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Language: reference & general

Paperback. Why is there an 'h' in ghost? William Caxton, inventor of the printing press and his Flemish employees are to blame: without a dictionary or style guide to hand in fifteenth century Bruges, the typesetters simply spelled it the way it sounded to their foreign cars, and it stuck. This book takes you on a journey through English spelling. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 202 x 21. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846685682
ISBN
9781846685682
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.26

Paperback. In this book, you'll learn the different qualities of words and the many ways those words can be combined to create sentences that hook readers. You'll emulate sentences from your favorite writers, practice proven techniques, and develop your skills one step at a time. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBW; CJCW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 212 x 23. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781599639154
ISBN
9781599639154
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.33

Hardcover. This book has two parts. The first six chapters are relatively general. They review the history of English spelling and the reasons for the many irregularities of our modern language. The second part of the book is more technical. The criteria that should govern the choice among alternative reforms are described with care. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 figures. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX; CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 1419.
Publisher
Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781791301
ISBN
9781781791301
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.82

Paperback. This book has two parts. The first six chapters are relatively general. They review the history of English spelling and the reasons for the many irregularities of our modern language. The second part of the book is more technical. The criteria that should govern the choice among alternative reforms are described with care. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 figures. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX; CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 1419.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781791318
ISBN
9781781791318
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.98

Paperback. Modern Hebrew, a highly synthetic Semitic language, is rich in morphemes. This volume supplies the first in-depth psycholinguistic analysis of the interaction between morphological knowledge and spelling in Hebrew as anchored in current general models of learning and literacy. Series: Literacy Studies. Num Pages: 200 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 2CS; CB; CFD; CFF; CJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461429579
ISBN
9781461429579
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 122.39

Paperback / so. Papers presented at a conference held in Bremen on February 2008. Editor(s): Dernbach, Beatrice; Quandt, Thorsten (University of Hohenheim Germany). Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: CBWJ; GTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 13. Weight in Grams: 299.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Germany
Condition
New
SKU
V9783531162553
ISBN
9783531162553
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.02

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 16. Weight in Grams: 331.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Theatre Communications Group Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781559362832
ISBN
9781559362832
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.59

Paperback. How on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm? And what do chips on shoulders have to do with inferiority complexes? Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas provides us with the meanings of these well-worn and much-loved phrases by putting these linguistic quirks in context, and explaining how and why they were first used. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 200 x 12. Weight in Grams: 168.
Publisher
Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782430117
ISBN
9781782430117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.79

perfect. Editor(s): Opp De Hipt, Manfred; Latniak, Erich. Num Pages: 279 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: CBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 381.
Publication date
1991
Publisher
VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften Germany
Edition
1991st Edition
Number of pages
279
Condition
New
SKU
V9783531122397
ISBN
9783531122397
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 79.84

Paperback / so. Series: Schriften Zur Linguistik. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: CBG; CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
Vieweg+teubner Verlag United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9783528037093
ISBN
9783528037093
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 80.16

Paperback. Uncover the prized communication secrets of Politicians, CEOs, and successful people everywhere! Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: CBP; KJP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
9780857206763
ISBN
9780857206763
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.39

Paperback. 37 short speeches on how to survive - and thrive - in public speaking and presenting Num Pages: 192 pages, Integrated b/w line drawn cartoons. BIC Classification: CBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472135803
ISBN
9781472135803
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.06

Paperback. Num Pages: 78 pages, colour photos & illus. BIC Classification: CBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 159 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Sterling Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9788120780071
ISBN
9788120780071
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 275 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
Michael Wiese Productions United States
Number of pages
275
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781932907117
ISBN
9781932907117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.04

Paperback. For E2L students aged 16-18 who are planning to go on to study at an English-medium university. Series: Georgian Press. Num Pages: 162 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CBW; JNZ. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 273 x 220 x 7. Weight in Grams: 430. Series: Georgian Press. 160 pages, Illustrations. For E2L students aged 16-18 who are planning to go on to study at an English-medium university. Cateogry: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. BIC Classification: CBW; JNZ. Dimension: 273 x 220 x 7. Weight: 412.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521184977
ISBN
9780521184977
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.05

Paperback. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: CBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 199 x 25. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd India
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9788120751927
ISBN
9788120751927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.85

Paperback / so. Series: Grundstudium Literaturwissenschaft. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: CBG; CFGA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 10. Weight in Grams: 186.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1978
Publisher
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Germany
Edition
3
Condition
New
SKU
V9783531292755
ISBN
9783531292755
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.91

Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: CBWJ; CF; GTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Germany
Edition
2
Condition
New
SKU
V9783531334349
ISBN
9783531334349
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.18

Paperback. From story concept to character development to scene construction and beyond, this title helps you learn the big picture of storytelling at a professional level through a fresh approach that shows how to combine six core competencies: the four elemental competencies of concept, character, theme, and story structure (plot). Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781582979984
ISBN
9781582979984
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.16

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781607748892
ISBN
9781607748892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 13.69

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