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1	A Writer's Reference more books like this by Diana Hacker add to wishlist IN see all copies from £5.61! new only from £9.94! \| first editions
2	The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window Into Human Nature more books like this by Steven Pinker add to wishlist New York Times"-bestselling author Pinker marries two of the subjects he knows best: language and human nature. The result is a fascinating look at how words explain human nature. see all copies from £5.53! new only from £5.53! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language more books like this by Steven Pinker add to wishlist In this title, MIT Professor Steven Pinker explains the origins of language and its evolution, the instinctive way we use language, and the relationships between 'proper' languages and slang, pidgins, and other 'improper' versions. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £10.34! \| first editions
4	Understanding & Using English Grammar more books like this by Betty Schrampfer Azar add to wishlist see all copies from £5.61! new only from £13.08! \| first editions
5	Metaphors We Live by more books like this by George Lakoff, Mark Johnson add to wishlist People use metaphors every time they speak. Some of those metaphors are literary - devices for making thoughts more vivid or entertaining. But most are much more basic than that - they're "metaphors we live by", metaphors we use without even realizing we're using them. In this book, George Lakoff and Mark Johnson suggest that these basic metaphors ... see all copies from £6.20! new only from £7.56! \| first editions
6	Principles of language learning and teaching more books like this by H Douglas Brown add to wishlist Principles of Language Learning and Teaching, Fifth Edition, by H. Douglas Brown, is the classic second language acquisition text used by teacher education programs worldwide. Principles introduces key concepts through definitions of terms, thought-provoking questions, charts, and spiraling. New "Classroom Connections" encourage students to ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £19.49! \| first editions
7	The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language more books like this by Professor David Crystal add to wishlist The author explores the many facets and varieties of the English language, bringing life to this large and complex subject. The structural features of English are throughly described, including grammar, pronunciation, writing systems, and vocabulary. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £20.53! \| first editions
8	An Introduction to Language more books like this by Fromkin add to wishlist A comprehensive introduction to the study of language and linguistics, An Introduction to Language 6/e covers all the major topics in linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics as well as pragmatics, historical change, social and regional dialects, child language, writing, language processing, and the neurobiology of ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £43.12! \| first editions
9	English Grammar for Students of French: The Study Guide for Those Learning French more books like this by Jacqueline Morton add to wishlist To assist in mastering French grammar, this text explains a concept as it applies to English and presents the same concept as it applies to French. It illustrates the differences between the two languages and guides the selection of the correct form. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £16.90!
10	The Speaker's Handbook more books like this by Jo Sprague add to wishlist As the first text of its kind, "The Speaker's Handbook" has established itself as both an invaluable reference for the individual speaker and an excellent textbook for use in the public speaking course. Sprague and Stuart give careful consideration to key cultural, educational, and technology trends to provide not only exceptionally efficient ... see all copies from £4.98! new only from £5.02! \| first editions
11 view cover	Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners more books like this by Adrienne L Herrell add to wishlist For courses in General Elementary, Middle School, Secondary or K-12 Methods. The focus of this practical book is on what to do in the classroom to support the learning of English language learners. This user-friendly book describes 50 effective teaching strategies to help English language learners understand content materials as they ... see all copies from £6.56! new only from £16.02! \| first editions
12 view cover	Contemporary Linguistics: An Introduction more books like this by William D O'Grady add to wishlist Contemporary Linguistics can be used from first year through to final year as a main text for students taking degree courses in linguistics, English language and cognitive science and by MA students on TEFL courses. It is also highly suitable for students taking language options in media and cultural studies, modern language, psychology and ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £22.70! \| first editions
13 view cover	The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language more books like this by Professor David Crystal add to wishlist Where did human language come from? How many languages are there? How do we acquire our first language or learn a second one? The highly acclaimed Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language by David Crystal answers these and other questions about language. From hieroglyphics to trucker talk, from Shakespeare in pidgin to sneezing in Tongan, this is a ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £9.97! \| first editions
14 view cover	Woe Is I more books like this by Patricia T O'Conner add to wishlist With delicious wit and a delightfully down-to-earth tone, this guide to grammar teaches the basics and subtleties of the language--without any of the jargon. "It's like Strunk and White combined with S. J. Perelman".--"The New York Times Book Review". see all copies from £5.89! new only from £5.89!
15 view cover	Understanding and Using English Grammar: With Answer Key more books like this by Stacy A Hagen, Betty Schrampfer Azar add to wishlist see all copies from £30.79! new only from £31.71!
16 view cover	Understanding English Grammar more books like this by Martha Kolln add to wishlist The market-leading text for advanced grammar courses is a comprehensive description of sentence structure that encourages students to recognize and use their innate language expertise as they study the systematic nature of sentence grammar. A practical blend of the most useful elements of traditional, structural, and transformational grammar, the ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £21.81! \| first editions
17 view cover	Language Files 10th Edition: Materials for an Introduction to Languag more books like this by Ohio State University Osu Dept Linguistics add to wishlist see all copies from £18.38! new only from £25.06!
18 view cover	Teaching Language in Context more books like this by Alice Omaggio Hadley, Alice Ommagio-Hadley add to wishlist This is a text for anyone teaching or learning to teach a foreign language. It combines an updated, comprehensive, readable review of the literature, a bibliography, and sample activities and approaches that effectively model the methodology. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £38.67!
19 view cover	The Study of Language more books like this by George Yule add to wishlist Designed for beginners, this best-selling textbook provides a lively introduction to the study of language. Starting from the basics, it provides a solid foundation in all of the essential topics, and introduces the analysis of the key elements of language - sounds, words, structures and meanings. A wide range of fascinating questions are explored ... see all copies from £5.58! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
20 view cover	Origins of the Specious: Myths and Misconceptions of the English Language more books like this by Patricia T O'Conner, Stewart Kellerman add to wishlist This witty and informative book debunks myths that bamboozle word-loving fansand offers a delightful primer on the eccentricities of the English language.288 pp. see all copies from £10.70! new only from £10.70! \| first editions
21 view cover	Fundamentals of English Grammar more books like this by Betty Schrampfer Azar add to wishlist A classic developmental skills text for lower-intermediate to intermediate students of English, Fundamentals of English Grammar is a reference grammar as well as a stimulating and teachable classroom text. While keeping the same basic approach and material as in earlier editions, the Third Edition more fully develops communicative and interactive ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £13.08! \| first editions
22 view cover	Portable Literature: Reading, Reacting, Writing more books like this by Laurie G Kirszner, Stephen R Mandell add to wishlist The PORTABLE LITERATURE: READING, REACTING, WRITING, Seventh Edition, is the affordable, portable alternative to the full-length and compact versions of this popular introduction to literature text. This streamlined edition includes all of the essential classic and contemporary readings, along with brief introductions to the literary genres, ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £19.63! \| first editions
23 view cover	St. Martin's Handbook more books like this by Andrea A Lunsford add to wishlist Providing guidelines and writing practice for students, this third edition features a discussion on language variety and includes expanded research coverage which gives tips on writing across the disciplines. In addition, students are shown how to prepare and give presentations. Full chapters on working online and designing documents on a computer ... see all copies from £4.98! new only from £6.20! \| first editions
24 view cover	Of Grammatology more books like this by Jacques Derrida add to wishlist This is the foundational book for the literary critical movement known as deconstruction. It offers Derrida's most systematic exposition of the linguistic and philosophical principles that have made him one of the century's most talked-about philosophers and literary theorists. see all copies from £4.02! new only from £12.18! \| first editions
25 view cover	English Essentials more books like this by John Langan, Langan John add to wishlist John Langan's "English Essentials" offers guidance through the grammar, punctuation, and usage skills needed for success in college and beyond. In short, "English Essentials" is an efficient, accessible, and helpful guide to mastering practical English skills. see all copies from £6.12! new only from £8.73! \| first editions

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