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Hardcover. The author explains structure and then shows how it works in different language contexts - the literary, the non-literary, the spoken and the written. He explores a wide range of linguistic themes including sociolinguistics, language acquisition and register, and shows how our language can be interpreted. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJBG. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 192 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
Longman
Number of pages
400
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582848634
ISBN
9780582848634
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.56

Paperback. Explains the grammar that people really need to know, such as the fact that an apostrophe is the difference between a company that knows its s*** and a company that knows it's s***, or the importance of capital letters to avoid ambiguity in such sentences as 'I helped my Uncle Jack off his horse.' Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Guardian Faber Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783350520
ISBN
9781783350520
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.28

hardcover. Num Pages: 210 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138824669
ISBN
9781138824669
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.00

Paperback. Presents comprehensive information on how the Spanish language is copyedited for publication. This book covers these major areas: language basics - capitalization, word division, spelling, and punctuation; language conventions - abbreviations, professional and personal titles, names of organizations, and nationalities; and, linguistic terminology. Num Pages: 284 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADS; CBG; CBW; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 17. Weight in Grams: 652.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780292725126
ISBN
9780292725126
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.29

Paperback. Through clear and comprehensive grammar explanations, extensive practice exercises, and lively communicative activities, this book provides students with the language skills they need to communicate accurately, meaningfully, and appropriately. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, colour line drawings, diagrams, charts. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; EL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 205 x 15. Weight in Grams: 776.
Publisher
Cengage Learning, Inc United States
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
4th
Condition
New
SKU
V9781413027426
ISBN
9781413027426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.16

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJCW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 143 x 11. Weight in Grams: 250.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Career Press
Edition
Trade Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781564142030
ISBN
9781564142030
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.64

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

€ 40.99
€ 28.83

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

€ 106.97

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CFK; CJBG; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9781580082280
ISBN
9781580082280
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. 100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses is the perfect book for anyone seeking clear and sensible guidance on avoiding common pitfalls of the English language. Each word is fully defined and accompanied by a concise, authoritative usage note based on the renowned usage program of the American Heritage Dictionaries. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABM; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 117 x 287 x 10. Weight in Grams: 114.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Condition
New
SKU
V9780544791190
ISBN
9780544791190
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 10.46

Paperback. .
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780071836203
ISBN
9780071836203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.89

Paperback. .
Publisher
University of Hawaii Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780824834784
ISBN
9780824834784
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.48

Paperback. The 3rd edition, revised by Janet Whitcut, has been completely reset and brought up-to-date for modern usage. This classic guide, full of advice on how to avoid woolly expressions, bad grammar and poor vocabulary selection, guides the user through the difficulties of writing clear, direct English. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 2ACD; CBG; CJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140514421
ISBN
9780140514421
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.22

Hardback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 7 line illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CBV; CJCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 135 x 189 x 25. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691165073
ISBN
9780691165073
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 21.44

Paperback. Based on Gabriela Pereira's popular website and course, DIY MFA advocates "knowledge without the college" by providing tools and techniques for serious writers. It combines the three main elements of a traditional Masters in Fine Arts-writing, reading, and community-in one easy-to-access, portable book. Num Pages: 304 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBG; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 24. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781599639345
ISBN
9781599639345
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.37

Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119376590
ISBN
9781119376590
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 20.40

Paperback. "A dictionary of modern English usage first published 1926"--T.p. verso. Editor(s): Crystal, David. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 832 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 38. Weight in Grams: 564.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
832
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199585892
ISBN
9780199585892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.14

Paperback. What really is correctness? Why do people care so much about it? What is at stake in the quarrel about good and bad usage? Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 26. Weight in Grams: 282. Very good copy with light shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Murray Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0015467
ISBN
9781848542099
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. .
Publisher
How2become Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910602898
ISBN
9781910602898
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.32

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 166. Master the 600 English Words You Pretend to Understand.When You Don't. 224 pages, Illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 15. Weight: 158.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408194560
ISBN
9781408194560
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.74

Paperback. The indispensable reference guide to the rules and conventions governing written English. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 136 x 26. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Right Way
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780716023456
ISBN
9780716023456
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.44

Paperback. Editor(s): Kittredge, G.L.; Howard, A.A.; D'Ooge, Benj. L. Series: Dover Language Guides. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADL; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 26. Weight in Grams: 530.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486448060
ISBN
9780486448060
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 24.93

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781585101856
ISBN
9781585101856
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.06

Paperback. Provides an account of the meaning and history of Latin words and expressions that have entered the English language. Containing over 1000 Latin words in common use, this dictionary includes many examples of their usage. It also includes a thematic index that gives access to topics, such as love, happiness, greed and beauty. Editor(s): Morwood, James. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ADL; CBDX; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 250.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Oxford
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Annotated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198601098
ISBN
9780198601098
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.42

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