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Blow Away Standardized Reading Comprehension Exams Practice selections and activities modeled on the CAT6, TAKS, WASL, ITBS, FCAT, and More. With so many standardized tests focusing on improving rea……続きを見る

The Dictionary of Newfoundland English, first published in 1982 to regional, national and international acclaim, is a historical dictionary that gives the pronunciations and definitions for words th……続きを見る

What do you get when you mix nine parts of speech, one great writer, and generous dashes of insight, humor, and irreverence? One phenomenally entertaining language book*.* In his waggish yet authori……続きを見る

In this postmodernist addition to diary studies in SLA and applied linguistics, an autoethnographic approach is used to highlight the mutually constitutive relationship of language acquisition, soci……続きを見る

By introducing the reader to the main issues and themes that have determined the development of the Western linguistic tradition, an evolution of linguistic thought quickly becomes apparent. Each ch……続きを見る

From minding your Ps and Qs to wondering why X should mark the spot, Alphabetical is a book for everyone who loves words and language. Whether it's how letters are arranged on keyboards or Viking ru……続きを見る

Many people find English grammar daunting: if you are one of them, then this is the book for you. The Complete Guide to Grammar is an indispensible guide for all native English speakers who were not……続きを見る

Mitt Romney is a successful businessman, a former Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007, and the head of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. A devout Mormon, ……続きを見る

The most important and productive statements on the translation of literature from Roman times to the 1920s are collected in this book. Arranged thematically around the main topics which recur over ……続きを見る

Lacan in Public argues that Lacan’s contributions to the theory of rhetoric are substantial and revolutionary and that rhetoric is, in fact, the central concern of Lacan’s entire body of work. Schol……続きを見る

Now thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition of the highly acclaimed dictionary provides an authoritative and accessible guide to modern ideas in the broad interdisciplinary fields of cultur……続きを見る

These days, we all need the ability to argue a case effectively in writing. Drawing on his long experience as a leading copywriter, Lindsay Camp shows how it's done-whether the 'end product' is a gl……続きを見る

Some 750 alphabetically-arranged entries provide insights into recent cultural and political developments within Spain, including the cultures of Catalonia, Galicia and the Basque country. Coverage ……続きを見る

This book examines turn-taking in English and Japanese conversations and political news interviews to investigate the relationship between language and interaction. 続きを見る

This work provides an overview of a wide range of approaches to written text analysis. It includes both classic and specially commissioned papers by distinguished authors, which share a common lingu……続きを見る

This book presents, for the first time, an overarching, trans-Scandinavian, comprehensive and comparable account of linguistic developments and practices in late modern urban contact zones. The book……続きを見る

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How can you tell a ''blog'' from a ''bleg'' or a ''wanksta'' from a ''gangsta''? Not fluent in the new urban slang, techno-talk, consultobabble, sports jargon, and neo word-blends at every turn? Chi……続きを見る

Improve Student Writing Dramatically with our Powerful, New Writing Program! Empower your students with this innovative writing program that guides their progress along the 14 developmental stages a……続きを見る

Spanish is now the third most widely spoken language in the world after English and Chinese. This book traces how and why Spanish has arrived at this position, examining its role in the diverse soci……続きを見る

Word order is one of the major properties on which languages are compared and its study is fundamental to linguistics. This comprehensive survey provides an up-to-date, critical overview of this wid……続きを見る

This book is a compilation of manuscripts and publications from 2001-2010 by Jean-Roger Vergnaud, in collaboration with colleagues and students. This work is guided by the scientific belief that bro……続きを見る

Winner of the AAAL Book Award 2015 Winner of the Modern Language Association's Thirty-Third Mina P. Shaughnessy Prize Winner of the BAAL Book Prize 2014 Translingual Practice: Global Englishes and C……続きを見る

Introducing English Semantics, Second Edition is a practical introduction to understanding how meanings are expressed in the English language. Presenting the basic principles of the discipline of se……続きを見る

This is the only encyclopedia of the social history of swearing and foul language in the English-speaking world. It covers the various social dynamics that generate swearing, foul language, and insu……続きを見る

Women's literacy is often assumed to be the key to promoting better health, family planning and nutrition in the developing world. This has dominated much development research and has led to women's……続きを見る

It's been donkey's years, yonks, in fact, since a book as cack-yourself funny as this one has landed. You'll be like a cockie looking down a biscuit tin when you see this little beauty, and best of ……続きを見る

This book presents an innovative approach to the language of one of the most popular English authors. It illustrates how corpus linguistic methods can be employed to study electronic versions of tex……続きを見る

Have you been asked to give a speech? Are you worried your nerves will get the better of you? Do you need some tips on how to deliver your message clearly and effectively? Perfect Speeches for All O……続きを見る

Translation and Globalization is essential reading for anyone with an interest in translation, or a concern for the future of our world's languages and cultures. This is a critical exploration of th……続きを見る