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Historical & comparative linguistics
Paperback. Drawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney 'abaht' to the American term 'zowie', this is the most lively and authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries. Editor(s): Ayto, John; Simpson, John. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; CFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199232055
- ISBN
- 9780199232055
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198729532
- ISBN
- 9780198729532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.89
€ 11.99
€ 10.89
Paperback. A comprehensive introduction, providing the reader with a view of the development of the French language in the past, present and future. The author examines the historical development of the language, from its Latin origins to the present day, setting it in its linguistic context. Translator(s): Fawcett, Peter. Num Pages: 292 pages, lists, maps, diagrams, bibliography, indexes. BIC Classification: 2ADF; CFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 412. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- SKU
- KOC0013168
- ISBN
- 9780415076708
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 12.00
€ 12.00
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. This accessible text is split into 2 halves. Initially, Janet Townend takes the reader through the early development and the structure and usage of spoken English. In the second half Jean Walker explains the history and structure of written English, including word formation and grammar. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861564290
- ISBN
- 9781861564290
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.71
€ 61.71
Paperback. The only textbook of its kind, An Introduction to the Languages of the World is designed to introduce beginning linguistics students, who now typically start their study with little background in languages, to the variety of the languages of the world. Num Pages: 544 pages, 19 line art; 1 halftone. BIC Classification: CFB; CFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 161 x 277 x 31. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195149883
- ISBN
- 9780195149883
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.24
€ 82.24
Paperback. This book offers an accessible overview of the structural and cognitive approaches to English historical semantics. Focusing primarily on Lexical Semantics, the study of word meaning, the book looks at how these approaches help to answer two key questions in Historical Linguistics: how and why languages change. Series: Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language - Advanced. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF; CFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Publisher
- EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748644773
- ISBN
- 9780748644773
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.03
€ 33.99
€ 29.03
Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFF; HRCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Baker Publishing Group United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801036491
- ISBN
- 9780801036491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 31.53
€ 44.99
€ 31.53
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing (Indonesia)
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781792612
- ISBN
- 9781781792612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 45.10
€ 46.99
€ 45.10
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780310515951
- ISBN
- 9780310515951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 25.52
€ 34.99
€ 25.52
Paperback. Unique subject guide to over 20,000 Scots words. Series: Scots Language Dictionaries. Num Pages: 536 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBF; CFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 536
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition Thus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902930039
- ISBN
- 9781902930039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.89
€ 27.99
€ 24.89
CD-Audio. An audio recording to accompany the Luath Scots Language Learner book, which conveys the authentic pronunciation, especially important to readers from outside Scotland. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ACZ; CFFD; CJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 121 x 142 x 10. Weight in Grams: 106.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd
- Format
- CD
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842820261
- ISBN
- 9781842820261
CD
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 20.69
€ 27.99
€ 20.69
Paperback. Focuses on the closely allied yet differing linguistic varieties of Birmingham and its immediate neighbour to the west, the industrial heartland of the Black Country. This volume provides a clear description of the structure of the linguistic varieties spoken in the two areas. It also includes an annotated bibliography for further consultation. Series: Dialects of English. Num Pages: 192 pages, 7 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 2AB; CFFD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 220 x 11. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748641680
- ISBN
- 9780748641680
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.36
€ 37.99
€ 34.36
Paperback. The first comprehensive study of how the phonology and grammar of ancient Egyptian changed over four millennia of language history. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: 2CXG; CBX; CFF; CFLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 266
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107664678
- ISBN
- 9781107664678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.64
€ 42.64
Paperback. Shows second-year students that Greek is very regular in the way it forms words -- if you know the rules. Num Pages: 388 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AHA; CFF; CFK; HRCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publisher
- Zondervan United States
- Number of pages
- 388
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780310226369
- ISBN
- 9780310226369
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.49
€ 40.99
€ 33.49
Paperback. In this volume, 26 newly commissioned essays provide distinct, original and sometimes playful or unusual definitions of theoretical keywords - both unexpected terms as well as words well established in the critical canon. Editor(s): Wolfreys, Julian. Num Pages: 416 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF; DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 761.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748614356
- ISBN
- 9780748614356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.73
€ 41.99
€ 37.73
Paperback. This work presents a concise account of the history of the English language, from the point of view of current theories of language variation and change. It provides a socio-historical background for each period, followed by a discussion of its major linguistic developments. Series: Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics S. Num Pages: 304 pages, 19. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFB; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 23. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631200734
- ISBN
- 9780631200734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.02
€ 46.99
€ 46.02
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
Paperback. Melvyn Bragg's fascinating biography of the English language Num Pages: 368 pages, 2 x 8pp b/w & colour photos. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340829936
- ISBN
- 9780340829936
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Hardback. Provides students with a more profound understanding of the sociolinguistic forces which initiate or encourage language change. Series: Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language - Advanced. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFB; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 136 x 18. Weight in Grams: 412. Series: Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language - Advanced. 240 pages. Provides students with a more profound understanding of the sociolinguistic forces which initiate or encourage language change. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFB; CFF. Dimension: 221 x 136 x 18. Weight: 412.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748641819
- ISBN
- 9780748641819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.76€ 120.22
€ 124.76
€ 120.22