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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.14

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

Paperback. Offers a fresh approach to the study of colour. This title covers: a brief history of the meanings of colour; the relationship between language and colour names within a cultural context; corporate uses of colour; and, the meaning of colour in everyday life. Num Pages: 136 pages, 20 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: CF; GTC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 8. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
136
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415495387
ISBN
9780415495387
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.56

Spiral bound. Don't spend another minute poring over the standards. Focus instead on how to teach them, using The Common Core Companion, Grades 6-8, as your one-stop guide across subjects. Series: Corwin Literacy. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; CFC; JNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 273 x 227 x 24. Weight in Grams: 806.
Format
Spiralbound
Publication date
2013
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc
Edition
Csm Spi
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781452276038
ISBN
9781452276038
Spiralbound
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 41.74

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