Language: history & general works books

3665 books were found.

An Exercise in Pointlessness: A Masterclass in Narrative Omission

An Exercise in Pointlessness: A Masterclass in Narrative...

Author: K D Smith
ISBN: 9798242204270
Format: Paperback
$39.57

""Finally, a book that knows when to stop talking."" Discover the series that critics are calling ""Technically...  Read More >>

The English Language: A Historical Introduction

The English Language: A Historical Introduction

Author: Charles Barber ,  Joan C. Beal (University of Sheffield)
ISBN: 9781009228602
Format: Paperback
$59.51

An accessible introduction to the history of English, this textbook covers the evolution of the language from its...  Read More >>

Historical Sociolinguistics

Historical Sociolinguistics

Author: Gijsbert Rutten (Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands) ,  Rik Vosters (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium)
ISBN: 9781108714037
Format: Paperback
$77.63

With detailed explanations of core concepts, this accessible textbook is the first introduction to the vibrant field...  Read More >>

The English Language: A Historical Introduction

The English Language: A Historical Introduction

Author: Charles Barber ,  Joan C. Beal (University of Sheffield)
ISBN: 9781009228626
Format: Hardback
$155.25

An accessible introduction to the history of English, this textbook covers the evolution of the language from its...  Read More >>

Historical Sociolinguistics

Historical Sociolinguistics

Author: Gijsbert Rutten (Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands) ,  Rik Vosters (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium)
ISBN: 9781108486309
Format: Hardback
$232.88

With detailed explanations of core concepts, this accessible textbook is the first introduction to the vibrant field...  Read More >>

Himmlische Wörter: Astronomische Wurzeln der Modernen Sprache

Himmlische Wörter: Astronomische Wurzeln der Modernen...

Author: Daniel Kunth ,  Carola Koubek
ISBN: 9783031960901
Format: Paperback
$79.17

Dieses faszinierende und unterhaltsame Buch lädt sprachlich und astronomisch interessierte Leser dazu ein, die vergessenen...  Read More >>

World Englishes

World Englishes

Author: Gunnel Melchers (University of Stockholm, Sweden) ,  Philip Shaw (University of Stockholm, Sweden)
ISBN: 9781032693460
Format: Paperback
$83.99

A comprehensive guide to global English variations in phonology, grammar, vocabulary, and pragmatics. Features new...  Read More >>

World Englishes

World Englishes

Author: Gunnel Melchers (University of Stockholm, Sweden) ,  Philip Shaw (University of Stockholm, Sweden)
ISBN: 9781032693484
Format: Hardback
$305.00

A comprehensive guide to global English variations in phonology, grammar, vocabulary, and pragmatics. Features new...  Read More >>

English for Aeronautical Communication

English for Aeronautical Communication

Author: Anna P. Borowska
ISBN: 9781032555478
Format: Paperback
$83.99

English for Aeronautical Communication is a comprehensive applied linguistics introduction of Aeronautical English...  Read More >>

English for Aeronautical Communication

English for Aeronautical Communication

Author: Anna P. Borowska
ISBN: 9781032555485
Format: Hardback
$305.00

English for Aeronautical Communication is a comprehensive applied linguistics introduction of Aeronautical English...  Read More >>

Translation and the Myth of Universal Cinema: A Critical Translational Perspective on Film

Translation and the Myth of Universal Cinema: A Critical...

Author: Dionysios Kapsaskis
ISBN: 9781032292779
Format: Hardback
$305.00

This volume serves to question the long-standing claim of the universality of film from the perspective of translation....  Read More >>

The Arabic Language

The Arabic Language

Author: Kees Versteegh (Emeritus Professor of Arabic and Islam, University of Nijmegen)
ISBN: 9781399542708
Format: Paperback
$79.99

This is the third edition, fully revised and updated, of this indispensable introduction to Arabic linguistics....  Read More >>

Laughing the Italian Way: 200 cheeky but elegant jokes - Italian and English side by side

Laughing the Italian Way: 200 cheeky but elegant jokes...

Author: Nonna Maria
ISBN: 9798242194526
Format: Paperback
$46.75

Ready to laugh the Italian way? This hilarious bilingual joke book is your passport to espresso-spilling laughter,...  Read More >>

North East Vernacular English Online

North East Vernacular English Online

Author: Michael Pearce (Visiting Fellow, Newcastle University)
ISBN: 9781399520188
Format: Paperback
$44.99

A comprehensive and up-to-date sociodialectological study of North East Vernacular English  Read More >>

Runes - Volume 2: L’écriture des anciens germains_Runes vikings & traditions runiques

Runes - Volume 2: L’écriture des anciens germains_Runes...

Author: Pollington Stephen
ISBN: 9782840485223
Format: Paperback
$122.76

Provides a plethora of theories as well as a novel analysis of Runes craved during the German Iron Age.  Read More >>

The Arabic Language

The Arabic Language

Author: Kees Versteegh (Emeritus Professor of Arabic and Islam, University of Nijmegen)
ISBN: 9781399542692
Format: Hardback
$253.00

This is the third edition, fully revised and updated, of this indispensable introduction to Arabic linguistics....  Read More >>

The Routledge Handbook of Discourse and Disinformation

The Routledge Handbook of Discourse and Disinformation...

Author: Stefania M. Maci ,  Massimiliano Demata
ISBN: 9781032124285
Format: Paperback
$124.17

This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of research into discourses of disinformation, misinformation, post-truth,...  Read More >>

Introducing English Grammar

Introducing English Grammar

Author: Kersti Börjars (University of Manchester, UK) ,  Kate Burridge (Monash University, Australia)
ISBN: 9781032872049
Format: Paperback
$75.99

Introducing English Grammar introduces readers to the methodology and terminology needed to analyse English sentences....  Read More >>

Learn Black American Sign Language: A History and Complete Beginner's Guide with Over 200  Words and Phrases

Learn Black American Sign Language: A History and Complete...

Author: Franklin R. Jones Jr. ,  Dr. Carolyn McCaskill
ISBN: 9781577154525
Format: Hardback
$49.99

Learn Black American Sign Language shares details of its history and teaches everyday words alongside proper positions...  Read More >>

The Language of Persuasion on Instagram: A Systemic Functional Approach to Multimodal Tourism Discourse

The Language of Persuasion on Instagram: A Systemic...

Author: Elena Mattei
ISBN: 9781032937489
Format: Hardback
$315.00

This book offers a systematic, interdisciplinary investigation into the language of persuasion in contemporary tourism...  Read More >>

Introducing English Grammar

Introducing English Grammar

Author: Kersti Börjars (University of Manchester, UK) ,  Kate Burridge (Monash University, Australia)
ISBN: 9781032872032
Format: Hardback
$284.00

Introducing English Grammar introduces readers to the methodology and terminology needed to analyse English sentences....  Read More >>

Basic Writing in the 21st Century

Basic Writing in the 21st Century

Author: Laura Gray-Rosendale ,  Barbara Gleason
ISBN: 9781636671086
Format: Paperback
$134.51

Basic Writing in the 21st Century is a comprehensive, cutting-edge survey of basic writing, developmental writing,...  Read More >>

Basic Writing in the 21st Century

Basic Writing in the 21st Century

Author: Laura Gray-Rosendale ,  Barbara Gleason
ISBN: 9781433199561
Format: Hardback
$369.47

Basic Writing in the 21st Century is a comprehensive, cutting-edge survey of basic writing, developmental writing,...  Read More >>

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