Indo-European languages
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Indo-European languages
Paperback. This superbly well-informed - and also wonderfully entertaining - history of the English language answers all these questions, showing how the many strands of English (Standard English, dialect and slang among them) developed to create the richly-varied language of today. Num Pages: 592 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141015934
- ISBN
- 9780141015934
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.72
€ 19.99
€ 14.72
Paperback. Suitable for scholars, students and actors, this book contains glosses and quotes for over 14,000 words that could be misunderstood by modern audience. It features different panels that look at such areas of Shakespeare's language as greetings, swear-words and terms of address. Num Pages: 676 pages, diagrams. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS; DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 173 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1218.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 676
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140291179
- ISBN
- 9780140291179
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 25.01
€ 36.99
€ 25.01
Paperback. The King James Bible has contributed more to English than any other source. In this enlightening book David Crystal asks why. He looks at how its words have been given new life by poets, playwrights, novelists, politicians, journalists, advertisers, film-makers, hip-hop artists, and many others. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX; HRCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 193 x 17. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199695188
- ISBN
- 9780199695188
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.04
€ 14.99
€ 12.04
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 2AB; CF; GTC; UT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 196 x 131 x 11. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415602716
- ISBN
- 9780415602716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.52
€ 49.52
Paperback. Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language. Series: Canto Classics. Num Pages: 224 pages, 11 maps 5 tables. BIC Classification: 2AB; CF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 218 x 13. Weight in Grams: 338. Series: Canto Classics. 228 pages, 11 maps 5 tables. Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2AB; CF. Dimension: 142 x 218 x 13. Weight: 332.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107611801
- ISBN
- 9781107611801
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.77
€ 20.77
Hardcover. The author explains structure and then shows how it works in different language contexts - the literary, the non-literary, the spoken and the written. He explores a wide range of linguistic themes including sociolinguistics, language acquisition and register, and shows how our language can be interpreted. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJBG. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 192 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- Longman
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582848634
- ISBN
- 9780582848634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.22
€ 55.22
Hardback. 4vo.Illustrated. Very good copy
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press London
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- SKU
- KEX0261522
- ISBN
- 9780521401791
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 35.00
€ 35.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 28. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Profile Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781253519
- ISBN
- 9781781253519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.00€ 12.33
€ 14.00
€ 12.33
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198729136
- ISBN
- 9780198729136
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.72
€ 19.99
€ 15.72
Hardback. How has the English language developed over time? How have words entered the English language, or changed their meaning? David Crystal takes us on a wonderful tour through the origins and evolution of 15 groups of words, from dying to spacecraft. His source is the monumental Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 218 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199680474
- ISBN
- 9780199680474
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.07
€ 26.99
€ 20.07
Paperback. An enthusiastic and practical approach to language learning * A riveting and valuable combination of David Crystal's language expertise and Geoff Barton's sound, practical classroom experience. * Essential reference for every class working towards GCSE and Standard Grade. Num Pages: 160 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KHT; CFK; YQC. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 239 x 186 x 6. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582294356
- ISBN
- 9780582294356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.13
€ 37.13
Paperback. Why is there an 'h' in ghost? William Caxton, inventor of the printing press and his Flemish employees are to blame: without a dictionary or style guide to hand in fifteenth century Bruges, the typesetters simply spelled it the way it sounded to their foreign cars, and it stuck. This book takes you on a journey through English spelling. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 202 x 21. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- Profile Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846685682
- ISBN
- 9781846685682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.48
€ 14.99
€ 11.48
Paperback. Provides a survey of the English language in its various forms. This book describes the structure of the language, the uses of English throughout the world and provides a history of English. It includes a chapter on 'The effect of technology' on the English language. Num Pages: 336 pages, line drawings, maps, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Penguin London
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2Rev Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141003962
- ISBN
- 9780141003962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.65
€ 14.99
€ 11.65
Paperback. Featuring Latinate and Celtic words, weasel words and nonce-words, ancient word ('loaf') to advanced ('twittersphere') and spanning the indispensable words that shape our tongue ('and', 'what') to the more fanciful ('fopdoodle'), the author takes us along the winding byways of language via the rude, the obscure and the downright surprising. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Profile Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846684289
- ISBN
- 9781846684289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.57
€ 14.99
€ 11.57
Paperback. Presents a definitive history of the literature of France from its origins. This title incorporates coverage of Francophone writing in Europe, Canada, the West Indies and North and Sub-Saharan Africa. It links the development of literature to the mentalities and social conditions which produced it. Num Pages: 640 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADF; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 43. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405117364
- ISBN
- 9781405117364
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.26
€ 56.26
Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 2ACG; DSBH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 30. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Publisher
- Ariadne Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781572411395
- ISBN
- 9781572411395
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 37.37
€ 51.99
€ 37.37
Paperback. Market Leader uses authoritative authentic content from the Financial Times to build the professional language and skills needed to communicate in the modern world of business. The third edition has been completely updated to reflect this fast-changing world. Series: Market Leader. BIC Classification: 2AB; ELM; ESB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 212 x 8. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 3rd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408237090
- ISBN
- 9781408237090
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.36
€ 47.36
Paperback. With its combination of stimulating, informational content and systematic skills work, Language Leader is the ideal course to develop students' analytical and communicative skills. Series: Language Leader. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; ELP. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 295 x 207 x 12. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408236932
- ISBN
- 9781408236932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.28
€ 52.28
Paperback. Bring the real business world into you classroom The 3rd edition of this ever popular course combines some fantastic new materials with all the features that have made it a best seller. Series: Market Leader. Num Pages: 175 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; ELM; ESB. Category: (LI) ELT intermediate. Dimension: 295 x 208 x 11. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 3rd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408236956
- ISBN
- 9781408236956
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.23
€ 47.23
Paperback. Market Leader uses authoritative authentic content from the Financial Times to build the professional language and skills needed to communicate in the modern world of business. The third edition has been completely updated to reflect this fast-changing world. Series: Market Leader. BIC Classification: 2AB; EL; ESB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 296 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408237076
- ISBN
- 9781408237076
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.36
€ 47.36