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Hardback. Linking the study of business and politics, this book reconstructs the debate over the development of the book trade in 19th-century France. It shows how publishers succeeded in transforming the industry from a tightly controlled trade into a free enterprise, with dramatic but paradoxical consequences for literature in France. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 346 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DDF; CBW; HBJD; JFCA; KNTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674035768
ISBN
9780674035768
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.43
€ 58.43

Hardcover. Did you know that the Japanese have a word to express the way sunlight filters through the leaves of trees? Or, that there's a Swedish word that means a traveller's particular sense of anticipation before a trip? This book includes a collection full of surprises that will make you savour the elusive, untranslatable words that make up a language. Num Pages: 112 pages, Full colour throughout. BIC Classification: CBX; CFP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 198 x 16. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Square Peg
Condition
New
SKU
9780224100809
ISBN
9780224100809
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.30

Paperback. A celebration of western Washington Native language and culture, this book is a completely reformatted and greatly revised and expanded update of Thom Hess's Dictionary of Puget Salish (1976). Num Pages: 396 pages, 1M. BIC Classification: 2J; CBD; CF; YRDL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 179 x 30. Weight in Grams: 772.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
396
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295973234
ISBN
9780295973234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.59

Hardcover. Presents an introduction to machine-aided linguistic discovery, a novel research area, arguing for the fruitfulness of the computational approach by presenting a basic conceptual apparatus and several intelligent discovery programmes. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CBX; CFX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 163 x 236 x 32. Weight in Grams: 674.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845536602
ISBN
9781845536602
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 115.27

Paperback. Tells the story of how American arose out of the English language, and along the way, de-mythologizes his native land - explaining how a dusty desert hamlet with neither woods nor holly became Hollywood, how the Wild West wasn't won, why Americans say 'lootenant' and 'Toosday', and more. Series: Bryson. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; CBX; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 208 x 37. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784161866
ISBN
9781784161866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.73

Paperback. A final collection of original short fantasy stories assembles previously uncollected tales, stories about the two-centimeter demon Azael, several fairy tales, and a humorous adventure about Batman's old age from the grandmaster of science fiction. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABM; CBW; FL; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 112 x 21. Weight in Grams: 176.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780006482031
ISBN
9780006482031
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 10.58

Hardback. Collected here for the first time are the eloquent musings of over 1,000 writers and speakers on the beauty, mystery and power of the sea. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: CBW; GB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574090697
ISBN
9781574090697
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.95

Paperback. This volume for professionals and academics offers a model for presenting effective information presentations. The PACT model (Purpose, Audience, Content and Technique) is designed to make it easy to focus on the research, selection, organization, and delivery of information. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 diagrams, bibliography. BIC Classification: CBP; GL; GTC; KJP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810843479
ISBN
9780810843479
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 90.74

Paperback. Deals with the English business writing you need to take you a step further in your executive career. This book helps organizations stand apart by getting noticed for the right reasons, whatever the target audience. It focuses on writing English as a key business tool and how clear, concise messages are a must in international business. Series: Better Business English. Num Pages: 152 pages, ill. BIC Classification: CBW; KJP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
Kogan Page Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
152
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780749455194
ISBN
9780749455194
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.24

Paperback. Num Pages: 252 pages. BIC Classification: APFD; CBVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Silman-James Press,U.S.
Edition
3rd
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9781935247012
ISBN
9781935247012
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.63

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

€ 16.99
€ 12.33

Paperback. This book will enable you to stand up with confidence and deliver a really effective toast and/or short speech that is appropriate for any occasion. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: CBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 140.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472136398
ISBN
9781472136398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.34

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

Paperback. A deft analysis and appreciation of fiction-what makes it work and what can make it fail. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393321241
ISBN
9780393321241
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.37

Hardback. Series: Penn State Series in the History of the Book. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 239 x 19. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780271050676
ISBN
9780271050676
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.80
€ 55.54

Paperback. This practical book demystifies the processes of academic writing through careful explanation and a series of engaging and practical examples. Editor(s): Stott, Rebecca; Rylance, Rick; Snaith, Anna. Series: Speak-Write Series. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CBW; DSB; JNZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 264.
Publisher
Longman
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582382442
ISBN
9780582382442
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.31

paperback. Num Pages: 180 pages, 2000. BIC Classification: 2ABA; 2PGG; CBDX; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 189 x 102 x 10. Weight in Grams: 196.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9780781808439
ISBN
9780781808439
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.19

Paperback. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
175
Condition
New
SKU
V9780781805650
ISBN
9780781805650
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.20

hardcover. Num Pages: 984 pages. BIC Classification: CBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Mbala Mission Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9789982070478
ISBN
9789982070478
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.77
€ 48.58

Paperback. A 224-page guide to essential language, with two-way mini dictionary, pronunciation guide and menu reader. Series: Phrasebook. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GDCM; CBDX; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 103 x 9. Weight in Grams: 152. Series: Phrasebook. 224 pages, Illustrations. A 224-page guide to essential language, with two-way mini dictionary, pronunciation guide and menu reader. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2GDCM; CBDX; WTK. Dimension: 153 x 103 x 9. Weight: 146.
Publisher
BBC Pubns
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781406612103
ISBN
9781406612103
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.24

Paperback. Num Pages: 152 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1MK; 2P; CBDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 11. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Oratia Books
Edition
4th Enhanced
Condition
New
SKU
V9780947506087
ISBN
9780947506087
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 21.82

Paperback. Editor(s): Kawharu, Merata. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 2PGPA; CBX; JFF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Auckland University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781869408053
ISBN
9781869408053
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.57

Paperback. Editor(s): Abo, Takaji; etc. Num Pages: 626 pages. BIC Classification: CBDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 150 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1027.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1977
Publisher
University of Hawaii Press
Edition
Paper edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780824804572
ISBN
9780824804572
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.46

Paperback. Create compelling plots, dramatic characters and nail-biting twists that sell Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 11. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
John Murray Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473601369
ISBN
9781473601369
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.25

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