Historical and comparative linguistics

With contributions from world-renowned researchers, this book delves into how to best describe the phenomena of mass-count distinction.

Drawing on extensive field data, this groundbreaking work explores the development of the sound systems of Central Chadic languages.

James Arne Nestingen (1945-2022) was a beloved pastor, seminary professor, and most of all a confessor and preacher of the Gospel of Jesus.

Linguistic mistakes.

Is the Bible pro-gay?

It has been one of those days.

The Slanguage of Love is a new visual guide in the best-selling Slanguage series, featuring more than two dozen phrases centered around the theme of love, with each phrase translated into ten different languages: Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Russian, Greek, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

Much was at stake in early America as its people struggled to use an evolving language to meet the challenge of new political, economic, and social arrangements.

Ten techniques for keeping your knowledge of Greek fresh long after college.

In den Wäldern des Nordens Jack London - Jack London hat für den Band »In den Wäldern des Nordens« zehn Erzählungen zusammengestellt, die von den ersten Zusammentreffen der Ureinwohner Alaskas mit weißen Siedlern, Abenteurern und Forschern berichten.

The Red Badge of Courage - Stephen Crane - The Red Badge of Courage is an 1895 war novel by American author Stephen Crane.

Martin Luther hat die Reformation vor allem mit seinen mitreißenden und klugen Schriften ausgelöst.

There is elements of language that allow us to better understand the world.

It's simple: follow the illustrated prompts and read the English words out loud, and soon you'll be speaking Chinese.

A heart-warming Cockney saga from multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples.

Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, this is the emotional third instalment in The Cordwainers series by bestselling author Iris Gower.

Last Post Ford Madox Ford - alentine Wannop and Christopher Tietjens share a cottage in Sussex with Tietjens' brother and sister-in-law.

We communicate through the spoken and written word and language has evolved over the centuries.

Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, this is the powerful next instalment of the Cordwainers series from bestselling author Iris Gower.

A translation of Luther's explanations along with other catechetical study helps, such as prayers, worship rites, and Luther's introduction.

In every walk of life, from relationships, to work, to politics, sport and the news, our everyday use of English harbours duplicities of meaning.

The main subject under discussion in this book is DEVELOPMENTOF URDU LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE BRITISH IN INDIA.

What are the top one hundred words we use the most?

Martin Luther hat die Reformation vor allem mit seinen mitreißenden und klugen Schriften ausgelöst.

A Magdalen Islands Alphabet is designed for implementation in various ways across the curriculum.

Un recorrido por los principales autores y escuelas que, a lo largo de la historia, han reflexionado sobre el lenguaje.

David Crystal, one of the world's leading commentators on language, tackles the proverbs of the world.

A translation of Luther's explanations along with other catechetical study helps, such as prayers, worship rites, and Luther's introduction.

Der grüne Kakadu Arthur Schnitzler - "Das Stück ist ein Schmiß!

As the crow flies'', ''chunder'', ''cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey'', ''three sheets to the wind'' - many terms like these are used in everyday English language conversation and writing.

FOREWORD BY RYAN TUBRIDYThe authoritative and comprehensive guide to tracing your Irish ancestryThere's never been a better time to trace your Irish family history.

An elegant and thorough examination of the riches of Sangam poetryIn this acclaimed comparative study, K.

Gain an insight into the English language, via one of the UK's richest dialects: Geordie.

Albert Jané ha trescat per bona part de les muntanyes del país (amb alguna incursió als Alps), del Pirineu al Montsant, passant per les serres de la Franja de Ponent.

Discover the diversity and depth of German culture and identityCultural roots and national identities are becoming increasingly important.

An International Episode Henry James - Short story about a love affair, by the prolific American-born author and literary critic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries; this book is James' least 'veiled' attempt at analyzing the divide between Britain and the US.

Dictionary of Surnames is the definitive guide to the origin and meaning of British surnames by one of Britain's leading authority on names.

With this fun visual guide, simply follow the illustrated prompts and read the English words out loud: soon you'll be speaking Italian!

This new title in the popular 'Flash' series gets straight to the key facts of linguistics.

Obwohl kein gebürtiger Hesse wurde der Autor dank Radio und Fernsehen frühzeitig mit hessischem Liedgut (Rodgau Monotones), den Sorgen und Nöten der Familie Hesselbach und der Apfelweingastlichkeit des "Blauen Bocks" bekannt gemacht.

Si este ensayo es una premonición de algunos de los derroteros de la lingüística actual y de la neorretórica francesa, también admite ser leído como uno de los textos pioneros de la relativización de las ideas y las creencias; un proyecto de etnología, un esbozo de historia de la evolución del lenguaje que es también una historia de la humanidad.