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Paperback. Terrorism, jihad, fundamentalism, blowback. These and other highly charged terms have saturated news broadcasts and everyday conversation since September 11th. But to keen ears their meanings change depending upon who's doing the talking. So what do these words really mean? And what are people trying to say when they use them? Editor(s): Collins, John; Glover, Ross. Num Pages: 230 pages, black and white. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; CFG; JFC; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 230 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
NYU Press
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814716281
ISBN
9780814716281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.82

Paperback. * Offers a comprehensive introduction to phonetics and phonology that assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. * Exceptionally thorough, including detailed attention to articulatory and acoustic phonetics as well as to the foundations of phonological analysis. Series: Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics S. Num Pages: 504 pages, 145 illustrations. BIC Classification: CFH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 28. Weight in Grams: 880.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
504
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
3rd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405130837
ISBN
9781405130837
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 48.32

Paperback. Revealing the secrets of Linear B uncovers fascinating details of an ancient civilisation. Series: Canto Classics. Num Pages: 174 pages, 20 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; CFLA; HBLA1; HDDK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 9. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107691766
ISBN
9781107691766
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.20

Paperback. John C. Maher explains why societies everywhere have become more multilingual, despite the disappearance of hundreds of the world languages. He considers our notion of language as national or cultural identities, and discusses why nations cluster and survive around particular languages even as some territories pursue autonomy or nationhood. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, 8 black and white images. BIC Classification: C; CF; CFDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 174 x 111. .
Publisher
Oxford Univ Pr (T)
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198724995
ISBN
9780198724995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. Providing examples, tips and hints for confidence, this wedding speech guide is written exclusively for the bridegroom. It covers conveying feelings to guests; adding a little humour; finding the ideal beginning and ending; putting it all together; and getting the delivery right. Num Pages: 108 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: CBP; CFG; WJW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 140.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
How To Books
Condition
New
SKU
KSS0005789
ISBN
9781857035674
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Providing examples, tips and hints for confidence, this wedding speech guide is written exclusively for the bridegroom. It covers conveying feelings to guests; adding a little humour; finding the ideal beginning and ending; putting it all together; and getting the delivery right. Num Pages: 108 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: CBP; CFG; WJW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 140.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
How To Books
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
SKU
KNW0008719
ISBN
9781857035674
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Editor(s): Bitchener, John; Storch, Neomy; Wette, Rosemary. Series: ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series. Num Pages: 234 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables, 18 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: CFDM; EBAL; JNT; JNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138284234
ISBN
9781138284234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.69

Paperback. Editor(s): Biguenet, John; Schulte, Rainer. Series: Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing and Publishing. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 163 x 217 x 12. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226048697
ISBN
9780226048697
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.01

paperback. An analysis of the use of the African American language which was originally used by slaves in the 19th century, and has been adopted by blacks in English speaking countries throughout the world. Num Pages: 208 pages, 21 figures, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; CFFD; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 14. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780292708730
ISBN
9780292708730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.87

Paperback. Num Pages: 292 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables. BIC Classification: CFGR; GTC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 181 x 249 x 16. Weight in Grams: 522.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415841986
ISBN
9780415841986
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.42

Paperback. This work deals with the effect of hearing development - impaired and normal - on the child's acquisition of language skills. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the early educational and social management of the hearing-impaired child. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFDC; MJPD; MMZL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870332019
ISBN
9781870332019
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 88.47

Paperback. Rhyming slang is a subject of perennial interest to the general language-conscious public. Entries are arranged in subject areas, such as clothing, food and drink, and animals. John Ayto explores the range and development of rhyming slang during its 150 year history, from traditional Cockney Rhyming Slang to the popney rhyming slang of today. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 336 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; CBD; CFFD; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198607519
ISBN
9780198607519
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.11

paperback. Editor(s): Dunn, John Asher. Num Pages: 262 pages. BIC Classification: 2JN; CBD; CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 286 x 222 x 17. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Edition
Subsequent
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295974194
ISBN
9780295974194
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.15

paperback. This volume explores the potential advantages of database applications to linguistics. Editor(s): Nerbonne, John A. Series: Center for the Study of Language and Information Publication Lecture Notes. Num Pages: 255 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 36.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Centre for the Study of Language & Information United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9781575860923
ISBN
9781575860923
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 24.51

Paperback. The Handbook of Phonological Theory, second edition offers an innovative and detailed examination of recent developments in phonology, and the implications of these within linguistic theory and related disciplines. Editor(s): Goldsmith, John A.; Riggle, Jason; Yu, Alan C. L. Series: Blackwell Handbooks in Linguistics. Num Pages: 968 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 170 x 244 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1440.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
968
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118798010
ISBN
9781118798010
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.78

Paperback. Num Pages: 324 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CSJ; CFF; CJB; HRCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 906.
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Number of pages
324
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801048869
ISBN
9780801048869
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.87

Paperback. A comprehensive and authoritative collection of the key readings in phonological theory. This text includes classic and contemporary readings in the main areas of phonological research, including autosegmental phonology, syllable structure, lexical phonology and metrical phonology. Editor(s): Goldsmith, John A. Series: Linguistics: The Essential Readings. Num Pages: 448 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 182 x 24. Weight in Grams: 812.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631204701
ISBN
9780631204701
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.32

Hardback. The Handbook of Phonological Theory, second edition offers an innovative and detailed examination of recent developments in phonology, and the implications of these within linguistic theory and related disciplines. Editor(s): Goldsmith, John A.; Riggle, Jason; Yu, Alan C. L. Series: Blackwell Handbooks in Linguistics. Num Pages: 968 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 180 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1860.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
968
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405157681
ISBN
9781405157681
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 231.11

Paperback. Drawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney 'abaht' to the American term 'zowie', this is the most lively and authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries. Editor(s): Ayto, John; Simpson, John. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; CFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199232055
ISBN
9780199232055
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.25

Paperback. Describes what might be called the workers' culture of Shaba, through analyses of communicative (sociolinguistic) and cognitive (ethnosemantic) aspects of language use. In this study, inquiry will be directed to the past, and it will, for many reasons, have to reach into a past which is rather remote from present-day Shaba Swahili. Num Pages: 212 pages, 1M. BIC Classification: 1H; 2H; 3JH; 3JJ; CF; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 68.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780520076259
ISBN
9780520076259
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 25.80

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