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Prose: non-fiction
paperback. A collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. It discusses topics on some of the popular myths about language: the media are ruining English; children can't speak or write properly anymore; and, America is ruining the English language. Editor(s): Bauer, Laurie; Trudgill, Peter. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CF; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 123 x 26. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140260236
- ISBN
- 9780140260236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.14
€ 12.99
€ 11.14
Paperback. Suitable for a course in literary criticism, the title is concerned with the attempt to define and track down the implications of the term "symbolic action," and to show how the marvels of literature and language look when considered form that point of view. Num Pages: 532 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DN; DS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 37. Weight in Grams: 808.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1968
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 532
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520001923
- ISBN
- 9780520001923
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 31.76
€ 44.99
€ 31.76
Paperback. Words are grained into our landscapes, and landscapes are grained into our words. Landmarks is about the power of language to shape our sense of place. This is a guide to literature of nature, and a glossary containing thousands of remarkable words used in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales to describe land, nature and weather. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 33. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780241967874
- ISBN
- 9780241967874
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.37
€ 16.99
€ 12.37
Paperback. * 'This book is an unputdownable record of a truly astounding journey' Dervla Murphy, THE IRISH TIMES Series: Virago Classic Non-Fiction. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DNF; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 126 x 22. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780860682677
- ISBN
- 9780860682677
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
€ 15.99
€ 11.81
Paperback. La Soeur (1645) is one of the liveliest and most successful comedies by Jean Rotrou. The introduction to this new edition assesses the originality of Rotrou's adaptation. The notes are devoted above all to linguistic questions and to the many exotic allusions found in the text. Series: Exeter French Texts. Num Pages: 156 pages, bibliography, 2 b&w half-tones. BIC Classification: 2ADF; DD; DNF; DSBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 147 x 10. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859893985
- ISBN
- 9780859893985
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.77
€ 39.77
La Correspondance entre Henri Poincar? et G?sta Mittag-Leffler: Avec e...
France) . Ed(S): Nabonnand (University Of Nan...
Hardback. Between 1881 and 1911, Gosta Mittag-Leffler and Henri Poincare exchanged regular correspondence, regarding scientific matters. This text looks at those letters and evaluates their content for biographical information as well as for scientific information. Editor(s): Nabonnand (University of Nancy, France). Series: Publication des archives Poincare. Num Pages: 428 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DN; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783764359928
- ISBN
- 9783764359928
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.16
€ 195.16
Paperback. Kurt Wolff (1887-1963) was a singular presence in the literary world of the twentieth century, a cultural force shaping modern literature itself and pioneering significant changes in publishing. This title deals with his works. Editor(s): Ermarth, Michael. Translator(s): Schneider, Deborah Lucas. Num Pages: 252 pages, 2 halftones, 2 figures. BIC Classification: BGLA; DNF; KNTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780226104805
- ISBN
- 9780226104805
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.22
€ 23.99
€ 19.22
Paperback. Editor(s): McCartan, Tom. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DNF; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 143 x 12. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Publisher
- Melville House Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 172
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612190907
- ISBN
- 9781612190907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.58
€ 16.99
€ 14.58
Hardback. These selected speeches of Roh Tae Woo, the President of the Republic of Korea, cover the years 1990, 1991 and 1992. The President addresses the issues of reunification of South and North Korea, democracy and prosperity in the Republic, Korea's place in the world and other topics. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPK; 2G; DNF; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 172 x 32. Weight in Grams: 944.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819188519
- ISBN
- 9780819188519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.25
€ 120.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: 1MBN; DNF; HBJM; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 168 x 230 x 26. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Auckland University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781869408107
- ISBN
- 9781869408107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.44
€ 53.44
Hardcover. Num Pages: 480 pages, 215. BIC Classification: AJC; DNF; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 190 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1422.
- Publisher
- Booth-Clibborn Editions
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861543608
- ISBN
- 9781861543608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 38.38
€ 42.99
€ 38.38
Hardback. Editor(s): May, Ernest R. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 578 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; JPSH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 971.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 578
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691638331
- ISBN
- 9780691638331
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 279.42
€ 279.42
Paperback. The rhythm, ritual and pleasure of knitting are celebrated in this new collection for lovers of both knitting and literature. Editor(s): Hood, Ann. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; WFBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 209 x 20. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393353259
- ISBN
- 9780393353259
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.75
€ 17.99
€ 15.75
Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: DN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Persephone Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903155189
- ISBN
- 9781903155189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.22
€ 23.99
€ 19.22
Paperback. Series: Persephone Classics. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; WBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Persephone Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906462031
- ISBN
- 9781906462031
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.45
€ 18.99
€ 16.45
Paperback. The wit and wisdom of Auberon Waugh Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BGL; DNF; DNJ; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 199 x 26. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444711509
- ISBN
- 9781444711509
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.85
€ 15.99
€ 11.85
Paperback. The biography of one of the most remarkable and memorable of the Medieval kings of Norway. Translator(s): Magnusson, Magnus; Palsson, Hermann. Num Pages: 192 pages, maps, index. BIC Classification: BG; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1976
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140441833
- ISBN
- 9780140441833
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.81
€ 15.99
€ 11.81
Hardback. Contains the last of seven works signed by the author. This book covers three of his discourses - 'On the Occasion of a Confession', 'On the Occasion of a Wedding' and 'At a Graveside'. 'On the Occasion of a Confession' centers on stillness, wonder, and one's search for God - in contrast to the speechmaking on erotic love in 'In Vino Veritas'. Editor(s): Gibbs, Robert; Hong, Edna H. Translator(s): Gibbs, Robert; Hong, Edna H. Series: Kierkegaard's Writings. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ACSD; DNF; DSBF; HPCF3; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780691033006
- ISBN
- 9780691033006
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.23€ 105.41
€ 140.23
€ 105.41
Paperback. Soren Kierkegaard, the nineteenth-century Danish philosopher rediscovered in the twentieth century, is a major influence in contemporary philosophy, religion, and literature. He regarded Either/Or as the beginning of his authorship. These pseudonymous volumes of Either/Or are the writings of a young man and of Judge William. Editor(s): Hong, Howard V.; Hong, Edna H. Series: Kierkegaard's Writings. Num Pages: 728 pages. BIC Classification: 2ACSD; DNF; DSBF; HPCF3; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 44. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Edition
- n Later printing
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 728
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691020419
- ISBN
- 9780691020419
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.41
€ 54.99
€ 39.41
paperback. Num Pages: 278 pages. BIC Classification: DN; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 133 x 19. Weight in Grams: 209.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Crown United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780609809433
- ISBN
- 9780609809433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.94
€ 16.99
€ 14.94