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Colloquial German 2

Colloquial German 2

Annette Duensing, Carolyn Batstone

Dialect, slang & jargon; Languages & ESL

Paperback

<p>Do you know German already and want to go a stage further? If youa (TM)re planning a visit to Germany, need to brush up... [more]

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Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription

Australian English Pronunciation and Transcription

Felicity Cox

linguistics; Phonetics, phonology

Mixed media product

This groundbreaking work addresses Australian English pronunciation characteristics and provides detailed instruction in phonetic... [more]

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Appraising Research: Evaluation in Academic Writing

Appraising Research: Evaluation in Academic Writing

Susan Hood

Writing & editing guides; Semantics; Language teaching theory & methods; Language teaching & learning material & coursework; Educational material

Hardback

Focusing on the introductions to research articles in a variety of disciplines, the author uses appraisal theory to analyze... [more]

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The Evolution of Human Language: Biolinguistic Perspectives

The Evolution of Human Language: Biolinguistic Perspectives

Hiroko Yamakido, Richard K. Larson, Viviane Deprez

linguistics; Historical & comparative linguistics; Evolution

Paperback

In this 2009 book, a team of experts examine the evolution of human language from a variety of different standpoints. [more]

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Echo (Nouvelle Version): Guide Pedagogique A1

Echo (Nouvelle Version): Guide Pedagogique A1

Colette Gibbe, Jacky Girardet

Language acquisition; Languages & ESL

Paperback

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Echo (Nouvelle Version): Guide Pedagogique A2

Echo (Nouvelle Version): Guide Pedagogique A2

Colette Gibbe, Jacky Girardet

Language acquisition; Languages & ESL

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Introducing Morphology

Introducing Morphology

Rochelle Lieber

linguistics; Historical & comparative linguistics; Grammar, syntax

Paperback

A lively introduction to the study of how words are put together. [more]

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Little Book of Language

Little Book of Language

David Crystal

Language: history & general works; linguistics

Hardback

David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern... [more]

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Why Translation Matters

Why Translation Matters

Edith Grossman

Translation & interpretation

Hardback

Argues for the cultural importance of translation, and for a more encompassing and nuanced appreciation of the translator's... [more]

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An Introduction to Historical Linguistics

An Introduction to Historical Linguistics

Claire Bowern, Terry Crowley

linguistics; Historical & comparative linguistics

Paperback

The new edition of this popular introductory text on historical linguistics covers all areas of language change, with a focus... [more]

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The Syntax of Arabic

The Syntax of Arabic

Elabbas Benmamoun, Joseph E. Aoun, Lina Choueiri (University of Southern California)

Grammar, syntax; Languages & ESL

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A guide to Arabic syntax covering a broad variety of topics including argument structure, negation, tense, agreement phenomena,... [more]

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The History of Languages: An Introduction

The History of Languages: An Introduction

Tore Janson

linguistics; Historical & comparative linguistics

Address book

An introduction to the history of languages, from distant past to distant future, looking at how languages arise, change,... [more]

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Dog's Eye and Dead Horse: the Complete Guide to Australian Rhyming Slang

Dog's Eye and Dead Horse: the Complete Guide to Australian Rhyming Slang...

Graham Seal

Language: reference & general; Dialect, slang & jargon; Reference; Slang & dialect humour

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A comprehensive collection of Australian rhyming slang, in all its fascinating and bawdry glory. A celebration of classic... [more]

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Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics

Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics

Margaret Thomas

Language: reference & general; linguistics; Philosophy of language

Paperback

<p>What was the first language, and where did it come from? Do all languages have properties in common? What is the relationship... [more]

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Dictionary of German Slang

Dictionary of German Slang

Henry Strutz

Bilingual & multilingual dictionaries; Dialect, slang & jargon; Languages & ESL

Paperback

Presents more than 4,000 informal, commonly-used words and phrases in the German slang, with English translations and equivalent... [more]

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Dictionary of French Slang

Dictionary of French Slang

Henry Strutz

Bilingual & multilingual dictionaries; Dialect, slang & jargon; Languages & ESL

Paperback

Part of a quick-reference series suitable for language students and international travellers, this title presents more than... [more]

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Basic Concepts and Models for Interpreter and Translator Training

Basic Concepts and Models for Interpreter and Translator Training

Daniel Gile

Translation & interpretation; Languages & ESL

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Describes the basic techniques in the training of language translation and interpretation. Chapters in this text describe:... [more]

$109.00  $98.10

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The Briefest Punctuation Guide Ever!

The Briefest Punctuation Guide Ever!

Ruth Colman

Language: reference & general; Usage & grammar guides; Grammar, syntax; Writing skills

Spiral bound

Not sure when you should start a new sentence? Or whether a comma should go before or after a word? Or if you should use an... [more]

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Mythologies

Mythologies

Roland Barthes

Semantics; Philosophy; Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge

Paperback

A collection of essays that explores the myths of mass culture. It deciphers the symbols and signs embedded deep in familiar... [more]

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The Ring of Words: Tolkien and the Oxford English Dictionary

The Ring of Words: Tolkien and the Oxford English Dictionary

Edmund Weiner, Jeremy Marshall, Peter Gilliver

linguistics; Lexicography; Literary studies: from c 1900 -; Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers

Paperback

The Ring of Words describes the unique relationship between Tolkien's creative use of the English language in his fiction... [more]

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Bilingual By Choice: The Family Guide for Raising Kids in Two (or More!) Languages

Bilingual By Choice: The Family Guide for Raising Kids in Two (or More!)...

Virginie Raguenaud

Bilingualism & multilingualism; Advice on parenting; Languages & ESL

Paperback

Guides parents on how to introduce a second language to their children. This book deals directly with the obstacles to sustaining... [more]

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Colloquial Polish: The Complete Course for Beginners

Colloquial Polish: The Complete Course for Beginners

Boleslaw W. Mazur

Translation & interpretation; Language teaching & learning material & coursework; Language learning: audio-visual & multimedia; Educational: Languages other than English; Languages & ESL

CD-Audio

A set of two 60-minute CDs, recorded by native speakers of Polish language. It contains a variety of exercises, including... [more]

$45.95  $41.35

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A Handbook of Lexicography: The Theory and Practice of Dictionary-making

A Handbook of Lexicography: The Theory and Practice of Dictionary-making...

Bo Svensen

linguistics; Lexicography

Paperback

An important and practical guide to the theory and methods of dictionary-making. [more]

$86.95  $78.25

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Don't Sleep, There are Snakes: Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle

Don't Sleep, There are Snakes: Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle...

Daniel Everett

Memoirs; linguistics; Indigenous peoples; Travel & holiday

Paperback

Although the author was a missionary, far from converting the Pirahas, they converted him. This title shows the slow, meticulous... [more]

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Basic Linguistic Theory

Basic Linguistic Theory

R. M. W. Dixon

linguistics

Paperback

R. M. W. Dixon provides a comprehensive guide to the nature of human languages and their description and analysis. The 3 volumes... [more]

$52.95  $47.65

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