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Paperback. "..a superb guide to the intricacies of the language..provides clear distinctions between and among confusing words but does so in a light and often humorous manner. Such a book is especially useful to journalism students, and even practicing journalists." |s John C. Merrill, Professor Emeritus of Journalism, University of Missouri Num Pages: 546 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJ; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 19. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Number of pages
546
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822630111
ISBN
9780822630111
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.28

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 10. Weight in Grams: 216.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Beaufort Books
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780825306778
ISBN
9780825306778
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.21

Paperback. With over 250 exercises that teach you the basics and test your skills on topics ranging from noun and verb agreement to correcting the most common spelling errors, this guide offers the information you need to become a grammar pro and the best writer you can be. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 203 x 16. Weight in Grams: 378. A One-Stop Practice and Exercise Book for Perfect Writing. 256 pages. With over 250 exercises that teach you the basics and test your skills on topics ranging from noun and verb agreement to correcting the most common spelling errors, this guide offers the information you need to become a grammar pro and the best writer you can be. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CBW. Dimension: 230 x 203 x 16. Weight: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Adams Media
Edition
Workbook
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781440530067
ISBN
9781440530067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.17

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Thomas Nelson Publishers United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781595553003
ISBN
9781595553003
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.07

Flexibound. From Shakespeare to Shakira; in music, on television, at the movies; in the boardroom, on a conference call, online or in person, cliches have taken over the world. While some nitwits might say they're just misunderstood, they didn't start out that way. There was a time when they were new and vibrant, clever and pithy. Num Pages: 240 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: CBG; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 136 x 17. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781616086350
ISBN
9781616086350
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.56

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

€ 17.62

Hardback. This work shows why footnotes are valuable as a part of writing in scientific and historical research and how to create footnotes which are clear and helpful to the reader. It describes cases in which footnoting is appropriate and gives examples drawn from a variety of writings. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; CBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761803478
ISBN
9780761803478
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.36

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

€ 75.59

Paperback. Mostly Homonyms is a new treatment of a traditional topic that is easy to read and use without sacrificing academic relevance. It is intended not only for anyone who wishes to ascertain the correct spelling and usage of a homonym, but also for people who just love words. Num Pages: 166 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CF; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 263.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
166
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761858331
ISBN
9780761858331
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.12

Paperback. This is a workbook in etymology and vocabulary building from Latin and Greek elements. An introduction which gives a brief description of the foreign influence of English vocabulary, is followed by exercises in spelling, usage and the histories of words. Num Pages: 246 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ADL; 2AHA; CBG; CFF; CJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 212 x 12. Weight in Grams: 585.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780819193872
ISBN
9780819193872
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 110.84

Paperback. The most compendious collection of words for aspiring scholars, this book will help you hold your own in intellectual discourse. Featuring 2,400 sophisticated, obscure, and obtuse terms, each page will teach you the definitions you need to know to lock academic horns with the clerisy Num Pages: 332 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Adams Media
Condition
New
SKU
V9781440591068
ISBN
9781440591068
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.71

Hardcover. Was the computer affected by a virus or effected by it? Did you see two deers in the woods or two deer? Should the lab report be sent to Tom and me or Tom and I? The only guide you need to master the principles of grammar, avoid common errors, and write more impressively. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 208.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Adams Media
Edition
abridged edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781440584787
ISBN
9781440584787
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.15

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 190 x 16. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stenhouse Publishers United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781571108968
ISBN
9781571108968
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.85

Paperback. Num Pages: 91 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 170.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
91
Condition
New
SKU
V9781616683184
ISBN
9781616683184
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.03
€ 51.68

Paperback. Num Pages: 246 pages. BIC Classification: CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 530.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9781585100125
ISBN
9781585100125
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 29.83

Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2AHB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781624660375
ISBN
9781624660375
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.00
€ 41.88

hardcover. 'Words are not only tools; they are also weapons.' This volume provides words to help you wriggle out of sticky debates, deal with obnoxious dinner guests and fill in sick leave application forms with panache. It is an arsenal of over a thousand sonifacient verbal weapons with which to verbigerate your friends and gorgonise your enemies. Num Pages: 400 pages, B&W Illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 142 x 33. Weight in Grams: 414. Clean copy fine in dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0022550
ISBN
9781408806357
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 6.44

Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 197 x 16. Weight in Grams: 596.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Broadview Press Ltd Canada
Edition
2
Condition
New
SKU
V9781551117638
ISBN
9781551117638
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.61
€ 58.50

Num Pages: 276 pages. BIC Classification: CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 608.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Broadview Press Ltd Canada
Edition
2
Condition
New
SKU
V9781551117645
ISBN
9781551117645
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 30.70

Hardback. This abridgement of the acclaimed Dictionary of Modern American Usage is a handy guide that discusses the most common problems of style and usage. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBD; CBG; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195135084
ISBN
9780195135084
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.92

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

Paperback. This accessible book is one volume of a four-book series enabling understanding of Academic Language development among English Language Learners and speakers of non-standard English. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 181.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9781506338071
ISBN
9781506338071
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.75

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: 112 pages. BIC Classification: CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 124 x 10. Weight in Grams: 113.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486481142
ISBN
9780486481142
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.37

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