English Linguistics and Dialects
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English and Communication for Colleges
by Thomas L Means  Publisher Comments ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION FOR COLLEGES brings an innovative approach to teaching better written and oral communication skills. The text is perfect for a solid introductory course to prepare students for the workplace. By combining the best of English and...
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The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language
by Melvyn Bragg Publisher Comments Bragg's landmark history of the English language details how and where it began 1,500 years ago, and how it evolved to become the tongue of two billion people worldwide....
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Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [Tilsm] #177: Morphosyntactic Persistence in Spoken English: A Corpus Study at the Intersection of Variationist Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, and D
by Benedikt Szmrecsanyi Publisher Comments Language users are creatures of habit with a tendency to re-use linguistic material that they have produced or heard before. The book explores the determinants of this persistence in corpus data of spoken English. In providing a variationist...
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Origins of Complex Language: An Inquiry into the Evolutionary Beginnings of Sentences, Syllables, & Truth
by Carstairs-mccarthy Publisher Comments This book proposes a new theory of the origins of human language ability and presents an original account of the early evolution of language. It explains why humans are the only language-using animals, challenges the assumption that language is a...
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Linguistic Awareness in Multilinguals: English as a Third Language
by Ulrike Jessner Publisher Comments This book discusses the nature of third language acquisition and trilingualism, exploring the key role that linguistic awareness plays in multilingual proficiency and language learning....
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Essentials of Early English 2ND Edition
by Jeremy Smith Publisher Comments Completely revised and updated, this new edition improves the highly successful "Essentials of Early English" that went before it. In "Essentials of Early English" Jeremy Smith presupposes almost no knowledge whatsoever and covers the vast subject in one...
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Alphabet To Email : How Written English Evolved and Where It's Heading (00 Edition)
by Naomi S. Baron Publisher Comments Naomi Baron examines the history of written English, the impact of the digital age on it, and the implications for its future. In the fast moving world of email, spelling and punctuation take a back seat to content that is more like spoken...
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Noble's Book of Writing Blunders: And How to Avoid Them
by William Noble Publisher Comments 7Identifies 29 mistakes common to every writer, beginning or advanced, fiction or nonfiction. Each tip is a self-contained lesson, demonstrating a frequent writing blunder and how to correct it. By focusing on the "do-nots." this book will help readers...
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English Syntax: From Word to Discourse
by Lynn M Berk Publisher Comments English Syntax: From Word to Discourse is a clear and highly accessible descriptive grammar of English with a strong semantic and discourse/functional focus. Designed for beginning graduate students and advanced undergraduates in linguistics, it is also...
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Songs of the Spirit in Poetry and Hymnody.
by Randle Manwaring Book News Annotation Manwaring considers various forms of poetry and hymnody and their effects on the human spirit. The volume opens with a discussion of the use of poetry in the Bible. Eleven more brief chapters address such topics as the work of English hymn writer...
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Synonyms and Antonyms
by Ann Heinrichs Publisher Comments Young writers get tired of using the same old words over and over. By learning to identify synonyms, kids are able to express themselves with greater clarity and creativity. This title also helps students unlock the mystery behind antonyms and...
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Bells Chiming from the Past
by Isabel Moskowich-spiegel And Bego Publisher Comments To understand the characteristics of present-day English language and culture we must have some understanding of the earlier stages of language use. Bells Chiming from the Past investigates the early development of English and covers different aspects of...
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English Phonetics & Phonology 3RD Edition
by Peter Roach Publisher Comments This is a complete basic course in English phonetics and phonology. Since its publication it has established itself as the most practical and comprehensive text in the field. It is used by both native and non-native speakers, who may be training to teach...
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Better Vocabulary in 30 Minutes a Day (Better English Series)
by Edie Schwager Publisher Comments Better Vocabulary In 30 Minutes A Day offers a comprehensive method for adding a more impressive list of words to your everyday speech and learning how to use them effortlessly and accurately. Sprinkled throughout the book are fascinating stories about...
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The Parade Is Here! (First Words)
by Mary Elizabeth Salzmann Publisher Comments FEATURES<BR>- Full-color Photographs<BR>- Picture Word Index<BR>- More Sight Word List<BR>- Similar Objects and Topics<BR>- Use of High Frequency Words<BR>- Simple Punctuation<BR>- Supports Language Arts Learner...
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New-Dialect Formation: The Inevitability of Colonial Englishes
by Peter Trudgill Publisher Comments This book presents a controversial theory about the formation of new colonial dialects, examining Latin American Spanish, Canadian French, and North American English, with a special focus on Australian, South African, and New Zealand English....
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How Can I Get There? (Good Beginnings)
by American Heritage Dictionary Publisher Comments Part of the Good Beginnings series of full-color board books which will intrigue children and at the same time help them build vocabulary. The words have been chosen for their age-appropriateness by the editors of the American Heritage(R) dictionaries...
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What Do I Look Like? (First Words)
by Anders Hanson Publisher Comments FEATURES<BR>- Full-color Photographs<BR>- Picture Word Index<BR>- More Sight Word List<BR>- Similar Objects and Topics<BR>- Use of High Frequency Words<BR>- Simple Punctuation<BR>- Supports Language Arts Learner...
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How to Build a Super Vocabulary (Wiley Keys to Success)
by Wileys Key To Succes Publisher Comments Including over 600 words commonly found on standardized tests Building a vocabulary can mean hours poring over a dictionary deciphering any number of unfamiliar new words. Yet, making new words part of an everyday vocabulary neednt be a chore. This new...
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Is It a Party? (First Words)
by Kelly Doudna Publisher Comments - Full-color Photographs<BR>- Picture Word Index<BR>- More Sight Word List<BR>- Similar Objects and Topics<BR>- Use of High Frequency Words<BR>- Simple Punctuation<BR>- Supports Language Arts Learner...
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