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Biography of the English Language (2ND 96 Edition) Biography of the English Language (2ND 96 Edition)
by C. M. Millward

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The second edition of A BIOGRAPHY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE continues to examine the structure of language. The textbook discusses three important issues: languages and language change are systematic; the inner history of a language is profoundly affected... (read more)

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Workbook in Phonology (99 Edition) Workbook in Phonology (99 Edition)
by Iggy Roca

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As an accompanying volume to "A Course in Phonology" or as a separate text, this book provides the user with a wealth of exercises in phonology covering a range of topics, including optimality theory, in a concise and accessible form.... (read more)

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Fundamental Theories of Physics #1: Elements of Grammar: , Handbook of Generative Syntax Fundamental Theories of Physics #1: Elements of Grammar: , Handbook of Generative Syntax
by Liliane M Haegeman

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The aim of this Handbook is to provide a forum in which some of the generative syntacticians whose work has had an impact on theoretical syntax over the past 20 years are invited to present their views on one or more aspects of current syntactic theory... (read more)

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Bilingualism in Development : Language, Literacy, and Cognition (01 Edition) Bilingualism in Development : Language, Literacy, and Cognition (01 Edition)
by Ellen Bialystok

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Describes how intellectual development of bilingual children differs from that of monolingual children.... (read more)

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Language Evolution (03 Edition) Language Evolution (03 Edition)
by Morten Christiansen

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The leading scholars in the rapidly growing field of language evolution give readable accounts of their theories on the origins of language and reflect on the most important current issues and debates. As well as providing a guide to their own published... (read more)

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Defining Creole Defining Creole
by John Mcwhorter

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A conventional wisdom among creolists is that creole is a sociohistorical term only: that creole languages share a particular history entailing adults rapidly acquiring a language usually under conditions of subordination, but that structurally they are... (read more)

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Pete the Parakeet (Rhyme Time) Pete the Parakeet (Rhyme Time)
by Mary Elizabeth Salzmann

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- Appropriate size type, moderate spacing between words and lines of text - Familiar to less familiar topics and contents - Some new concepts or ideas - Variety of simple and complex sentences - Text provides significant information... (read more)

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Development of Language (5TH 01 - Old Edition) Development of Language (5TH 01 - Old Edition)
by Jean Berko Gleason

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The sixth edition of The Development of Language, written and contributed by leading researchers, covers language acquisition and development from infancy through adulthood. This authoritative text is ideal for courses that take a developmental approach... (read more)

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Intermediate Matters. Students' Book Intermediate Matters. Students' Book
by Jan Bell

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"Intermediate Matters" forms part of a three-part revision and extension course which takes students up to a level equivalent to Cambridge First Certificate.... (read more)

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Language of Vision Language of Vision
by Gyorgy Kepes

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Noted painter, designer, theoretician analyzes effect of visual language on structure of human consciousness: perception of line and form, perspective, much more. Over 300 photos, drawings and illustrations.... (read more)

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Language, Truth and Logic Language, Truth and Logic
by A. J. Ayer

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Ayer rejected metaphysical claims about god, the absolute, and objective values as completely nonsensical. First published in 1936 when he was only 24, this work shook the foundations of Anglo-American philosophy and made its author notorious.... (read more)

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Linguistics for Clinicians (Arnold Publication) Linguistics for Clinicians (Arnold Publication)
by And Black University College

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Linguistics for Clinicians provides an introduction to linguistic analysis in the clinical context. The book draws on a range of linguistic theories and descriptions, equipping readers with a conceptual toolkit that will enable them to: DT Analyze data... (read more)

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Talking about Treatment: Recommendations for Breast Cancer Adjuvant Treatment (Oxford Studies in Sociolinguistics) Talking about Treatment: Recommendations for Breast Cancer Adjuvant Treatment (Oxford Studies in Sociolinguistics)
by Felicia Roberts

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Clear and accessible, this book is the first qualitative analysis of the complex conversations that occur between breast cancer patients and their oncologists. Roberts focuses on discussions about possible avenues of treatment, and shows them to be an... (read more)

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Studies in Constraint-Based Lexicalism #14: Discontinuous Nps in German: A Case Study of the Interaction of Syntax, Semantics, and Pragmatics Studies in Constraint-Based Lexicalism #14: Discontinuous Nps in German: A Case Study of the Interaction of Syntax, Semantics, and Pragmatics
by And De Kuthy Csli Publications

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This book investigates the occurrence of discontinuous noun phrases, arguing that many of the factors that previous literature has tried to explain in terms of syntactic restrictions on movements are in fact derivable from discourse factors. De Kuthy... (read more)

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Negative and Positive Polarity Negative and Positive Polarity
by Ljiljana Progovac

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Study of the positive/negative systems of several languages, working within Binding Theory.... (read more)

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Linguistics: An Introduction to Linguistic Theory Linguistics: An Introduction to Linguistic Theory
by Victoria A. Fromkin

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"Linguistics: An Introduction to Linguistic Theory" is a textbook, written for introductory courses in linguistic theory for undergraduate linguistics majors and first-year graduate students, by twelve major figures in the field, each bringing their... (read more)

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Presidential Voices: Speaking Styles from George Washington to George W. Bush Presidential Voices: Speaking Styles from George Washington to George W. Bush
by Allan A. Metcalf

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Drawing on a wide variety of sources, Metcalf examines both how the presidents have spoken to the American public and how the American public has wanted its presidents to speak.... (read more)

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Cambridge Studies in Linguistics #90: Morpheme Order and Semantic Scope: Word Formation in the Athapaskan Verb Cambridge Studies in Linguistics #90: Morpheme Order and Semantic Scope: Word Formation in the Athapaskan Verb
by Keren Rice

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This book offers a rich and theoretically informed survey of verb structure in Athapaskan languages.... (read more)

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Unravelling the Evolution of Language (Language & Communication Library) Unravelling the Evolution of Language (Language & Communication Library)
by Rudolf P Botha

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What blocks the way to a better understanding of language evolution, it is widely held, is above all a paucity of factual evidence. Not so, argues Unravelling the Evolution of Language. This book finds the main obstacle, instead, in a poverty of a... (read more)

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Handbook of the International Phoenetic Association : a Guide To the Use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (99 Edition) Handbook of the International Phoenetic Association : a Guide To the Use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (99 Edition)
by Iinternational Phonetic Association

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An essential, comprehensive guide to the International Phonetic Alphabet, for phoneticians and others concerned with speech.... (read more)

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