Search Results: Language & Linguistics from Manyhills Books

Longman & Co, London, 1960. 17th Impression. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. 381 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Longman & Co, London, 1960. 17th Impression. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition but dust jacket is not included. More specifically: Covers have slight soiling. Edges of boards have superficial wear. Clear, self-adhesive laminate over boards. Pages are reasonably tanned and lightly creased. Previous owner's name in ink. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; Inventory No: 20060004..

Australian National University press, Canberra, 1966. Hardcover. Good (ex-library)/Good. Hardcover. 195 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Australian National University press, Canberra, 1966. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good (ex-library) condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Ex-library with usual marks, stamps, stickers. Edges of boards have superficial wear. Spine has minor lean. Dust jacket has light creasing. Dust jacket is unclipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Edges of pages are reasonably browned. Pages are lightly tanned and mildly foxed. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; Inventory No: 24030121..

ABC Books, Sydney, 2005. First Edition. Medium Trade Paperback. As New. Medium Trade Paperback. 328 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: ABC Books, Sydney, 2005. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in as new condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. This book is an unread copy. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: It's usual to think that meaning is contained in words, the way sardines come in tins or milk in bottles. Words are things you can look up in a dictionary. But dictionaries only take you so far. The meaning of language is also found in how it is used: in grammar, in the 'DNA' of the words used, their context (business? social? political? romantic? economic?), the influences that affect changes in the way words are used, even in the way they are delivered. In this brilliant collection, Ruth Wajnryb entertainingly explores, examines and explains why our language works the way it does. ***… Read More

Ward, Lock & Tyler, London, No date. Early Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. 301 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Ward, Lock & Tyler, London, No date. Early Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition but dust jacket is not included. Edgewear to boards. Previous bookseller's stamp. Edges browned . *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Published mid-late 1800s. 32 pages of adverts at end. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 11120146..

Federal Publications, Singapore, 1999. Second Edition. Trade Paperback. Good (ex-library). Trade Paperback. 154 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Federal Publications, Singapore, 1999. Second Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good (ex-library) condition. More specifically: Ex-library with usual marks, stamps, stickers. Covers have light creasing. Edges of covers have superficial edgewear and corners are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Cover is protected in clear, self-adhesive laminate. Text contains marks and notes, in pencil. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; ISBN: 9810124228. ISBN/EAN: 9789810124229. Inventory No: 24030214.. 9789810124229

Collins, Australia, 2007. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Trade Paperback. 314 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Collins, Australia, 2007. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Remainder mark on page edges. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: A delightfully discursive, Bill Bryson-esque and personal journey through the groves and the thickets of the English language, by our foremost scholar of the history and structure of the English language. David Crystal has been described (by the Times Higher Education Supplement) as a sort of 'latter day Dr Johnson', a populist linguist who has promoted the study of the English language in an academic and broadcasting career that has so far spanned 40 years and nearly 100 books. Now, in his first book for Harper Press, he has written an engaging travel book of more general appeal. Inspired by W. G. Sebald's 'The Rings of Saturn' and by Bill… Read More

Cassell, UK, 2000. Reprint. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Hardcover. 764 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Cassell, UK, 2000. Reprint. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in near fine condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket has superficial rubbing. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. . Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Cassell's Thesaurus is now available in a new compact value format. It lists over 300,000 synonyms and antonyms in a user-friendly A-Z arrangement, giving brief definitions and generous labelling to to enable the user to pinpoint exact shades of meaning and correct usage. Part of Cassell's new range of attractively produced and competitively priced family reference titles, Cassell's Thesaurus will prove invaluable to writers of English, as well as to advanced learners who are seeking to improve their mastery of the complexities of the English vocabulary. *** Quantity Available:… Read More

University Of London Press, London, 1960. Hardcover. Good/Good. Hardcover. 183 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: University Of London Press, London, 1960. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have moderate edgewear and corners are lightly bumped. Spine has minor lean. Edges of dust jacket have moderate bumping, superficial wear and minor chips and/or tears. The dust jacket has been price-clipped. Edges of pages are mildly foxed. Pages are lightly tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; Inventory No: 24040008..

Bloomsbury, London, 1989. Reprint. Medium Trade Paperback. Good (ex-library). Medium Trade Paperback. 375 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Bloomsbury, London, 1989. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in good (ex-library) condition. More specifically: Ex-library with usual marks, stamps, stickers. Covers have no creasing. Spine has minimal reading creases and considerable fading. . Cover is protected in clear, self-adhesive laminate. Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This book explains the differences between many of the most interesting - and troublesome - groups of words in the English language, such as the difference between burglary, robbery and theft. It looks at grammatical problems - when to use who or whom - as well as words that are commonly confused with one another and technical words that need clarification. All areas of language are covered from words in everyday use to science, history, art and mythology. Each entry is written in an easy to follow style with many… Read More

Routledge & Kegan Paul, UK, 1980. Reprint. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Hardcover. 389 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Routledge & Kegan Paul, UK, 1980. Reprint. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in near fine condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket has superficial rubbing. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. The dust jacket has been price-clipped. Edges of pages are slightly foxed. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: More than 5,000 words and phrases with a commentary on each. The language of origin is identified and the authentic spelling and meaning are indicated if these differ substantially from those used in English. The approximate date at which the expression entered the English language is given and all current meanings are defined. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; Reference. ISBN: 0710010923. ISBN/EAN: 9780710010926. Inventory No: 14050118.. 9780710010926

Norfolk Island Sunshine Club, Norfold Island, 2002. Third Edition. Medium Trade Paperback. Very Good. Medium Trade Paperback. 68 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Norfolk Island Sunshine Club, Norfold Island, 2002. Third Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; Inventory No: 21080035..

An Gúm, 1998. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Hardcover. 417 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: An Gúm, 1998. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in fine condition and comes in fine dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket is in excellent condtion. . Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; ISBN: 1857911326. ISBN/EAN: 9781857911329. Inventory No: 22050061.. 9781857911329

Collins, UK, 1974. Paperback. Good. Paperback. 544 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Collins, UK, 1974. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Tanned pages. Page edges foxed. Edgewear and minor creasing to covers. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; Inventory No: 12102175..

University Books, London, No date. Medium Trade Paperback. Good. Medium Trade Paperback. 473 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: University Books, London, No date. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Tanned pages. Page edges a little browned. Edgewear and creasing to covers. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; Inventory No: 12102178..

Basil Blackwell Oxford, UK, 1967. Ninth Edition. Softcover. Good. Softcover. 244 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Basil Blackwell Oxford, UK, 1967. Ninth Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. Occasional marks and notes in pencil. Creasing to covers. Light wear and fraying of cover edges. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; Inventory No: 12101134..

Perennial Library, USA, 1989. Medium Trade Paperback. Good. Medium Trade Paperback. 240 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Perennial Library, USA, 1989. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. Tanned pages. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; ISBN: 0060972300. ISBN/EAN: 9780060972301. Inventory No: 12100030.. 9780060972301

Wings Books, USA, 1985. Reprint. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Hardcover. 81 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Wings Books, USA, 1985. Reprint. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in fine condition and comes in very good dust jacket. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Pages are in excellent condition - no creasing or marks. Top of jacket spine is moderately bumped. A small hole in front face of jacket. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Photographs and text describe non-verbal signals used by the Indians of the Great Plains, including more than 800 signs, smoke signals, picture writing, and the language of feathers and body paint. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Indigenous Cultures; Language & Linguistics. ISBN: 0517466120. ISBN/EAN: 9780517466124. Inventory No: 21030266.. 9780517466124

Family Service America, Milwaukee, 1982. Third Edition. Softcover. Good. Softcover. 186 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Family Service America, Milwaukee, 1982. Third Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact, but spine is faded/sunned. Tanned pages. Page edges foxed. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; ISBN: 0873041941. ISBN/EAN: 9780873041942. Inventory No: 12082049.. 9780873041942

Cornell University, Jakarta, 1989. Third Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Cornell University, Jakarta, 1989. Third Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial edgewear and corners are lightly bumped. Spine has slight fading. Page edges are lightly browned and slightly foxed. . Previous owner's name with several addresses. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; ISBN: 9794037540. ISBN/EAN: 9789794037546. Inventory No: 24020046.. 9789794037546

Cornell University, Jakarta, 1989. Third Edition. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Good/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover (Printed Boards). 660 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Cornell University, Jakarta, 1989. Third Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial edgewear and corners are lightly bumped. Spine has slight fading. Edges of pages are lightly browned. . Previous owner's name with several addresses. The rear pasted down end page has a large chunk torn out. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Language & Linguistics; Inventory No: 24030263..