$34.49
Author: Hull Clifford A.
Brand: For Dummies
Edition: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Details: Product Description
Earn-lay atin-Lay? No, not that kind of Latin! You can learn trueLatin, with conjugations, declensions, and all those extrasyllables – and it’s easier than you think.In fact, most people mistakenly think of learning Latin as perhapsthe most useless, tedious, and difficult thing to do on earth. Theycouldn’t be more wrong.
Latin For Dummies takes you back for a quick jauntthrough the parlance of ancient Rome, as well as discussing theprogress of Latin into church language, and its status today as the”dead” language that lives on in English, Spanish,Italian, and most other Western tongues. Written for those withzero prior knowledge of Latin, this snappy guide puts the basics atyour fingertips and steers clear of the arcane, schoolmarmstereotype of endless declensions and Herculean translations.Easy-to-understand sections describe:
* Latin you already know
* Grammar
* Pronunciation
* Latin in action
* Latin in law
* Latin in medicine
* Latin for impressing your friends
* And much more
No dusty tome or other such artifact, Latin For Dummiesmakes learning fun and brings the language to life by presentingconversations in various Roman settings, as well as providing funfacts and stories about classical life. And if you feel you mayactually have a negative aptitude for the language, don’tworry; pronunciations and translations follow every expression, anda helpful mini-dictionary graces the book’s last pages.You’ll also find out about:
* The quotable Roman
* Latin graffiti
* Latin authors who’s who
* Gladiator Latin
* Latin in love, marriage, and family
* From the mouth of Julius Caesar
* Romans on drink
* Helpful Latin-related Web sites
* Fun and games exercises
Designed to introduce and familiarize you with the languagerather than make you the next Cicero, Latin For Dummiesgives you all the tools you need to work at your own pace to learnas much or as little as you like. So noli timere (no-leetih-may-reh) – “have nofear” – and carpe diem (“pick upLatin For Dummies today”)!
From the Inside Flap
Packed with tons of examples and sample dialogues
Make sense of Latin in no time!
Noli timere! (no-lee tih-may-reh) As the Romans would say, “Have no fear!” You’ll be reading and speaking Latin in a flash with this friendly guide, which covers all Latin language essentials, including grammar, usage, and vocabulary. You’ll even see how to use Latin in modern situations, from the law to medicine to impressing your friends at cocktail parties.
The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English “Get in, get out” information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
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From the Back Cover
Packed with tons of examples and sample dialogues
Make sense of Latin in no time!
Noli timere! (no-lee tih-may-reh) As the Romans would say, “Have no fear!” You’ll be reading and speaking Latin in a flash with this friendly guide, which covers all Latin language essentials, including grammar, usage, and vocabulary. You’ll even see how to use Latin in modern situations, from the law to medicine to impressing your friends at cocktail parties.
The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English “Get in, get out” information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
Get smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Create your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carte Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com
About the Author
Clifford A. Hull has taught Latin, Greek, medicalterminology, and classical mythology.
Steven R. Perkins has taught Latin for a decade.
Tracy Barr has served as an editor, editorial manager,writer, and consultant on For Dummies books.
UPC: 785555107892
Release Date: 22-01-2002
Package Dimensions: 22x230x621
