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An Introduction to Middle English: Grammar and Texts by R. D. Fulk 9781551118949
RRP: £40.95£33.94An Introduction to Middle English combines an elementary grammar of the English language from about 1100 to about 1500 with a selection of texts for reading, ranging in date from 1154 to 1500. The grammar includes the fundamentals of orthography,... -
Latin Grammar You Really Need to Know: Teach Yourself by Gregory Klyve
RRP: £14.99£9.80Comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and... -
Global Language Justice by Lydia Liu 9780231210393
RRP: £30.00£22.82More than 40 percent of the world's estimated 7,100+ languages are in danger of disappearing by the end of this century. As with the decline of biodiversity, language loss has been attributed to environmental degradation, developmentalism, and the... -
Data Collection Research Methods in Applied Linguistics by Dr Heath Rose
RRP: £31.99£28.57The successful collection of data is a key challenge to obtaining reliable and valid results in applied linguistics research. Data Collection Research Methods in Applied Linguistics investigates how research is conducted in the field, encompassing the... -
A Quick Buzz: Phase 2 Set 5 Blending practice (Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised) by Caroline Green 9780008668228
RRP: £4.75£4.71Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that... -
The Oxford History of Western Music: Music in the Nineteenth Century by Richard Taruskin 9780195384833
£29.50The Oxford History of Western Music is a magisterial survey of the traditions of Western music by one of the most prominent and provocative musicologists of our time. This text illuminates, through a representative sampling of masterworks, those themes,... -
Forms of Talk by Erving Goffman
RRP: £29.99£26.39Forms of Talk extends Erving Goffman's interactional analyses of face-to-face communication to ordinary conversations and vebal exchanges. In this, his most sociolinguistic work, Goffman relates to certain forms of talk some of the issues that concerned... -
When in French: Love in a Second Language by Lauren Collins
RRP: £10.99£7.25A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR DOES 'I LOVE YOU' EVEN MEAN THE SAME THING AS 'JE T'AIME'? When Lauren Collins met a Frenchman at a party one night in London, she had no idea... -
When Languages Die: The Extinction of the World's Languages and the Erosion of Human Knowledge by K. David Harrison 9780195372069
RRP: £21.49£16.66It is commonly agreed by linguists and anthropologists that the majority of languages spoken now around the globe will likely disappear within our lifetime. The phenomenon known as language death has started to accelerate as the world has grown smaller. ... -
How to Get Your Point across in 30 Seconds or Less by Milo O. Frank
£9.84Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780671727529Author Milo O. FrankFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 136g -
Literacy, Lives and Learning by David Barton
RRP: £49.99£43.50Demonstrating what it is like to be an adult learner in today's world, this book focuses on language, literacy and numeracy learning. The authors explore the complex relationship between learning and adults' lives, following a wide range of individual... -
Translation in Systems: Descriptive and Systemic Approaches Explained by Theo Hermans
RRP: £35.99£31.69A critically acclaimed foundational text, Translation in Systems offers a comprehensive guide to the descriptive and systemic approaches which have shaped translation studies. Theo Hermans considers translation norms, equivalence, polysystems and social... -
Ezra Pound: Poet: I: The Young Genius 1885-1920 by A. David Moody
RRP: £15.99£12.01This first volume of what will be a full-scale portrait presents Ezra Pound as a very determined and energetic young genius setting out to make his way both as a poet and as a force for civilization in England and America in the years before, during and... -
A New History of Classical Rhetoric by George A. Kennedy 9780691000596
RRP: £48.00£36.91George Kennedy's three volumes on classical rhetoric have long been regarded as authoritative treatments of the subject. This new volume, an extensive revision and abridgment of The Art of Persuasion in Greece, The Art of Rhetoric in the Roman World, and... -
Kant And The Platypus by Umberto Eco
RRP: £12.99£9.09How much do our perceptions of things depend on our cognitive ability, and how much on our linguistic resources? Where, and how, do these two questions meet? Umberto Eco undertakes a series of idiosyncratic and typically brilliant explorations, starting... -
A Gateway to Sindarin: A Grammar of an Elvish Language from JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings by David Salo
RRP: £37.95£23.20From the 1910s to the 1970s, author and linguist J. R. R. Tolkien worked at creating plausibly realistic languages to be used by the creatures and characters in his novels. Like his other languages, Sindarin was a new invention, not based on any existing... -
Research Methods in Linguistics by Lia Litosseliti
RRP: £31.99£28.97Research Methods in Linguistics guides the reader through the key issues, principles, and contributions of core methods in linguistic research. It is an essential resource for researchers and graduate students looking for clear introductions to key... -
Text Building Skills in English 11-14 Student Book 1 by Annabel Charles
£24.04Features of this Student Book include: *easy-to-use Assessment tasks focusing clearly on either Reading, Writing or Speaking and Listening, are a central element of each Student book *'Assess your progress' features to help students take control of... -
Language and Power: A Resource Book for Students by Paul Simpson
RRP: £36.99£32.53Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students.Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample... -
The Seminar of Jacques Lacan: On Feminine Sexuality, the Limits of Love and Knowledge by Jacques Lacan 9780393319163
RRP: £16.99£14.61Often controversial, always inspired, Jacques Lacan here weighs theories of the relationship between the desire for love and the attainment of knowledge from such thinkers as Aristotle, Marx, and Freud. He leads us through mathematics, philosophy,... -
Cognitive Linguistics: An Introduction by Vyvyan Evans
RRP: £29.99£25.76This second edition of the bestselling textbook provides up-to-date coverage of all areas of the field. As well as being fully revised and updated throughout to reflect the most recent developments in the field (including coverage of the neural theory of... -
Oxford Bookworms Library: Level 3:: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
£11.17"The most consistent of all series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story." David R. Hill, Director of the Edinburgh Project on Extensive Reading.'When we are happy, we are always good,' says Lord Henry, 'but... -
That's Not English: Britishisms, Americanisms and What Our English Says About Us by Erin Moore 9781784701918
RRP: £10.99£7.77In this brilliant transatlantic survival guide, Erin Moore examines the key differences between the British and the Americans through their language. You'll discover why Americans give - and take - so many bloody compliments and never, ever say 'shall'... -
A Beginner's Guide to Discourse Analysis by Sean Sutherland
£33.26This practical textbook introduces students to a range of tools and techniques used in discourse analysis. The perfect starting point for those new to the field, it explores a wide range of fundamental concepts in discourse analysis, including... -
Politeness: Some Universals in Language Usage by Penelope Brown
RRP: £45.99£40.33This study is about the principles for constructing polite speeches. The core of it first appeared in Questions and Politeness, edited by Esther N. Goody (now out of print). It is here reissued with a fresh introduction that surveys the considerable... -
Company Law in Context: Text and materials by David Kershaw
RRP: £52.99£50.55Company Law in Context is an ideal main text for company law and corporate governance courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. In this sophisticated book, David Kershaw combines commentary and explanation (55%) with the primary case and... -
Maths & English for Electrical: Functional Skills by Andrew Spencer 9781408077535
RRP: £15.99£15.23This write-in workbook is an invaluable resource to help learners' improve their Maths and English skills and help prepare for Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills exams. The workbook format enables learners to practice and improve their maths and... -
The Welsh Academy English-Welsh Dictionary by Dr. Bruce Griffiths 9780708311868
RRP: £55.00£47.08This English-Welsh dictionary - modelled on the "Harrap Shorter French" dictionary - includes synonyms; illustrative quotations; idioms; accentuation; specialist and technical terms; regional variants; literary and colloquial registers; as well as... -
Yr Hen Iaith: Studies in Early Welsh by Paul Russell 9781891271106
RRP: £25.00£20.70A collection of 10 essays on Early Welsh. Contents: The etymology of Welsh chwith and the semantics and morphology of PIE *k(w)sweibh- ( Peter Schrijver ); Rowynniauc , Rhufoniog : the orthography and phonology of /m/ in Early Welsh ( Paul Russell... -
Pragmatics in English: An Introduction by Kate Scott
£25.45Pragmatics - the study of language in context, and of how we understand what other people say - is a core subject in English language, linguistics, and communication studies. This textbook introduces the key topics in this fast-moving field, including... -
The Cambridge Handbook of Linguistic Code-switching by Barbara E. Bullock 9781107605411
RRP: £44.99£43.42Code-switching - the alternating use of two languages in the same stretch of discourse by a bilingual speaker - is a dominant topic in the study of bilingualism and a phenomenon that generates a great deal of pointed discussion in the public domain. This... -
The Gentle Art Of Verbal Self Defense At Work by Suzette Haden Elgin 9780735200890
£11.63For some employees, verbal abuse can be the everyday language of doing business. Defending yourself from these verbal abusers-calmly, professionally, and successfully-can be crucial to your on-the-job success. Nationally recognized linguistics expert... -
Conversation Analysis by Ian Hutchby
RRP: £18.99£16.87Talk is a central activity in social life. But how is ordinary talk organized? How do people coordinate their talk in interaction? And what is the role of talk in wider social processes? Conversation Analysis has developed over the past forty years as a... -
The Oxford History of Western Music: Music in the Late Twentieth Century by Richard Taruskin
RRP: £31.99£28.90The Oxford History of Western Music is a magisterial survey of the traditions of Western music by one of the most prominent and provocative musicologists of our time. This text illuminates, through a representative sampling of masterworks, those themes,... -
The Babel Lexicon of Language by Dan McIntyre
£19.99What's the word that describes the process of making supportive noises when you're listening to someone? What is syntax and how does it differ from grammar? Do you know what a morpheme is? And did you know that it's not only an atom that has a nucleus?... -
Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life by John Kaag
RRP: £12.99£9.97From the author of American Philosophy: A Love Story, a compelling introduction to the life-affirming philosophy of William JamesIn 1895, William James, the father of American philosophy, delivered a lecture entitled "Is Life Worth Living?" It was no... -
Learning Languages in Early Modern England by John Gallagher 9780192865151
RRP: £26.99£24.25In 1578, the Anglo-Italian author, translator, and teacher John Florio wrote that English was 'a language that wyl do you good in England, but passe Dover, it is woorth nothing'. Learning Languages in Early Modern England Learning Languages in Early... -
Complete English as a Foreign Language Beginner to Intermediate Course: (Book and audio support) by Sandra Stevens
RRP: £39.99£26.55Complete English as a Foreign Language is a comprehensive book and audio language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level.The new edition of this successful course has been fully revised and is packed with new learning features to... -
Essential Spanish Vocabulary: Teach Yourself by Mike Zollo
RRP: £14.99£9.80Essential Spanish Vocabulary is the course for you if you need help with your study of Spanish. Unlike a phrasebook or a dictionary, Essential Spanish Vocabulary will take your existing knowledge and build on it systematically and organically, so that... -
Ben-Yehuda's Pocket English-Hebrew, Hebrew-English Dictionary: Meelon Ben-Yehuda Meelon Ceem Anglee-Iuree, Iuree-Anglee by Ehud Ben-Yehuda 9780671688622
RRP: £9.99£7.11Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780671688622Author Ehud Ben-YehudaFormat PaperbackPage Count 688Imprint Simon & Schuster LtdPublisher Simon & Schuster LtdWeight(grams) 306g