This book discusses several topics related to translation and the translator's role. A first part provides a general panorama of translation, discussing the nature and function of translation, translation strategies, and the different types of translation and translators. A second part reflects on choosing a translator, discussing competence and financial compensation. A third part discusses the role of the translator, the translation process and provides some professional advice. Finally, the fourth and fifth part discuss translation in context and the translation enivironment.