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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
€ 4.99
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
€ 40.99
€ 28.83
paperback. This book presents a variety of theoretical and empirical approaches to language use. Editor(s): Barlow, Michael; Kemmer, Suzanne. Num Pages: 384 pages, 42 b/w illus. 51 tables. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 231 x 21. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Centre for the Study of Language & Information United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 74th ed.
- SKU
- V9781575862200
- ISBN
- 9781575862200
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 24.94
€ 31.99
€ 24.94
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€ 19.06
€ 19.99
€ 19.06
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
€ 17.10
€ 17.10
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. Num Pages: 576 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: CBG; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 40. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226720975
- ISBN
- 9780226720975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.78€ 43.95
€ 51.78
€ 43.95
Paperback. "..a superb guide to the intricacies of the language..provides clear distinctions between and among confusing words but does so in a light and often humorous manner. Such a book is especially useful to journalism students, and even practicing journalists." |s John C. Merrill, Professor Emeritus of Journalism, University of Missouri Num Pages: 546 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJ; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 19. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Number of pages
- 546
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822630111
- ISBN
- 9780822630111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.67
€ 17.99
€ 17.67
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
€ 14.99
€ 13.39
Paperback. Mostly Homonyms is a new treatment of a traditional topic that is easy to read and use without sacrificing academic relevance. It is intended not only for anyone who wishes to ascertain the correct spelling and usage of a homonym, but also for people who just love words. Num Pages: 166 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CF; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 10. Weight in Grams: 263.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761858331
- ISBN
- 9780761858331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.76
€ 53.76
Paperback. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 251 x 201 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Pearson Education ESL
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780134268873
- ISBN
- 9780134268873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.59
€ 49.59
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
€ 71.33€ 49.84
€ 71.33
€ 49.84
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
€ 75.46
€ 75.46
Paperback. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Pearson Education (US) United States
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780134276274
- ISBN
- 9780134276274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.12
€ 27.12
Flexibound. From Shakespeare to Shakira; in music, on television, at the movies; in the boardroom, on a conference call, online or in person, cliches have taken over the world. While some nitwits might say they're just misunderstood, they didn't start out that way. There was a time when they were new and vibrant, clever and pithy. Num Pages: 240 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: CBG; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 136 x 17. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616086350
- ISBN
- 9781616086350
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.12
€ 14.99
€ 13.12
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
Paperback. Num Pages: 420 pages, 120. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 183 x 23. Weight in Grams: 725.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Visible Ink Press United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781578595204
- ISBN
- 9781578595204
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.43
€ 51.99
€ 43.43
Paperback. This exciting new edition from David A Sousa examines source material on brain research and provides classroom reading strategies for teachers, based on the most current findings. Num Pages: 272 pages, colour illustrations, colour tables, figures. BIC Classification: CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781483333946
- ISBN
- 9781483333946
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 44.98
€ 45.99
€ 44.98
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
€ 10.99
€ 10.46
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141028392
- ISBN
- 9780141028392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 18.61
€ 24.99
€ 18.61
Paperback. This guide to expanding your vocabulary features word-choices in short excerpts (under 250 words each) from 40 different writers and speakers, including Albert Shanker, Vernon Jordan and Dr Benjamin Spock. A sounds-of-speech pronunciation system is also provided. Num Pages: 272 pages, 22cm. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761804628
- ISBN
- 9780761804628
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.98
€ 72.98
Paperback. A scourge of illiteracy and a thorn in the side of pretension, the author provides advice about the linguistic blunders that lie in wait for us, from danglers and four-letter words to jargon and even Welsh rarebit. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 195 x 17. Weight in Grams: 202.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141194318
- ISBN
- 9780141194318
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 9.71
€ 12.99
€ 9.71
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 190 x 16. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Stenhouse Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571108968
- ISBN
- 9781571108968
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 35.83
€ 35.99
€ 35.83
hardcover. Series: Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing and Publishing. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 175 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1089.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226188850
- ISBN
- 9780226188850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 34.09
€ 44.99
€ 34.09