Language Arts & Linguistics & Literacy

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by G. S. Kirk (Author)The literature of the western world begins with one of its greatest achievements. The stories of the wrath of Achilles and its consequences, and of the wanderings of Odysseus, have been admired from ancient times to the present day. The two great epics can be read and enjoyed, unreflectingly, as tales of adventure; or they can be studied as literature, yielding, as insight and understanding grow, a deeper and more permanent pleasure. Professor Kirk's book is the means to...

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English Phonetics and Phonology Paperback with Audio CDs (2): A Practical Course [With CDROM] - Paperback

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by Peter Roach (Author)Since the publication of the first edition in 1983, this course has established itself as the most practical, comprehensive text in the field and become widely used in many parts of the world in universities and other institutions of higher education. This new edition takes into account recent developments in the teaching of phonology. It includes updated references, fuller coverage of intonation, and a new chapter on different varieties of English with illustrative rec...

The Linguistics of British Sign Language - Paperback

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by Rachel Sutton-Spence (Author), Bencie Woll (Author)This is the first textbook dealing specifically with British sign linguistics. It provides essential support for learners of British Sign Language and others interested in the structure and use of BSL, and assumes no previous knowledge of linguistics and sign language. Technical terms and linguistic jargon are kept to a minimum. The book contains over three hundred illustrations and an index of signs and sign phrases. There are also exerci...

The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language - Paperback

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by David Crystal (Author)This new, thoroughly revised edition of the acclaimed Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language incorporates the major developments in language study which have taken place since the mid 1990s. Two main new areas have been added: the rise of electronic communication in all its current forms from email to texting, and the crisis affecting the world's languages, of which half are thought to be so seriously endangered that they will die out this century. - All language statisti...

The Big Picture Level 1 Beginner/Elementary - Paperback

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by Sue Leather (Author)Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. The right place at the right time? Photographer Ken Harada thinks so when he gets a fantastic photo of a famous sumo star who is visiting Tokyo. However, it becomes clear that somebody wants that photo badly and will do anything to get it. Life suddenly becomes v...

Read This! Level 3 Student's Book: Fascinating Stories from the Content Areas - Paperback

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by Alice Savage (Author)Read This is a four-book reading series designed for adult and young adult ESL students at the high beginning to intermediate levels. Read This , Level 3 contains fifteen fascinating true stories relating to the fields of Tourism and Hospitality, Earth Science, Sports and Fitness, Political Science, and Automotive Technology. Students can read about a hotel in Finland made of ice, an area in the Pacific the size of Texas where trash accumulates, a man who swam the Ama...

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Duels and Duets: Why Men and Women Talk So Differently - Hardcover

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by John L. Locke (Author)Why do men and women talk so differently? And how do these differences interfere with communication between the sexes? In search of an answer to these and other questions, John Locke takes the reader on a fascinating journey, from human evolution through ancient history to the present, revealing why men speak as they do when attempting to impress or seduce women, and why women adopt a very different way of talking when bonding with each other, or discussing rivals. Wh...

Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English (Fourth Edition) - Paperback

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by Patricia T. O'Conner (Author)A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century. In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of English grammar and usage, O'Conner offers in Woe Is I down-to-e...

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Happiness--Found in Translation: A Glossary of Joy from Around the World - Hardcover

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by Tim Lomas (Author), Annika Huett (Illustrator)A beautifully illustrated dictionary of words from around the world that describe experiences of happiness for which there are no equivalents in the English language. Have you ever had a feeling that you couldn't quite describe because there was no word in English that captured it? Our ability to fully experience moments of joy in our lives can be limited by the words at our disposal. In this magical book, psychologist Tim Lomas surveys words f...

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by Robert A. Caro (Author)"One of the great reporters of our time and probably the greatest biographer." --The Sunday Times (London) From the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Power Broker and The Years of Lyndon Johnson: an unprecedented gathering of vivid, candid, deeply moving recollections about his experiences researching and writing his acclaimed books. Robert Caro gives us a glimpse into his own life and work in these evocatively written, personal pieces. He describes what ...

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Reading and Writing Prep for the SAT & Act, 2nd Edition: 600+ Practice Questions with Complete Answer Explanations - Paperback

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by The Princeton Review (Author)THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to ace the verbal sections of the SAT and ACT with 2 books in 1 Includes 600+ practice questions and in-depth topic reviews. Many students these days are taking both the SAT and ACT to improve their chances of college admission. For those looking to increase their mastery of the verbal sections of these tests--Reading and Writing on the SAT, and English and Reading on the ACT--The Princeton Review's ...

Core Skills Science Workbook Grade 2 - Paperback

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by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Author)These all-inclusive skills resources provide the focused practice students need to apply, reinforce, and review skills in reading, math, and test-taking. Answer key included. Number of Pages: 136 Dimensions: 0.4 x 10.7 x 8.3 IN Publication Date: December 20, 2020

Food, Language, and Society: Communication in Japanese Foodways - Hardcover

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by Natsuko Tsujimura (Author)This book investigates how intricately language, food, and culture interact in Japanese society and culture. Natsuko Tsujimura approaches the language of food in Japanese as a vital component of communication by examining intrinsic mechanisms of the language and the broader social meaning it brings to society.Author BiographyNatsuko Tsujimura is professor emerita in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and adjunct professor emerita in the Department...

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Divided by a Common Language: A Guide to British and American English - Hardcover

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by Christopher Davies (Author)Puzzled by signs warning you to mind the gap in the London Underground? Wondering what will be on your plate if you order toad in the hole from the menu of a London café? In Divided by a Common Language, Christopher Davies explains these expressions and discusses the many differences in pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary between British and American English. He compares the customs, manners, and practical details of daily life in the United Kingdom and the U...

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100 More Words Every High School Graduate Should Know - Paperback

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by Editors of the American Heritage Di (Author)Ideal for juniors and seniors in high school as well as adults who want to see how their vocabulary skills stack up, 100 More Words Every High School Graduate Should Know includes one hundred words of varying degrees of difficulty, representing the kinds of words high school students encounter in their classes and on standardized tests. From alacrity to zygote, with stops along the way at eponymous and lambent, the words are invariably intriguing...

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Webster's New World Pocket Dictionary, Fourth Edition - Paperback

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by Editors of Webster's New World Coll (Author)A small, conveniently sized dictionary for quick, easy look-ups Completely revised and enlarged based on the recent fourth edition of Webster's New World Pocket Dictionary, this perennial bestseller now includes more than 37,000 entries. Clear, concise definitions instantly provide reliable information about thousands of terms and meanings in every area of contemporary language. Updated reference supplements make this the most readable and usefu...

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Webster's New World Pocket Thesaurus, Second Edition - Paperback

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by Charlton Laird (Author)A small, conveniently sized thesaurus for quick, easy look-ups Revised and enlarged, this handy bestseller is now an even greater value. Thousands of new entries for synonyms, antonyms, and idioms help readers choose their words with real confidence. Alphabetically organized, this is a genuine thesaurus that is authoritative, dependable, and easy to use. Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.6 x 3.5 IN Publication Date: August 09, 2016

100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know - Paperback

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by Editors of the American Heritage Di (Author)The Los Angeles Times bestseller now available with a fresh new look! 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know focuses on words that a successful high school graduate can learn from rigorous coursework in a standard variety of subjects and on words that are among those that are often found on standardized exams. Chosen with various criteria in mind, some represent key concepts in important areas of the curriculum, while others are more fa...

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Science Vocabulary Readers: Space (Level 1) - Boxed Set

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by Liza Charlesworth (Author)Boost students' nonfiction skills AND their vocabularies with these super-engaging readers packed with fascinating facts and fantastic photos! Includes a complete teaching guide.Boost students' nonfiction skills and their vocabularies with these super-engaging readers packed with fascinating facts and fantastic photos! The books include a table of contents, three short chapters, diagrams, captions, a glossary, comprehension questions, and more. Comes with a comple...

Informational Passages for Text Marking & Close Reading: Grade 1: 20 Reproducible Passages with Text-Marking Activities That Guide Students to Read St - Paperback

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by Martin Lee (Author), Marcia Miller (Author)The higher standards students today are expected to meet call for literacy instruction that focuses on the close reading of complex texts. These informational text passages are organized around high-interest topics connected to the curriculum and to key comprehension skills. The readings are specially formatted to provide practice with text marking, a proven, powerful tool for building comprehension skills, such as finding main idea and details, i...

Informational Passages for Text Marking & Close Reading: Grade 3: 20 Reproducible Passages with Text-Marking Activities That Guide Students to Read St - Paperback

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Great Grammar Practice: Grade 5 - Paperback

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by Linda Beech (Author)This resource features ready-to-go reproducible pages that target key fifth grade grammar topics-parts of speech, verb tenses, capitalization, punctuation, types of sentences, and more! Each activity includes quick teacher tips, but because most students will be able to complete these exercises independently, they are perfect for seat work or homework. Solid practice that helps reinforce the grammar skills students need to succeed-and meet higher standards! Number of Pa...

The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo-European Roots - Paperback

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by Calvert Watkins (Author)The American Heritage Dictionary of Indo-European Roots traces over 13,000 words, representing nearly 1,350 basic roots, to their origins in Proto-Indo-European, the prehistoric ancestor of English. The dictionary includes an introductory essay by Dr. Calvert Watkins, explaining how it is possible to reconstruct the words of an ancient and unwritten language and describing what scholars have discovered about Proto-Indo-European culture. Interspersed throughout the b...

100 Words Almost Everyone Mispronounces - Paperback

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by Editors of the American Heritage Di (Author)Have you ever been told that a certain word you use is correctly pronounced in a different way? And what about those words with more than one pronunciation -- does it matter which one you use? Will your pronunciation sound silly? This installment in the best-selling 100 Words series, 100 Words Almost Everyone Mispronounces, settles the score on 100 controversies and misconceptions about words with difficult or slippery pronunciations. Selected by...

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Learn to Sign with Your Baby: 50 Essential ASL Signs to Help Your Child Communicate Their Needs, Wants, and Feelings - Paperback

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by Cecilia S. Grugan (Author), Brittany Castle (Illustrator)Communicate, connect, and bond with your baby with 50 essential, easy-to-learn ASL signs. Your baby is crying. Are they hungry or are they tired? With 50 practical ASL signs that cover a child's day, Learn to Sign with Your Baby will help you better understand your child and help them communicate with you. Author Cecilia S. Grugan, a Deaf parent, gives you detailed instructions and tips for how to master each sign, as well as helpful...

First Lessons In The Maori Language With A Short Vocabulary - Paperback

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by William L. Williams (Author)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 part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 80 Dimensions: 0.19 x 9 x 6 ...

First Steps In Yiddish: Reading And Grammar - Hardcover

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by H. Heathcote (Author)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 part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 108 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN Pub...

The Vocabulary of High School Latin - Paperback

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by Gonzalez Lodge (Author)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 part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 230 Dimensions: 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN P...

Sewing Handicraft For Girls: A Graded Course For City And Rural Schools (1918) - Paperback

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by Idabelle McGlauflin (Author)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 part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 120 Dimensions: 0.28 x 9 x 6...

A Comparative Grammar Of Sanskrit, Greek And Latin V1 (1869) - Paperback

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by William Hugh Ferrar (Author)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 part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 0.79 x 9 x 6...

Black English and the Mass Media - Paperback

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by Walter M. Brasch (Author) Number of Pages: 380 Dimensions: 0.85 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: December 20, 2000

A Modern Theory Of Language Evolution - Paperback

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by Carl J. Becker (Author)The discipline of linguistics is a perfect example of the limitations of the modern academy. The combination of social taboos that make certain subject matter unfit for general knowledge and discovery, and the ever-narrowing specialization of scientists leaves us with an intellectual institution that can no longer do anything but apply, repair, and justify the dogma of Victorian Cosmology that is the rule all must follow. Linguistics should be one of the most interes...