Designed for beginners in Syriac, this volume features thirty stories from Gregory Bar 'Ebraya's Book of Entertaining Stories. Each narrative is accompanied by detailed grammar and vocabulary analysis, enhancing language comprehension. Additionally, the book explores cognates in Arabic and Hebrew, providing a broader linguistic context to enrich the learning experience.
Set in an underprivileged Tasmanian community, the story follows Albert, a boy grappling with a difficult home life and a longing for belonging. Often left unsupervised, he finds himself influenced by older peers and engages in mischievous behavior. His life takes a transformative turn when he discovers Mittsy, a magical old baseball glove, which promises to change his outlook and experiences. Through this encounter, Albert embarks on a journey of friendship and self-discovery.
Guidebook to cycling the Ruta Via de la Plata through western Spain, covering the 924km route from Seville to the coastal city of Gijon and a pilgrimage variant to Santiago de Compostela. With road and off-road alternatives (the latter suitable for gravel bikes), the route offers fantastic cycling and rich cultural and historical interest.
Greco Files is part memoir and part commentary. It traces the real-life experiences of a couple of retired British teachers as they fashion a new chapter in their lives in a Greek village as the 21st Century unfolds.
This is an introductory pedagogical grammar designed for readers with no previous knowledge of Sumerian. It can be used with or without a teacher. A general description of Sumerian is followed by a series of 30 graduated lessons each including a sign-list and vocabulary, cuneiform texts,... číst celé
Guidebook to walking the Camino dos Faros, the way of the lighthouses, along the Galician coast in northwest Spain. The 200km route is described across 8 stages of between 17 and 29km and takes in some of the area's most wild and enchanting coastal scenery, with dramatic cliffs and deep river estuaries. Incorporates some challenging walking.
This is an introductory pedagogical grammar designed for readers with no previous knowledge of Sumerian. It can be used with or without a teacher. A general description of Sumerian is followed by a series of 30 graduated lessons each including a sign-list and vocabulary, cuneiform texts,... číst celé
English-language guidebook to the Karnischer Hoehenweg, a 170km waymarked hut- to-hut trek along the border between Italy and Austria. Also known as the Carnic Peace Trail, it runs west to east along the Ridge of the Carnic Alps, the site of the WW1 front line. With information on planning your trip, accommodation and the history of the area.
Focusing on the intersection of faith and socioeconomic class, this study delves into how early twentieth-century folk religion provided a platform for the South's impoverished communities, both white and black, to connect and share their Christian experiences amid adversity. It highlights the emergence of a unique folk Christianity that emerged from the margins of capitalist society, expressed through poignant songs, mystical conversion stories, and grassroots rituals. This movement emphasized finding the sacred within everyday struggles, affirming the significance of life in a challenging world.
Guidebook to Der Traumpfad, 'Dream Way', through Germany and Italy, 570km from Munich to Venice across some of the best scenery in the Alps. Split into 30 stages, the guide also describes 5 alternate stages and a day's via ferrata in the Dolomites. Includes full information and accommodation lists needed for the trek.