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	Afrikaans-English / English-Afrikaans Practical Dictionary Revised Edition Afrikaans, previously one of the two national languages of South Africa, and now one of eleven, has over 6 million speakers. Updated for the new millennium, this compact dictionary includes comprehensive definitions and idiomatic expressions for its more than 14,000 entries.	9780781808460 Jan Kromhout 430pp pb 115x165mm £13.50
	Hausa-English / English-Hausa Practical Dictionary Spoken in Nigeria, Niger Nicholas Awde More than 40,000 definitions are presented in this handy reference tool which provides both traditional as well as modern terminology.	9780781804264 431 pages 125x180mm 18,000 entries £11.50 Hippocrene Books
	Hausa-English/English-Hausa Dictionary & Phrasebook Hausa is spoken by over 25 million people in Niger, Nigeria, and Cameroon. No other indigenous African language, not even Swahili, has more native speakers. Many millions more use it as a second, third, or even fourth language. It is also heard throughout sub-Saharan West Africa, especially Ghana, and as far eastward as the Sudan. There are sizable groups of Hausa speakers in every major city of the region. This book provides students, travelers, and businesspeople with an invaluable tool for communication. Hausa is notable for its structural simplicity and the uniformity of its dialects. The phrasebook allows users to easily master its unique tones and vowel sounds, often considered the most difficult aspects of the language. This handy, compact volume helps one to comfortably speak with vendors, officials, and others throughout the areas where Hausa is spoken. About the author: Nicholas Awde is a writer, linguist, and regional specialist. Malami Buba is a cultural academic who has taught and worked in Nigeria, the U.S., and Great Britain.	9780781810852 Nicholas Awde & Malami Buba 240 pages 4,000 entries £8.99 paperback Hippocrene Books
	Igbo-English / English-Igbo Dictionary and Phrasebook Spoken in Nigeria This dictionary of one of the major languages of Nigeria contains an introduction to basic grammar and helpful phrases arranged in 34 sections, each of which deals with aspects of everyday life.	9780781806619 Nicholas Awde and Onyekachi Wambu 190 95x180mm 1400 entries £7.99 pb Hippocrene Books
	Malagasy-English / English-Malagasy Dictionary and Phrasebook Malagasy, the national language of Madagascar, has over 10 million speakers. This dictionary and phrasebook provides the traveller to this beautiful island with the means for basic communication, as well as an introduction to the country's culture. The compact guide includes a two-way bilingual dictionary with over 2,000 entries and a phrasebook containing all of the essential topics, from introductions and common phrases to accommodations, food and drink, weather and health, among many others.	9780781808439 Janie Rasoloson 180 pages 85x180mm £7.99 paperback Hippocrene Books
	Pulaar-English / English-Pulaar Standard Dictionary Spoken in Senegal, Mauritania This dictionary is the most comprehensive of its kind. The data is extensive, incorporating over five years of research, and the transcription conforms to recognised standards. Grammatical features, pronunciation, etymology and usage have been incorporated in this study which aims at addressing inadequacies typical of African language dictionaries.	9780781804790 Dr Mamadou Niang 275 pages 125x205mm 30,000 entries £17.50 paperback Hippocrene Books
	Beginner's Shona (ChiShona) (Hippocrene's Beginner's Series) Shona, a Bantu language, is spoken in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. This dictionary and phrasebook features the ChiShona dialect. Included are vocabulary sections, a phrasebook, pronunciation tips, a brief outline of the language's grammar and information about local culture. Aquilina Mawadza is a lecturer in the Department of African languages and Literature at the University of Zimbabwe. She obtained a master's degree in linguistics form the University of Florida, Gainesville, where she taught Shona for two years.	9780781808644 Aquilina Mawadza 201 pages 140x215mm £12.99 paperback Hippocrene Books