Language: reference and general

A fascinating, thematic exploration of clich s from as the actress said to the bishop to zero hour, explaining what they are and where they ve come from.

The English language is crammed with colourful phrases and sayings that we use without thinking every day.

THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT FRANCE: You burnt Joan of Arc!

In this fascinating survey of everything from how sounds become speech to how names work, David Crystal answers every question you might ever have had about the nuts and bolts of language in his usual highly illuminating way.

With the emergence of democracy in the city-state of Athens in the years around 460 BC, public speaking became an essential skill for politicians in the Assemblies and Councils - and even for ordinary citizens in the courts of law.

Can it really be true that 'golf' stands for 'Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden'?

The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary, published in 1755, marked a milestone in a language in desperate need of standards.

When and why did 'thou' disappear from Standard English?

Why do so many swear words involve sex, bodily functions and religion?

Bridging Theory and Practice in Children's Spirituality explores the different contexts, methods, and situations that influence and foster a child's spirituality and faith development.

Dive into language learning with this comprehensive introduction to Vietnamese!

The perfect book for beginners to learn all the basics of Vietnamese!

This contributed volume discusses in detail the process of construction of a WordNet of 18 Indian languages, called "e;Indradhanush"e; (rainbow) in Hindi.

Published to great acclaim in 2006, the hardcover edition of Home Ground: Language for an American Landscape met with outstanding reviews and strong sales, going into three printings.

This comprehensive Chinese character workbook can be used with any textbook or on its own to dramatically enhance your Mandarin reading and writing skills!

Discover the power of (finally) getting unstuck, claiming your clarity, and becoming the person whose life you want to liveall through a simple self-care practice you can build into your daily routine.

Winner of a 2023 Storytelling World AwardUnleash the power of storytelling to transform your talks, speeches, and presentationswhether your audience is a boardroom of executives, a classroom of students, or an auditorium full of eager listeners.

Designing Science Presentations guides researchers and graduate students of virtually any discipline in the creation of compelling science communication.

Electronic publishing and electronic means of text and data presentation have changed enormously since the first edition of this book was published in 1997.

The most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in EnglishWith more than 5,000 entries totaling over a million words, this is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in English.

Cross words, crass words, kind words, bad words, first words, rude words, new words, weazel words, teen words, rap words, power words, colour words, Indian words, Brit words, Blairwords, war words, ad words, p-c words, borrowed words, Shakespeare's amazing words, false words, fine words, wine words, American words, name words, last words, even lost for words - this book has them all.

Der Frieden dieser Welt lebt in den Herzen jedes Einzelnen.

Mini Hindi Dictionary is the most up-to-date Hindi pocket dictionary available.

Learn Chinese through clear, structured practice that actually builds usable skills.

An interactive workbook for beginners to learn how to write and read Korean quickly!

Crear un espacio de debate, reflexión colaborativa y difusión del conocimiento en el ámbito de la educación escolar, como una forma de enfrentar los desafíos producidos por la realidad cultural y social en transformación acelerada en las últimas décadas, es la propuesta contenida en el libro que tenemos entre las manos, Educación Histórica para el siglo XXI: principios epistemológicos y metodológicos.

We narrate everything.

Warum unterwirft sich der Mensch immer wieder Autoritäten?

Start reading Easy Burmese on the way to the airport and begin communicating as soon as you land!

Reinforce your written Chinese with this practice book for the best-selling Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters.

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this illustrated dictionary for French-language students.

From different perspectives this book studies the role of Reformation theology in the shaping of Danish society and the social dimensions of Lutheran confessional culture.

Die Jüdischen Studien umfassen alle Gebiete, die für die Erforschung der jüdischen Geschichte, Philosophie und Religion von Bedeutung sind.

Die Jüdischen Studien umfassen alle Gebiete, die für die Erforschung der jüdischen Geschichte, Philosophie und Religion von Bedeutung sind.

Der (alte) neue Star unter den Präsentationsmethoden - Durchschlagender Erfolg dank FlipchartSie denken, Flipcharts wären der ultimative Präsentationskiller?

With bright, modern, full colour illustrations, anyone can quickly learn to knit, master new stitches and make a selection of cute and easy knitting projects with Hello Knitting!

Die FEDERWELT ist eine Fachzeitschrift für Autorinnen und Autoren.

The Rosetta Stone of Science is a useful and practical guide to presenting scientific research in the English language.

Durante la elaboración de la tesis, aparecen premisas que resuenan en la cabeza del investigador como verdades irrefutables que, en realidad, solo se tratan de mitos o ideas equivocadas.

"e;Like a modern Saraswati [the author] leads us through the brainstorming for a topic, rhythm, meter, poetic form, self-editing, and ritual literature.

Teaches step-by-step writing practices that foster deep connection with place, seasonal rhythms, and the natural world Provides practical prompts and exercises designed to cultivate wild language, ecological literacy, and personal transformation Offers creative journaling techniques to process climate grief, restore belonging, and participate in the renewal of EarthLISTEN DEEPLY to awaken your wild imagination and free your untamed voice as your visions comingle with the voice of the Earth.

Ready to finally understand Italian without translating every word?

PREP SMARTER WITH BARRONS.

PREP SMARTER WITH BARRONS.