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Paperback. This book analyzes the rhetoric of speeches by major British or American politicians and shows how metaphor is used systematically to create political myths of monsters, villains and heroes. Metaphors are shown to interact with other figures of speech to communicate subliminal meanings by drawing on the unconscious emotional association of words. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFG; GTC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019812
- ISBN
- 9780230019812
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 115.85
€ 115.85
Paperback. Presents an overview of how American political communication has been changed by the use of certain dominant political terms. Based on eleven separate studies of the political language used in the United States, this book offers an understanding of American politics and American language. Num Pages: 296 pages, numerous tables and graphs. BIC Classification: CFG; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195162394
- ISBN
- 9780195162394
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 95.65
€ 95.65
Hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1QFG; CFB; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 186 x 20. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590334423
- ISBN
- 9781590334423
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.26€ 64.47
€ 83.26
€ 64.47
Hardcover. Editor(s): Obeng, Samuel Gyasi; Hartford, Beverly A. S. Num Pages: 114 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: CFG; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 186 x 15. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 114
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604560497
- ISBN
- 9781604560497
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.14€ 175.96
€ 258.14
€ 175.96
Hardback. In this carefully researched, thought-provoking book, Geoffrey Hughes examines the trajectory of political correctness and its impact on public life. Focusing on the historical, semantic, and cultural aspects of political correctness, it will intrigue anyone interested in this ongoing debate. Series: Language Library. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFG; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405152785
- ISBN
- 9781405152785
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.85
€ 108.85
Paperback. In this carefully researched, thought-provoking book, Geoffrey Hughes examines the trajectory of political correctness and its impact on public life. Focusing on the historical, semantic, and cultural aspects of political correctness, it will intrigue anyone interested in this ongoing debate. Series: Language Library. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: CFG; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405152792
- ISBN
- 9781405152792
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.41
€ 46.41
Paperback. A new introduction surveys the considerable literature in linguistics, psychology and social sciences that the original essay on the phenomenon of politeness stimulated. Series Editor(s): Drew, Paul; Goodwin, Marjorie Harness; Gumperz, John J.; Schiffrin, Deborah. Series: Studies in Interactional Sociolinguistics. Num Pages: 358 pages, 8 b/w illus. 3 tables. BIC Classification: CFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 450. Some Universals in Language Usage. Series: Studies in Interactional Sociolinguistics. 352 pages, 8 b/w illus. 3 tables. A new introduction surveys the considerable literature in linguistics, psychology and social sciences that the original essay on the phenomenon of politeness stimulated. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: CFB. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 17. Weight: 490. Series Editor(s) :Drew, Paul; Goodwin, Marjorie Harness; Gumperz, John J.; Schiffrin, Deborah.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 358
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521313551
- ISBN
- 9780521313551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.64
€ 61.64
Hardback. This is the first edited collection to examine politeness in a wide range of diverse cultures. Most essays draw on empirical data from a wide variety of languages, including some key-languages in politeness research, such as English, and Japanese, as well as some lesser-studied languages, such as Georgian. Editor(s): Bargiela-Chiappini, Francesca; Kadar, Daniel Z. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2GJ; CFB; CFG; GTC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230236486
- ISBN
- 9780230236486
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.71
€ 67.71
Paperback. Editor(s): Pogonowski, Iwo Cyprian. Series: Hippocrene Practical Dictionaries S. Num Pages: 700 pages, 31,000 entries. BIC Classification: 2AG; CBDX; CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 176 x 113 x 47. Weight in Grams: 652. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Hippocrene Books New York
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- SKU
- KAK0009645
- ISBN
- 9780781800853
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Aiming to help readers overcome the difficulties of approaching poetry, this study provides a historical overview of theories of interpretation as they apply to symbol and allegory. Beginning with the Greeks, Brittan moves from classical theory through to Romantics and Modern ideas. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFG; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813921570
- ISBN
- 9780813921570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.48
€ 34.48
Paperback. Series: Cognition and Poetics. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: CF; DSA; DSB; DSC; JFC; JMR. Dimension: 235 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190634698
- ISBN
- 9780190634698
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.18
€ 73.18
Paperback. Provides information on Scots language for the general public and for schools in a compact and user-friendly form. Series: Scots Language Dictionaries. Num Pages: 360 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBDX; CFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902930022
- ISBN
- 9781902930022
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.58
€ 16.99
€ 15.58
Paperback. The most comprehensive and up-to-date Japanese-English English-Japanese dictionary for English-speaking learners available, with advice on grammar and usage for headwords; help with pronunciation; an extensive guide to Japanese grammar; and information on Japanese history and culture. Editor(s): Takebayashi, Shigeru; Nagai, Kazuhiko. Num Pages: 1040 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2GJ; CBDX; CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 50. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1040
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198607489
- ISBN
- 9780198607489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.99
€ 19.99
€ 15.99
Hardback. Addresses three central issues in the study of plurality and quantification in natural languages. This collection sheds light on the question of how many readings have to be assigned to plural sentences and on the respective consequences for the architecture of the syntax-semantics interface. Editor(s): Hamm, Fritz; Hinrichs, Erhard W. Series: Studies in Linguistics and Philosophy. Num Pages: 391 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: CFG; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348412
- ISBN
- 9780792348412
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.74
€ 201.74
Hardback. This work begins with an introduction to recent theories of the semantics of plurals. The author argues that plural discourse involves entities corresponding to sets of individuals but nothing corresponding to higher order sets. Series: Studies in Linguistics and Philosophy. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792340072
- ISBN
- 9780792340072
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.38
€ 198.38
Hardback. Over several generations, villagers of Dominica have been shifting from Patwa, an Afro-French creole, to English, the official language. Despite government efforts at Patwa revitalization and cultural heritage tourism, rural caregivers and teachers prohibit children from speaking Patwa in their presence. Num Pages: 266 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJWWD; 2JS; CFB; JFSP1; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 478. Children and Change in a Caribbean Village. 252 pages, 20 ills & tables, 3 maps. Over several generations, villagers of Dominica have been shifting from Patwa, an Afro-French creole, to English, the official language. Despite government efforts at Patwa revitalization and cultural heritage tourism, rural caregivers and teachers prohibit children from speaking Patwa in their presence. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1KJWWD; 2JS; CFB; JFSP1; JHMC. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 18. Weight: 478.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Number of pages
- 266
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857457608
- ISBN
- 9780857457608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.83
€ 162.83
Paperback. Suzanne Romaine defines and describes the linguistic features of Pidgin and Creole languages. Ongoing development places the study of these languages within the context of current issues of linguistic theory: language acquisition, and universals of change. Series: Longman Linguistics Library. Num Pages: 388 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ZP; CFF; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780582296473
- ISBN
- 9780582296473
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.33
€ 78.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 120 pages, 50 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AFKN; AGB; AGC; CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 164 x 12. .
- Publisher
- Film & Video Umbrella
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780953863488
- ISBN
- 9780953863488
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.66
€ 13.99
€ 12.66
Paperback. This is the first and only book to provide an introduction to the fundamental theoretical issues of phrase structure in the Principles & Parameters approach to syntax. It provides both in depth analyses of basic phrase structure concepts and detailed examinations of different theoretical positions from within the Principles & Parameters tradition. Series: Generative Syntax. Num Pages: 192 pages, 18. BIC Classification: CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 12. Weight in Grams: 361.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631201595
- ISBN
- 9780631201595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.63
€ 70.63
Hardback. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792307556
- ISBN
- 9780792307556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.94
€ 133.94