Language: Reference and general Books

Dieses Taschen-Wörterbuch bietet eine umfassende Liste von Wörtern und Ausdrücken auf Deutsch, Dänisch, Norwegisch und Schwedisch. Es ist ein unverzichtbares Werkzeug für jeden Reisenden oder Studenten, der eine dieser Sprachen lernt oder in einem Land...

This book is a comprehensive guide to proofreading technical work, providing guidance on reading, marking, and revising technical documents. It covers the essential skills and knowledge needed by proofreaders, including an understanding of grammar and...

This book provides practical advice on how to become a successful public speaker. It covers topics such as preparation, organization, and delivery. An excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their communication skills.This work has been selected...

Ce glossaire/dictionnaire est une ressource indispensable pour comprendre les œuvres de Jehan Calvin. Il recense les locutions obscures et les mots vieillis utilisés par l'auteur ainsi que leur signification.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This book is a comprehensive dictionary of Latin and Chinese, providing detailed etymological, phonetic and grammatical explanations of each word. It is an indispensable tool for anyone who studies the Chinese language or is interested in the history of...

Ce dictionnaire pratique contient des traductions pour le russe, l'allemand et le français. Le volume 2 contient des mots spécifiques et techniques qui ne se trouvent pas dans les dictionnaires généraux, en particulier pour les domaines de la science,...

A practical guide to developing strong business English skills, including lessons on grammar, writing, and communication in the workplace. This book is an essential guide for professionals looking to improve their language skills and excel in their...

Pierre Bayle's dictionary is an essential reference work for anyone interested in philosophy, theology, or literature. It's a comprehensive guide to the major thinkers and ideas of the 17th century, distilled into a concise format.This work has been...

Ce livre est un dictionnaire complet pour tous les francophones. Il contient tous les mots du dictionnaire de l'Académie, ainsi qu'un grand nombre d'autres qui ne s'y trouvent pas, avec leur étymologie et leur prononciation figurée. Ce livre est idéal...

This lavishly illustrated volume showcases the remarkable collection of incunabula (books printed before 1501) held by the Biblioteca Publica Municipal do Porto. The book includes full-color reproductions of many of the most significant works in the...

Un livre essentiel pour tous les amoureux des beaux-arts et de la littérature, ce dictionnaire de Joseph Planché est une ressource précieuse pour ceux qui cherchent à mieux comprendre la langue française dans son contexte historique. En se concentrant...

A comprehensive reference work for scholars and aficionados of classical languages, this volume delves into the lexicon of ancient Greece and Rome, meticulously collating and annotating terms from the best sources. ISBN: 978-3110211403This work has been...

Ce dictionnaire est une ressource utile pour les techniciens et les amateurs de sciences, lettres et arts, contenant une grande variété de termes techniques et spécialisés. Il a été rédigé par Alfred Souviron.This work has been selected by scholars as...

Brilliant Activities for Reading Comprehension (3rd edition) is a 6-book series containing engaging, enjoyable texts and activities to help primary school children to develop their reading comprehension skills and foster a love of reading. The...

As a major economic, relational, and identity resource, communication is crucial to the well-being and success of young people. And yet adolescents are typically characterized in the media as inadequate communicators, whose language practices adults...

This book examines in detail the use of the pronominal adjective πας (all, each, every) in the Greek New Testament, focusing on how syntactical patterns and the semantic value of words or phrases it modifies are factors determining its sense and scope...

Basil Bernstein was both the most interesting and important British sociologist of recent times, internationally better known for longer than any other [...]. His ideas offer the most developed grammar for understanding the shape and character of our...

Are drafting memos, composing emails, and other forms of written communication taking up too much of your workday? Discover the 18 commonsense punctuation principles that convey your meaning in a timely and professional manner.

So You Want to Write about American Indians? is the first of its kind-an indispensable guide for anyone interested in writing and publishing a novel, memoir, collection of short stories, history, or ethnography involving the Indigenous peoples of the...

Acquiring Pragmatics offers a comprehensive synthesis of state-of-the-art research on the acquisition of pragmatics. It introduces the current topics of research in theoretical pragmatics and explores the issues they raise for language acquisition...

Corpus Linguistics for Grammar provides an accessible and practical introduction to the use of corpus linguistics to analyse grammar, demonstrating the wider application of corpus data and providing readers with all the skills and information they need...

This book presents a study of meaning relations, linking the philosophical tradition of conceptual analysis with recent theories and methodologies in cognitive semantics. Its main concern is the extent to which analyzing meaning relations between cognate...

With close to 100 million speakers, Tai-Kadai constitutes one of the world's major language families. The Tai-Kadai Languages provides a unique, comprehensive, single-volume tome covering much needed grammatical descriptions in the area. It presents an...

The Routledge Handbook of Scripts and Alphabets is a unique reference to the main scripts and alphabets of the world. The Handbook presents over 60 alphabets covering an enormous scope of languages; from Amharic and Chinese to Thai and Cree. Full script...

Nexus Analysis presents an exciting theory by two of the leading names in discourse analysis and provides a practical guide to its application. The authors argue that discourse analysis can itself be a form of social action. If the discourse analyst is...

Mastering German Vocabulary explains how to use over 2,200 common German words correctly, using example sentences in German with English translations.

In a world where higher education is increasingly internationalised, questions of language use and multilingualism are central to the ways in which universities function in teaching, research and administration. Contemporary universities find themselves...

Creator of the GoFaSt Model, author Greg Takoudes introduces a comprehensive study of the structural models of screenwriting and provides readers with an adaptive framework for writing successful scripts.With a new approach which reframes discussions and...

For anyone approaching Discourse Analysis for the first time, theory means little when it is not related to actual knowledge and experience of language in use. Describing Discourse takes the unique approach of introducing discourse studies through the...

An incredibly helpful guide to getting your book published, from an experienced literary agent.

Filled with abundant exercises, The Complete Editor provides readers with many resources actively learn about copyediting, headline writing, decision-making, relationships with writers, graphic presentations, photo editing and layout and design. It also...

This is the official text for the National Association of Science Writers. In the eight years since the publication of the first edition of A Field Guide for Science Writing, much about the world has changed. Some of the leading issues in today's...

Senegal Abroad explores the fascinating role of language in national, transnational, postcolonial, racial, and migrant identities. Capturing the experiences of Senegalese in Paris, Rome, and New York, it depicts how they make sense of who they are-and...

The use of print to challenge prevailing ideas and conventions has a long history in American public life. As dissenters in America sought social change, they used print to document, articulate, and disseminate their ideas to others. Protest always...

Originally published to meet the need for a practical dictionary both for native Hausa speakers and for those wishing to learn or improve their knowledge of the language, the dictionary has remained in demand since publication. Compiled by the Centre for...

A distinctive collection of more than 90 effective poetry-writing exercises combined with corresponding essays to inspire writers of all levels.

Trifold Mirror is a collection of personal, insightful poems that reflect on the intentionality and individuality of the author's relationship with God. The poems apply biblical principles, which help demystify the complexities of Christian doctrines and...

Using only the twelve letters of the "ith" family, Pulavar kaaLlamegam wrote a poem. This fun song is a conversation with a bee. This book is designed to be essential teaching material for all levels of Tamil learners. A transliteration guide is included...

Writing well is an outgrowth of thinking well.Do you dread writing assignments? Do research papers make you want to scream? Does learning high school essay-writing feel like a chore?Welcome to the Put Some Pants on That Kid writing curriculum! Put...

Impara l'UX Writing: scopri come usare delle strategie di successo per conquistare e guidare gli utenti nella navigazione di siti web, applicazioni e blog.Vorresti fare delle parole il tuo mestiere?Ti piacerebbe aumentare il flusso nel suo sito...

Read this book BEFORE you write your fantasy novel Are you a beginner wanting to write an enthralling fantasy novel but don't know where to start? Look no further! Fantasy Writing 101 is the ultimate toolkit for aspiring writers who want...

Breathe life into your characters and captivate your readers from the first page to the last. In this easy-to-read guide, you'll discover the essential techniques needed to craft believable, memorable characters. We'll debunk common myths about...