Dictionaries, Reference & Language Books
How2become Ltd Pass the B1 English Test: Speaking and Listening.
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£9.49
Foxton Books Around the World in Eighty Days - Foxton Reader
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£9.75
Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Cricket: Great quotes off the
Book SynopsisCricket is blessed with quality prose and gifted writing. The nobles and gentlemen who brought the game of cricket from England's villages to the pavilion at Lord's were often as equally blessed with the gift of wit and banter as they were with leather and willow. Their turns of phrase, intellectual insights and outlandish observations were as likely to knock you for six as to leave you stumped. The Little Book of Cricket encapsulates their often hilarious, sometimes sombre and occasionally downright bizarre quotes as the greats of the game, from Don Bradman to Steve Waugh and Ian Botham to Freddie Flintoff, all describe their beloved sport in their own words. 'He's got it, England have won the World Cup by the barest of margins... Absolute ecstasy for England, agony, agony for New Zealand.' Ian Smith, New Zealand commentor, calling that crucial final ball of the super over. 'He lifted the game from a state of conventional excitement to one of unbelievable suspense and drama and finally into the realm of romantic fiction.' Henry Blofeld, on a then 18-year-old Ian Botham, 1974.Table of ContentsLore: the history and the rules • Batsmen: the game's greatest run scorers • Quicks: banter from the bowlers • Spinners: dominating the record books • All Rounders: delivering devastating quips • Legendary teams: the players and the games • Great grounds: unlocking the venues • Moments in time: from Bodyline to World Cup magic • Media: the genius behind the commentary.
£6.99
Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Sherlock Holmes: Elementary
Book SynopsisThe greatest detective who never lived. Since his first appearance in 1887, Sherlock Holmes continues to entertain and fascinate us. With his deerstalker hat, pipe and magnifying glass, not to mention his incredible powers of observation and deduction, he has has pitted his wits against thieves, spies, murderers and enemies – and out-thought them all. As he explains to his loyal sidekick, Watson, 'When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.' Drawing on 60 stories, the 175 quotes in this little book capture the enduring appeal of Conan Doyle's thrilling adventures. 'My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people do not know.' Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. 'This fellow may be very clever,” I said to myself, ‘but he is certainly very conceited.' Dr Watson on Sherlock Holmes, A Study in Scarlet. 'Watson. Come at once if convenient. If inconvenient, come all the same.' Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Creeping Man. 'Crime is common. Logic is rare.' Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Copper Beeches. Table of ContentsSherlock’s World • Elementary! • 221b Baker Street • Observation & Deduction • Friends & Foes • Wit & Wisdom.
£5.99
Y Lolfa Teach Your Dog Welsh
Book SynopsisA light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 60+ words and phrases you can use to practise your Welsh with your best furry friend. -- Welsh Books CouncilTrade ReviewSuitable as a first introduction to Welsh for learners of all ages, for tourists who would like a fun way to pick up a few basic words when visiting Wales, and as a revision book for adults who havent used their Welsh for a while. Many of the words and phrases can also be used in non dog-related situations! Pronunciation guide for every phrase and beautiful retro-style illustrations throughout. The perfect gift for dog-lovers! -- Y Lolfa
£7.60
IBS Books English-Kurdish & Kurdish-English One-to-One
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£20.85
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Beyond Art Fundamentals
Book SynopsisBuilding on the foundations set by our popular Art Fundamentals book, Beyond Fundamentals shows artists how to take their work a step beyond techniques and mechanics. A memorable, unique image requires more than just accurate anatomy and choosing the right tools, after all! This impressive volume offers in-depth guidance on conveying mood and emotion, creating narratives, and improving your images' storytelling through composition, character details, and atmosphere. Beyond Fundamentals is an ideal book both for hobbyists and new artists wanting to add extra depth to their work, and for skilled illustrators looking for a spark of new inspiration.
£23.39
Renard Press Ltd Politics and the English Language
Book SynopsisGeorge Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. In Politics and the English Language, the second in the Orwell’s Essays series, Orwell takes aim at the language used in politics, which, he says, ‘is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind’. In an age where the language used in politics is constantly under the microscope, Orwell’s Politics and the English Language is just as relevant today, and gives the reader a vital understanding of the tactics at play.Trade Review'Anybody who wants to write better will learn much from this essay… It is simultaneously hilarious and a dreadful warning.' (Allan Massie, The Scotsman) 'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' (Irish Times)Table of ContentsPolitics and the English Language, Note on the Text, Notes, A Brief Biographical Sketch of George Orwell
£6.79
Scribe Publications You’re All Talk: why we are what we speak
Book Synopsis‘Telling and compelling’ Susie Dent, author of Word Perfect ‘Rob Drummond has achieved something very special in this book’ David Crystal, author of How Language Works ‘Intriguing and engaging’ Gyles Brandreth, author of Word Play Why do we have different accents and where do they come from? Why do you say ‘tomayto’ and I say ‘tomahto’? And is one way of speaking better than another? In You’re All Talk, linguist Rob Drummond explores the enormous diversity in our spoken language to reveal extraordinary insights into how humans operate: how we perceive (and judge) other people and how we would like ourselves to be perceived. He investigates how and why we automatically associate different accents with particular social characteristics — degrees of friendliness, authority, social class, level of education, race, and so on — and how we, consciously or subconsciously, change the way we speak in order to create different versions of ourselves to fit different environments. Ultimately, You’re All Talk demonstrates the beauty of linguistic diversity and how embracing it can give us a better understanding of other people — and ourselves.Trade Review‘Rob Drummond is a brilliant tour guide around the endless labyrinths of the way we speak; in this book he hosts the talk show of our lives, ensuring that we listen hard to ourselves and everybody else.’ -- Ian McMillan‘For years, working exclusively in radio, my voice was my whole professional self. It is still vastly important now. With a voice — an accent — like mine, I suspect a career in news broadcasting would have been almost impossible a generation or two ago. In a fortunate twist of timing, as minds have broadened, I suspect it’s actually been an advantage to me and helped me stand out. I am fascinated by accents — and all the perceptions they haul around with them. This is a brilliantly written analysis. It is warm and human in tone. Rob wears his vast expertise lightly, meaning the lay reader is engaged, informed, and entertained in equal measures. I’d thoroughly recommend it.’ -- Chris Mason, BBC Political Editor‘A telling and compelling exploration of spoken English, charting the joys and risks of individual accents, and why we perceive them the way we do. Through a mix of history, anecdotes, and topical examples, Drummond brings light and humour into a gnarly subject that affects every one of us.’ -- Susie Dent, author of Word Perfect‘Rob Drummond has achieved something very special in this book — an account of accents and identity that reaches across the generations, from concerned oldie to innovative TikToker, and shows how a sociolinguistic perspective can help reduce the anxieties and tensions that so often surround this topic. He writes: “the world would be a better place if people knew just a bit more about how we communicate”. I’m in no doubt that You’re All Talk, with its humour, clarity, and breadth of illustration, will help make that happen.’ -- David Crystal, author of How Language Works‘We are what we say — and Rob Drummond’s intriguing and engaging book proves it.’ -- Gyles Brandreth, author of Word Play‘Drummond gives us a history lesson as to how the different accents developed and changed around the world, and how they continue to evolve and change today … You're All Talk by Rob Drummond is highly recommended for non fiction readers interested in language and communication and why we speak the way we do.’ * Carpe Librum *
£15.29
PCCS Books Practical Counselling Skills
£20.89
New River Books Ltd The Blackbirds Song Other Wonders of Nature
Book SynopsisAn almanac, focused on reconnecting with the great outdoors for the benefit of both us and nature
£13.49
Murdoch Books Writely or Wrongly: An unstuffy guide to language
Book SynopsisAn essential guide for anyone with cause to communicate in written form (most of us), a passing interest in doing it better (some of us), and a disinterest in a book on said subject that is humourlessly preoccupied with rules (almost all of us).Author Joanne Anderson has expanded on the popular tips she shares weekly with writers at Nine mastheads so that readers everywhere can benefit from her entertaining and incisive observations.Writely or Wrongly considers:- Why English needs conventions for clarity but also why some things many of us believe are correct or important ain't necessarily so- Cool things punctuation marks do- Things that mangle sentences- Uncool things jargon does- Common pitfalls- And much more!Trade Review'It's good to finally have a book to learn us how to use the English language proper' SHAUN MICALLEF'Handbook as much as playbook, here's a guide with grammar the subject, and pleasure the object.' DAVID ASTLETable of ContentsFirst things firstChapter 1 A thing or two that got us hereChapter 2 Things to stay calm about: rules that aren't rulesChapter 3 That writing thing: are we clear?Chapter 4 Things that punctuate our livesChapter 5 More things that punctuate our livesChapter 6 Things that lie in wait to trap usChapter 7 The thing about American EnglishChapter 8 Befuddling thingsChapter 9 Things to use as argument starters at partiesChapter 10 Things this book might be asked if it couldbe asked thingsLast things lastAcknowledgmentsBibliographyIndex
£13.49
Ipsum Agency The Adventures of Vince the Cat: Vince Goes to
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£11.04
Hachette - Jeunesse Sami a des poux
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£8.05
Hachette En Contexte Grammaire: Exercices de grammaire B2
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£15.15
Hachette Inspire Lycee: Livre de l'eleve + cahier
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£33.96
Cle International Odyssee Niveau A1 Cahier dactivites Audio en
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£17.95
Cle International Grammaire progressive du francais Niveau
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£30.35
Didier Livre A1 + didierfle.app
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£24.65
Didier Latelier
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£34.08
Le Robert Trouvez Le Bon Mot Mini Guide
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£10.14
Springer International Publishing AG Publishing Online for Writers
Book SynopsisPublishing online can be a daunting prospect for any writer. This book equips aspiring writers with a range of practical skills and tactics for entering the online publishing world. It will guide readers on where and how to publish online, whether writing for magazines, journals, blogs, or podcasts. The textbook includes practical exercises for developing skills such as producing an e-book, creating an e-book marketing strategy, and building an online writer’s presence.It also features step-by-step guides, examples and checklists that help readers research and find appropriate sites to submit work to, and show how to take a completed manuscript through to publication. This textbook will appeal to students, freelance writers, creative writers, poets, novelists and anyone interested in publishing content online to promote and sell their work more effectively.Table of ContentsPART I: Publishing Online CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Publishing Online for Writers CHAPTER 2: Publishing Online - Getting Started CHAPTER 3: Publishing in Online Magazines CHAPTER 4: Publishing with Online Journals CHAPTER 5: Publishing via Blogs CHAPTER 6: Publishing a Podcast PART II: Publishing e-books CHAPTER 7: The e-book Publishing Process CHAPTER 8: Designing an e-book CHAPTER 9: Producing an e-book CHAPTER 10: Your e-book marketing strategy CHAPTER 11: Promoting your e-book PART III: Publishing Online - making it a success CHAPTER 12: An online writer's website CHAPTER 13: Managing Online Writing Projects CHAPTER 14: Long term success for a writer online
£23.74
De Gruyter Global Library and Information Science: A
Book SynopsisThis book presents international librarianship and library science through insightful and well written chapters contributed by experts and scholars from six regions of the world. The role of public, academic, special, school libraries, as well as library and information science education are presented from the early development to the present time. Its lively, readable approach will help the reader to understand librarianship in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and North America. Edited by Ismail Abdullahi, Professor of Global Library and Information Science, this book is a must-read by library science students and teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in Global Librarianship.
£126.90
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Library and Information Sciences: Trends and
Book SynopsisThis book explores the development, trends and research of library and information sciences (LIS) in the digital age. Inside, readers will find research and case studies written by LIS experts, educators and theorists, most of whom have visited China, delivered presentations there and drafted their articles based on feedback they received. As a result, readers will discover the LIS issues and concerns that China and the international community have in common.The book first introduces the opportunities and challenges faced by the library and information literacy profession and discusses the key role of librarians in the future of information literacy education. Next, it covers trends in LIS education by examining the vision of the iSchool movement and detailing its practice in Syracuse University.The book then covers issues in information seeking and retrieval by showing how visual data mining technology can be used to detect the relationship and pattern between terms on the Q&A of a social media site. It also includes a case study regarding tracing information seeking behavior and usage on a multimedia website.Next, the book stresses the importance of building an academic accreditation framework for scientific datasets, explores the relationship between bibliometrics and university rankings, and details the birth and development of East Asian Libraries in North America.Overall, the book offers readers insight into the changing nature of LIS, including the electronic dissemination of information, the impact of the Internet on libraries, the changing responsibilities of library professionals, the new paradigm for evaluating information, and characteristics and functions of today's library personnel.Table of ContentsPart I Information Profession and Information Literacy.- Chapter 1 Career and Professional Opportunities and Challenges for Librarians and Other Information Professionals Specializing in Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning.- Chapter 2 So What’s the Big Deal With Information Literacy in the United States?.- Chapter 3 A Group Discussion on Information Literacy.- Part II Trends of Library and Information Sciences Education.- Chapter 4 iSchools & the iSchool at Syracuse University.- Part III Information Seeking and Retrieval.- Chapter 5 Visual Data Mining in a Q&A based Social Media Website.- Chapter 6 Information Seeking Behaviour and Usage on a Multi-media Platform: Case Study Europeana.- Chapter 7 Exploratory Search: a Critical Analysis of the Theoretical Foundations, Systems Features, and Research Trends.- Part IV Informatics.- Chapter 8 Scientific Datasets: Informetric Characteristics and Social Utility Metrics for Biodiversity Data Sources.- Chapter 9 Knowledge Discovery of Complex Networks Research Literature.- Chapter 10 Bibliometrics and University Research Rankings Demystified for Librarians.- Part V Development of World Libraries.- Chapter 11 The Development of East Asian Libraries in North America.
£42.74
Sefa Verlag Солодки&
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£7.80
Tuttle Publishing Easy Japanese: A Complete Language Course and
Book SynopsisA great introduction to the Japanese language for travel, business, traditional learning or fun!This book introduces you to the basics of Japanese, and teaches practical daily conversations and vocabulary. Useful notes and explanations on the Japanese script, pronunciation and accent, greetings and requests, sentence structure, vocabulary, verb conjugations, honorific forms, expressions and etiquette dos and don'ts are included, as well as a useful dictionary of commonly-used Japanese words and phrases. Native-speaker audio recordings of all the dialogues, vocabulary and exercises are available for free online.In Easy Japanese you'll find: 10 progressive, structured lessons for self-study learners A focus on elementary sentence patterns and vocabulary for daily conversations Content suitable for JLPT N5 and N4 preparation Manga illustrations Kanji, hiragana and katakana, and romaji in all dialogues and vocabulary Cultural notes for understanding Japanese customs and norms
£11.69
Ornimi Editions Percorso CILS Cittadinanza B1 - Test di
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£21.80
Higher Education Press,China YCT Standard Course 2
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£27.90
Peoples Education Press Kuaile Hanyu vol.2 - Student s Book
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£20.85
Beijing Language & Culture University Press,China HSK Standard Course 5A - Textbook
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£24.65
Beijing Language & Culture University Press,China HSK Standard Course 4A - Workbook
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£12.95
Mapin Publishing Pvt.Ltd Elements of Spacemaking
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£18.05
Prolog Czytam po polsku. 12 opowiadań z ćwiczeniami
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£11.88
Distributed Art Pub The Ultimate Museum Book
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£30.60
Difusion Centro de Publicacion y Publicaciones de Idiomas, S.L. Reporteros Internacionales 1 + audio download:
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£20.26
Difusion Centro de Publicacion y Publicaciones de Idiomas, S.L. Espanol en marcha 1 - Nueva edicion: Libro del
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£30.56
ELI s.r.l. Teen ELI Readers - French: Le Fantome de l'opera
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£16.01
ELI s.r.l. Magica Italia 1: Libro degli esercizi + libro digitale
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£12.95
Alma Verbissimo
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£15.73
John Benjamins Publishing Co English Sentence Constructions
Book SynopsisEnglish Sentence Constructions departs from a usage-based theoretical perspective in which all language units -- which we refer to as constructions -- have both a meaning and form, and context is all-important in determining the function and form of these constructions. As a starting-level module, English Sentence Constructions guides students of English or Language at tertiary level through different levels of analysis at the sentence, clause, phrase, and word level. The book starts with an explanation of different sentence types and structures (Chapters 1 and 2), zooms in on the verb phrase as the central component of any sentence (in Chapters 3 and 4), before zooming in even closer, discussing word classes (Chapter 5) and phrases (Chapter 6). The next two chapters explicate the intricacies of sentence constituents that function as clauses (Chapter 7) and aid students in integrating all chapters by discussing sentence analysis at all levels (Chapter 8). The last chapter (Chapter 9) shows how knowledge about sentence constructions can be applied to effective writing in English. English Sentence Constructions can be used in teacher-led modules, but the many exercises in each chapter, the clearly worked out answer keys, and a comprehensive glossary of terminology also make it suitable for self-study. For each chapter, there is an online test in which students can check their understanding.The exercises can be found on the book's companion website: https://doi.org/10.1075/z.240.website
£23.75
Westland Publications Limited Whole Numbers and Half Truths: What Data Can and Cannot Tell us About Modern India
£17.09
TDM Publishing My First 18 Years Born in 1952
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£13.49
Edilingua Pantelis Marin I verbi italiani per tutti: Libro
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£12.95
Random House USA Inc Think Like a Chef 25th Anniversary Edition
£25.60
Bloomsbury Academic Marketing and Social Media
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£35.14
Bloomsbury Academic Writing Reimagined
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£25.08
Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Scripta Manent. Historia del Español,
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£60.30
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Scripps National Spelling Bee Bingo
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£22.50
