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35,000 entries and 6,000 color images from the arts, science, nature, industry and more.
Do you know what that comb with the uneven teeth is called? Do you know the Spanish name for it? With The Firefly Five Language Visual Dictionary , finding and translating the names of thousands of objects, animals, and plants in five major languages is fast, simple and fun.
The Firefly Five Language Visual Dictionary is an unparalleled reference to the world around us. Six thousand color illustrations are labeled in the five languages showing in color what other dictionaries can only describe in text. All the clear, concise illustrations are organized into a series of fully indexed sections.
Each key word and phrase is connected to the detailed illustrations making identification and translations quick and accurate.
The scope and depth of this reference are immense, covering an incredibly detailed range of terms for:
Astronomy and Earth Flora, fauna and humans Food, kitchen and around the house Gardening, clothing, articles Arts and architecture Communications, transport and machinery Energy, science and society Sports and games.This edition is ideal for anyone learning Spanish, French, German and Italian or those learning English as a second language.
Author Notes
Jean-Claude Corbeil is an expert in linguistic planning, with a world-wide reputation in the fields of comparative terminology and socio-linguistics. He serves as a consultant to international organizations and governments.
Ariane Archambault is a specialist in applied linguistics who taught foreign languages before becoming a terminologist and editor of dictionaries.
Reviews (2)
Booklist Review
This visual dictionary employs more than 6,000 full-color pictures to illustrate a vast array of objects and their corresponding names in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. More than 35,000 terms are grouped into 17 broad subjects ("Animal Kingdom," "Communications and Office Automation" "Society," etc.) and range from technical terminology such as dew point, moraine,0 and tyrannosaur 0 to everyday words such as doorknob0 and waffle iron.0 The authors, Corbeil, sociolinguist and specialist in comparative terminology, and Archambault, specialist in applied linguistics, address both the academic (such as heraldic symbols) and the practical (such as street signs). Terms not only include types of objects, such as the more than 20 distinct places to sit ( bar stool, bench, love seat, ottoman, sofa,0 etc.) but also provide names for specific components of such objects ( apron, seat, stile,0 etc.). The illustrations are crisp and extremely detailed and are printed on glossy white stock. Researchers can access terms by browsing through color-tabbed pages that indicate the different topical subsections or by consulting one of the five language-specific indexes. The only other reference comparable to this is DK's 2002 publication, the Five-Language Visual Dictionary0 . Although the DK offering features full-color photographs, it is considerably less comprehensive, presenting 1,600 illustrations defining 10,000 terms in about 400 pages. In comparison, Firefly\b0 \b0 runs 1,092 pages. One drawback to the current work is its small dimensions. Pages measure about seven by eight inches, necessitating the use of a relatively small font for the definitions. This is a minor concern, however. Where else are researchers going to find a complete listing of all the elements of the periodical table in five different languages compiled in one place? Irresistible for browsers, serviceable as either a basic visual dictionary or thesaurus, and of immense value to second-language learners, this is recommended for high-school, public, and academic collections. --Kathleen McBroom Copyright 2005 Booklist
Library Journal Review
Wow! This book is simply amazing-visually stunning, rich with information, and overflowing with detail. It is a compendium of more than 6000 full-color images and 35,000 terms in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian, with entries arranged by subject and covering themes that range from astronomy to sports and everything in between. Each theme has its own color-coded tab, repeated on the back cover so users can easily jump to relevant sections, and each entry includes a computer-generated illustration of the item in addition to the proper word or phrase in all five languages. The amount of detail jam-packed into each image or set of images is nothing short of remarkable. For example, in the "Aquatic and Nautical Sports" section, the entry for diving includes starting positions, entry positions, examples of dives, and an image of a diving installation with each piece named. Along with general themes, access is provided through five indexes-one for each language. Bottom Line Not only is this book useful in learning the details and nuances of a foreign language but it is quite a handy way to learn these terms in one's own language. Richer and more detailed than DK's similar Five-Language Visual Dictionary, this brilliant work is essential for students of any of these languages, lovers of language, and any library supporting a language program or multilingual patrons. [The Firefly Visual Dictionary, which did all this but in English only, was named LJ's 2002 Best Reference Source; also coming out in early 2005 are two dual-language editions, The Firefly Spanish/English Visual Dictionary (ISBN 1-55297-951-2) and The Firefly French/English Visual Dictionary (ISBN 1-55297-950-4), both priced at $29.95.-Ed.]-Manya Chylinski, Boston (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
