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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.
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Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09
There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.
For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.
Very Interesting.......2007-03-07
It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.
History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10
Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.
I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.
Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.
Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.
I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.
This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.
Provocative, appealing and controversial.......2006-08-02
Fomenko has succeeded to convincingly demonstrate the misconception about what "history" factually is... It is fiction and -like we can read and judge for ourselves- no science. It indeed is "make belief" only. I "discovered" Fomenko while studying the "old" history of Al Andaluz, Spain. Having found too many contradictions in available data, having seen too many forgeries as to pretend the importance of christianity for its decline, I ventured out to find Fomenko, who convinced me that we know little if anything for sure of the epoch before the XI-century. However, the integration of the Arabic-Islamic cultural history into the heavily distorted Western fails... There are some attempts to fit "the budding new religion" (Islam) into Fomenko's scheme, but they are too weak to be taken seriously and too often focussing on Turkey as the region where things started to influence the West, which is untrue at all.
Islam certainly was no "new religion" in the X-century. That the highly cultivated Al Andaluz ruler Mohammed-I could have been "mirrored" down in time into some myth about the "illiterate" founder of Islam itself is highly speculative. Nevertheless, Fomenko convinces me about the processes that were involved in forging a christian history. Intriguing and controversial as his books are, I recommend them as to rethink our current position in time and space and simply verify what was claimed. It is a "good" book, but not for bedtime reading... Mundus vult decipi, the world wants to be cheated. Fomenko's readers will understand why.
pharaohs lived in the 3rd century AD.......2006-02-16
Traces of white wine were found in Tutankhamen's tomb however there were no record of white wine in Egypt until the 3rd century AD, 1600 years after the young pharaoh died according to the traditional chronology. http://www.newscientist.com/channel/being-human/mg18925395.400
It can be interpreted as a contribution towards New Chronology theory that pharaohs lived in the 3rd century AD.
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The Worlds Largest Collection in Print
New third edition now includes 28 volume index to the Irish Families series
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Over 45,000 entries total:
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Origins & Locations
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All 32 counties of Ireland and Northern Ireland (Ulster).
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There is no other like this one ! A magnificent world class illustration of Irish Family History, this book is the culmination of 4 decades of research by the I.G.F.. Hundreds of families from each county are given in Part One with family history. Over 45,000 family names are given in specific counties or Poor Law Unions.
This is the new third edition (2003), which includes select family histories. For the first time ever, the index for the first 28 volumes in the Irish Families set is also included. The famous and large families like Murphy, Kelly, Sullivan, O'Brien, Ryan, Kennedy, Walsh, Daugherty and Donahue are of course in this book, as are thousands more, including rarely found families that settled in Ireland from England, Scotland, Wales, and the continent. Among the hundreds of settler names are those of Betagh; Coppinger; Trench; Coplan; Hall; Green; Hunter; McKenzie; Baker; Howell; Bellew and many more.
Families from England
Many English families have settled in Ireland from the 12th century onwards. Often, the native Irish were forced to "translate" their names into English sounding ones. The 50 most numerous names from England in 1853 are given, along with hundreds of family history extracts on specific families like Smith; Jones; Williams and Taylor.
Families from Scotland
Due to the proximity of the north of Ireland and the south of Scotland, migration between the two countries has been constant. A great settlement of Scottish families took place in the 17th century during the plantation of Ulster by the British Crown. Later, some of these 'planter' families came to America, becoming known as the Scotch Irish or Scots Irish. The 50 most numerous names of Scotland are given, along with hundreds of family histories, including families like McDonald; Brown; Thomson and Robertson.
Families from the German Palatinate
Families came to Ireland in the 18th century from the Palatinate of the Rhine. In 1709 some 7,000 arrived in England and many settled in Co. Limerick, Ireland and America. Some of these are families like Bowen, Baker; Delmege and Pyper.
Danish or Viking Families
The Danes (Lochlainders, Ostmen or Vikings), had colonies in Ireland for centuries. Centered in Dublin and Meath (in Fingall), and in Wexford, Waterford, Cork and Limerick, settling primarily in the coastal counties of Ireland from the 8th century on. These Viking families include: Betagh; Coppinger; Palmer; Plunket and Skiddy, among many others given in this work.
Jewish Families in Ireland
Many Russian and Polish Jews settled on the south side of Dublin city from the late 1800's. These included the families of Coplan, Fridberg, Greenberg, Weiner, Maisell and many others given in this work.
Welsh Families in Ireland
Families by the name of "Walsh" (in Irish, Brannagh or Breathnach), meaning a Briton or Welshman, are found early in Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Killarney, Tipperary, Wexford, Waterford and Galway. Some of these families were: Howell, Lawless, Lillis, Lynagh and Rossiter. Many are included in this work
Anglo Norman Families in Ireland
The Anglo Norman invasions of the 12th century brought many new families to Ireland. Some took on Irish names. Anglo Norman families in Ireland include: Barry; Bellew; Bermingham; Burke; Carew and Clare, among hundreds of others given in this book along with family history notes.
Huguenot Families in Ireland
French and Fleming Huguenot families settled in the 17th century in Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, and Lisburn, etc... They were noted for making linen, cloth and lace. Some of these families were those of Barre; Perrin; Hazard; Hassard; Lefanu; Trench and many others as given in this work.
'Irish Families' Contains many family names left out of other popular works, including those of Edward MacLysaght, Patrick Woulfe and John O'Hart. The best single book for finding any Irish family surname, there are more names, arms, and locations here than in any other book . Truly a 'must have' resource for finding numerous and scarce names in Ireland.Format of this Book
Entries on family names are arranged in the following order:
(1) When available, the coat of arms linked to the name appears above the name which is in bold type. All arms shown in this volume were actually used by families in Ireland, acknowledged by recognized authorities.
(2) Beneath the name is the source from which the arms are taken.
(3) Occasionally we list a Gaelic or more ancient form of the name on the next line in regular type. (note we have not punctuated these). We suggest those interested in the gaelic consult Irish Names and Surnames by the Rev. P. Woulfe. The IGF edition of that work contains a new surname index, which proves most helpful to researchers.
(4) The next line, in italics, gives variant spellings of the name as available.
(5) The history associated with the name
The amount of information found will vary with each name. Please consult all possible spellings of the name. More information may appear in other volumes to this Irish Families set. Names not covered here will appear in other volumes of our Irish Families, great & small series. The surname index to this first volume , (and to volumes 2 through 28), is found in part III of this book. The researcher should consult that index as well as the location index found in part II of this book.
The location index (see part II) represents extracts taken from larger, more detailed listings found in the Master Book of Irish Surnames. Space limitations do not allow reprinting all the index listings found in that book. In fact, there are over 50,000 listings from that book which we did not have room for at all! We have included as many surnames as possible to give hope to Irish family researchers. These listings may prove particularly helpful for those with less common names. The student of Irish family names would do well to consult that work independently.
Maps and Illustrations
Province Map
showing Munster; Leinster; Connacht; Meath;
Oriel; Aileach; and Ulster.
Key to Terms
Including useful terms and abbreviations used.
Ancient Map
Showing territorial divisions upon the coming of the Vikings to Ireland. Includes Tirconnell; Tirowen; Uladh; Uriel; Brefney; Hy Fiachrach; Hy Many; West Meath; East Meath; Offelan; Fine Gall; Offaly; Omurethy; Leix; Ormond; Thomond; Desmond; Decies; and Hy Kinshelagh.
13th Century Norman Map
Showing unconquered areas, and areas of Norman Rule & influence.
Administrative Divisions
Listing the major territorial divisions of Ireland, including: The Province; The County; The Barony; The Parish; The Townland; and Poor Law Unions.
Ireland, showing railways map
Showing railway routes in Ireland on the map.
Source List
List of helpful resources.
Key to Poor Law Unions and registrars dist.
A Listing of the Unions along with registrars districts that they contained.
Family Research sources and tips
Tips for the family researcher.
Barony Map
Showing 325 baronies of Ireland on the map by county. The barony was used an a unit in 19th century land valuations.
Ireland Map
Written Chart naming Families settling in Ireland
Showing families from other nations known to have settled in Ireland.
Ireland upon coming of the Vikings.
Showing the divisions of Thomond; Desmond; Decies; Ossory; Hy Kinshelagh; Ormond; Hy Many; Offaly; Leix; Omurethy; Offelan; Fine Gall; Brefney; Hy Fiachrach; Tirconnell; Tirowen; Uladh; and Uriel.
A One of A Kind Resource
This is the number one collection of Irish Families ever to appear in print. This Master volume alone, exceeds any other single book in the field. It is a one of a kind beauty - never equalled. There are more Irish Family names, spellings, locations, arms and sources here than in any other single book ever published.
The Final Word This book contains information on families in all 32 counties of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Later volumes in this series focus on individual counties, and contain additional information, not found in this volume.
New Third Edition. Available only with Thread sewn soft binding. 396 pages. maps, resource list for family research. Family Histories. Additionally includes Master Index to the Irish Families series. Full 8 1/2 x 11 in size.
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Disappointed.......2007-01-14
This book covers a huge range of Irish names, however only provides minimal information on each and coat of arms for the select few. It provided the same information that is easily found on the web.
Be sure you get the third edition.......2005-04-29
The third edition of this work is definitely the best. It contains the index to the entire 28 volumes in the series, which covers every county in Ireland. The second edition was published earlier, and does not contain the complete index to the series. The third edition has all the family history information from the second edition, PLUS the complete series info. This book contains the largest collection of Irish Family Names, locations and arms ever put to print.
A solid and accessibly presented genealogical reference.......2003-02-14
Now in an expanded and updated third edition, The Book Of Irish Families Great & Small by genealogy expert Michael C. O'Laughlin (Editor of the monthly "Journal of Irish Families) is a solid and accessibly presented genealogical reference based upon ancient and modern manuscripts. Offering 20,000 Irish family names, 700 illustrated coats of arms, ancient maps and illustrations, step-by-step guides for tracing Irish family roots, and so much more, The Book Of Irish Families Great & Small is a first-rate and enthusiastically recommended reference for any dedicated genealogist or aspiring family historian seeking to track down their Irish roots.
Too Much Equals Too Little.......2002-03-03
I had high hopes for this book when I ordered it along with the author's books for Waterford and Cork. I was disappointed with all of them. In trying to create such an all-encompassing book, the author has published a work that fails to provide much information on any particular family. And he manages to leave out valuable information. For example, in his book "Families of County Cork" he gives a very short paragraph about the Sherlock family being there, but fails to mention in this "Irish Families" book that the family is found in Cork, even though the Cork book was published first.
The three books by the author that I purchased are probably good for those who are just starting out in tracing their families and do not know where to begin. It could probably help those who have struggled to find any info on their families. However, if you have done even a little research on your own and narrowed your focus to a particular part of Ireland, this book will not provide you much more if at all.
Currently the best book of it's genre available!!!.......1999-05-13
After evaluating the Book of Irish Families I conclude this is currently the best work of it's genre available. My claim to the legitimate training and credential of a professional researcher includes a graduate degree in History. A researcher's mandate is to publish original material versus rehashing existing efforts. Professional genealogists fall into this catagory. Measured according to this criteria, O'Laughlin's book clearly meets the standard. The book contains several hundred coats of arms not found elsewhere by this researcher. Many of these were officially sanctioned in the seventeenth century. The book also contains a similar number of surnames not found elsewhere.
As mentioned by previous reviewers, O'Laughlin's work depicts the coats of arms in black and white. Also, some of the drawings do appear amateurish. However, the serious researcher will discover this accurately reflects the original source material.
One measure of a researcher is the influence their efforts have on their chosen field of study. All strive for "seminal" works that stimulate others to research, confirm, deny or modify the results. In other words, they pave the ground so others may follow. O'Laughlin has retained his rightful place in this rare class of researchers. Internationally known and respected, he has written and published several seminal Irish genealogy studies. For over twenty years, his contributions to Irish studies have consistently broken new ground.
To be sure, O'Laughlin's volume does not have the "glitz and glamour" of some rival publications. For example, some competitors have published glossy volumes that include color pictures of the coats of arms. There is nothing wrong with this. Unfortunately, when subjected to critical evaluation, one sadly concludes that some of O'Laughlin's rivals have allowed a "marketing gimmick" to triumph over "research."
I confess to being very amused by some evaluations of O'Laughlin's work posted by some rival reviewers. I would advise one particular reviewer to regain their objectivity and consider the merit's of the book as a whole. For example, this rival reviewer may have a legitimate point about prominent Jewish names being left out. I also agree that an over reliance on older texts can raise a legitimate "red flag." However, as an old college math professor of mine once said, "If the value of Pi has not changed in centuries, who cares how old a reference book you copy it from?" My point is, if the family name origins and coat of arms are accurate, that is all that matters. Finally, I agree with my rival that serious researchers need a variety of resources from which to draw. However, many amateurs want a "one size fit all" solution. Fortunately, O'Laughlin's latest work meets the requirements for both audiences.
Budding and experienced researchers take note. One wonders is a future volume on prominent Jewish-Irish names would not be helpful in redressing one of the above mentioned perceived oversights.
For the reviewer from Massachusetts, some professional suggestions. A prominent aspect of reviewing is to :
1) Place 2) Grant 3) Criticize
The rival reviewer mentioned above provided lucid reasons why they felt the recent O'Laughlin offering was lacking. Another professional can respect the reviewers opinion, even if they disagree. However, to descend, or here perhaps to remain at a "tabloid" level like the Massachusetts author's review is degrading. To my New England colleague I offer the following advice. Have, or obtain, some intellectual underpinning for your opinion. The Massachusetts reviewer provides no analysis to support their conclusion. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, absent a reasoned argument, no serious researcher, amateur or professional, will pay any attention to you.
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ASIN: 0830817778 |
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Edited by Joel B. Green, Scot McKnight and I. Howard Marshall, this reference work encompasses everything relating to Jesus and the Gospels.
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gave as a gift.......2007-01-09
This book is way too deep for me personally but I gave it as a gift to my brother, who is a theology student headed for seminary, and he loved it.
Distinguished Discourses on Subjects related to the 4 Gospels.......2006-08-25
This is book one of a four volume dictionary of the New Testament, and it's terrific. Most bible dictionaries are single volume works which encompass the entire canon of scripture. But because this book covers only the four gospels, the scholars were allowed to turn in more detailed articles. Many of them are outstanding. I really liked Ben Witherington's lengthy discussion about The Birth of Christ, and Harold Hoehner's Chronology of the life of Christ.
The article on the Geography and History of Israel was also a distinguished article, as were the articles on the death of Christ and the theology of Mark's Gospel.
This book represents the best of young evangelical scholarship circa 1992. This is a resource that can be read cover to cover, or it can be consulted occasionally when researching a sermon or a report.
I should also say that the other three volumes are also outstanding, and you can purchase them as a set, or you can purchase them (along with other great IVP resources) on a CD-Rom for around $125.
You can also get two Old Testament dictionaries covering the Pentateuch and the Historical Books. I can't say enough about the value of these books. Thumbs way up!!!
Tecnical Quality.......2006-03-25
The tecnical quality of the book is not good, it should have bound, not just glued together. My book is already starting to tear apart after less than a month, even though I handled it careful.
Excellent Resource!.......2006-02-05
I have had my own copy of this reference book for about 10 years, and recently purchased it as a gift for someone else. I am a minister and this is my favorite resource for background and information related to Jesus and the Gospels. I have 2 of the other books in the series and like this one the best. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes to read and dig a bit deeper into scripture.
Excellent resource - but don't make it the only one.......2001-08-27
The information in this book is comprehensive, well-referenced (including mention of non-scriptural resources related to the period), and quite absorbing. I found myself moving from one cross reference to another, avidly seeking the information which "fleshed out" the accounts, and made the meanings of scriptural texts, even those I had studied a number of times, richer and more complete. The relation of gospel texts, particularly Jesus's parables, miracles and the like, to historical perspectives is well done. There also is a valuable section relating how to use gospel texts in preparing sermons. In total, it is a fine reference for placing Jesus's words in context, and understanding the actions of those with whom he dealt. (For example, look up the article on Pontius Pilate... his fear at "you are no friend of Caesar" has an interesting and very natural basis.) With this said, however, this valuable book should not be one's only reference for scripture study. My five stars are for the book as it is intended - a "dictionary," with extensive and often fascinating explanations. It is not sufficient for most scriptural exegesis or advanced New Testament study, particularly because it is strictly composed from an evangelical perspective. Many distinguished contemporary scholars (Raymond Brown, N.T. Wright, E.P. Sanders, to name a few), equally orthodox in their Christology, would have viewpoints that are far less literalist than this work provides. Just as two minor examples, the Dictionary sees no reason to doubt that the apostle Matthew was the author of the first gospel, and the idea that the visit of the Magi was completely, literally true (with no allowance for its being a midrash at all) is unquestioned. The entire approach in this work is extremely conservative. I would place this book on the shelf of anyone studying the gospels, but it would be one of at least five.
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Luath Scots Language Learner
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ASIN: 1842820265 |
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The Guide to eating in Glasgows restaurants, bars, cafes and bistros. Lively and impartial guide to over 100 places where food is served in Glasgows thriving restaurant industry. The appraisals are carried out anonymously ensuring a fully independent guide. Information includes advice on quality of food, service, price and atmosphere.
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Nae baud if yer wantin tae lairn Scots.......2006-11-10
This is a good introductory text on Scots. This book does a great job of describing proper usage and grammar, as well as providing common language patterns as contrasted with English. The background information about Scotland is also very interesting. The back of the book includes a handy English to Scots vocabulary section, but it does not also provide a Scots to English section. In addition, the book does not contain an index. This makes it less useful as a reference book, but it's still a good way to acquaint yourself with Scots.
Yes, Scots is a real language!.......2006-02-28
For those who wondered, Scots is a real language, not just an 'accent' used in films, with a few odd-sounding words thrown in! This book makes it all clear in concise, easy to use and practical lessons that are also interesting from a cultural point of view. Aside from strengthening your ties to your heritage, you can get more pleasure out of reading Stevenson or Diana Gabaldon - in fact you will be even better informed than most authors! Probably the best (maybe the only) book on this language out there! The book includes an offer for CDs as well.
easy lessons for Scots language.......2005-04-14
This is an easy to use book for people wanting to learn Scots. It has 25 graded lessons, English-to Scots vocabulary list, verb tables, dialogues for you to practice, grammatical explanations and exercises. It also has a wee bit about background on life in Scotland.
This is very good introductory course for those wishes to learn the language you heard growing up or for Americans wanting to get more in touch their their heritage. There are some good dictionaries on Scots, but this is a long-awaited, first course for teaching yourself. A winning point for American usage - it assumes the user has no prior knowledge of Scots, so it works very well for very basic beginners of Scots.
It's set up with an accompanying audio CD (Sold separately; ISBN: 1842820265) which I highly recommend getting to use with the book. You really need to hear pronunciations. So, if you like Burns but have trouble reading him, you will be reading Robbie like a pro buy the end of the lessons.
The lessons are fun and easy to follow, so this is highly recommended for those interested in learn Scots language.
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The Essential Scots Dictionary: Scots/English -English/Scots
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ASIN: 0748622012 |
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This dictionary features: words commonly found in literature; grammar notes; verb lists; spelling and pronunciation guidance; and a brief history of the Scots language.
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Say again!.......2007-06-09
This is very helpful if you actually read it before you go & use it while in Scotland. The first trip I kept saying, "Say again please"; second trip I said this less often; third trip I was so lucky to stay with native Scots in varied locations, all willing to blether, crack, clash. I find older Scots or those interested in the history, eager to explain & educate me in the meanings & pronunciation. This book is invaluable when reading Burns or 18/19/20th century literature. Understanding speech & meaning from NE, West Coast, Highlands, Lowlands varies greatly, so this book helps. If you are visiting but have no real interest in the Scots, then the book is of little use. I find it hard to imagine a visit without the book or not falling in love with the Scots.
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The Scots Dialect Dictionary
Alexander Warrack
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ASIN: 0781807794 |
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Great little guide.......2007-02-01
Don't think they speak Anglish in Burns Country, my friends... don't get caught with your linguistic pants down in Ayrshire, or Glasgow, scratching your head wondering why all these nice people keep talking about some meal called dinna and some guy named ken who seems to be on everybody's mind. Buy yerself a nice, wee easy-to-carry pocket guide of the Mither Tongue. A good one to put together with Hauld Yer Wheest for your trip to Scotland. (See my other reviews of Scots language guides.)
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The Dictionary of Scottish Place Names: And the Elements That Go to Make Them Up
Mike Darton
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A Dictionary of Scots Words & Phrases in Current Use (Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebook)
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Scots Thesaurus (Scottish National Dictionary Publications)
Scottish National Dictionary Association
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Subject-by-subject access to over 20,000 Scots words with definitions in English
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Introduction commenting on the distinctive aspects and qualities of the Scots language
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