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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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 6.99
€ 6.94