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Paperback. This guide to expanding your vocabulary features word-choices in short excerpts (under 250 words each) from 40 different writers and speakers, including Albert Shanker, Vernon Jordan and Dr Benjamin Spock. A sounds-of-speech pronunciation system is also provided. Num Pages: 272 pages, 22cm. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761804628
ISBN
9780761804628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.82

Hardcover. The way we use our language to convince and cajole is based on timeless principles - on repetition and variety, suspense and relief, expectation and satisfaction - that have been employed by writers and speakers since the Golden Age of Greece. This title presents an overview and analysis of the uses of rhetoric in the English language. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 235 x 23. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
David R. Godine Publisher Inc United States
Edition
7.2.2010
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781567923858
ISBN
9781567923858
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.88

Paperback. Explains the grammar that people really need to know, such as the fact that an apostrophe is the difference between a company that knows its s*** and a company that knows it's s***, or the importance of capital letters to avoid ambiguity in such sentences as 'I helped my Uncle Jack off his horse.' Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Guardian Faber Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783350520
ISBN
9781783350520
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.61

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

€ 18.99
€ 15.59

Hardback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199661350
ISBN
9780199661350
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.57

Paperback. Num Pages: 458 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 270 x 208 x 18. Weight in Grams: 824.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Pearson Education (US) United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
436
Condition
New
SKU
V9780131408883
ISBN
9780131408883
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 74.16

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

€ 13.99
€ 11.65

Paperback. Editor(s): Kautzsch, The late E. Translator(s): Cowley, A. E. Series: Dover Language Guides. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSJ; CBG; CJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 137 x 31. Weight in Grams: 618.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
624
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486443447
ISBN
9780486443447
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.21

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Career Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781632650917
ISBN
9781632650917
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.66

Paperback. Editor(s): Smith, Bud. Series: Elocution. Num Pages: 150 pages, 44 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 360. The English Pronunciation and Speech Training Manual. Series: Elocution. 150 pages, 44 illustrations. Editor(s): Smith, Bud. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJCK. Dimension: 211 x 150 x 10. Weight: 354.
Publisher
Batcs
Number of pages
150
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955330025
ISBN
9780955330025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.17

Paperback. Nearly everyone has trouble remembering the difference between 'affect' and 'effect', whether it's 'supposedly' or 'supposably', or which form of 'hear' you use in 'Hear, hear!' (Or is it 'Here, here!'?). This title covers such word pair entries which contain explanations - complete with examples. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 136 x 9. Weight in Grams: 100.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Griffin Publishing United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780312573379
ISBN
9780312573379
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.79

Paperback. Covers the grammar rules and word-choice. From "between vs among" and "although vs while" to comma splices and misplaced modifiers, this volume offers memory tricks and explanations that helps readers recall and apply those troublesome grammar rules. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
Holt Paperbacks
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780805088311
ISBN
9780805088311
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.62

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, 59 black & white tables. BIC Classification: CBG; JNLB; JNLC; JNU; YQC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138284623
ISBN
9781138284623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.00

Hardback. This fun yet informative book - including common misspellings, how to use punctuation correctly, applying the right tense and good sentence construction - will turn you from a logophobe to a grammarphile in no time! Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Octopus Publishing Group
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849537575
ISBN
9781849537575
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.97

Paperback. Suitable for writers, students, and those who want to communicate clearly and effectively, this book features practical instruction, exercises, and many examples showing what to do and what not to do. It covers punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, style, usage, and more. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 24. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Second
Condition
New
SKU
V9781582976167
ISBN
9781582976167
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.42

perfect. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: CBG; CF; JHB; TJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Vs Verlag Fur Sozialwissenschaften United States
Edition
1994th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783531125459
ISBN
9783531125459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.95

Paperback / so. Series: Teubners Griechisches Unterrichtswerk. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 2AHM; CBG; CJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 6. Weight in Grams: 163.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1927
Publisher
Vieweg+Teubner Verlag United Kingdom
Condition
New
SKU
V9783663153887
ISBN
9783663153887
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.33

Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 2AHM; CBG; CJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 6. Weight in Grams: 150.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1928
Publisher
Vieweg+Teubner Verlag United Kingdom
Condition
New
SKU
V9783663153863
ISBN
9783663153863
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.19

Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 110 x 23. Weight in Grams: 180.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Merriam Webster,U.S. United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780877799214
ISBN
9780877799214
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.00

Hardback. Mr Gwynne believes passionately that we must regain our knowledge of the lost science of grammar before it is too late. Formerly a successful businessman, Mr Gwynne has for many years been teaching and tutoring just about every sort of subject to just about every sort of pupil in just about every sort of circumstance. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 123 x 20. Weight in Grams: 218. Clean copy with some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps on illustrated cover but otherwise clean
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KSS0005296
ISBN
9780091951450
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

paperback. This intermediate textbook continues to develop students' skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Vietnamese at the second-year language learning level. Each chapter is organized into the following sections: dialogue, grammar, reading, practice exercises and a list of vocabulary. Num Pages: 222 pages, 243 black & white illustrations, 65 tables. BIC Classification: 2GRV; CBG; CFP; CJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 608.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761862437
ISBN
9780761862437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.36

Hardback. Her Ladyship's guide to speaking and writing better English. Wherever you are, whatever the company, good English will always stand you in good stead. Num Pages: 176 pages, black and white illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; WH; WJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 193 x 16. Weight in Grams: 224.
Publisher
Batsford Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849943697
ISBN
9781849943697
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.25

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
€ 13.37

Paperback. This exciting new edition from David A Sousa examines source material on brain research and provides classroom reading strategies for teachers, based on the most current findings. Num Pages: 272 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 634.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc
Edition
Second Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781483333946
ISBN
9781483333946
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.25

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