{"product_id":"latin-for-dummies-isbn-9781119874799","title":"Latin For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the basics of a lyrical and useful language\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven though most people don’t use Latin anymore, it used to be spoken by millions of people from across the ancient world. It later morphed into new languages we still use today!  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLatin For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll take a tour through the language of ancient Rome. Beginning with Latin you may already know, like “\u003ci\u003ecarpe diem\u003c\/i\u003e” and “\u003ci\u003equid pro quo,\u003c\/i\u003e” the book walks you through essential Latin grammar and everyday Latin phrases. It also explores how Latin shaped and molded modern languages, including English.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you’ll find:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eLessons to learn Latin grammar and vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePractices for reading, translating, and composing Latin\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eTips to recognize commonly confused Latin words\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLatin For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e proves that learning Latin, while challenging, can be fun and exciting too! It’s perfect for first timers interested in the ancient language and anyone who wants to learn more about ancient Roman history and culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Latin\u003c\/b\u003e 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: You Already Know a Little Latin 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Latin Grammar 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Salve! (Hello!): Greetings and Introductions 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Latin in Action\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Roman Family and Social Structure 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Food and Housing in Roman Life 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Roman Calendar 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: The Roman Army 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Roman Entertainment and Sports 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Roman Government 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: More Lasting Than Bronze: Latin Literature 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Latin in the Modern World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Keeping It Simple, Silly 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: The Decline and Fall of Roman Declensions 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: We All Live In a Yellow Subordinate Clause 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Latin in Zoology and Botany 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Translating and Reading Latin 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Mottoes, Sayings, and Quotes: Cocktail Party Latin 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: More than Ten Loanwords from Latin 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten (or So) False Friends: Common Mistakes in Latin 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Appendices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Noun, Adjective, and Verb Tables 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Latin-English Mini-Dictionary 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Answer Key 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClifford A. Hull MA \u003c\/b\u003ein Classical Studies, MA in Classical Architecture, and MLS, teaches Latin, history, and social science at The Harker School in California.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven R. Perkins MA\u003c\/b\u003e in Classics, is an award-winning teacher who has taught Latin and Classics for more than 30 years at secondary and undergraduate levels.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarpe diem\u003c\/i\u003e and learn Latin, the easy way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLatin For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the most practical Latin book around, showing you how Latin was used in the ancient world. Learn the basics, then have fun with action-packed lessons on what to say when you get invited to dinner in ancient Rome and how to understand what’s going on at your next gladiator match. Okay, you \u003ci\u003emight\u003c\/i\u003e never use that stuff—but we also show you how much Latin is still used in the modern world (believe it or not), in science, literature, law, and beyond. 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