Michael Golding Books

It's never a good idea to be overly–relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great little Thai dictionary. Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Thailand Pocket Thai Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Thai. It features all the essential Thai vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate students. It's handy pocket format, and easy-to-read type will make any future trip to Thailand much easier. In addition to being an excellent English to Thai dictionary and Thai to English dictionary, Pocket Thai Dictionary contains important notes on the Thai language, Thai grammar and Thai pronunciation. All Thai words are written in a Romanized form as well as Thai script (akson thai) so that in the case of difficulties the book can simply be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with. This dictionary contains: The 3,000 most commonly used words in the Thai language. Thai–English and English–Thai sections. Romanized Thai and Thai script (akson thai). An introduction to and history of the Thai language. Information on Thai grammar. A guide to pronouncing Thai correctly. Other books from this bestselling series you might enjoy are: Vietnamese Dictionary, Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary, Pocket Cantonese Dictionary, Pocket Cambodian Dictionary, Pocket Indonesian Dictionary, and Pocket Malay Dictionary.

In his debut novel, Golding makes sense of the current AIDS crisis as he envisions another time and place transformed by a fatal horror. Take a journey back six centuries to a secluded island in the Venice lagoon--a wondrous place where superstition reigns and life and death are created by magical equations.

""A Poet of the Invisible World" follows a boy named Nouri, born in thirteenth-century Persia, with four ears instead of two. Orphaned as an infant, he's taken into a Sufi order, where he meets an assortment of dervishes and is placed upon a path toward spiritual awakening. As he stumbles from one painful experience to the next, he grows into manhood. Each trial he endures shatters another obstacle within--and leads Nouri on toward transcendence"--

Set against the backdrop of the Gilded Age and the Depression, the story follows the complex relationship between Jean Pierre Michel Chernovsky, a cultured collector, and his adopted son, Benjamin, a strikingly beautiful boy marked by a birthmark and a unique gift. Their bond transcends mere family ties as they compete for the love of an enigmatic woman. Together, they embark on an adventurous journey filled with profound discoveries that will change their lives and impact the world around them.

This portable, user–friendly Thai language guide and phrasebook is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Thai before and during your trip. If you only want to purchase one Thai language book— Essential Thai is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of Thailand and is also designed as a Thai phrasebook, making it the most versatile Thai language learning tool on the market. Essential Thai presents the practical language of everyday interactions by incorporating fundamental sentences used when meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to questions in Thai, as well as a basic grammar and pronunciation guide to help you get started speaking Thai right away. In addition, language involving terms and phrases covering the latest technology devices, using social media, and tips on the essentials of travel like arranging accommodations, dining out, dealing with transportation and emergencies, is also effectively covered in extraordinary detail. Both Romanized form, targeted towards non-speaking Thai learners, and Thai script is also incorporated throughout the book. Essential Thai includes: Over 1,500 essential sentences for everyday use. A glossary containing over 2,000 terms and expressions. A handy format for finding the information you need quickly and easily. Latest Thai vocabulary and phrases for smart phones, social media and more. Extensive information about Thai grammar and pronunciation. This beginner Thai book will help you to quickly and easily learn Thai. Your ability to read Thai, write Thai, speak Thai, and comprehend Thai will be vastly improved without having to take an entire Thai language class.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1948 New York, the story revolves around Artie, a young rehearsal pianist, Joe, a visionary director, and Carrie, his resourceful assistant, as they work tirelessly to bring a musical adaptation of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to life. The novel draws from the author's personal experiences, capturing the essence of Broadway and celebrating the talented individuals who contribute to its magic. It serves as a heartfelt homage to the creativity and chaos of the theater world during its Golden Age.

This portable, user-friendly Thai language guide, phrasebook and dictionary is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Thai before and during your trip.