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Hardcover. Reflecting the liveliness of English as it is spoken on America's main streets and country roads, this fourth volume is a collection of vernacular Americanisms - regional metaphors and similes passed along within homes and communities. Num Pages: 960 pages, 575 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; CBD; CFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 286 x 224 x 52. Weight in Grams: 2382.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Belknap Press
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
960
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674008847
ISBN
9780674008847
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.89
€ 120.63

Hardback. Vol. 2-5: Joan Houston Hall, associate editor. Num Pages: 1064 pages, 540 maps. BIC Classification: CBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 53. Weight in Grams: 2451.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
1064
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674205116
ISBN
9780674205116
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.89
€ 121.01

Hardback. Reflecting the liveliness of English as it is spoken on America's main streets and country roads, this second volume is a collection of vernacular Americanisms - regional metaphors and similes passed along within homes and communities. Num Pages: 1200 pages, 606 maps. BIC Classification: 2ABM; CBD; CFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 54. Weight in Grams: 2905.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
1200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674205123
ISBN
9780674205123
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.89
€ 120.35

Hardback. Learn what a Minnesota grandma is making when she fixes "lefse", what a counterman in a Buffalo deli means by a "kimmelweck" or a Hawaiian baker puts into a "malassada". This volume concerns the ever-changing world of American speech. Num Pages: 944 pages, 550 maps. BIC Classification: 2ABM; CBD; CFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 48. Weight in Grams: 2197.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
944
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674205192
ISBN
9780674205192
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.89
€ 120.09

Hardback. This companion volume to DARE enhances readers' use of the five volumes of text. It includes all the regional maps, an index to entries, and more than 400 fieldwork questions and the speakers' answers. Like its predecessors, Volume VI is a treasure trove of American linguistic creativity. Num Pages: 1080 pages, 1702 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; CBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 226 x 51. Weight in Grams: 2490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
1080
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674066533
ISBN
9780674066533
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.89
€ 111.53

paperback. In the midst of the remarkable revival of interest and belief in angels comes this handsomely illustrated reference work--the fruit of 16 years of research in Talmudic, gnostic, cabalistic, apocalyptic, patristic, and legendary texts. "A wacky and wonderful compendium of angelic lore".--Time. Illustrations. Num Pages: 387 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HRC; HRKT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 190 x 27. Weight in Grams: 744.
Publisher
Free Press
Number of pages
387
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780029070529
ISBN
9780029070529
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.31

Paperback. * A complete guide to the field now available in a paperback edition. * Provides snapshots of a subject which is constantly changing, presenting archaeology as a process rather than a body of knowledge. * Covers recent archaeological theory and relates theory to recent practice. Editor(s): Shaw, Ian; Jameson, Robert. Num Pages: 736 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CBD; GBC; HD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1134.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
736
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631235835
ISBN
9780631235835
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.13

Hardcover. In response to the expansion of knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology, the Second Edition of this reference has been completely revised and updated, with approximately 16,000 new entries. Names of specific compounds and other substances have been substantially enlarged, and definitions have been expanded for clarity and precision. Num Pages: 536 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: GBC; PSB; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 188 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1138.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471840893
ISBN
9780471840893
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 585.32

Paperback. A comprehensive reference book for anyone interested in Britiush politics, covering modern history, institutions, ideas, key terms and key political biographies. Series Editor(s): Jones, Bill. Series: Politics Today. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBC; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 27. Weight in Grams: 774.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780719079405
ISBN
9780719079405
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.75

Paperback. British Sign Language (BSL) is the visual gestural language of the Deaf community in Britain and is the first or preferred language of over 70,000 people. This BSL/English Dictionary contains over 1,800 photographed sign entries ordered by linguistic principles according to the visual characteristics of the language. Editor(s): Brien, David. Num Pages: 1120 pages, 1800 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: CBD; CFZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 190 x 62. Weight in Grams: 2154. Clean copy with some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps on cover but otherwise clean
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
Used, Good
Edition
Main
SKU
KSS0002694
ISBN
9780571143467
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 6.78

Paperback. Most historic buildings are owned by private citizens who have little or no background in building preservation or its allied fields. Editor(s): Bucher, Ward. Num Pages: 576 pages, 400 drawings. BIC Classification: AC; AM; CBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 193 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1042.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471144137
ISBN
9780471144137
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 81.84

hardcover. No serious student of Canada's past can function without access to this thorough, balanced and reliable source." R. Hall, Globe and Mail. Editor(s): Halpenny, Francess G.; Hamelin, Jean. Series: Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Num Pages: 755 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3H; 3JB; 3JD; GBCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 190 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1559.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1966
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Edition
Presumed First Edition
Number of pages
755
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802031426
ISBN
9780802031426
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.74

Paperback. A guide describing more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature, customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. Series: Routledge Dictionaries. Num Pages: 336 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; CFL; GTB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415002288
ISBN
9780415002288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 44.87

Paperback. A superbly authoritative A-Z guide to all the gods, heroes, remarkable women and monsters of Greek and Roman mythology, with 172 original illustrations. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; GBC; HRKP; JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 192 x 246 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1466.
Publisher
Oxbow Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782976356
ISBN
9781782976356
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 37.67

Paperback. This dictionary provides clear and concise explanations of terms used in the field of speech, therapy pathology and relevant terms in related fields including augmentative, alternative communication, hearing, linguistic, medicine, phonetics/phonology and psychology/psychiatry. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBD; GBC; MMZL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
4th Edition
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861562852
ISBN
9781861562852
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 79.04

Hardcover. This volume contains almost 18,000 entries, including 6000 new entries more than the previous edition. It aims to reflect latest developments in communications technology, with a list of Internet RFCs, Internet and Intranet terminology, ATM, LAN and communication products. Num Pages: 708 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; UDB; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 196 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1598.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
708
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471975168
ISBN
9780471975168
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 338.51

Paperback. This volume contains almost 18,000 entries, including 6000 new entries more than the previous edition. It aims to reflectthe latest developments in communications technology, with a list of Internet RFCs, Internet and Intranet terminology, ATM, LAN and communication products. Num Pages: 708 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; UDB; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 167 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Wiley
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471975175
ISBN
9780471975175
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 145.34

Hardback. This reference dictionary describes the development of physical or biological anthropology concepts, tracing the history of their usage from their origins to the contemporary and usually multidisciplinary contexts in which physical anthropologists participate. Series: Reference Sources for the Social Sciences & Humanities. Num Pages: 448 pages, index. BIC Classification: GBC; JHMP; PSX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 30. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313247569
ISBN
9780313247569
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 94.13

Hardcover. This dictionary contains terms and definitions for the field of conflict resolution. Editor(s): Yarn, Douglas H. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBD; GTJ; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 183 x 42. Weight in Grams: 952.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787946791
ISBN
9780787946791
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 91.75

Hardback. A reference to the military history of contemporary China, through an examination of China's 19th-century military clashes with the West and Japan, and the evolution of the Red Army. It draws on sources written in Chinese as well as on English-language secondary sources. Editor(s): Higham, Robin. Num Pages: 376 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GBC; HB; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 725.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313293375
ISBN
9780313293375
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.71
€ 28.43

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