My First Icelandic Alphabets Picture Book With English Translations

Download or read book Miss Iceland written by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Will appeal to readers of Elena Ferrante and Margaret Atwood . . . the unusual setting offers an interesting twist on the portrait of an artist as a young woman.” —Bookpage In 1960s Iceland, Hekla dreams of being a writer. In a nation of poets, where each household proudly displays leatherbound volumes of the Sagas, and there are more writers per capita than anywhere else in the world, there is only one problem: she is a woman. After packing her few belongings, including James Joyces’s Ulysses and a Remington typewriter, Hekla heads for Reykjavik with a manuscript buried in her bags. She moves in with her friend Jon, a gay man who longs to work in the theatre, but can only find dangerous, backbreaking work on fishing trawlers. Hekla’s opportunities are equally limited: marriage and babies, or her job as a waitress, in which harassment from customers is part of the daily grind. The two friends feel completely out of place in a small and conservative world. And yet that world is changing: JFK is shot. Hemlines are rising. In Iceland, another volcano erupts and Hekla meets a poet who brings to light harsh realities about her art—as she realizes she must escape to find freedom abroad, whatever the cost. Miss Iceland, a winner of two international book awards, comes from the acclaimed author of Hotel Silence, which received the Icelandic Literary Prize. “Only a great book can make you feel you’re really there, a thousand miles and a generation away. I loved it.” —Kit de Waal, author of My Name is Leon “[A] winning tale of friendship and self-fulfillment.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

Download or read book My First Dutch Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations written by Eva S. and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Dutch ? Learning Dutch can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Dutch Alphabets. Dutch Words. English Translations.

Download or read book My First Hausa Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations written by Atikah S. and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Hausa ? Learning Hausa can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Hausa Alphabets. Hausa Words. English Translations.

Download or read book Am I Small? Nanu Sannavale? written by Philipp Winterberg and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bilingual Edition English-Kannada "Am I small?" - Tamia is not sure and keeps asking various animals that she meets on her journey. Eventually she finds the surprising answer... Reviews "immensely enjoyable"-ForeWord Clarion Reviews "for children who enjoy lingering over pages full of magical creatures and whimsical details [...] told in simple and engaging words and imaginative pictures."-Kirkus Reviews "a fantastic book that has enchanted me"-Amazon Customer Review "We are in love with this book! [...] As an artist, I love love LOVE the art in this book, I think its not only beautiful, but perfect for children. My son spent a lot of time just studying every colorful page. We read it twice in the first sitting because he was so happy! He's not yet 1, so getting him to sit still for story time is tough, and this book was such a hit he sat through it with nothing but a big smile and lots of pointing to the stuff he liked on the pages. I highly recommend this book :) Get it get it get it!""-Amazon Customer Review "Written in a very simple way but with a profound message for both adults and kids."-Amazon Customer Review "I LOVED it. Lots of repetition to help 'lil ones get used to structure and words! Many different words being used to help them improve their vocabulary (or pick the best word!). Most importantly, it sends a good message about how being unique and different is good. I STRONGLY suggest you check this book out!"-ESLCarissa.blogspot.com "readers will emerge from this book feeling slightly more confident about themselves-whatever their size."-ForeWord Clarion Reviews Tags: Bilingual Children's Books, Bilingual Books, Emergent Bilingual, Bilingual Education, Foreign Language Learning, ESL, English as a Second Language, ESL for Children, ESL for Kids, ESL Teaching Materials, EFL, English as a Foreign Language, EFL Books, EFL for Children, ELL, English Language Learner, EAL, English as an Additional Language, Children's Picture Book, Dual Language, Foreign Language Study, ESOL, English for Speakers of Other Languages

Download or read book Writing in Ice: A Crime Writer's Guide to Iceland written by Michael Ridpath and published by . This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you had to choose a new location for a crime series, where would you look? Michael Ridpath had to do just that. He chose Iceland, a country of fjords, glaciers and volcanoes, of long, manic summer days and long, sinister winter evenings, a place where everyone is on Facebook and everyone's grandmother has spoken to an elf. This is his account of researching the country: the breathtaking landscape, its vigorous if occasionally odd people, the great heroes and heroines of its sagas, and (of course) those troublesome elves; with a little bit thrown in about how to put together a good detective story. Entertaining and informative, it's a guide to Iceland for the visitor, and a guide to crime writing for the reader.

Download or read book The Brahmadells written by Jóanes Nielsen and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the first Faroese books to be translated into English, The Brahmadells is an epic novel chronicling the lives of a particular family - nicknamed the Brahmadells - against the larger history of the Faroe Islands, from the time of Danish rule, through its national awakening, to its independence. Filled with colourful characters and various family intrigues, the novel incorporates a number of genres and styles as it shifts from individual stories to larger world issues.

Download or read book Pen and pencil sketches of Faröe and Iceland: With an appendix containing translations from the Icelandic and 51 illustrations engraved on wood by W. J. Linton written by Andrew James Symington and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-07-29 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pen and Pencil Sketches of Faröe and Iceland by Andrew James Symington, with illustrations by W. J. Linton, is a captivating work that offers a vivid portrayal of the Faroe Islands and Iceland in the 19th century. First published in 1857, this book combines detailed sketches with descriptive narratives to provide readers with an immersive experience of these remote and dramatic landscapes. The book features a collection of both pencil and pen sketches that capture the rugged beauty and unique character of the Faroe Islands and Iceland. Symington’s writing complements the illustrations by describing the natural scenery, local customs, and cultural observations he encountered during his travels. The appendix includes translations from Icelandic, adding a layer of authenticity and depth to the work by incorporating local voices and perspectives. With 51 wood engravings by W. J. Linton, the book visually represents the stark and breathtaking landscapes, offering a glimpse into the life and environment of these northern regions. Pen and Pencil Sketches of Faröe and Iceland is an important historical and artistic document that provides a window into the 19th-century perceptions of these distant lands. Its detailed illustrations and evocative descriptions make it a valuable resource for those interested in travel literature, Scandinavian geography, and the history of exploration.