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Paperback. Sequential relations and Strategies in Expository Text. Series: Advances in Discourse Processes. Num Pages: 210 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781567502183
- ISBN
- 9781567502183
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.24
€ 62.24
Paperback. Does language reflect the culture of a society? Is our mother-tongue a lens through which we perceive the world? Can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts? This title states that contrary to the fashionable academic consensus of today, the answer to all these questions is - yes. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. BIC Classification: CBX; CFB; CFD; CFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Arrow
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099505570
- ISBN
- 9780099505570
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.14
€ 13.99
€ 11.14
Paperback. The making of the "Oxford English Dictionary" was a monumental 50 year task requiring thousands of volunteers. One of the keenest volunteers was a W C Minor who astonished everyone by refusing to come to Oxford to receive his congratulations. In the end, James Murray, the "OED's" editor, went to Crowthorne in Berkshire to meet him. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BGH; CFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140271287
- ISBN
- 9780140271287
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 10.38
€ 12.99
€ 10.38
Paperback. A collection of essays on keywords from political discourse, including secularism, security, indigineity, and terrorism. Editor(s): Gluck, Carol; Tsing, Anna Lowenhaupt. Num Pages: 352 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: CFB; CFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822345367
- ISBN
- 9780822345367
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 2ADL; CFG; HBJD; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 248 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMK0000302
- ISBN
- 9780801495113
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. This text features the theory of grammar called semantic. The grammar, which offers a syntactic theory closely connected with semantic analyses, is a direct continuation of generative semantics. It presents a family of generative rule systems for English, French, Dutch and German. Num Pages: 400 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ACD; 2ACG; 2ADF; CFG; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 170 x 29. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631160069
- ISBN
- 9780631160069
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.06
€ 65.06
Paperback. This comprehensive study of multilingualism is specially designed to introduce students to this rapidly growing field within linguistics, communication studies and education. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2022
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748635641
- ISBN
- 9780748635641
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.78
€ 34.99
€ 31.78
Paperback. Exploring the many different contact points between Iberian colonialism and indigenous cultures, this title features contributors who identify the crucial parameters of language evolution that have led to today's state of linguistic diversity in Latin America. Editor(s): Mufwene, Salikoko S. Num Pages: 368 pages, 7 halftones, 3 line drawings, 27 tables. BIC Classification: 1KL; 2ADP; 2ADS; CFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226126203
- ISBN
- 9780226126203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 37.99
€ 48.99
€ 37.99
Paperback. This book traces the remarkable reconfigurations that English lexis has undergone in the past millennium. The vocabulary is studied as an indicator of social change, a symbol reflecting different social dynamics between speech communities, on models of dominance, cohabitation, colonialism and globalisation. Series: Language Library. Num Pages: 448 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631188551
- ISBN
- 9780631188551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.60
€ 59.60
Paperback. This is a review of how English is taught in Irish schools and the likely directions of change and reform. Topics include: the tasks and politics of English teaching; controversies in Britain over a national curriculum in English; and teaching students how to write correct English. Editor(s): Bates, Denis; etc.; Galvin, Conor (Lecturer in Education, University College Dublin, Ireland); Swan, Desmond (Professor Emeritus of Education, University College Dublin, Ireland); Williams, Kevin (Mater Dei Institute of Education, Ireland). Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CF; JNKC; JNT; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138. . Ex-libris with usual markings and mylar wrapped covers. Remains a good copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University College Dublin Press
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KMK0005925
- ISBN
- 9781900621335
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. What is human nature? How is language related to thought - and should the connection be investigated socially or scientifically? This volume seeks to establish common ground among the disciplines examining the mind-brain continuum. Editor(s): Bohn, Ocke-Schwen; Gjedde, Albert; Saleemi, Anjum P. Num Pages: 399 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFA; HPJ; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 399
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788779340053
- ISBN
- 9788779340053
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.72
€ 12.72
Hardcover. Employs a straightforward methodology in the examination of the use of Taiwan Sign Language handshapes in five chapters. This work discusses the two approaches linguists have taken toward understanding languages, and how these theories have influenced sign language researchers' consideration of the ease of articulation and frequency of handshapes. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPCW; CFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Gallaudet University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781563682889
- ISBN
- 9781563682889
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.78
€ 78.78
Paperback. The word "blurb" derives from a "pulchritudinous young lady" of that fictional name who appeared on a book-cover at the turn of the century. Quarrying the "Oxford English Dictionary" for its evidence, this book traces the extraordinary way in which English words have changed their meanings. Num Pages: 288 pages, 18 figures, 3 halftones. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Previous owners name on FFEP, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0008943
- ISBN
- 9780631173212
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. In this first book-length treatment of collaborative writing in second language (L2) classrooms, Neomy Storch provides a theoretical, pedagogical and empirical rationale for the use of collaborative writing activities in L2 classes, as well as some guidelines about how to best implement such activities in both face-to-face and online mode. Series: New Perspectives on Language and Education. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJCW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 176 x 214 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847699947
- ISBN
- 9781847699947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.91
€ 148.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 586 pages, 3. BIC Classification: CFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 210 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1685.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 586
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780877275336
- ISBN
- 9780877275336
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.11
€ 38.99
€ 35.11
Paperback. First published in 1795, this classic textbook, covering orthography, etymology, syntax and prosody, is reissued here in its 1830 forty-fourth edition. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Linguistics. Num Pages: 354 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Cambridge Library Collection United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781108067966
- ISBN
- 9781108067966
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.68
€ 48.68
Paperback. A seminal 1921 work by the linguist Edward Sapir, outlining his influential ideas and hypotheses on language and its speakers. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Linguistics. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Sunned cover. Small stain to bottom page edges. Previous owners name to FFEP, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Cambridge Library Collection United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reissue
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0010373
- ISBN
- 9781108063784
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 26.99€ 23.85
€ 26.99
€ 23.85
Hardcover. This book presents a radically different view of language from that found in most modern Western philosophy. Human language is seen as having an innate capacity to reflect the light of consciousness, the primary element of the universe, and evidence is provided to show the extraordinary reflective capacity of the Sanskrit language. Num Pages: 124 pages. BIC Classification: 2BBA; CFA; CFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 155 x 219 x 15. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Shepheard-Walwyn (Publishers) Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780856832710
- ISBN
- 9780856832710
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.59
€ 23.99
€ 20.59
Paperback. Editor(s): Gerber, Andri; Patterson, Brent. Num Pages: 302 pages, 107 b/w illus. BIC Classification: AMA; CFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 150 x 21. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783837623727
- ISBN
- 9783837623727
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.04
€ 50.99
€ 36.04
Paperback. From the earliest scratches on stone and bone to the languages of computers and the internet, this title offers an investigation into the origin and development of writing throughout the world. It focuses on the emergence of complete writing systems in Mesopotamia in the fourth millennium BC. Series: Globalities. Num Pages: 352 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFL; HBT; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 134 x 29. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861891679
- ISBN
- 9781861891679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.18
€ 23.18