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  • Beowulf and the Appositive Style

    by Fred C. Robinson ...
    Originally published in 1985, Fred T. Robinson’s classic study asserts that the appositive style of Beowulf helps the poet communicate his Christian vision of pagan life. By alerting the audience to both the older and the newer meanings of words, the poet was able to resolve the fundamental tension which pervades his narration of ancient heroic deeds.Robinson describes Beowulf’s major themes and ... Read more

    $15.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Guide to Old English

    by Bruce Mitchell, Fred C. Robinson ...
    A comprehensive introduction to Old English, combining simple, clear philology with the best literary works to provide a compelling and accessible beginners’ guide.Provides a comprehensive introduction to Old EnglishUses a practical approach suited to the needs of the beginning studentFeatures selections from the greatest works of Old English literature, organized from simple to more challenging ... Read more

    $55.00 USD

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  • Inventing English

    A Portable History of the Language

    by Seth Lerer ...
    A history of English from the age of Beowulf to the rap of Eminem, "written with real authority, enthusiasm and love for our unruly and exquisite language" ( The Washington Post).Many have written about the evolution of grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, but only Seth Lerer situates these developments within the larger history of English, America, and literature. This edition of his ... Read more

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  • Inventing English

    A Portable History of the Language

    by Seth Lerer ...
    Why is there such a striking difference between English spelling and English pronunciation? How did our seemingly relatively simple grammar rules develop? What are the origins of regional dialect, literary language, and everyday speech, and what do they have to do with you?Seth Lerer's Inventing English is a masterful, engaging history of the English language from the age of Beowulf to the rap of ... Read more

    $19.49 USD

  • Introduction to Old English

    by Peter S. Baker ...
    Featuring numerous updates and additional anthology selections, the 3rd edition of Introduction to Old English confirms its reputation as a leading text designed to help students engage with Old English literature for the first time.A new edition of one of the most popular introductions to Old EnglishAssumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional grammarIncludes basic grammar reviews at ... Read more

    $47.00 USD

  • The History of English: A Linguistic Introduction

    by Scott Shay ...
    The History of English: A Linguistic Introduction is for anyone interested in the history of the English language. While leading the reader through the pre-history of English, through Germanic times, Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English, the book also introduces the reader to concepts in theoretical and historical linguistics. It includes authentic texts from each ... Read more

    $4.49 USD

  • Cambridge IGCSE™ English Student’s Book (Collins Cambridge IGCSE™)

    by Keith Brindle, Julia Burchell, Julia Burchell, Steve Eddy, Mike Gould, Ian Kirby ...
    Series series Collins Cambridge IGCSE™
    The third edition of the Collins Cambridge IGCSE® English Student Book covers in depth every skill and topic in the Cambridge IGCSE® and IGCSE® (9–1) First Language English syllabuses (0500 and 0990), showing students how to make progress.This Student Book supports the syllabuses for first examination in 2020.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: September 2018 ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • The Cambridge Introduction to the Old Norse-Icelandic Saga

    by Margaret Clunies Ross ...
    Series series Cambridge Introductions to Literature
    The medieval Norse-Icelandic saga is one of the most important European vernacular literary genres of the Middle Ages. This Introduction to the saga genre outlines its origins and development, its literary character, its material existence in manuscripts and printed editions, and its changing reception from the Middle Ages to the present time. Its multiple sub-genres - including family sagas, ... Read more

    $27.89 USD

  • Writing Exciting Sentences

    Age 7 Plus

    by Alan Peat ...
    Many pupils already know how to write simple sentences. Writing Exciting Sentences: Age 7 Plus will help pupils to write more varied sentences which engage and captivate the reader. Twenty-five different sentence types are described in the book. They have all been used, successfully, with pupils aged between seven and 14. Each sentence type is given a title, which should be used regularly with ... Read more

    $9.54 USD

  • ABC: The Alphabetizaton of the Popular Mind

    by Ivan Illich ...
    In ABC... philosopher and cultural analyst Ivan Illich and medieval scholar and literary critic Barry Sanders have produced an original, meticulous and provocative study of the advent, spread and present decline of literacy. They explore he impact of the alphabet on fundamental thought processes and attitudes, on memory, on political groupings and religous and cultural expectations. Their ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Let's Talk About the Birds and the Bees

    A Let’s Talk picture book to start conversations with children about the facts of life (From how babies are made to puberty and healthy relationships)

    by Molly Potter ...
    Illustrated by Sarah Jennings ...
    Series series Let's Talk
    From the author of How Are You Feeling Today? and Will You Be My Friend? comes a picture book all about the birds and the bees (sex education).It's natural for young children to have questions about their bodies and where they came from, but it can seem a daunting task to answer honestly so that they understand the subtleties of puberty, sex, reproduction and relationships, and are comfortable ... Read more

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  • The Cambridge Companion to Old English Literature

    Edited by Malcolm Godden, Michael Lapidge ...
    Series series Cambridge Companions to Literature
    This Companion has been thoroughly revised to take account of recent scholarship and to provide a clear and accessible introduction for those encountering Old English literature for the first time. Including seventeen essays by distinguished scholars, this new edition provides a discussion of the literature of the period 600 to 1066 in the context of how Anglo-Saxon society functioned. New ... Read more

    $39.39 USD