Varieties of English. Volumes 1-4: An Interactive Textbook

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*With CD-ROM Companion* These new multimedia textbooks cover the phonology, morphology and syntax of varieties of English around the world. The set consists of four volumes which are sorted according to regions and accompanied by an interactive cd-rom. The articles, written by widely acclaimed specialists, provide concise and comprehensive information on the phonological, morphological and syntactic characteristics of each variety discussed. They are followed by exercises and study questions that can be used for classroom assignments as well as for self study in preparation for exams. The multimedia cd-rom contains sound samples, speech recordings, interactive and synchronized maps, an extensive bibliography on relevant research literature, and links to pertinent websites.

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The Prodigal Tongue: Dispatches from the Future of English

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An exhilarating exploration of how the world's languages are likely to transform and be transformed by their speakers

Mark Abley, author of Spoken Here, takes the reader on a global journey like no other—from Singapore to Tokyo, from Oxford to Los Angeles, through the Internet and back in time. As much a travel book as a tour of words at play, The Prodigal Tongue goes beyond grammar and vocabulary to discover how language is irrevocably changing the people of the world in far-reaching ways.
On his travels, Abley encounters bloggers, translators, novelists, therapists, dictionary makers, hip-hop performers, and Web-savvy teens. He talks to a married couple who corresponded passionately online before they met in “meatspace.” And he listens to teenagers, puzzling out the words they coin in chat rooms and virtual worlds.
Everywhere he goes, he asks what the future is likely to hold for the ways we communicate. Abley balances a traditional concern for honesty and accuracy in language with a less traditional delight in the sheer creative energy of new words and expressions.
Provocative, perceptive, and often hilarious, this is a book for everyone who cherishes the words we use.

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American English: History, Structure, and Usage

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This lively introduction to the study of language explores American English and its place within contemporary society, highlighting the role of language in our daily lives. Beginning with a definition of language, the text unpacks the basic concepts used in linguistics, placing them in the context of real-life situations. Using examples from popular culture, the authors show how the study of language is relevant to students' experience. Teachers and students will appreciate the book's innovative structure, designed to build an understanding of how different aspects of language work together. A variety of exercises - individual, group, discussion, research - is provided to support every teaching style. Imaginatively organised and fun to use, American English is the ideal guide to language study for students taking the subject as a general education requirement, beginning undergraduates in linguistics, and future teachers of English.

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Wörterbuch und Lexikon der Hydrogeologie: Deutsch Englisch (German and English Edition)

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Das Wörterbuch enthält die wichtigsten Begriffe der Hydrogeologie und ihrer Grundlagen (Strömungslehre, Chemie, Physik, Mathematik usw.); es richtet sich an Studierende der Geologie, des Bauingenieurwesens, der Hydrologie, des Wasserbaus und verwandter Fachdisziplinen sowie an alle auf diesen Gebieten tätigen Praktiker. Die Definitionen werden durch Abbildungen und Graphiken veranschaulicht, zahlreiche Querverweise erleichtern - auch dem weniger geschulten Leser - die Arbeit mit dem Nachschlagewerk. Durch die Aufnahme der entsprechenden englischen Fachbegriffe ist das Lexikon zugleich ein deutsch-englisches sowie englisch-deutsches Wörterbuch.

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The Glamour of Grammar: A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English

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Early in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs. THE GLAMOUR OF GRAMMAR gives readers all the tools they need to"live inside the language"--to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.

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The Language Report 5: English on the move, 2000-2007

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2007 is the fifth year of The Language Report's publication and provides a unique opportunity to look back at five years' worth of developments in all aspects of language, charting both small and dramatic changes in areas as diverse as punctuation and political jargon. The Language Report 5 not only takes a historical long view, comparing the state of English a hundred years ago with the present day, but also includes a smaller retrospective snapshot of the last five years to reveal new beginnings in the language's evolution as well as concentrated examples of continuing long-term change. Both approaches provide an excellent vantage point from which to take a predictive look at English in the future. Each year The Language Report - eagerly awaited by language enthusiasts everywhere - includes chapters on new areas in which English is developing in interesting ways (such as the language used in the advertising of cosmetics in 2005). The celebratory 2007 edition will continue to broaden the survey, taking in for example the language of food and drink, advertising and marketing, and the influence of celebrity culture.

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How To Learn English: A guide to speaking English like a native speaker

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How To Learn English explains the techniques anyone can use to speak English with ease, confidence and fluency in every situation. You will learn ten new habits, how to use them to improve your English every day -- and how to maintain your level once you become fluent. The principles of How To Learn English will help you realize how to learn better and act as a driving force for your success.

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Understanding English Language Variation in U.S. Schools (Multicultural Education Series)

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In today's culturally diverse classrooms, students possess and use many culturally, ethnically, and regionally diverse English language varieties that may differ from standardized English. This book helps classroom teachers become attuned to these differences and offers practical strategies to support student achievement while fostering positive language attitudes in classrooms and beyond. The text contrasts standardized varieties of English with Southern, Appalachian, and African American English varieties, focusing on issues that are of everyday concern to those who are assessing the linguistic competence of students.

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Origins of the Specious: Myths and Misconceptions of the English Language

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Do you cringe when a talking head pronounces “niche” as NITCH? Do you get bent out of shape when your teenager begins a sentence with “and”? Do you think British spellings are more “civilised” than the American versions? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you’re myth-informed. 

    In Origins of the Specious, word mavens Patricia T. O’Conner and Stewart Kellerman reveal why some of grammar’s best-known “rules” aren’t—and never were—rules at all. This playfully witty, rigorously researched book sets the record straight about bogus word origins, politically correct fictions, phony français, fake acronyms, and more. Here are some shockers: “They” was once commonly used for both singular and plural, much the way “you” is today. And an eighteenth-century female grammarian, of all people, is largely responsible for the all-purpose “he.” From the Queen’s English to street slang, this eye-opening romp will be the toast of grammarphiles and the salvation of grammarphobes. Take our word for it.

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Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases

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About Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases - Super 2011 Edition:

The Ultimate Guide - synonyms, antonyms, word suggestions, cross-references, you name it!

You can search Roget's Thesaurus two ways with "Active Table of Contents":

1. By a hierarchy of classes and sections containing individual "meaning clusters" or semantically linked words.

2. By alphabetized A-Z index.

Most Thesaurus Kindle Edition ebooks DO NOT have this active table of contents built in.

Roget's Thesaurus is perfect for anyone. Whether you use it for school, work, or home, you will find this handy Thesaurus a treasure to have.

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