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Hardback. The story of words, cultures, the OED and John Simpson, a word detective with thirty-seven years of dictionary experience and twenty years as Chief Editor of the world's most important dictionary Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; BM; CBX; CFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 344 x 35. Weight in Grams: 638. Good copy with some minor shelf wear. Dustwrapper with minor edge wear but remains good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0009001
- ISBN
- 9781408706602
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardback. A many-faceted exploration of spoken eloquence: how it works, how it has evolved, and how to tap its remarkable power Num Pages: 256 pages, 29 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBP; CFA; CFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 147 x 29. Weight in Grams: 412. Good copy with some minor shelf wear. Dustwrapper with minor edge wear but remains good
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Yale University Press New Haven, CT
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0008983
- ISBN
- 9780300214260
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardcover. The first work dedicated solely to the subject of slang words and their meanings, this book is a lost gem originally intended to educate the polite London classes in the parlance of thieves and ruffians, should they be so unlucky as to wander into the 'wrong' parts of town. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JD; CBX; CFFD; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 142 x 24. Weight in Grams: 380. Fine copy in dustwrapper
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The Bodleian Library
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KKD0008974
- ISBN
- 9781851243488
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. For centuries English has assimilated words from other languages. This title provides an introduction to the subject of etymology, showing how the words we use hold the histories of human interaction and communication. Series: Shire Discovering. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 113 x 7. Weight in Grams: 178. Good copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Shire Publications London
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0008775
- ISBN
- 9780747807490
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Series: Colloquial Series. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: CB; RGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2021
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415837170
- ISBN
- 9780415837170
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.59
€ 55.59
Paperback. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: CBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 141 x 7. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 104
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231160896
- ISBN
- 9780231160896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.36
€ 17.99
€ 14.36
Paperback. Providing examples, tips and hints for confidence, this wedding speech guide is written exclusively for the bridegroom. It covers conveying feelings to guests; adding a little humour; finding the ideal beginning and ending; putting it all together; and getting the delivery right. Num Pages: 108 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: CBP; CFG; WJW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- How To Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KSS0005789
- ISBN
- 9781857035674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Effective and easy to follow, this step-by-step guide aims to dispel the mysteries of punctuation and prove a useful aid to writing clear English. Num Pages: 176 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 125 x 12. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140513660
- ISBN
- 9780140513660
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.14
€ 14.99
€ 11.14
Paperback. What is the secret of good prose? Does writing well even matter in an age of instant communication? Should we care? This book tells about the modern art of writing, and shows us why we all need a sense of style. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JM; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1940
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780241957714
- ISBN
- 9780241957714
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.14
€ 14.99
€ 11.14
Paperback. Through essays and practical tasks, this book aims to stimulate creativity so that the reader becomes familiar with their own strengths. Including the author's journey from writer's block back to productive work, this book takes the reader across America from New York to New Mexico. It is for those on the path to creativity. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141018690
- ISBN
- 9780141018690
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.79
€ 20.99
€ 16.79
Hardback. 500 Words You Should Know will inspire the reader to use uncommon words in their correct context, utilize the English language to its full potential, and test themselves on the words they think they already know. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 199 x 22. Weight in Grams: 298. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear in good illustrated cover
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSS0005325
- ISBN
- 9781782432944
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Reorganised and revised, the third edition of the MLA Style Manual offers complete, up-to-date guidance on writing scholarly texts, documenting research sources, submitting manuscripts to publishers, and dealing with legal issues surrounding publication. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBW. Category: (G) General. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 668. Clean copy with some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps on dustwrapper but otherwise clean
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Modern Language Association
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KSS0005298
- ISBN
- 9780873522977
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
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
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Presenting the variations between British and American vocabulary, this book opens the door to a deeper exploration of historical and cultural differences, and each chapter begins with a single word and takes the reader on a wide-ranging expedition. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBX; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 224 x 25. Weight in Grams: 374. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear in good dustwrapper
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Square Peg
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSS0005283
- ISBN
- 9780224101523
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. Selfie, slacker, groovy, teenager-these are some of the words that have emerged from the different generations in American history. This book tells the stories of these and dozens of other words that identify and characterize the generations, from skedaddle, dude, and sexy, to rock and roll, streaking, and friends with benefits. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: CB; CBX; CFFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 186 x 25. Weight in Grams: 292. Clean copy with some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps on dustwrapper but otherwise clean
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KSS0005240
- ISBN
- 9780199927128
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
paperback. A modern French Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's French language, culture and usage. Clear presentation and colour make it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels. Num Pages: 704 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ADF; 4KHT; 4KSS; CBDX; YRDL. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 158 x 117 x 42. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Collins
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KKD0007111
- ISBN
- 9780008183622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. With usage notes including details of common pitfalls and how to avoid them, the author presents the reader with advice on how to write essays, letters, speeches and CVs. This book is a complete guide to every aspect of the art of writing. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: CBW; GBC; VSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 262. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- UK ed.
- SKU
- KKD0005177
- ISBN
- 9780140514896
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 252 pages. BIC Classification: APFD; CBVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Silman-James Press,U.S.
- Edition
- 3rd
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935247012
- ISBN
- 9781935247012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.82
€ 20.99
€ 15.82
Hardcover. Updated, practical, comprehensive guide to academic writing online and traditionally. Series: Sage Study Skills Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBW; JNZ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Second
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857029270
- ISBN
- 9780857029270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.25
€ 95.25
Paperback. British Sign Language (BSL) is the visual gestural language of the Deaf community in Britain and is the first or preferred language of over 70,000 people. This BSL/English Dictionary contains over 1,800 photographed sign entries ordered by linguistic principles according to the visual characteristics of the language. Editor(s): Brien, David. Num Pages: 1120 pages, 1800 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: CBD; CFZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 190 x 62. Weight in Grams: 2154. Clean copy with some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps on cover but otherwise clean
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Edition
- Main
- SKU
- KSS0002694
- ISBN
- 9780571143467
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 6.78
€ 6.78