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Hardcover. The first work dedicated solely to the subject of slang words and their meanings, this book is a lost gem originally intended to educate the polite London classes in the parlance of thieves and ruffians, should they be so unlucky as to wander into the 'wrong' parts of town. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JD; CBX; CFFD; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 142 x 24. Weight in Grams: 380. Fine copy in dustwrapper
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The Bodleian Library
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KKD0008974
ISBN
9781851243488
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 17.95

Hardback. A many-faceted exploration of spoken eloquence: how it works, how it has evolved, and how to tap its remarkable power Num Pages: 256 pages, 29 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBP; CFA; CFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 147 x 29. Weight in Grams: 412. Good copy with some minor shelf wear. Dustwrapper with minor edge wear but remains good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Yale University Press New Haven, CT
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0008983
ISBN
9780300214260
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Hardback. The story of words, cultures, the OED and John Simpson, a word detective with thirty-seven years of dictionary experience and twenty years as Chief Editor of the world's most important dictionary Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BM; CBX; CFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 344 x 35. Weight in Grams: 638. Good copy with some minor shelf wear. Dustwrapper with minor edge wear but remains good
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0009001
ISBN
9781408706602
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 283 pages. BIC Classification: CBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Apollos
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851114255
ISBN
9780851114255
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.82

Paperback. Winner of the 2013 Agatha, Anthony and the Macavity Awards for Best Crime Non-Fiction. The world's greatest mystery writers on the world's greatest mystery novels. Editor(s): Connolly, John. Num Pages: 752 pages. BIC Classification: BG; CB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 234 x 55. Weight in Grams: 964.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473612181
ISBN
9781473612181
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 23.07

Paperback. Once the national language of Scotland, Gaelic was gradually overtaken by Scots and in the 19th century its use was actively discouraged. The language is now enjoying a revival and this dictionary is a handy guide to the ancient Celtic language. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2AFS; CBDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 148. Light shelf wear, else as new.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Geddes & Grosset Ltd
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KTG0021662
ISBN
9781842055915
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Editor(s): Benyuch, O.P.; Galushko, Raisa I. Num Pages: 205 pages, 3000 entries. BIC Classification: 2AGR; 2AGU; CBD; CF; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 282.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
Edition
Third Printing
Number of pages
205
Condition
New
SKU
V9780781801881
ISBN
9780781801881
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2AJBL; CBDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 115 x 176 x 27. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
Edition
Bilingual
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780781812917
ISBN
9780781812917
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 25.93

Paperback. Two books in one with all the words you need at your fingertips. With matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you'll never be stuck for words again! Num Pages: 700 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KHT; CBD; CBF; YRD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 121 x 157 x 42. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
9780008141790
ISBN
9780008141790
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.35

Paperback. This bestselling English Dictionary contains 15,000 headwords and 35,000 definitions, with pronunciation and numbered senses within definitions. With this dictionary you can increase your word power and increase your confidence when using the English language. British English. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: CBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 25. Weight in Grams: 254.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Geddes & Grosset
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842057629
ISBN
9781842057629
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.18

Paperback. Provides an editing checklist, editing exercises with a suggested revision key, usage notes that address common errors, and reference works to further aid your writing. This title is suitable for practicing lawyers and law students. Num Pages: 296 pages, 2 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: CBW; LAS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
Third Edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520288430
ISBN
9780520288430
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.06

Paperback. At its best, conflict pulls readers into a story and suspense carries them along until its conclusion. In this book, bestselling writing instructor and author of more than 15 thrillers shows writers how to take their work from a ho-hum read to a dramatic page-turner, regardless of genre or form. Series: Elements of Fiction Writing. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 372. Series: Elements of Fiction Writing. 256 pages, Illustrations. At its best, conflict pulls readers into a story and suspense carries them along until its conclusion. In this book, bestselling writing instructor and author of more than 15 thrillers shows writers how to take their work from a ho-hum read to a dramatic page-turner, regardless of genre or form. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; CBV. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 19. Weight: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781599632735
ISBN
9781599632735
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.59

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Greenwood
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
185
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313391941
ISBN
9780313391941
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.32

Paperback. Num Pages: 190 pages, 1400 entries. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBDX; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 177 x 97 x 12. Weight in Grams: 160.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
Edition
Poc
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
SKU
V9780781806619
ISBN
9780781806619
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.54

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Samuel French Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9780573090288
ISBN
9780573090288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.69

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Matthews, Tom. Num Pages: 120 pages, 5ill. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBW; DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 145 x 10. Weight in Grams: 164. 113pp
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Poetry Society
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
120
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0197884
ISBN
9781902121000
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Ten Speed Press United States
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781607740322
ISBN
9781607740322
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 21.27

Hardcover. Num Pages: 60 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: CB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 108 x 9. Weight in Grams: 120. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Appletress Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMF0000374
ISBN
9780862811549
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 180 pages, 2000 entries. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2CSJ; CBDX; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 12. Weight in Grams: 228.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780781808118
ISBN
9780781808118
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.51

Paperback. The world's best-selling mini dictionary. This new edition, in colour, is fully up-to-date, including the most popular new words to enter the English language. Series: Collins GEM. Num Pages: 700 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 86 x 117 x 44. Weight in Grams: 186.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
9780008141677
ISBN
9780008141677
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.99
€ 6.94

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