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  • A History of the German Language Through Texts

    by Thomas Gloning, Christopher Young ...
    A History of the German Language Through Texts examines the evolution of German, from the Early Medieval period to the present day.Written in a lively and accessible style, the book looks at the history of German through a wide range of texts, from medical, legal and scientific writing to literature, everyday newspapers and adverts. All texts are translated and accompanied by commentaries. The ... Read more

    $77.99 USD

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  • Writing Active Hooks Book 2: Evocative Description, Character, Dialogue, Foreshadowing and Where to Use Hooks

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  • Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar

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  • Everything You Know About English Is Wrong

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  • Oxford Guide to Effective Argument and Critical Thinking

    by Colin Swatridge ...
    How do you approach an essay or discussion question? How do you review what claims others have made and offer counter-claims? And how do you weigh up the strengths and weaknesses of your own argument before putting together a persuasive conclusion? This accessible book takes you step by step through the art of argument, from thinking about what to write and how you might write it, to how you may ... Read more

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  • The Oxford Guide to Library Research

    by Thomas Mann ...
    The information world has undergone drastic changes since the publication of the 3rd edition of The Oxford Guide to Library Research in 2005, and Thomas Mann, a veteran reference librarian at the Library of Congress, has extensively revised his text to reflect those changes. This book will answer two basic questions: First, what is the extent of the significant research resources you will you miss ... Read more

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  • Informal English

    Puncture Ladies, Egg Harbors, Mississippi Marbles, and Other Curious Words and Phrases of North America

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  • Words from the Heart

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