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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
€ 10.63

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
€ 19.17

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
€ 14.86

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. Examines issues, such as test design, the rating process, validity, measurement, and the social dimension of language testing. This book looks at both traditional and modern forms of language assessment, and the challenges posed by various views. Series Editor(s): Widdowson, H. G. Series: Oxford Introduction to Language Study ELT. Num Pages: 156 pages, black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBG; EL. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 260 x 138 x 9. Weight in Grams: 180.
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Number of pages
156
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780194372220
ISBN
9780194372220
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.63

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

€ 49.00
€ 19.52

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
€ 35.62

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

€ 13.99
€ 11.65

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
€ 15.59

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. "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

€ 14.99
€ 12.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, B&W. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 142 x 24. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781608194964
ISBN
9781608194964
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.78

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

€ 14.99
€ 11.80

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
€ 24.60

Paperback. A guide to English grammar and usage for the twenty-first century, pairing grammar rules with interesting and humorous quotations from American popular culture. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 141 x 29. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780190215286
ISBN
9780190215286
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.66

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

€ 22.20

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
€ 9.20

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
€ 19.45

Paperback. Let's cut to the chase: cliches are a familiar part of the English language, but to be honest, many have been so over-used that they have become trite, meaningless and rather irritating. With this informative and humorous book, you are in a safe pair of hands as you learn about the origins and meanings of these phrases. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 162.
Publisher
Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782434283
ISBN
9781782434283
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.37

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

€ 10.27

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
€ 9.95

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

€ 13.99
€ 11.22

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. 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
€ 13.29

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