Language & Linguistics Books

What does it me an to be literate? What does it mean to be a cognizing individual? What is the nature of cognizing? These are not new questions. They have been treated as "philosophical puzzles" to be pondered systema­ tically...

Catherine Tihanyi Georges Mounin, an important figure in contemporary French intellec­ tual life, has made significant and original contributions in semiotics, I semantics, poetics, the linguistic theory and practice of...

CHRISTINA BRAIT PAULSTON There is an important difference between merely experimental and genuine experiment. The one may be a feeling for novelty, the other is rationally based on experience seeking a better way. - Frank Lloyd...

There are very few psychologists living today who have contributed more to the advancement of psychology, in general, and to the psychology of language and thought, in particular, than O. Hobart Mowrer. It would indeed be...

The essays in this volume have been gathered together to honor Eric H. Lenneberg. Together they represent the broad range of topics in which he took some interest. For one of the distinguishing features of Eric Lenneberg's...

For some time now, the study of cognitive development has been far and away the most active discipline within developmental psychology. Although there would be much disagreement as to the exact proportion of papers published in...

Teach yourself the basic pronunciation and vocabulary of the Welsh language. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works...

This comprehensive guide will help you master the Palmer Method of writing so you can achieve perfect cursive handwriting.In a series of rapid, plain, unshaded, coarse-pen writing lessons, this guide will enable you to adopt a neat cursive writing style...

For a long time I have been giving scientific lectures in different countries and on diverse topics, generally related to astronomy and to my work at the Arecibo Observatory. No matter which parti- lar topic I am talking about, the same question always...

An Inductive Latin Method is a book written by William Rainey Harper and first published in 1883. It is a comprehensive guide to learning Latin through an inductive approach. The book is designed to help students learn Latin by providing them with a...

An Indian Winter: Or With The Indians In The Rockies is a non-fiction book written by James Willard Schultz and published in 1912. The book is a personal account of Schultz's experiences living with Native American tribes in the Rocky Mountains during...

An Indexed Synopsis of The Grammar of Assent is a book written by John Joseph Toohey in 1906. The book is essentially a summary of the famous work, The Grammar of Assent, written by John Henry Newman. The Grammar of Assent is a philosophical and...

""An Inquiry Into The Origin And Different Meanings Of The English Particle But"" is a book written by Hermann Varnhagen in 1876. The book explores the etymology and various meanings of the English particle ""but"". The author delves into the historical...

An Inductive Latin Prime is a book written by William Rainey Harper in 1891. The book is a comprehensive guide to learning Latin through an inductive approach. The author introduces the language in a way that allows the reader to learn through...

An Inductive Greek Method is a book written by William Rainey Harper and originally published in 1888. The book is a guide to learning the Greek language through an inductive method, which involves learning the language through practice and observation...

An Icelandic Primer: With Grammar, Notes And Glossary (1886) is a comprehensive guide to the Icelandic language written by Henry Sweet. The book is designed to help readers learn the basics of Icelandic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The primer...

""A Historical Catalogue Of The St. Andrew�������s Society Of Philadelphia, 1749-1896"" is a book published in 1896 by the St. Andrews Society of Philadelphia. The book serves as a comprehensive catalog of the society's history from its inception in 1749...

An Explanatory and Pronouncing Dictionary of the Noted Names of Fiction is a book written by William Adolphus Wheeler and published in 1872. The book is a reference guide to the names of characters in works of fiction, including novels, plays, and poems...

""An Etymology Of Latin And Greek"" is a book written by Charles Storrs Halsey and originally published in 1882. It is a comprehensive study of the origins and development of the Latin and Greek languages. The book explores the fundamental principles of...

An Essay On The Roman Denarius And English Silver Penny is a book written by William Till in 1838. The book provides a detailed comparison between the Roman Denarius and the English Silver Penny, examining their similarities and differences in terms of...

An Essay On The Pronunciation Of The Greek Language is a book written by George James Pennington in 1844. The book provides a detailed analysis of the pronunciation of the Greek language, focusing on the differences between the ancient and modern forms...

""An Inglic Gramar"" is a book published in 1856 by Fondtik Djurnal. It is a comprehensive guide to the English language, covering topics such as grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The book is designed to help non-native speakers of English...

An Examination of the Functional Elements of an English Sentence: Together with a New System of Analytic Marks is a book written by William Garmonsway Wrightson, originally published in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the functional...

An Exact Abridgment, In English, Of The Eleven Books Of Reports Of The Learned Sir Edward Coke is a book written by Sir Edward Coke and published in 1813. The book is an abridged version of Coke's eleven books of reports, which were originally published...

""An Etymological Glossary Of Nearly 2500 English Words Derived From The Greek"" is a book written by Edward Jacob Boyce in 1878. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the etymology of English words that have their roots in the Greek language. The...

An Etymological Dictionary of the French Language, written in 1869 by Edward Pick, is a comprehensive reference book that provides a detailed analysis of the history and origins of French words. The book delves into the etymology of French words, tracing...

""An Essay Upon Pronunciation And Gesture"" is a book written by Michel Le Faucheur in 1750, which provides a comprehensive guide to the art of speaking and presenting. The book is based on the best rules and authorities of the ancients, both...

An Essay Towards Facilitating Instruction In The Anglo-Saxon And Modern Dialects Of The English Language is a book written by Thomas Jefferson in 1851. The book is a comprehensive guide to learning the English language, focusing on both the Anglo-Saxon...

""An Essay On The Cultivation Of The Intellect By The Study Of Dead Languages"" is a book written by William Sewell and originally published in 1830. The book is a philosophical essay that argues in favor of the study of ancient languages, such as Latin...

An Essay on Punctuation is a book written by Joseph Robertson and first published in 1785. This work is a comprehensive guide to the rules and principles of punctuation, which is an essential aspect of written communication. In this book, Robertson...

An Enquiry Respecting The Punctuation Of Ancient Greek is a book written by Herman Heinfetter in 1841. The book is an investigation into the punctuation system used in ancient Greek texts. Heinfetter examines the different punctuation marks used in...

An English-Temme Dictionary (1880) is a comprehensive reference book that provides a complete list of English words and their corresponding translations in the Temme language. The author, Christian Frederick Schlenker, has compiled this dictionary to...

An English-Spanish-Pampango Dictionary (1905) is a comprehensive reference book compiled by Luther Parker. The dictionary contains over 20,000 entries and provides translations of English words into both Spanish and Pampango, a language spoken in the...

An English-Siamese Pronouncing Handbook is a book written by William Hays McFarland in the year 1900. The book is a guide for English speakers who wish to learn the Siamese language. The handbook provides a comprehensive list of Siamese words and their...

An English-Persian Dictionary (1882) is a comprehensive reference book compiled by Arthur N. Wollaston. The book includes a wide range of English words and their Persian equivalents, providing readers with an extensive vocabulary of both languages. The...

An English-Latin Dictionary: For The Use Of Junior Students (1869) by John Tahourdin White is a comprehensive reference book that provides translations of English words and phrases into Latin. The dictionary is designed for use by junior students, and it...

""An English-German Conversation Book"" (1902) by Gustav Kruger is a language learning resource that aims to help English-speaking learners of German improve their conversational skills. The book features a wide range of topics, including greetings,...

An English-Dakota Dictionary: Wasicun Ka Dakota Ieska Wowapi, originally published in 1902, is a comprehensive dictionary that provides translations from English to Dakota and vice versa. The author, John Poage Williamson, was a missionary who lived...

An English Syntithology, Book 1-2: Developing The Constructive Principles Of The English Language (1847) is a comprehensive guide to the principles of English syntax, written by James Brown. The book is divided into two volumes, each of which explores...

An English School Grammar is a comprehensive guide to English grammar, written by James Cornwell and first published in 1851. The book is designed for use in schools and contains a wealth of exercises to help students practice and master the rules of...

""An English Lesson Book For The Junior Classes"" is a book written by Lucy Aikin and published in 1828. The book is designed for young students who are just starting to learn English, and it covers a wide range of topics related to the language. The...

""An English Grammar, On Synthetical Principles: Illustrated By Exercises For Grammatical Analysis, With Numerous Examples Of False Syntax"" is a book written by George Spencer and published in 1851. This book is a comprehensive guide to the English...

An English Grammar For Classical Schools is a comprehensive guide to the English language written by Robert Gordon Latham and originally published in 1861. The book is designed to be used as a textbook for students in classical schools, with a focus on...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

An English and Burman Vocabulary: Preceded by a Concise Grammar is a book written by G.H. Hough in 1825. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Burmese language, which was spoken in Burma (now Myanmar) at the time. The book begins with a concise...