This introduction and step-by-step guide to Egyptian hieroglyphs is far from intimidating and employs a pictorial rather than technical approach to understanding the meaning of signs. Teaching the basic principles of hieroglyphics, Zauzich also presents some of the more subtle nuances of the language and includes a number of examples and case studies which emphasise the importance of context, ie. the building or object on which they are painted or inscribed. Previously only available in German and Dutch, but now translated into English.