Historical & comparative linguistics
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Historical & comparative linguistics
Paperback. Following his bestselling Lost for Words, the ever-popular John Humphrys takes a provocative look at the hidden attitudes that lie behind so many of our current phrases and expressions. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFB; CFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340923764
- ISBN
- 9780340923764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.64
€ 14.99
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Paperback. Two thousand years ago English was confined to a handful of savage tribes on the shores of north-west Europe; and now, in one form or another, it is spoken by a billion people around the world. This title offers a tale of the origins and development of the English language. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX; CFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 144 x 195 x 33. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571275083
- ISBN
- 9780571275083
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.27
€ 19.99
€ 14.27
Hardback. OMFG! IT'S THE TOTES AWESOME DICTIONARY OF TEEN SLANG! Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFFD; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 224 x 22. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472137449
- ISBN
- 9781472137449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.04
€ 13.99
€ 11.04
Hardcover. This book provides a brief account of the origins, history, and sense-development of more than 38,000 words. Editor(s): Onions, C. T. Num Pages: 1040 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 166 x 64. Weight in Grams: 1686.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1040
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1966
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198611127
- ISBN
- 9780198611127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.34€ 58.18
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Paperback. Focuses on the radical changes that have taken place in the structure of English over a millennium and a half, detailing the influences of migration, colonialism and many other historical, social and cultural phenomena. This work introduces many key debates relating to the English language, illustrated by specific examples of data in context. Editor(s): Graddol, David; Leith, Dick; Swann, Joan; Rhys, Martin; Gillen, Julia. Num Pages: 304 pages, 42 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 190 x 16. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Number of pages
- 328
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415376792
- ISBN
- 9780415376792
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.28
€ 55.28
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107655829
- ISBN
- 9781107655829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.09
€ 34.09
Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, 100 Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GDCM; CFFD; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 186 x 9. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Gibbs M. Smith Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781423607502
- ISBN
- 9781423607502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.91
€ 11.99
€ 9.91
paperback. Discover the many twists and turns through history that led to the language, accents and turns of phrase which make up modern English Illustrator(s): Appleby, Barrie. Num Pages: 256 pages, 73. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; CBX; CFFD; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445663821
- ISBN
- 9781445663821
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.37
€ 21.99
€ 17.37
Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations, charts. BIC Classification: CFF; HRCG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 132 x 7. Weight in Grams: 128.
- Publisher
- Zondervan United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780310318316
- ISBN
- 9780310318316
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.01
€ 15.99
€ 14.01
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198791096
- ISBN
- 9780198791096
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.63
€ 19.99
€ 15.63
Hardback. Provides students with a more profound understanding of the sociolinguistic forces which initiate or encourage language change. Series: Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language - Advanced. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFB; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 136 x 18. Weight in Grams: 412. Series: Edinburgh Textbooks on the English Language - Advanced. 240 pages. Provides students with a more profound understanding of the sociolinguistic forces which initiate or encourage language change. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFB; CFF. Dimension: 221 x 136 x 18. Weight: 412.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748641819
- ISBN
- 9780748641819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.90€ 121.55
€ 128.90
€ 121.55
Paperback. Melvyn Bragg's fascinating biography of the English language Num Pages: 368 pages, 2 x 8pp b/w & colour photos. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340829936
- ISBN
- 9780340829936
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.64
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Paperback. This work presents a concise account of the history of the English language, from the point of view of current theories of language variation and change. It provides a socio-historical background for each period, followed by a discussion of its major linguistic developments. Series: Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics S. Num Pages: 304 pages, 19. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFB; CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 23. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631200734
- ISBN
- 9780631200734
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 43.34
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€ 43.34
Paperback. In this volume, 26 newly commissioned essays provide distinct, original and sometimes playful or unusual definitions of theoretical keywords - both unexpected terms as well as words well established in the critical canon. Editor(s): Wolfreys, Julian. Num Pages: 416 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF; DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 761.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748614356
- ISBN
- 9780748614356
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Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 37.85
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Paperback. Shows second-year students that Greek is very regular in the way it forms words -- if you know the rules. Num Pages: 388 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AHA; CFF; CFK; HRCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publisher
- Zondervan United States
- Number of pages
- 388
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780310226369
- ISBN
- 9780310226369
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 30.63
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Paperback. The first comprehensive study of how the phonology and grammar of ancient Egyptian changed over four millennia of language history. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: 2CXG; CBX; CFF; CFLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 266
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107664678
- ISBN
- 9781107664678
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 41.43
€ 42.99
€ 41.43
Paperback. Focuses on the closely allied yet differing linguistic varieties of Birmingham and its immediate neighbour to the west, the industrial heartland of the Black Country. This volume provides a clear description of the structure of the linguistic varieties spoken in the two areas. It also includes an annotated bibliography for further consultation. Series: Dialects of English. Num Pages: 192 pages, 7 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; 2AB; CFFD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 220 x 11. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748641680
- ISBN
- 9780748641680
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.48
€ 37.99
€ 34.48
CD-Audio. An audio recording to accompany the Luath Scots Language Learner book, which conveys the authentic pronunciation, especially important to readers from outside Scotland. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ACZ; CFFD; CJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 121 x 142 x 10. Weight in Grams: 106.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd
- Format
- CD
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842820261
- ISBN
- 9781842820261
CD
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.27
€ 21.99
€ 16.27
Paperback. Unique subject guide to over 20,000 Scots words. Series: Scots Language Dictionaries. Num Pages: 536 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBF; CFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 536
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition Thus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902930039
- ISBN
- 9781902930039
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.22
€ 29.99
€ 25.22
Paperback. Helping visitors to Scotland learn to reproduce the distinctive Scots tongue, this guide helps in learning, understanding and speaking the Scots language. Starting from the most basic vocabulary and constructions, it guides you step-by-step through Scots vocabulary and the subtleties of grammar and idiom that distinguish Scots from English. Num Pages: 358 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 2AB; CFFD; CJCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 358
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906307431
- ISBN
- 9781906307431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.33
€ 21.99
€ 16.33
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780310515951
- ISBN
- 9780310515951
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 29.19
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€ 29.19
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing (Indonesia)
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781792612
- ISBN
- 9781781792612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 48.25
€ 51.99
€ 48.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFF; HRCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Baker Publishing Group United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801036491
- ISBN
- 9780801036491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 30.47
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Paperback. Editor(s): Borror, Donald J. Num Pages: 134 pages. BIC Classification: CFF. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 129 x 178 x 9. Weight in Grams: 118.
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 134
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1960
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874840537
- ISBN
- 9780874840537
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.77
€ 80.77