Language: history & general works books

This book brings together the contributions of twelve scholars engaged in language activism, in research and in...  Read More >>

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The Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins includes 1,000 word histories arranged by theme, from food to phobias,...  Read More >>

“An absolutely fascinating blend of history, design, sociology, and cultural poetics—highly recommended.”—Maria...  Read More >>

A guide to the grammar you already know.  Read More >>

In the period A.D. 400-1100, it is necessary to bring together the results of historical, archaeological and place-name...  Read More >>

Chinese Discourse Studies presents an innovative and systematic approach to discourse and communication in contemporary...  Read More >>

Viking Language 2 immerses the learner in Old Norse and Icelandic. Readings include a wealth of Old Norse myths,...  Read More >>

Sturz published his edition of the tenth-century Greek lexical encyclopaedia, the Etymologicum Gudianum, in 1818....  Read More >>

A fascinating and entertaining exploration of all the everyday expressions that have nautical origins.  Read More >>

My hope is that this book ignites a lively discussion on Inuktut. Protecting and enhancing a language in the face...  Read More >>

Intended for both students and practitioners in public administration who want to communicate more effectively with...  Read More >>

The Handbook of Descriptive Linguistic Fieldwork is the most comprehensive reference on linguistic fieldwork on...  Read More >>

There are not many people who can be said to have influenced and impressed researchers in so many disparate areas...  Read More >>

The complexities involved with diagnostic knowledge assessment are faced head-on in this up-to-date review. Emphasizing...  Read More >>

How has the English language developed over time? How have words entered the English language, or changed their...  Read More >>

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The Elements of Knowledge Organization is a unique and original work introducing the fundamental concepts related...  Read More >>

Foundations of Bilingual Memory provides a valuable update to the field of bilingual memory and offers a new psychological...  Read More >>

Featuring songbirds, aquatic birds, birds of prey and garden favourites, this beautifully presented collection will...  Read More >>

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Can a bump on the head cause someone to speak with a different accent? Can animals, aliens, and objects talk? Can...  Read More >>

Mark Forsyth's 'sparkling' (Daily Telegraph) and idiosyncratically brilliant third book.  Read More >>

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Can a bump on the head cause someone to speak with a different accent? Can animals, aliens, and objects talk? Can...  Read More >>