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Usage & grammar guides

Paperback. Practical, authoritative and entertaining, this book reminds readers how to use the basics of grammar, punctuation and spelling. It also teaches them new tips and tricks of style and vocabulary to give their writing and speech an impressive flair. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 248 x 18. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782434344
ISBN
9781782434344
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.98

Paperback. What is the difference between cant and jargon, or assume and presume? What is a fandango? How do you spell supersede? Is it hippy or hippie? This title includes a selection of spellings and usages, covering such head-scratchers as capitalization, plurals, abbreviations and foreign names and phrases. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 30. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Black Swan
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552773539
ISBN
9780552773539
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198717706
ISBN
9780198717706
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.24

Paperback. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. .
Publisher
Pearson Education ESL
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
5th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780134276281
ISBN
9780134276281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 34.55

Paperback. Relearn the essential rules of the English language, from grammar and punctuation to sentence construction, and improve your spelling and vocabulary. This is an accessible yet fun way to revisit the English language while enjoying a walk down memory lane - and remembering the stuff you really shouldn't have forgotten.. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 13. Weight in Grams: 162.
Publisher
Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782432562
ISBN
9781782432562
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.01

Paperback. When is it better to use an analogy rather than a simile or a metaphor? Can you tell the difference between a synecdoche and a metonymy? What are the secret tricks used every day by professional persuaders? BIC Classification: CBG; GTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Wooden Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904263906
ISBN
9781904263906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.33

Paperback. English Grammar Workbook For Dummies, UK Edition is grammar First Aid for anyone wanting to perfect their English and develop the practical skills needed to write and speak correctly. Each chapter focuses on key grammatical principles, with easy-to-follow theory and examples as well as practice questions and explanations. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 211 x 19. Weight in Grams: 798.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470688304
ISBN
9780470688304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.40

Paperback. Why is it that animals got all the fun collective nouns? This book contains 20 cards that visualize the tribes of the creative class, like a panic of Account Managers, a feast of Freelancers, a rant of copywriters, a miracle of Female Bosses, a gibberish of Technologists, a gloom of Developers, and more. Num Pages: 20 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 172 x 9. Weight in Grams: 140.
Publisher
BIS Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9789063693909
ISBN
9789063693909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.26

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 166. Master the 600 English Words You Pretend to Understand.When You Don't. 224 pages, Illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 15. Weight: 158.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408194560
ISBN
9781408194560
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.15

Paperback. .
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780071836203
ISBN
9780071836203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.47

Paperback. Presents a fresh edition Plain Words, that was intended simply as a guide to the proper use of English for the Civil Service. This guide reflects numerous changes that took place in English usage. It features a private archive. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (L) ELT / TEFL; (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
PENGUIN BOOKS
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241960349
ISBN
9780241960349
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. "A dictionary of modern English usage first published 1926"--T.p. verso. Editor(s): Crystal, David. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 832 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 38. Weight in Grams: 564.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
832
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199585892
ISBN
9780199585892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.58

Paperback. My Grammar and I offers amusing examples of awful grammar, while steering you in the direction of grammatical greatness. Refreshing everything you should have learnt at school and more, My Grammar and I is informative yet entertaining - an ideal buy for any English language enthusiast. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 13. Weight in Grams: 162. My Grammar and I offers amusing examples of awful grammar, while steering you in the direction of grammatical greatness. Refreshing everything you should have learnt at school and more, My Grammar and I is informative yet entertaining - an ideal buy for any English language enthusiast. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 13. Weight in Grams: 162.
Publisher
Michael O'Mara
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
9781843176572
ISBN
9781843176572
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.28

Paperback. Fowler's Concise Dictionary of Modern English Usage is an invaluable quick-reference work, providing clear, practical and up-to-date guidance on questions of grammar, spelling, style, and word choice. Jeremy Butterfield has judiciously revised the text to reflect the English usage practices and concerns of the 21st century. Editor(s): Butterfield, Jeremy. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
688
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199666317
ISBN
9780199666317
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.48

Paperback. .
Publisher
How2become Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910602898
ISBN
9781910602898
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.65

Paperback. This brand-new edition of English Grammar has been revised and updated throughout, with grammatical explanations simplified, more information on popular topics such as morphology, and more illustrative examples and end-of-chapter exercises to support readers as they get to grips with grammar, language and linguistics. Num Pages: 288 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CFK; CJBG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 18. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
Macmillan Education UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
3rd ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137507396
ISBN
9781137507396
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.16

Paperback. "Hilarious.. This book charmed my socks off." -Patricia O'Conner, New York Times Book Review Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393352146
ISBN
9780393352146
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.09

Paperback. This book considers the field of educational psychology and its applications to language teaching. Series: Cambridge Language Teaching Library. Num Pages: 252 pages, 20 tables. BIC Classification: CBG; EBA. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372. A Social Constructivist Approach. Series: Cambridge Language Teaching Library. 252 pages, 20 tables. This book considers the field of educational psychology and its applications to language teaching. Cateogry: (L) ELT / TEFL. BIC Classification: CBG; EBA. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight: 414.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
252
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521498807
ISBN
9780521498807
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 19.53

Paperback. The ultimate test of grammar rules - the grammar book serialised in the Times feature 'Grammar for Grown-ups'. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 190.
Publisher
Short Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780722856
ISBN
9781780722856
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 192 x 19. Weight in Grams: 492.
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804846462
ISBN
9780804846462
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.82

Paperback. If you're confused by commas, perplexed by pronouns, and plain terrified by tenses, English Grammar For Dummies will put your fears to rest. Packed with expert guidance, it covers everything from sentence basics to rules even your English teacher didn't know - if you want to brush up on your grammar, this is the only guide you'll ever need. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 187 x 22. Weight in Grams: 702.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470057520
ISBN
9780470057520
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.32

Paperback. Anxious about the apostrophe? Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Join Lynne Truss on a hilarious tour through the rules of punctuation that is sure to sort the dashes from the hyphens. Num Pages: 244 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007329069
ISBN
9780007329069
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.67

Paperback. A guide to the problems of English usage and spelling. It lets you discover whether you should care about split infinitives, or were wondering if that newsreader was right to say 'an historic day'. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 186.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141040394
ISBN
9780141040394
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. This book will help you understand the essentials of the English language and write with greater confidence. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 196 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 134.
Publisher
Right Way
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780716023975
ISBN
9780716023975
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.23

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