Language: reference & general
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Language: reference & general
Paperback. Do you ever search in vain for exactly the right word? While the English may not have a word for it, the good news is that the Greeks, the Norwegians, the Dutch or possibly the Inuits probably do. This is a smorgasbord of words from around the world that can come to the rescue when the English language fails. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Corgi
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552172431
- ISBN
- 9780552172431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.08
€ 16.99
€ 15.08
Paperback. Editor(s): Awde, Nicholas; etc. Num Pages: 76 pages, 1400 entries. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBDX; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 100 x 12. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 76
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780781806213
- ISBN
- 9780781806213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.06
€ 15.06
Paperback. The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you all the everyday words you need - at your fingertips. Num Pages: 740 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KHT; CBD; YRD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 120 x 156 x 40. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780008141806
- ISBN
- 9780008141806
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Two books in one with all the words you need at your fingertips. With matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you'll never be stuck for words again! Num Pages: 700 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KHT; CBD; CBF; YRD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 121 x 157 x 42. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780008141790
- ISBN
- 9780008141790
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2AJBL; CBDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 115 x 176 x 27. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780781812917
- ISBN
- 9780781812917
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 24.69
€ 29.99
€ 24.69
Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2AGB; CBDX; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 123 x 192 x 16. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780781811347
- ISBN
- 9780781811347
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.43
€ 16.99
€ 16.43
Paperback. Editor(s): Benyuch, O.P.; Galushko, Raisa I. Num Pages: 205 pages, 3000 entries. BIC Classification: 2AGR; 2AGU; CBD; CF; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
- Edition
- Third Printing
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780781801881
- ISBN
- 9780781801881
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.97
€ 13.99
€ 12.97
Paperback. Once the national language of Scotland, Gaelic was gradually overtaken by Scots and in the 19th century its use was actively discouraged. The language is now enjoying a revival and this dictionary is a handy guide to the ancient Celtic language. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2AFS; CBDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 148. Light shelf wear, else as new.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Geddes & Grosset Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KTG0021662
- ISBN
- 9781842055915
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Winner of the 2013 Agatha, Anthony and the Macavity Awards for Best Crime Non-Fiction. The world's greatest mystery writers on the world's greatest mystery novels. Editor(s): Connolly, John. Num Pages: 752 pages. BIC Classification: BG; CB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 234 x 55. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473612181
- ISBN
- 9781473612181
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 21.99
€ 32.99
€ 21.99
Paperback. Proverbs are short, well-known, pithy sayings that offer advice or words of encouragement and are used in everyday English without much thought ever being given to their meanings, or indeed, usefulness. Caroline Taggart explores the truth behind our favourite proverbs, their history and proves that they are as useful today as they ever were. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 200 x 12. Weight in Grams: 164. Good copy with some shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0009733
- ISBN
- 9781782430094
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 283 pages. BIC Classification: CBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Apollos
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851114255
- ISBN
- 9780851114255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.80
€ 24.99
€ 21.80
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. 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
€ 16.99€ 13.92
€ 16.99
€ 13.92
Paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 5000+ entries. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2GK; CBDX; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 96 x 20. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780781810296
- ISBN
- 9780781810296
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.03
€ 17.99
€ 17.03
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. 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€ 16.17
€ 20.99
€ 16.17
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