Language: reference and general

This book provides a non-technical introduction to the study of language by focusing on questions such as: - Where does language come from?

This revised and updated edition of The Creative Writing Handbook now includes new chapters on writing for stage and radio and on writing screenplays for film and television.

This edited collection brings together an international, interdisciplinary group of scholars who together offer cutting-edge insights into the complex roles, functions, and effects of pronouns in literary texts.

This book offers a unique exploration of the current state of freedom of speech as a basic right available to everyone.

This book looks closely at some of the most significant films within the field of queer Sinophone cinema.

Bringing together material written over the past two decades, this book traces a history of political and intellectual debates around central issues of education, labour and the youth question.

Unlike other histories of the English language, this introduction cuts away traditional divisions into old, middle and modern English to chart the rise of and changes in standard English.

This new edition of the best selling, topic-based introduction to spoken and written English, is now fully revised and expanded with over 50% more material.

A comprehensive, introductory coursebook for English Language 'A' and 'A/S' level students on any of the examination courses and suitable for Introduction to English Language courses at undergraduate level.

This excellent book should be read by policy-makers, service providers and anyone working with or concerned about young people.

Using ethnographic methods, the author explores the subcultural world of young Loyalists and examines the role of youth cultural practices in the reproduction of ethnic identity and in the reconstruction of tradition in Irish society.

This deals with youth work practice, organization and the social and economic position of young people.

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Work Out English A Level was heralded as 'the best yet how-to-do-it guide' on publication by the TES.

This collection of essays discusses writers who have in common their use of the English language.

Learning to write well requires learning to use writing as a tool to think well--and this book shows you how.

Master the basics of writing with THE LEAST YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ENGLISH: WRITING SKILLS.

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FUSION: INTEGRATED READING AND WRITING, Book 2 connects the reading and writing processes, showing how they reinforce one another.

Building reading and writing skills doesn't have to be an intimidating experience.

Encouraging you to be an inventive thinker and writer, THE COMPOSITION OF EVERYDAY LIFE, Brief, connects the act of writing to your daily life.

COMPOSING TO COMMUNICATE: A STUDENT'S GUIDE takes a conversational, "e;how to"e; approach to show you how writing connects to your academic and career goals.

Improve your writing skills with THE HODGES HARBRACE HANDBOOK, 19th Edition!

Helping you build your public speaking skills for a variety of contexts, THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK, 12th Edition, covers the entire process of preparing, organizing, developing and delivering a speech, making it the ideal resource for beginning and experienced speakers alike.

Extremely student friendly, GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, 3e, focuses on the fundamentals of grammar and writing to help you develop the skills to communicate clearly and effectively in real-world practice.

EVERGREEN, which has brought success to thousands of students across the country, takes you through the writing process step by step.

Did you know that reading and writing skills are connected?

The latest addition to the acclaimed series showcasing the best sports writing from the past yearFor over twenty-five years, The Best American Sports Writing has built a solid reputation by showcasing the greatest sports journalism of the previous year, culled from hundreds of national, regional, and specialty print and digital publications.

Some political observers dubbed the 2008 presidential campaign as 'the Facebook Election'.

Some political observers dubbed the 2008 presidential campaign as 'the Facebook Election'.

The book studies the current trends of foreign correspondence in Europe.

The book studies the current trends of foreign correspondence in Europe.

Documentary filmmaking is one of the most vibrant areas of media activity in the Chinese world, with many independent filmmakers producing documentaries that deal with a range of sensitive socio-political problems, bringing to their work a strongly ethical approach.

Documentary filmmaking is one of the most vibrant areas of media activity in the Chinese world, with many independent filmmakers producing documentaries that deal with a range of sensitive socio-political problems, bringing to their work a strongly ethical approach.

Language, Culture, Identity and Citizenship in College Classrooms and Communities examines what takes place in writing classrooms beyond academic analytical and argumentative writing to include forms that engage students in navigating the civic, political, social and cultural spheres they inhabit.

Language, Culture, Identity and Citizenship in College Classrooms and Communities examines what takes place in writing classrooms beyond academic analytical and argumentative writing to include forms that engage students in navigating the civic, political, social and cultural spheres they inhabit.

Global English Slang brings together nineteen key international experts and provides a timely and essential overview of English slang around the world today.

Global English Slang brings together nineteen key international experts and provides a timely and essential overview of English slang around the world today.

A Frequency Dictionary of Dutch is a valuable tool for all learners of Dutch, providing a list of the 5,000 most frequently used words in the language.

A Frequency Dictionary of Dutch is a valuable tool for all learners of Dutch, providing a list of the 5,000 most frequently used words in the language.

A Frequency Dictionary of Russian is an invaluable tool for all learners of Russian, providing a list of the 5,000 most frequently used words in the language and the 300 most frequent multiword constructions.

A Frequency Dictionary of Russian is an invaluable tool for all learners of Russian, providing a list of the 5,000 most frequently used words in the language and the 300 most frequent multiword constructions.