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Hardcover. In this book, the first written about the globalization of the English language by a professional historian, the exploration of English's global ascendancy receives its proper historical due. This brief, accessible volume breaks new ground in its organization, emphasis on causation, and conclusions. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX; CFB; CFF; HBG; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 405.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137303059
- ISBN
- 9781137303059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.49
€ 121.49
Hardcover. The English language is a subject of fascination for many people and is frequently the subject of lively debate in the media. In this book, Simon Horobin considers the rich history of the English language, before moving to discuss its role, status, and future. Num Pages: 192 pages, 14 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX; CFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 120 x 170. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198754275
- ISBN
- 9780198754275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.84
€ 19.99
€ 18.84
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- KINGSWAY COMMUNICATIONS LTD
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780890516331
- ISBN
- 9780890516331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.23
€ 17.23
paperback. This engaging and accessible book explains the incredible mastery of language by young children. Series Editor(s): Aitchison, Jean. Series: Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics. Num Pages: 246 pages, 36 b/w illus. BIC Classification: CFDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272. Series: Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics. 248 pages, 36 b/w illus. This engaging and accessible book explains the incredible mastery of language by young children. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: CFDC. Dimension: 199 x 131 x 11. Weight: 294. Series Editor(s) :Aitchison, Jean.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521531924
- ISBN
- 9780521531924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.34
€ 42.34
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312240288
- ISBN
- 9780312240288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.92
€ 121.92
Hardcover. In spite of the growth of secularization, technology, and science, statistics tell us that religious conversions are on the rise, and the number of people who take religion and divine revelation seriously is at an all time high. This book offers a philosophical treatment of religious hermeneutics. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFP; HRAB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780312240257
- ISBN
- 9780312240257
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.43
€ 121.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX; CFA; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 13. Weight in Grams: 170.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141978970
- ISBN
- 9780141978970
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.88
€ 15.99
€ 11.88
Hardcover. The signs in this volume reflect the varieties adopted in Hong Kong; each is given a near equivalent in Chinese and English and a brief description about its linguistic properties. It also lays the foundation of sign linguistics research, the development of sign interpreter training, the production of sign language teaching and learning materials. Editor(s): Tang, Gladys. Num Pages: 908 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; 2AB; 2GDC; CBD; CFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 291 x 218 x 56. Weight in Grams: 2312.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The Chinese University Press
- Edition
- 1 Mul
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789629961954
- ISBN
- 9789629961954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.48
€ 102.48
Hardback. An overview of all aspects of Hong Kong English in a style designed for undergraduates and general readers. Series: Dialects of English. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; 2AB; CFFD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748635955
- ISBN
- 9780748635955
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.67€ 101.60
€ 106.67
€ 101.60
Paperback. An overview of all aspects of Hong Kong English in a style designed for undergraduates and general readers. Series: Dialects of English. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; 2AB; CFFD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 138 x 214 x 11. Weight in Grams: 252. Series: Dialects of English. 192 pages, illustrations. An overview of all aspects of Hong Kong English in a style designed for undergraduates and general readers. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1FPCH; 2AB; CFFD. Dimension: 138 x 214 x 11. Weight: 250.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748635962
- ISBN
- 9780748635962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.77
€ 37.99
€ 33.77
Hardback. Shows how the text and language of Homer derive from an oral poetic system. Series: Traditions. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252029837
- ISBN
- 9780252029837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 44.92
€ 44.99
€ 44.92
paperback. Series: Wissenschaftliche Abhandlungen Der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur F. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1970
- Publisher
- VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1970
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783663006602
- ISBN
- 9783663006602
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.47
€ 68.47
Hardback. A humorous, trenchant and fascinating examination of how Western culture's taboo words have evolved over the millennia Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 154 x 27. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199742677
- ISBN
- 9780199742677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.07
€ 27.99
€ 21.07
Paperback. A humorous, trenchant and fascinating examination of how Western culture's taboo words have evolved over the millennia. Num Pages: 336 pages, 17 b&w illus. BIC Classification: CBX; CFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190491680
- ISBN
- 9780190491680
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.08
€ 19.08
Hardback. Editor(s): Ferdinand Garditz, Klaus; Pahlow, Louis. Num Pages: 394 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 727.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642053351
- ISBN
- 9783642053351
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.74
€ 144.74
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198718000
- ISBN
- 9780198718000
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.75
€ 11.99
€ 10.75
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
Paperback. Editor(s): Chemla, Karine. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; HBT; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 419.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048166367
- ISBN
- 9789048166367
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 269.30
€ 269.30
Hardback. Explores the hypothesis that the types of inscription or text used by a given community of practitioners are designed in the very same process as the one producing concepts and results. This book sets out to show how all kinds of factors conjoin in shaping the various types of writings and texts used by the practitioners of the sciences. Editor(s): Chemla, Karine. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; HBT; PDA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402023200
- ISBN
- 9781402023200
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 275.01
€ 275.01
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 364 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 241 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691625324
- ISBN
- 9780691625324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.34€ 42.35
€ 53.34
€ 42.35
paperback. This history of reading goes from the earliest examples of the clay tablets and cuneiform of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to today's digital revolution. It argues that it is the demands of the reader, acting alongside the will of the writer, that is the evolutionary motor of literary genres. Num Pages: 384 pages, 140 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: CFF; GL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Flamingo
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780006546818
- ISBN
- 9780006546818
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 16.46
€ 24.99
€ 16.46
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- John Benjamins Publishing Company
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789027246011
- ISBN
- 9789027246011
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.11
€ 119.11
Hardback. Traces Rhetoric from its composition through its preservation in Greece and Rome; investigates its emergence in the Middle Ages; and explores the development of its editions in Greek and Latin. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations, plans, transparencies, bibliographies, index. BIC Classification: CFG; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810819528
- ISBN
- 9780810819528
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.72
€ 135.72
Paperback. A classic historical excursion through the English language. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFB; CFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- SteinerBooks, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780940262119
- ISBN
- 9780940262119
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.87
€ 19.99
€ 15.87