A scholarly introduction to the language of Ancient Egypt using the insights of modern linguistics. Covers the the various phases from the third millennium BCE to the medieval period. BNS, 338pp, UK. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 0521448492

First published in 1992, this clear introduction to hieroglyphs takes the reader step by step through the meanings of signs and how they can be read. The author also presents a dozen inscriptions on monuments, paintings and objects and shows how to read each one. Illustrated with colour images. App, xii, 121pp, UK. THAMES & HUDSON, 0500276943

Very Short Introductions are a series of books written by experts in their field, offering an accessible introduction to a new subject. In this book the author explores the importance of hieroglyphs to the Ancient Egyptians and their continuing significance today. Includes a guide to further reading and a chronology. Index, notes, 130pp, UK. OXFORD UNIV PRESS.

A practical step-by-step guide to understanding the hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt. Written for the non-specialist, it allows the traveller and museum enthusiast to understand the writing on works of art and tomb scenes. Texts and notes explain pharonic administration, family life and the Egyptian way of death. An American bestseller. BNS, index, 192pp, UK. BRITISH MUSEUM PRESS, 0714119105

Children's picture book. The classic tale of Peter Rabbit translated into Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs. Includes a translator's note describing the difficulties of translating Edwardian English into ancient Egyptian of the Middle Kingdom (c.2055 1795 BC.). Illustrated with colour drawings. 71pp, UK. BRITISH MUSEUM PRESS.