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Language: reference & general
Paperback. 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. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JD; CBD; CBX; CFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 19. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851243877
- ISBN
- 9781851243877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.78
€ 11.99
€ 10.78
Paperback. Contrary to popular belief, the author of the first English dictionary is not Samuel Johnson, but Robert Cawdrey, who published his Table Alphabeticall in 1604 - nearly 150 years before Johnson's dictionary. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JD; CBD; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 199 x 27. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851243884
- ISBN
- 9781851243884
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 12.60
€ 12.99
€ 12.60
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Continuum
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441103178
- ISBN
- 9781441103178
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.80
€ 7.80
Paperback. An extensive exploration into autobiographical writing, combining practical analysis for creative nonfiction writers with criticism of key texts for students of literary studies Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: CBV; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 143 x 13. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publisher
- Continuum Publishing Corporation
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781623568016
- ISBN
- 9781623568016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 32.60
€ 38.99
€ 32.60
Paperback. A guide to the nuts and bolts of fantasy writing that illustrates techniques with examples drawn from published fantasy fiction and offers plentiful drills and exercises to help students hone their writing skills. Num Pages: 264 pages, 4 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719097065
- ISBN
- 9780719097065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.59
€ 26.99
€ 26.59
Hardback. The most controversial word in the English language--the word that still can't be used on network TV or in major newspapers--is displayed here in its endless varieties, supported by colorful citations dating back to the word's earliest appearance in the 15th century. Editor(s): Sheidlower, Jesse. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 144 x 27. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195393118
- ISBN
- 9780195393118
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 20.92
€ 20.92
Paperback. For an aspiring novelist, nothing is more intimidating than a blank page or computer screen. This step-by-step guide helps writers get past that hurdle, start writing, and cross the finish line to first draft in only 26 weeks. It covers the entire novel-writing process - from polishing an idea to finding an agent and submitting to publishers. Series: Everything. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 204 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442. All the Tools You Need to Write and Sell Your First Novel. Series: Everything. 304 pages. For an aspiring novelist, nothing is more intimidating than a blank page or computer screen. This step-by-step guide helps writers get past that hurdle, start writing, and cross the finish line to first draft in only 26 weeks. It covers the entire novel-writing process - from polishing an idea to finding an agent and submitting to publishers. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; CBV. Dimension: 230 x 204 x 19. Weight: 556.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Adams Media
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781440509575
- ISBN
- 9781440509575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.05
€ 17.99
€ 17.05
The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books: How to write, publis...
Eva Sage Gordon Wallin Luke
Paperback. Helps readers learn how to write and promote a children's book. This guide helps readers: formulate an original idea, create an outline, and write the book; learn the basics of children's storytelling, from point of view to story pacing; find helpful writing workshops and conferences; and, more. Series: Everything. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 202 x 19. Weight in Grams: 700. How to Write, Publish, and Promote Books for Children of All Ages!. Series: Everything. 304 pages. Helps readers learn how to write and promote a children's book. This guide helps readers: formulate an original idea, create an outline, and write the book; learn the basics of children's storytelling, from point of view to story pacing; find helpful writing workshops and conferences; and, more. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; CBV. Dimension: 230 x 202 x 19. Weight: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Adams Media
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781440505492
- ISBN
- 9781440505492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.10
€ 17.99
€ 17.10
Paperback. The massive Christmas 2011 bestseller and Radio 4 Book of the Week Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 196 x 23. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Icon Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785781704
- ISBN
- 9781785781704
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.14
€ 12.99
€ 11.14
Paperback. A collection of short and insightful pointers on the power, potential, and practice of public speaking. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 204 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393346046
- ISBN
- 9780393346046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.51
€ 15.99
€ 14.51
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138885622
- ISBN
- 9781138885622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.48
€ 34.48
Paperback. This is a two-way dictionary from Scots-English and English-Scots. Series: Scots Language Dictionaries. Num Pages: 392 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; CBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 416. Scots-English, English-Scots. Series: Scots Language Dictionaries. 392 pages, 2 maps. This is a two-way dictionary from Scots-English and English-Scots. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; CBD. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 22. Weight: 416.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 392
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748622016
- ISBN
- 9780748622016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.44
€ 20.99
€ 19.44
Paperback. A total philosophy of life, death, religion, ethics, and culture promising liberation from the obstacles that stand in the way of our happiness, the teachings of Epicurus claimed many thousand committed followers over the ancient Mediterranean world. This title fills the need for a reliable selection and translation of the main surviving evidence. Translator(s): Inwood, Brad; Gerson, Lloyd P. Series: HPC Classics. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: CBD; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 138 x 8. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Publisher
- Hackett Pub Co
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872202412
- ISBN
- 9780872202412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.19
€ 17.99
€ 14.19
A total philosophy of life, death, religion, ethics, and culture promising liberation from the obstacles that stand in the way of our happiness, the teachings of Epicurus claimed many thousand committed followers over the ancient Mediterranean world. This title fills the need for a reliable selection and translation of the main surviving evidence. Translator(s): Inwood, Brad; Gerson, Lloyd P. Series: HPC Classics. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: CBD; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 137 x 11. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872202429
- ISBN
- 9780872202429
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 31.19
€ 38.99
€ 31.19
Paperback. An incomparable satirist, the author became the "laughing devil" of the San Francisco news media, for he was about as discreet as a runaway locomotive, according to H L Mencken. This dictionary presents his uninhibited irony and gift for verse parody. Editor(s): Hopkins, Ernest. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; FC; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141185927
- ISBN
- 9780141185927
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.15
€ 17.99
€ 14.15
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781585101856
- ISBN
- 9781585101856
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.54
€ 24.99
€ 18.54
Paperback. While writers might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your readers feel. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Writer's Digest Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781440348372
- ISBN
- 9781440348372
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.04
€ 23.99
€ 16.04
Paperback. Explores the debate over how writing should be taught and whether it can or should be taught in a classroom at all. This book incorporates insights from a host of poets and teachers, and extracts relevant information on nineteenth-century educational theory; shifts in technology, publishing, and marketing; and the politics of higher education. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CBV; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226554549
- ISBN
- 9780226554549
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.66
€ 32.99
€ 25.66
Paperback. Series: Dover Language Guides. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: CBV; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 136 x 5. Weight in Grams: 100.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Original Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486447988
- ISBN
- 9780486447988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.32
€ 7.32
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: CBP; CBV; CBW; CFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 127 x 28. Weight in Grams: 285.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Viva Editions United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936740147
- ISBN
- 9781936740147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.88
€ 17.99
€ 15.88