide for Travelers - Basque to Odia is a practical phrasebook for travelers, pairing essential Basque and Odia words and phrases for everyday situations - greetings, directions, dining, shopping, transport and emergencies. Compact, easy to navigate and made for real trips, it helps you communicate with confidence wherever your journey takes you.

Improve your language skills and enjoy this collection of short stories for beginners!Reading can be a powerful tool in language learning, offering a multitude of benefits that improve understanding and enjoyment of the new language. Here are some of the main benefits:Expanding Vocabulary: Reading exposes you to new words in context, which is crucial for building vocabulary. Learning new words through stories can be more effective than rote...

This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's award-winning guide to the Basque Country and Navarre remains the most comprehensive and in-depth guide available to this multi-lingual, multi-cultural borderland encompassing parts of southern France and northern Spain. This fully revised second edition includes all the elements required for an enjoyable holiday and also the unique aspects of Basque culture and traditions which make this such a fascinating part of the world. Bradt's The Basq...

What is the experience of the migrant? Psychiatrist Joseba Atxotegi argues that for every story of success in a new homeland, there are untold pressures and stressors on individual migrants, the effect of which are often perceived as mental illness. In Ulysses Syndrome, Atxotegi offers “a complete vision of Basque migrations [including] psychological and psychosocial perspective[s]." Using the lens of Homer’s Odyssey, Atxotegi describes the plight of migrants as one plagued with uncertaint...

In this volume you will find 13 illustrated Popular Tales from the Basque region of Spain. Here you will find tales like Aquelarre, Arguiduna, The Song of Lamia, the Prophecy of Lara, the Virgin of the Five Towns in which mermaids, heroes, magical horns and ghosts abound.If you have ever travelled through the province of Galicia in North Western Spain, you can’t fail to notice the Celtic influences in the region’s art and culture. So it is therefore not surprising to also f...

This book tells the story of the First World War from the perspective of the Basque Country. It recounts the background to the First World War, to set context, and talks about how this war was experienced in the Basque Country including the after-effects it left behind, especially the human devastation wrought by the war. The social, economic, and political consequences it had in the Basque Country are discussed in this work, as it is clear that this conflict had a decisive influence on th...

This book has been specifically designed for those in the early stages of learning. It offers a direct and comprehensive method to expand your basic vocabulary.Immerse yourself in the language with Practical Vocabulary: This book serves as a stepping stone to language mastery, carefully presenting essential words and phrases for everyday use. Each word is accompanied by its translation, and often by an example sentence illustrating its usage. This practical approach allows you to q...

After the sudden death of his father, young Mark Vergara, the oldest son of immigrant parents, was thrust into the role of principal breadwinner, working hard in the beet fields of Colorado to support his family.After joining the Army Air Corps and flying dozens of combat missions, he bore the physical and emotional scars of his time in the service, yet he was satisfied he had fulfilled his father's final wish that he do right by his family.From World War II to the Vietnam War, thi...