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Book Synopsis The Original Jamaican Patois by : Laxleyval Sagasta
Download or read book The Original Jamaican Patois written by Laxleyval Sagasta and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Heart of Jamaica: Language! Every culture has its own unique language that evolves in ways reflecting the people who speak it-their minds, hearts, and souls. The Original Jamaican Patois is a fascinating guide to the Jamaican people and their dialect, all the way from A to zed (Z)! You'll meet the real Jamaicans and become enchanted by the song-like quality of the Patois. This book is for every Jamaican, for everyone who loves Jamaica, and for everyone who has even heard of Jamaica and wanted to learn more. Get to know the people in their own candid words, learn about stories of their distant past, and experience the vitality and laughter that are ingrained in the Jamaican culture.
Book Synopsis The Original Jamaican Patois; Words, Phrases and Short Stories by : Laxleyval Sagasta
Download or read book The Original Jamaican Patois; Words, Phrases and Short Stories written by Laxleyval Sagasta and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patois, patwah, patwa or whichever other way it is spelt, is a dialect, a mixture of a least four different languages, mainly English, French, Spanish and Dutch. It is the(de facto) national language of Jamaica, sometimes referred to as Jamaican English. Most of the words are not pure from any of these languages, but they are easily understood particularly by people and/or their descendants of Caribbean islands. Patwa originated in the early days of slavery in the region and served as the principal way of communication between the slaves. This communication was very essential as the islands had many small plantations, and the slaves were from different parts of Africa with multiple tribal languages. However, even before the Africans were brought to the islands, there were English, Irish, Spanish and Dutch slaves who became slave-drivers of the Africans and taught them enough of their respective languages to enable some form of communication.
Book Synopsis Dulciemiena from Jamaica by : Laxleyval Sagasta
Download or read book Dulciemiena from Jamaica written by Laxleyval Sagasta and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dulciemiena had been a hard luck child from her conception. Her mother who was raped and cocieved her, lost her mind, and died giving birth to her. For the first six years or her life she was seriously ill at the orphanage. She recovered from her illness, but because of her sick past no one would adopt her until she was ten, when her identity was exchange to that of a healthy child. Her adoptive family treated her as Cinderella, and worst; to the point of abuse; physical and sexual. She developed a tight bond with the female helper who tutored her in the do's and don'ts of life. In the meantime she had grown into a body that won the local teen-aged girl beauty contest. That exposure gave her bit parts into movies.She did some stints in modelling ladies dresses for her designer mother when the contracted models reniged, and urprised everyone how well she did on the catwalk just by watcing the professionals.
Download or read book Patois Tales written by Marsha Wade and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patois Tales is a heartwarming and exciting book that evokes excitement from children and nostalgia from adults. Using stories that exude the rich culture of Jamaica, Marsha Wade has managed to create a book of humorous stories each of which contain a valuable moral. Weaved into the book are a set of worksheets which tests the readers' literary and comprehension skills while prompting them to explore their own creativity. Utilizing authentic Jamaican patois (complete with a glossary for non speakers), this book is one that unashamedly displays the culture of Jamaica in a way that is engaging, enjoyable and educational. **A new bar has been set for Jamaican children's stories told the Jamaican way.**
Book Synopsis Understanding Jamaican Patois by : L. Emilie Adams
Download or read book Understanding Jamaican Patois written by L. Emilie Adams and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A-Z of Jamaican Patois (Patwah) by : Teresa P. Blair
Download or read book A-Z of Jamaican Patois (Patwah) written by Teresa P. Blair and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After it was known that Jamaican natives failed interviews that were conducted in patois, the writer decided that it was time to awaken Patois. This book was written to inform readers that Patois is a written language which can be learned and spoken like any other language. The words and phrases in this book, originated from English, African, and Creole, and can be heard wherever Jamaican natives reside.
Book Synopsis Jamaican Folk Tales and Oral Histories by : Laura Tanna
Download or read book Jamaican Folk Tales and Oral Histories written by Laura Tanna and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Patois Project Wid Nina by : Khamara Wright
Download or read book Patois Project Wid Nina written by Khamara Wright and published by Khamara Wright. This book was released on 2021-08-30 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover the history of Jamaican Patois with Nina! Filled with an insightful story and wonderful Jamaican inspired activities, Patois Project Wid Nina is a children's book written by Khamara Wright (National Miss Jamaica Festival Queen for 2019/2020) addressing the subject, perception and acceptance of Patois (pronounced 'pat-wah', the native dialect of Jamaica). The story follows a young girl who recently migrated to North America and is teased by her peers due to her accent and her use of Patois in school. Nina decides to resolve the matter herself through simplifying the history of Patois and it's importance to her beautiful country Jamaica. With this knowledge, Nina shares with her classmates and is rewarded! Book extras: Engage in exciting Jamaican inspired activities Learn Jamaican Patois word origins Answer reading comprehension questions Drawing pages Puzzle You wont want to miss an opportunity to highlight and teach the history of Jamaica's native tongue in this fun, enlightening and interactive book for your little one! Perfect for ages: 6 - 12 years and up
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Jamaican English by : Frederic G. Cassidy
Download or read book Dictionary of Jamaican English written by Frederic G. Cassidy and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The method and plan of this dictionary of Jamaican English are basically the same as those of the Oxford English Dictionary, but oral sources have been extensively tapped in addition to detailed coverage of literature published in or about Jamaica since 1655. It contains information about the Caribbean and its dialects, and about Creole languages and general linguistic processes. Entries give the pronounciation, part-of-speach and usage of labels, spelling variants, etymologies and dated citations, as well as definitions. Systematic indexing indicates the extent to which the lexis is shared with other Caribbean countries.
Download or read book Little Bee written by Chris Cleave and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-02-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of people have read, discussed, debated, cried, and cheered with Little Bee, a Nigerian refugee girl whose violent and courageous journey puts a stunning face on the worldwide refugee crisis. “Little Bee will blow you away.” —The Washington Post The lives of a sixteen-year-old Nigerian orphan and a well-off British woman collide in this page-turning #1 New York Times bestseller, book club favorite, and “affecting story of human triumph” (The New York Times Book Review) from Chris Cleave, author of Gold and Everyone Brave Is Forgiven. We don’t want to tell you too much about this book. It is a truly special story and we don’t want to spoil it. Nevertheless, you need to know something, so we will just say this: It is extremely funny, but the African beach scene is horrific. The story starts there, but the book doesn’t. And it’s what happens afterward that is most important. Once you have read it, you’ll want to tell everyone about it. When you do, please don’t tell them what happens either. The magic is in how it unfolds.
Book Synopsis Chat ’Bout! by : Shelley Sykes-Coley
Download or read book Chat ’Bout! written by Shelley Sykes-Coley and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chat ’Bout!: An Anthology of Jamaican Conversations Jamaicans love to ‘tek bad tings mek laugh’ and Chat ’Bout! lets you get in on the conversation. Written in Patwa or Patois, Chat ’Bout! celebrates all things mundanely Jamaican. Unfiltered, honest and funny, it examines the idiosyncrasies of everyday Jamaican life - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Guided by Jamaican GPS, Chat ’Bout! takes you on a journey through Jamaica, past and present. Get lost while reminiscing down memory lane; stop and eavesdrop on conversations, and vicariously experience a minibus ride. Next thing you know, you are experiencing an unfortunate episode of ‘runnin’ belly’ and having a good belly laugh while you are at it. Be thoroughly entertained by Chat ’Bout! and pick up some Patwa as brawta.
Book Synopsis Jamaican Proverbs Illustrated by : Aeron Cargill
Download or read book Jamaican Proverbs Illustrated written by Aeron Cargill and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proverbs and sayings are a part of the fabric of life the world over, and that is no different in Jamaica. Featured in this book is patois, written not as broken English, but as patois based on the most recent authoritative works. Filled with colorful illustrations that are literal interpretations of the traditional proverbs and sayings, this book is a light-hearted exploration of the valuable lessons that some Jamaican proverbs have to offer.
Book Synopsis A Soh It Goh! by : Joelle Cohen Wright
Download or read book A Soh It Goh! written by Joelle Cohen Wright and published by Ackeepod Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Soh it Goh! is a collection of character-driven sketches that broadly represents the humorous side of Jamaicans as they go about their daily lives on the island. While narrated in English, the book's characters speak in rich Jamaica patois that adds an entertaining and comical dimension to the stories. The stories are sure to send readers into fits of laughter as the colorful characteristics of the Jamaican people come to life on these pages. A Soh it Goh! illustrates ways in which Jamaicans partake in playful banter and engage in contentious disputes all the while exploring the unique style of verbal expressions Jamaicans use to communicate their assertive personalities - not to mention their brazen, take-no-prisoners attitude.
Book Synopsis Black Cake (TV Tie-in Edition) by : Charmaine Wilkerson
Download or read book Black Cake (TV Tie-in Edition) written by Charmaine Wilkerson and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOW A HULU STERAMING SERIES • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • Two estranged siblings delve into their mother’s hidden past—and how it all connects to her traditional Caribbean black cake—in this immersive family saga, “a character-driven, multigenerational story that’s meant to be savored” (Time). “Wilkerson transports you across the decades and around the globe accompanied by complex, wonderfully drawn characters.”—Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & The Six, and Malibu Rising ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Oprah Daily, NPR, BuzzFeed, Glamour, PopSugar, Book Riot, She Reads We can’t choose what we inherit. But can we choose who we become? In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett’s death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The heartbreaking tale Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child challenge everything the siblings thought they knew about their lineage and themselves. Can Byron and Benny reclaim their once-close relationship, piece together Eleanor’s true history, and fulfill her final request to “share the black cake when the time is right”? Will their mother’s revelations bring them back together or leave them feeling more lost than ever? Charmaine Wilkerson’s debut novel is a story of how the inheritance of betrayals, secrets, memories, and even names can shape relationships and history. Deeply evocative and beautifully written, Black Cake is an extraordinary journey through the life of a family changed forever by the choices of its matriarch.
Download or read book Black Talk written by Geneva Smitherman and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated -- the ultimate guide to black talk from all segments of the African American community.Do you want to be down with the latest hype terms from the Hip Hop world? Black Talk is the perfect source. "Even if you think you're hip, you'd better look up kitchen, got her nose open, jump salty, and hundreds of other sayings, former or current, that testify to the linguistic originality of Black speakers," said Frederic G. Cassidy, chief editor of the Dictionary of American Regional English. This new edition of Black Talk includes more than 300 new words and phrases and, now more than ever, reflects the ever-changing meanings and uses of this vital and rich part of our language. In a style that is always informative and always entertaining, Geneva Smitherman takes this dictionary far beyond a list of words. Black Talk is a cultural map that charts word meanings along the highways and byways of African American life.
Book Synopsis Buffalo Soldier by : Maurice Broaddus
Download or read book Buffalo Soldier written by Maurice Broaddus and published by Tordotcom. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read the steampunk adventure the New York Times called a "wild, satisfying ride." Having stumbled onto a plot within his homeland of Jamaica, former espionage agent, Desmond Coke, finds himself caught between warring religious and political factions, all vying for control of a mysterious boy named Lij Tafari. Wanting the boy to have a chance to live a free life, Desmond assumes responsibility for him and they flee. But a dogged enemy agent remains ever on their heels, desperate to obtain the secrets held within Lij for her employer alone. Assassins, intrigue, and steammen stand between Desmond and Lij as they search for a place to call home in a North America that could have been. Buffalo Soldier is a steampunk adventure from Maurice Broaddus. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book The Long Song written by Andrea Levy and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2010-04-22 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the 2010 Man Booker Prize The New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year In her follow-up to Small Island, winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year Award and the Orange Prize for Fiction, Andrea Levy once again reinvents the historical novel. Told in the irresistibly willful and intimate voice of Miss July, with some editorial assistance from her son, Thomas, The Long Song is at once defiant, funny, and shocking. The child of a field slave on the Amity sugar plantation in Jamaica, July lives with her mother until Mrs. Caroline Mortimer, a recently transplanted English widow, decides to move her into the great house and rename her "Marguerite." Together they live through the bloody Baptist War and the violent and chaotic end of slavery. An extraordinarily powerful story, "The Long Song leaves its reader with a newly burnished appreciation for life, love, and the pursuit of both" (The Boston Globe).
