Language: reference & general
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Language: reference & general
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
€ 15.99€ 11.73
€ 15.99
€ 11.73
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
€ 15.99€ 11.76
€ 15.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. This completely revised and expanded edition of Crystal's acclaimed book incorporates developments in the lively field of language study. Num Pages: 524 pages, 200 b/w illus. 20 maps 100 tables. BIC Classification: CB; CF; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 276 x 219 x 35. Weight in Grams: 2098. 524 pages, 200 b/w illus. 20 maps 100 tables. This completely revised, expanded edition of Crystal's acclaimed book incorporates the latest developments in the lively field of language study. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: CB; CF; GBC. Dimension: 273 x 220 x 40. Weight: 2100.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 524
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 3rd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521736503
- ISBN
- 9780521736503
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.69
€ 60.69
Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 203 x 27. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780143121572
- ISBN
- 9780143121572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.74
€ 21.99
€ 16.74
Hardback. Prasun is a non-literary, unwritten language spoken in the Prasun Valley that varies from village to village. The texts in this volume were collected in 1956 and 1970. Included are all the texts collected, a German translation, a glossary, lists of numbers, place and personal names, the Prasun calendar system, and a brief Introduction in English. Editor(s): Buddruss, Georg; Deneger, Almuth. Translator(s): Buddruss, Georg; Deneger, Almuth. Series: Harvard Oriental Series. Num Pages: 946 pages. BIC Classification: CBD; CF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674737419
- ISBN
- 9780674737419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.41€ 63.65
€ 70.41
€ 63.65
Paperback. How do we really make ourselves understood to other people? This book shows how, from puns to poetry, news bulletins to the Bible, Asterix to Swedish films, translation is at the heart of everything we do - and makes us who we are. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CBX; CFP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile; (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- Particular
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241954300
- ISBN
- 9780241954300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.93
€ 15.99
€ 11.93
Paperback. This exciting new edition from David A Sousa examines source material on brain research and provides classroom reading strategies for teachers, based on the most current findings. Num Pages: 272 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781483333946
- ISBN
- 9781483333946
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.26
€ 57.26
Paperback. Completely bilingual, this dictionary focuses on two contemporary international languages, American English and a worldwide Spanish rooted in both Latin American and Iberian sources. It has been updated with six thousand new words and meanings selected for their frequency of use, rising popularity, and situational necessity. Editor(s): Pharies, David A. Num Pages: 606 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ADS; CBDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 217 x 47. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Sixth Edition
- Number of pages
- 606
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226666969
- ISBN
- 9780226666969
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.49
€ 19.99
€ 17.49
Paperback. Covers media opportunities and targeted at both self-published and traditionally-published authors. This book sets out the promotional tools available and advises which paths are likely to sell the highest number of copies and which can help to establish the writer's name as a published author. Num Pages: 136 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- LEGEND BUSINESS
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907756399
- ISBN
- 9781907756399
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.89
€ 13.99
€ 11.89
Paperback. Looks at a range of examples, providing definitions and explaining how they should be used. This practical guide is arranged by theme, making it possible to compare all the idioms in that subject area and find the right one for the occasion, whether in writing or speech. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2nd Revised & Corrected
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140514810
- ISBN
- 9780140514810
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.90
€ 15.99
€ 11.90
Hardcover. Writing a novel can be a slow, painful and lonely process. Many writers never manage to achieve their goal. This book helps you to rediscover the joy of your craft and rekindle your creative fire. It offers you support, guidance and encouragement as well as insight into the craft of writing. Editor(s): Daoust, Phil. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 117 x 18. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- Guardian Books
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780852653289
- ISBN
- 9780852653289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.29
€ 17.99
€ 14.29
hardcover. Of interest to ministers, seminarians, translators, and students of biblical Greek, this title offers definitions or explanations in idiomatic English for all Greek terms. It features entries that include basic etymological information, short renderings, information on usage, and plentiful biblical references as well as Greek terms. Num Pages: 416 pages, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2AHB; CBDX; HRCF2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226136158
- ISBN
- 9780226136158
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.70€ 55.68
€ 65.70
€ 55.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 364 pages, 59. BIC Classification: CBW; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 247 x 13. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781496353863
- ISBN
- 9781496353863
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 96.22
€ 96.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 420 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2BMU; CBDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 115. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Hippocrene Books
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780781813402
- ISBN
- 9780781813402
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.92
€ 26.99
€ 24.92
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Pearson Education (US) United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780205752812
- ISBN
- 9780205752812
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.04
€ 81.04
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBW; ELXN; JNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 15. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Michigan Press United States
- Edition
- 2 ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472034765
- ISBN
- 9780472034765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.02
€ 29.99
€ 26.02
Paperback. Explains why some sales letters work and most don't. This title shows how to write copy that any business can use. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBWT; KJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 214 x 17. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- Adams Media
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781440511417
- ISBN
- 9781440511417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.79
€ 13.99
€ 10.79
Paperback. Stanford University linguist and MacArthur Fellow Dan Jurafsky dives into the hidden history of food. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: CBX; WB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393351620
- ISBN
- 9780393351620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.58
€ 17.99
€ 16.58
Paperback. Written for practicing educators, this resource provides a step-by-step process, organizational templates, and tips throughout for completing an academically rigorous dissertation. Editor(s): Butin, Dan W. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: CBWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 12. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781412960441
- ISBN
- 9781412960441
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.01
€ 46.01
Paperback. Uncover the prized communication secrets of Politicians, CEOs, and successful people everywhere! Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: CBP; KJP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780857206763
- ISBN
- 9780857206763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.99
€ 10.99
€ 9.99