About the Author Marcel Danesi is a Professor of Semiotics and Linguistic Anthropology at the University of Toronto. He is known for his work in language, communications, and semiotics; being Director of the Program in semiotics and communication theory. He has also held positions at Rutgers University, University of Rome "La Sapienza,” the Catholic University of Milan, and the University of Lugano. Danesi is the author of many Foreign Language titles for Barron’s, including 501 Italian Verbs, Italian Vocabulary, Learn Italian The Fast and Fun Way, Italian Now, Level 1, and more. About the Publisher In the 1930s, Manuel H. Barron opened a bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. People from the community asked Mr. Barron about books that might be available to help their children study for the New York State Regents exams. After realizing there wasn't anything available, Mr. Barron created his own study guides. 80 years later, Barron's has helped millions of people prepare for their next step.