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 Tingo and Other Extraordinary Words From Around the World -  Adam Jacot de Boinod Hardcover with a Dust Jacket I send by Ord inary mail and supply a tracking number.   Because of postage costs it is sometimes better to to order more than one book, as I charge by weight and combine postage it is more cost effective. I combine postage. I also combine postage with Jessies. For Condition see images below. Please quote Username or order number when making a payment  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days 'Fascinating' - Brian Cox, Mail on Sunday Books of the Year Where are we? Who are we? Do our beliefs, hopes and dreams hold any significance out there in the void? Can human purpose and meaning ever fit into a scientific worldview? Award-winning author Sean Carroll brings his extraordinary intellect to bear on the realms of knowledge, the laws of nature and the most profound questions about life, death and our place in it all. From Darwin and Einstein to the origins of life, consciousness and the universe itself, Carroll combines cosmos-sprawling science and profound thought in a quest to explain our world. Destined to sit alongside the works of our greatest thinkers, The Big Picture demonstrates that while our lives may be forever dwarfed by the immensity of the universe, they can be redeemed by our capacity to comprehend it and give it meaning. Features Summary The instant New York Times bestseller and one of Brian Cox's books of the year in the Mail on Sunday Author Sean Carroll Publisher Oneworld Publications Release date 20170421 Pages 480 ISBN 1-78607-103-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78607-103-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days No matter how much Spanish you study, it's nearly impossible to fully convince the native-speakers that you've got it. Even those estudiantes perfectos who have seemingly mastered speaking a foreign language in a classroom run into problems in real-life situations. 3,000 Spanish Words and Phrases They Won't Teach You in School goes beyond classroom Spanish by thoroughly explaining expressions, idioms, and quirks used daily by native speakers. This must-have manual also includes information on pronunciation, manners, abbreviations, and culture, making it much more than a phrase book! Learn within these pages everything you need to know to speak colloquial Spanish, including: * Translation of common proverbs: like When in Rome, do as the Romans do. * Slang: Like !Alivianate!- cheer up or get high * Dual words: like integro and entero-with the same meaning. * False cognates: Words that are similar but have very different meanings in English and Spanish So next time you plan a trip or just want to impress your friends, pick up 3,000 Spanish Words and Phrases They Won't Teach You in School and drop the stuffy high school phrase book! Features Summary No matter how much Spanish you study, it's nearly impossible to fully convince the native-speakers that you've got it. Even those estudiantes perfectos who have seemingly mastered speaking a foreign language in a classroom run into problems in real-life situations... Author Eleanor Hamer (Author), Fernando Diez De Urdanivia (Author) Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Release date 20171027 ISBN 1-5107-2536-9 ISBN 13 978-1-5107-2536-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Begun as an exercise in which Messerli embedded the first word or two from lines of poetry by other poets, First Words gradually transformed into a personal document of despair and hope in the years 1995-1997. Messerli's work has long been centered on wit and wordplay, but here a new romanticism enters his writing as he struggles to make meaning of fire, flood, riot, earthquake, personal events, and age. Features Summary. Author Douglas Messerli Publisher Green Integer Release date 20040110 Pages 96 ISBN 1-931243-41-7 ISBN 13 978-1-931243-41-4

 Lost Voices of the Edwardians: 1901-1910 in Their Own Words - Max Arthur - Paperback in good, clean and tight condition. Max Arthur, bestselling author of the hugely popular Forgotten Voices series, recaptures the day-to-day lives of working people in the Edwardian era. The Edwardian era is often eclipsed in the popular imagination by the Victorian age that preceded it and World War I that followed. In this wonderful work, Max Arthur redresses this imbalance, combining oral history and images from the rediscovered Edwardian Mitchell and Kenyon film footage to give voice to the forgotten figures who peopled the cities, factories and seasides of Britain. This extraordinary period was fuelled by a relentless sense of progress and witnessed the invention of many of the technologies we now take for granted. The extremes of this upstairs-downstairs world prompted a huge upsurge in political activity, and the Edwardian age saw the rise of socialism and the emergence of the suffragette movement. These years are made all the more poignant by our knowledge that World War I was imminent and this time of optimistic development would be brutally cut short. This exciting work draws together the experiences of people from all walks of life, capturing the first generation that were able to record their lives on film and imbuing them with an emotional immediacy.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Increasingly relevant and sought after for new exam styles, Cloze tests are passages where some words are wholly or partially removed. The candidate is asked to complete the passage so that it makes sense and is grammatically correct. Short comprehensions and graded exercises help strengthen vocabulary and improve understanding of the meaning of words in context. This book contains three styles of tests (Word Bank, Multiple Choice and Partial Word) suitable for the preparation of the Cloze questions relevant to the new styles of 11 plus exams, and includes predominantly short and medium length objective passages as can be expected in the actual exams themselves. Extensively road-tested by ElevenPlusExams, these tests are best used as real exam practice to benchmark your child s performance. The on-line service helps identify areas for improvement and, crucially, gauge peer comparison. They are perfect for use both in the classroom and at home. In summary, Ideal preparation of for new style exams; Cloze tests are becoming increasingly common in 11 plus exams; Peer-compare on-line access code enclosed; Complete interactive evaluation to enhance individual skills; fully explained answers and parental guidance on further study; suitable also for independent schools testing. Features Summary Much sought after for new CEM exam styles, Cloze tests are passages where some words are wholly or partially removed. Short comprehensions and graded exercises help strengthen vocabulary and improve understanding of the meaning of words in context... Author Eleven Plus Exams (Author), Educational Experts (Editor) Publisher The University Of Buckingham Press Release date 20130630 Pages 56 ISBN 1-908684-28-3 ISBN 13 978-1-908684-28-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Increasingly relevant and sought after for new exam styles, Cloze tests are passages where some words are wholly or partially removed. The candidate is asked to complete the passage so that it makes sense and is grammatically correct. Short comprehensions and graded exercises help strengthen vocabulary and improve understanding of the meaning of words in context. This book, along with 11+ Essentials Cloze Tests: Book 1 for CEM, contains three styles of tests (Word Bank, Multiple Choice and Partial Word) suitable for the preparation of the Cloze questions relevant to the new styles of 11 plus exams, and includes predominantly short and medium length objective passages as can be expected in the actual exams themselves. Extensively road-tested by ElevenPlusExams, these tests are best used as real exam practice to benchmark your child s performance. The on-line service helps identify areas for improvement and, crucially, gauge peer comparison. They are perfect for use both in the classroom and at home. Features Summary Much sought after for strengthening vocabulary, this book, along with 11+ Essentials Cloze Tests: Book 1 for CEM, contains three styles of tests suitable for the preparation of the Cloze questions relevant... Author Eleven Plus Exams Publisher The University Of Buckingham Press Release date 20130802 Pages 56 ISBN 1-908684-35-6 ISBN 13 978-1-908684-35-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days We are fascinated by what words sound like. This fascination also drives us to search for meaning in sound - thereby contradicting the principle of the arbitrariness of the linguistic sign. Phonesthemes, onomatopoeia or rhyming compounds all share the property of carrying meaning by virtue of what they sound like, simply because language users establish an association between form and meaning. By drawing on a wide array of examples, ranging from conventionalized words and expressions to brand names and slogans, this book offers a comprehensive account of the role that sound symbolism and rhyme/alliteration plays in English, and by doing so, advocates a more relaxed view of the category 'morpheme' that is able to incorporate less regular word-formation processes. Features Summary Ideal for scholars and students of linguistics, discourse, stylistics and language play, this book explores the role of phonological motivation - sound symbolism and rhyme/alliteration - in English word-formation... Author Reka Benczes Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20190131 Pages 280 ISBN 1-108-49187-1 ISBN 13 978-1-108-49187-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 'This is a very personal book, about being alone and lost'. In 1975 Kapuscinski's employers sent him to Angola to cover the civil war that had broken out after independence. For months he watched as Luanda and then the rest of the country collapsed into a civil war that was in the author's words 'sloppy, dogged and cruel'. In his account, Kapuscinski demonstrates an extraordinary capacity to describe and to explain the individual meaning of grand political abstractions. Features Summary In 1975 Kapuscinski flew into Luanda in Angola, to cover the murderous civil war that had broken out after independence. This book is a record of his experiences there... Author Ryszard Kapuscinski (Author), William Brand (Translator), Katarzyna Mrockowska-Brand (Translator) Publisher Penguin Classics Release date 20010607 Pages 148 ISBN 0-14-118678-X ISBN 13 978-0-14-118678-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This major new edition of the Collins COBUILD English Usage is a modern, easy-to-use and in-depth guide to English usage, aimed at upper-intermediate and advanced learners and teachers of English. Collins COBUILD English Usage has been designed to help learners to use individual words correctly, and choose the right words and structures for the meaning they want to convey. The title not only explains what English words mean, but also provides information on how the words actually work. The title covers a range of different areas of the English language, to help learners use the language naturally and effectively. It provides clear information on easily confused words, words with similar meanings, and help with words that are often tricky for learners to understand. Entries are organized alphabetically so that they are easy to find, and each has a clear explanation of when and how to use the word. Each entry also includes examples from the Collins Corpus, which show how the words are really used in everyday English. In addition to information on usage, the title includes helpful grammar boxes, which explain elements of English grammar which students need to be able to write and speak in English. A supplement of various topics, including punctuation and academic writing, will help to ensure that learners have all the information they need to be able to communicate effectively and accurately. Collins COBUILD English Usage has been thoroughly revised and updated, based on extensive corpus research and is now easier to use than ever. With additional information on American English, and warning notes highlighting particular problems, Collins COBUILD English Usage is an indispensible tool for learning English today. Features Summary This major new edition of the Collins COBUILD English Usage is a modern, easy-to-use and in-depth guide to English usage, aimed at upper-intermediate and advanced learners and teachers of English.. Publisher Collins Cobuild Release date 20120802 Pages 800 ISBN 0-00-742374-8 ISBN 13 978-0-00-742374-3

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology. Each section of the commentary includes: Pericope Bibliography a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope. Translation the author s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English. Notes the author s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation. Form/Structure/Setting a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here. Comment verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research. Explanation brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues. General Bibliography occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliographycontains all sources used anywhere in the commentary. " Format:Hardback Pages:344

The Amplified(R) Bible is a unique translation designed to convey the full meaning of the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic words and phrases behind the English Bible. Features: * Uses a unique system of punctuation, italics, references, and synonyms to unlock subtle shades of meaning as found in the original biblical languages * Complete Amplified Bible text and footnotes * Compact portable size * Flexible softcover size * Alphabetical listing of the books of the Bible * Inexpensive edition for personal/ministry use * Double-column format Format:Paperback Pages:1184

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days I Think Therefore I Am, Existentialism, Dialectical Materialism? The Socratic Method and Deconstruction? Sure, you know what they all mean. That is, you¿ve certainly heard of them. But do you know enough about them to join a dinner party debate or dazzle the bar with your knowledge? 30-Second Philsophies takes a revolutionary approach to getting a grip on the 50 most significant schools of philosophy. The book challenges leading thinkers to quit fretting about the meaning of meaning for a while and explain the most complex philosophical ideas ¿ using nothing more than two pages, 300 words, and a metaphorical image. Here, in one unique volume, you have the chance to pick the potted brains of our leading philosophers and understand complex concepts such as Kant¿s Categorical Imperative without ending up in a darkened room with an ice pack on your head. Features Summary A full-colour illustrated tour through philosophy's most famous - and most mind-bending - ideas Author Stephen Law (Author), Julian Baggini (Author), Barry Loewer (Editor) Publisher Icon Books Release date 20171115 Pages 160 ISBN 1-78578-289-4 ISBN 13 978-1-78578-289-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Handwriting analysis, or graphology, is the science involved in producing a personality profile of the writer by examining the characteristics, traits and strokes of an individual's handwriting. It seems impossible, but a trained graphologist can gather an astonishing amount of information about the writer just from analysing their handwriting. Besides creating a complete personality profile, many other things are revealed in your handwriting, such as health issues, morality, past experiences, hidden talents, mental problems - to name just a few. The Orion Plain & Simple title explains what handwriting analysis is and why it works. The author gives a brief history of the art then delves into every aspect of writing, including: * The way the writing moves across the page * The meaning of the pen, pencil, and ink chosen * The slope of the script and the amount of space between words * The size and shape of the individual letters and signatures * The meaning of writing styles in headed paper, logos, and shop signs Features Summary A practical guide to understanding the messages hidden in your handwriting Author Eve Bingham Publisher Seven Dials Release date 20190815 Pages 144 ISBN 1-4091-7035-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4091-7035-8

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Introducing the "NLT Study Bible." The product of over forty Bible scholars and seven years' work, it is the most comprehensive study Bible ever created. The notes focus on bringing out the full meaning of the text, allowing the reader to understand the Bible more deeply than ever. Features include 25,900 study notes (over 820,000 words), maps, charts, illustrations, a word-study system, and much more. Feature details: Ten section introductions provide an overview of the literature and history of each section of the Bible, showing how the books are related to each other and to the rest of Scripture. Theme articles and person profiles (406 total) highlight recurring ideas and describe the lives of those who inhabit the pages of scripture. Also includes 100 Greek and 100 Hebrew word studies, 100 quotations from modern and ancient writers, and words of Christ in red. Another unique feature is that further reading is recommended at the end of each book and section introduction. Format:Hardback