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Twentieth-Century English History, Variation and Standardization Christian Mair Cambridge University Press 2007 Hardback
Covering changes in vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation and addressing the problem of detecting ongoing language change, Mair's concise survey clearCovering changes in vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation and addressing the problem of detecting ongoing language change, Mair's concise survey clearly documents the recent history of Standard English. Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge. ...more
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Old English A Linguistic Introduction Jeremy J Smith Cambridge University Press 2009 Hardback
This book provides a clear linguistic introduction to English between the 5th century and the Norman invasion of 1066, assuming no prior knowledge of This book provides a clear linguistic introduction to English between the 5th century and the Norman invasion of 1066, assuming no prior knowledge of the subject. Cambridge Introductions to the English Language series. Felt-tip mark on upper trimmed edge. ...more
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English Words History and Structure Donka Minkova; Robert Stockwell Cambridge University Press 2009 Hardback
Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, this second, completely revised edition of English Words, surveys the historical events that define the laAssuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, this second, completely revised edition of English Words, surveys the historical events that define the layers of vocabulary in English and introduces some basic principles of linguistic analysis. Felt-tip mark on upper trimmed edge. ...more
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Simple Sentences, Substitution and Intuitions
Jennifer Saul Oxford University Press 2010 Paperback
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Of the Origin and Progress of Language (Six volumes) James Burnet Olms 1974 Hardback
Originally published in Edinburgh between 1773 and 1792, this is the magnum opus of the Scottish judge and Aristotelian philosopher James Burnet, LordOriginally published in Edinburgh between 1773 and 1792, this is the magnum opus of the Scottish judge and Aristotelian philosopher James Burnet, Lord Monboddo (1714-1799). The work is regarded now as the major British contribution to the Enlightenment debate on the origin of language. Facsimile reprint. No jackets. ...more
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David and Helen in China An Intermediate Course in Modern Chinese (Two volumes) Phyllis Ni Zhang FEP Yale UP 1999 PB + CD Illustrated
Used in Chinese courses at universities such as Yale and MIT, this intermediate level textbook for modern Mandarin (traditional characters) is designeUsed in Chinese courses at universities such as Yale and MIT, this intermediate level textbook for modern Mandarin (traditional characters) is designed for both self-study and class use. Audio CD (MP3 format) included. ...more
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Slang The People's Poetry Michael Adams Oxford University Press 2008 Hardback