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This impressive volume provides a chronological, narrative account of the development of American English from its earliest origins to the present day.Book InformationISBN 9780582052963Author J.L. DillardFormat PaperbackPage Count 268Imprint...

Examines listening as both a means of achieving understanding and as a teachable skill. The underlying theme of the volume is that an integration of cognitive, social, and educational perspectives is necessary in order to characterise effectively what...

Provides an understanding of the way meaning works in natural languages, against a background of how we communicate with language. Examples are chosen mainly from English to provide material for the wider discussion of the principles of the subject, but...

Generative phonology is a developing field of linguistics, and is producing both rival interpretations and models. This book provides a clear and accessible evaluation of the debate. It provides a detailed overview of the main models, revealing that they...

First published in 1990, this dissertation presents an event-based model-theoretic semantics for plural expressions in English. The author defends against counterarguments the hypothesis that distributive predicates are predicates of groups, and not just...

First published in 1959, this book aims to provide a practical introduction to semantics, relating the critical study of language to real-life situation, with a wealth of anecdotes and numerous illustrations drawn from everyday personal predicaments...

First published in 1977, this book presents a comprehensive and lucid guide through the labyrinths of semiology and structuralism - perhaps the most significant systems of study to have been developed in the twentieth century. The authors describe the...

First published in 1983, this book examines anaphora - a central issue in linguistic theory as it lies at the crossroads of several major problems. On the one hand it is believed that the same conditions that govern the interpretation of anaphora also...

This pack contains 6 copies of one book, suitable for teachers to use in the classroom with a group of children.Ideal for follow-up independent activitiesBook InformationISBN 9780199161645Author Jenny AcklandFormat PaperbackPage Count 16Imprint Oxford...

This pack contains 6 copies of one workbook, suitable for teachers to use in the classroom with a group of children.Ideal for follow-up independent activitiesBook InformationISBN 9780199167708Author Thelma PageFormat PaperbackPage Count 16Imprint Oxford...

Magpies Workbooks provide valuable reading and language support for the Magpies Storybooks at Stages 8 and 9. The range of activities to accompany each storybook encourages children to look more closely at the stories, to focus on comprehension, aspects...

Closely linked to the Level 7 Stories so that words are reinforced in a meaningful context.Book InformationISBN 9780199161676Author Jenny AcklandFormat PaperbackImprint Oxford University PressPublisher Oxford University PressWeight(grams) 444g

There are 12 books at Level 5. Level 5: Book 25 'Alternative Spellings' Book 26 'Alternative Spellings' Book 27 'Alternative Spellings' Book 28 'Alternative Spellings' Book 29 'Alternative Spellings' Book 30 'Alternative Spellings' Level 5 More...

There are 12 books at Level 5. Level 5: Book 25 'Alternative Spellings' Book 26 'Alternative Spellings' Book 27 'Alternative Spellings' Book 28 'Alternative Spellings' Book 29 'Alternative Spellings' Book 30 'Alternative Spellings' Level 5 More...

There are 6 books at Level 2: Book 7 practises 'j v w' Book 8 practises 'x y z' Book 9 practises 'zz qu ch' Book 10 practises 'sh th ng' Book 11 practises 'j dge wh' Book 12 practises 'cks tch nk' Each sound is explored through an Oxford Reading...

Business Venture teaches students to communicate using American and International English for a range of business situations. The course also helps students who are preparing for the TOEIC (R) test, with tips, tactics, and practice. ...

Tech Talk gives learners the functional language they need for real-life, hands-on tasks in the technical, industrial, and scientific sectors. Tech Talk is suitable for those working in production, development, maintenance, planning,...

The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are...

This pack contains 6 copies of one workbook, suitable for teachers to use in the classroom with a group of children.Ideal for follow-up independent activitiesBook InformationISBN 9780199161652Author Jenny AcklandFormat PaperbackPage Count 16Imprint...

This pack contains 6 copies of one workbook, suitable for teachers to use in the classroom with a group of children.Ideal for follow-up independent activitiesBook InformationISBN 9780199160808Author Jenny AcklandFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789768189318Author Pauline ChristieFormat PaperbackPage Count 73Imprint A r a w a k publicationsPublisher A r a w a k publicationsWeight(grams) 142g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788131906385Author B Jain PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdPublisher B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdWeight(grams) 78g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788131906378Author B Jain PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdPublisher B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdWeight(grams) 78g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788131906255Author Stephen BarnettFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdPublisher B Jain Publishers Pvt LtdWeight(grams) 82g

All languages and cultures appear to have one or more "mind-like" constructs that supplement the human body. Linguistic evidence suggests they all have a word for someone, and another word for body, but that doesn't mean that whatever else...

Gesundheits- und Sozialeinrichtungen sind heute in zunehmendem Masse mit "Fremden" als KlientInnen/PatientInnen konfrontiert. Zufrieden stellende Kommunikation zwischen den MitarbeiterInnen dieser Institutionen und Menschen mit...

First published in 1987, this book is an attempt to re-establish semiotic on the basis of principles consistent with its past history, rather than the 'cultural semiotics' of the European tradition, and especially with the guiding ideas of Peirce and...

The volume contains pioneering studies by experts in translating and interpreting specific fields. The book makes a notable contribution to this uncharted area of Translation and Interpreting Studies. This collection presents a theoretical perspective...

This book proposes a novel analysis of Nominal Construction from the syntax-semantics interface. It is based on the newly developed framework of Radical Minimalism, and provides both a concise introduction to this formal model and the application of the...

An island with no native population, Mauritius was permanently peopled through colonisation as from the early eighteenth century. European colonists, African and Malagasy slaves, Indian contract labourers, Chinese and Indian petty merchants settled on...

Successful Spoken English demonstrates how spoken learner corpora can be used to define and explore the constituents of successful spoken English. Taking the approach that language learners can speak effectively whilst still using some non-standard...

In this book, leading scholars in the field of World Englishes (WE) offer fresh perspectives in re-thinking issues on the use of English as a global language in an interconnected world. Established as a legitimate field of study, WE offers a conceptual...

This book traces the trajectory of the community archives movement, expanding the definition of community archives to include sites such as historical societies, social movement organisations and community centres. It also explores new definitions of...

The growing importance of data science, and the increasing role of information professionals in the management and use of data, are brought together in Practical Data Science for Information Professionals to provide a practical introduction specifically...

Bibliotherapy schemes can now be found in libraries all over the world, from public libraries, through to health/hospital libraries and academic libraries. This book draws on the latest international practical and theoretical developments in...

This book will explore ways of establishing value and measuring in the archives and specials collections. There is a vast literature about ways of measuring value for cultural heritage assets as a whole, particularly museums and visitor attractions, but...

Will there be a library catalogue in the future and, if so, what will it look like? In the last 25 years, the library catalogue has undergone an evolution, from card catalogues to OPACs, discovery systems and even linked data applications making...

This groundbreaking text demystifies archival and recordkeeping theory and its role in modern day practice. The book's great strength is in articulating some of the core principles and issues that shape the discipline and the impact and relevance they...

If you want to provide an information service that truly fulfils your users' needs, this book is essential reading. Analysing and assessing the information needs of clients is key to the provision of effective service and appropriate collections in...

This edited collection brings together global experts to explore the role of information professionals in the transition from an analogue to a digital environment. The contributors, including David Nicholas, Valerie Johnson, Tim Gollins and Scott...