Historical & comparative linguistics
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Historical & comparative linguistics
Hardcover. An investigation of the historical evolution of figurative language within the framework of cognitive linguistics. It examines how and why metaphors evolve through the ages; discusses the role of culture; patterns of metaphor evolution; how many people use particular expressions. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CBX; CFF; CFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230304826
- ISBN
- 9780230304826
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.09
€ 128.09
Hardcover. Num Pages: 380 pages, 3ill. BIC Classification: 2ADL; 2AHA; 2AHM; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 145 x 30. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674379466
- ISBN
- 9780674379466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 44.53
€ 52.99
€ 44.53
Paperback. Covers more than 14,000 idiomatic forms in American English, exemplified with contextual sentences. Series: McGraw-Hill ESL References. Num Pages: 768 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; CBD; CFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 902.
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780071478939
- ISBN
- 9780071478939
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 34.11
€ 47.99
€ 34.11
Paperback. A complete history of English, from the earliest known writings to its status today as a dominant world language. Editor(s): Hogg, Richard M.; Denison, David. Num Pages: 510 pages, 12 tables. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 174 x 24. Weight in Grams: 882. 520 pages, 12 tables. Editor(s): Hogg, Richard M.; Denison, David. Complete history of English, from the earliest known writings to its status today as a dominant world language. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 24. Weight: 930.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 520
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521717991
- ISBN
- 9780521717991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.13
€ 68.13
Hardcover. Reading Biblical Greek is designed around three core elements: grammar, vocabulary, and reading and translation. It introduces first-year students to the essential information needed to optimize their grasp of the fundamentals of biblical Greek---no more and no less---enabling them to read and translate the Greek of the New Testament as soon as Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHB; CFF; CJB; CJBG; CJCR; HRCG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780310527992
- ISBN
- 9780310527992
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.83
€ 33.99
€ 22.83
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- York Medieval Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903153307
- ISBN
- 9781903153307
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.73
€ 98.73
Paperback. An student's introduction to the first centuries in the history of the English language. Series: Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 149 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230. Series: Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language. 176 pages. An student's introduction to the first centuries in the history of the English language. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Dimension: 219 x 149 x 10. Weight: 228.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748642380
- ISBN
- 9780748642380
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.86
€ 26.99
€ 23.86
Paperback. Helps to learn the lingo of American English. This dictionary offers you the definitions of more than 12,000 slang and informal expressions from various sources, ranging from golden oldie to ping. Each entry is followed by examples illustrating how an expression is used in everyday conversation. Series: McGraw-Hill ESL References. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABM; CBD; CFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
- Number of pages
- 1098
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780071461085
- ISBN
- 9780071461085
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.65
€ 33.99
€ 24.65
Hardcover. A Dictionary of Varieties of English presents a comprehensive listing of the distinctive dialects and forms of English spoken throughout the contemporary world, and provides an invaluable introduction and guide to current research trends in the field. Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 181 x 25. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470656419
- ISBN
- 9780470656419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.90
€ 150.90
Paperback. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AC; 2G; 2ZX; CFF; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048153442
- ISBN
- 9789048153442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.32
€ 194.32
Paperback. Suitable for both runologist and Anglo-Saxonist alike, this title presents discussion of the forms of the runic alphabet and interpretations of individual inscriptions, with consideration of matters on which runes throw light - magic, paganism and literacy. Num Pages: 364 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; 1DN; CFF; CFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 544. Collected Essays on Anglo-Saxon and Viking Runes. 364 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Suitable for both runologist and Anglo-Saxonist alike, this title presents discussion of the forms of the runic alphabet and interpretations of individual inscriptions, with consideration of matters on which runes throw light - magic, paganism and literacy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; 1DN; CFF; CFL. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight: 540.
- Publisher
- BOYE6
- Number of pages
- 364
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st paperback reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851155999
- ISBN
- 9780851155999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 33.17
€ 38.99
€ 33.17
Paperback. Offers an introduction to the statistical analysis of word frequency distributions in the field of quantitative stylistics. This book provides an introduction to the underlying probabilistic and statistical concepts, and provides a program library implementing the main models for word frequency distributions. Series: Text, Speech and Language Technology. Num Pages: 335 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402009273
- ISBN
- 9781402009273
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 198.62
€ 198.62
Paperback. This is a history of Europe unlike any other: a theory-informed history of its language use. The 'rise' and 'fall' of languages are recounted, along with an analysis of why periods of linguistic diversity are followed by hegemony. How did the sociolinguistic past differ from the sociolinguistic present? Num Pages: 255 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFF; DSB; HBG; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 329.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349312894
- ISBN
- 9781349312894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardcover. A comprehensive introduction to the statistical analysis of word frequency distributions. It is suitable for computational linguists, corpus linguists, psycholinguists, and researchers in the field of quantitative stylistics. Series: Text, Speech and Language Technology. Num Pages: 335 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFF; UYQL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 33. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792370178
- ISBN
- 9780792370178
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.20
€ 201.20
Paperback. Editor(s): Lawson, R. Num Pages: 357 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 357
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349441921
- ISBN
- 9781349441921
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Paperback. Much scholarly work assumes that African American Vernacular English (AAVE) derives from an earlier plantation creole. This volume explores an alternative hypothesis: that the characteristic features were acquired from the varieties of English to which early speakers were exposed. Editor(s): Poplack, Shana. Series: Language in Society. Num Pages: 304 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 2ABM; 2ZP; CFFD; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631212621
- ISBN
- 9780631212621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.63
€ 70.63
Paperback. An overview of all aspects of Indian English. Series: Dialects of English. Num Pages: 184 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748625956
- ISBN
- 9780748625956
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.36
€ 37.99
€ 34.36
Paperback. Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics consists of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, designed for those entering postgraduate studies and language professionals returning to academic study. Series: Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFFD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 166 x 15. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415572101
- ISBN
- 9780415572101
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.21
€ 59.21
Paperback. * Phonetic symbols are included with orthographic representations of speech sounds* Includes many detailed maps which illustrate the origins of various dialects* Celebrates the diversity of English dialects. . Num Pages: 160 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2AB; CFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631218159
- ISBN
- 9780631218159
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.59
€ 42.59
Paperback. Series: Language Workbooks. Num Pages: 88 pages, 9 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: CFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 171 x 5. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 88
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415342636
- ISBN
- 9780415342636
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.41
€ 40.41