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Hardback. This fun yet informative book - including common misspellings, how to use punctuation correctly, applying the right tense and good sentence construction - will turn you from a logophobe to a grammarphile in no time! Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Octopus Publishing Group
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849537575
ISBN
9781849537575
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.74

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages, 59 black & white tables. BIC Classification: CBG; JNLB; JNLC; JNU; YQC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138284623
ISBN
9781138284623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.54

Paperback. Covers the grammar rules and word-choice. From "between vs among" and "although vs while" to comma splices and misplaced modifiers, this volume offers memory tricks and explanations that helps readers recall and apply those troublesome grammar rules. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
Holt Paperbacks
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780805088311
ISBN
9780805088311
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.80

Paperback. Editor(s): Smith, Bud. Series: Elocution. Num Pages: 150 pages, 44 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 360. The English Pronunciation and Speech Training Manual. Series: Elocution. 150 pages, 44 illustrations. Editor(s): Smith, Bud. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJCK. Dimension: 211 x 150 x 10. Weight: 354.
Publisher
Batcs
Number of pages
150
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955330025
ISBN
9780955330025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 29.55

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Career Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781632650917
ISBN
9781632650917
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.43

Paperback. Editor(s): Kautzsch, The late E. Translator(s): Cowley, A. E. Series: Dover Language Guides. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSJ; CBG; CJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 137 x 31. Weight in Grams: 618.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
624
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486443447
ISBN
9780486443447
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 32.73

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

€ 13.99
€ 11.36

Paperback. Num Pages: 458 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 270 x 208 x 18. Weight in Grams: 824.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Pearson Education (US) United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
436
Condition
New
SKU
V9780131408883
ISBN
9780131408883
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.28

Hardback. A hilarious, furious and profoundly useful short guide to the most maddening punctuation in English. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 110 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 120.
Publisher
Icon Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785781414
ISBN
9781785781414
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 8.87

Hardback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199661350
ISBN
9780199661350
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.16

Paperback. Fowler's Concise Dictionary of Modern English Usage is an invaluable quick-reference work, providing clear, practical and up-to-date guidance on questions of grammar, spelling, style, and word choice. Jeremy Butterfield has judiciously revised the text to reflect the English usage practices and concerns of the 21st century. Editor(s): Butterfield, Jeremy. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
688
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199666317
ISBN
9780199666317
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.22

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
€ 11.29

Hardcover. The way we use our language to convince and cajole is based on timeless principles - on repetition and variety, suspense and relief, expectation and satisfaction - that have been employed by writers and speakers since the Golden Age of Greece. This title presents an overview and analysis of the uses of rhetoric in the English language. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 235 x 23. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
David R. Godine Publisher Inc United States
Edition
7.2.2010
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781567923858
ISBN
9781567923858
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.35

Paperback. A guide to the use of words as tools of communication, written primarily for journalists but of value to all who have to convey information by the written or printed word. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADF; CBW; CJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 24. Weight in Grams: 346.
Publisher
Pimlico
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780712664479
ISBN
9780712664479
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.18

Paperback. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 256 x 192 x 19. Weight in Grams: 492.
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804846462
ISBN
9780804846462
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.32

Paperback. This brand-new edition of English Grammar has been revised and updated throughout, with grammatical explanations simplified, more information on popular topics such as morphology, and more illustrative examples and end-of-chapter exercises to support readers as they get to grips with grammar, language and linguistics. Num Pages: 288 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CFK; CJBG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 18. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
Macmillan Education UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
3rd ed. 2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137507396
ISBN
9781137507396
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 35.19

Paperback. English Grammar Workbook For Dummies, UK Edition is grammar First Aid for anyone wanting to perfect their English and develop the practical skills needed to write and speak correctly. Each chapter focuses on key grammatical principles, with easy-to-follow theory and examples as well as practice questions and explanations. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 211 x 19. Weight in Grams: 798.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470688304
ISBN
9780470688304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 17.59

Paperback. If you're confused by commas, perplexed by pronouns, and plain terrified by tenses, English Grammar For Dummies will put your fears to rest. Packed with expert guidance, it covers everything from sentence basics to rules even your English teacher didn't know - if you want to brush up on your grammar, this is the only guide you'll ever need. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 187 x 22. Weight in Grams: 702.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470057520
ISBN
9780470057520
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.36

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

€ 25.99
€ 17.88

Paperback. Anxious about the apostrophe? Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Join Lynne Truss on a hilarious tour through the rules of punctuation that is sure to sort the dashes from the hyphens. Num Pages: 244 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 164.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007329069
ISBN
9780007329069
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.45

Paperback. This dictionary is an attempt to provide an authentic record of current English from the Caribbean archipelago, Guyana and Belize surveying a range of over 20,000 words and phrases and includes hundreds of illustrative citations. Editor(s): Allsopp, Jeannette. Num Pages: 700 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; CBG; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1030.
Publisher
University of the West Indies Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789766401450
ISBN
9789766401450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.38

Paperback. Num Pages: 91 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 170.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
91
Condition
New
SKU
V9781616683184
ISBN
9781616683184
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.88
€ 50.67

Paperback. Why is it that animals got all the fun collective nouns? This book contains 20 cards that visualize the tribes of the creative class, like a panic of Account Managers, a feast of Freelancers, a rant of copywriters, a miracle of Female Bosses, a gibberish of Technologists, a gloom of Developers, and more. Num Pages: 20 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 172 x 9. Weight in Grams: 140.
Publisher
BIS Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9789063693909
ISBN
9789063693909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.06

Paperback. More side-splitting errors from schoolchildren in this sequel to the bestselling Must Try Harder. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 170 x 133 x 13. Weight in Grams: 138.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
SKU
KLN0018033
ISBN
9781849013598
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 8.99
€ 8.74

Paperback. Presents a fresh edition Plain Words, that was intended simply as a guide to the proper use of English for the Civil Service. This guide reflects numerous changes that took place in English usage. It features a private archive. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (L) ELT / TEFL; (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
PENGUIN BOOKS
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241960349
ISBN
9780241960349
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.57

Paperback. Collins Easy Learning English Spelling is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their spelling and write more accurately and impressively. By describing the important features of English spelling and rules to use, this book makes spelling easy. Series: Collins Easy Learning English. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KHJ; CBG; YQCS. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 148.
Publisher
HarperCollins UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008100810
ISBN
9780008100810
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.85

paperback. Num Pages: 484 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADS; CBG; CJB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
484
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780415596404
ISBN
9780415596404
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.67

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: CJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 172 x 21. Weight in Grams: 616.
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press Egypt
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9789774166136
ISBN
9789774166136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.49

Paperback. .
Publisher
Steve Savage Publishers Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
244
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780903065948
ISBN
9780903065948
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.88

Paperback. What is the difference between cant and jargon, or assume and presume? What is a fandango? How do you spell supersede? Is it hippy or hippie? This title includes a selection of spellings and usages, covering such head-scratchers as capitalization, plurals, abbreviations and foreign names and phrases. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 30. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Black Swan
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552773539
ISBN
9780552773539
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. "Hilarious.. This book charmed my socks off." -Patricia O'Conner, New York Times Book Review Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393352146
ISBN
9780393352146
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.22

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

€ 15.99
€ 14.86

Paperback. This book explains common mistakes in English and how to correct your use of the language. Useful to both students of Standard English in schools and colleges as well as learners of English as a foreign language. This book explains English in contemporary use. Series: Webster's Word Power. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; ELG. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 196 x 125 x 25. Weight in Grams: 250.
Publisher
Geddes & Grosset
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842057605
ISBN
9781842057605
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.95

paperback. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 203 x 102 x 3. Weight in Grams: 23.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Pearson Education United States
Edition
5th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780134275420
ISBN
9780134275420
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.96

Paperback. Let's cut to the chase: cliches are a familiar part of the English language, but to be honest, many have been so over-used that they have become trite, meaningless and rather irritating. With this informative and humorous book, you are in a safe pair of hands as you learn about the origins and meanings of these phrases. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; CBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 162.
Publisher
Michael O´Mara Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782434283
ISBN
9781782434283
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.61

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Samuel French Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9780573090288
ISBN
9780573090288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.07

paperback. This introduction to the grammar of both classical and modern literary Arabic is the best I have seen. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; 2CSR; CBG; DSR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 141 x 215 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290. 1976 reprint. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1958
Publisher
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0036779
ISBN
9780521092401
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 244 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GK; CBG; CJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Seoul Selection
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9781624120138
ISBN
9781624120138
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.87

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

€ 34.99
€ 31.31

Paperback. Write with confidence Editor(s): Chambers. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJCW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 15. Weight in Grams: 216. Word-perfect Letters, CVs, Forms and Emails. 256 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Chambers. Write with confidence. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJCW. Dimension: 210 x 149 x 15. Weight: 214.
Publisher
Chambers Harrap Pub Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780550101877
ISBN
9780550101877
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.66

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