ROSS, ALAN S.C.

Etymology with Especial Reference to English.

London: Andre Deutsch, 1958. 1st edition. The Language Library series. "Professor Ross makes it plain that English Etymology cannot be approached without some knowledge of General Linguistics, of the 'sound-changes' that have affected English from the time of its earliest known parent, Primitive Indo-European to the present day, and of some of those that have affected other Indo-European and Germanic languages." Pp.169, toning to endpapers and closed page edges. Grey cloth, dustwrapper has minor edge wear. G+/G+.

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Book number: 41423

Catalogue: English Language

Keywords: Ross Etymology English Language Linguistics Words Language Development Indo European Germanic 42564 English Language

SCHUR, NORMAN.

British Self-Taught: with Comments in American. (Illustrated by Graham).

London: Johnston & Bacon, 1974. 1st ed. A transatlantic dictionary for readers, writers, travellers and businessmen who often find themselves confounded by English as the English use it. Pp. 20/220, 21 b/w illustns. Illustrated laminated boards, rubbing to spine. G+.

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Book number: 13944

Catalogue: English Language

Keywords: Schur Graham British Self Taught Comments American Dictionary A7869 English Language

STRANG, BARBARA M.H.

Modern English Structure.

London: Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd, 1964. Rep. "..deserves to be prescribed for honours' students of the English language in countries where English is a second or foreign language." Pp. 10/20, 15 Spectograms, inscrip. to fep. Blue cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w price-clipped and has small losses to top of spine. G+/G+.

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Book number: 15877

Catalogue: English Language

Keywords: Strang Modern English Structure Language A10382 English Language

TRASK, R.L.

Mind The Gaffe. The Penguin Guide to Common Errors in English.

London: Penguin, 2001. "In this authoritative and very readable guide, Professor Larry Trask gives forthright advice on how to write simply and effectively and to avoid blunders and howlers which might otherwise leave your reader either bemused or rolling on the floor with laughter." Pp.10/302. Pbk. VG.

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Book number: 30859

Catalogue: English Language

Keywords: Trask Mind Gaffe Penguin Guide Common Errors English Language Grammar 30253 English Language

WOOD, FREDERICK T.

English Verbal Idioms.

London: Macmillan & Co, 1965. "Primarily for foreign students of English..A guide to ordinary written and spoken English." Pp, 325. P/b. G+.

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Book number: 11701

Catalogue: English Language

Keywords: Wood English Language Verbal Idioms Students A4815 English Language

WYNNE-PARKER, MICHAEL.

Bridge Over Troubled Water. An Insight into the English-Speaking Union and its Influence in South Asia.(Signed).

London: Kingston Books, 1989. 0951493701. 1st edition. Tells four stories. "First there is the story of Michael Wynne-Parker - preoccupied by the good things in life in his youth, but now a successful businessman and dedicated philanthropist. Then.the story of Sir Evelyn Wrench, who, while still a teenager, was the Postcard King of the world, and who dedicated his mature life to the cause of universal brotherhood. The story of the English-Speaking Union, founded by Sir Evelyn, reveals that it as powerful a force for peace today as when it was founded. Finally, there is the troubled history of Sri Lanka, an ancient civilisation coming to terms with the complexities of independence.." Pp.x/163, signed by the author to title page, 8 pages of black & white photos, indentation to preliminary pages due to strongly made signature. Blue cloth, dustwrapper, sight sunning to spine. VG/VG.

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Book number: 38821

Catalogue: English Language

Keywords: Michael Wynne Parker Signed Bridge over Troubled Water English Speaking Union South Asia Sri Lanka Sir Evelyn Wrench Norfolk East Anglia Nepal Scotland Temple Sacred Tooth Kandy Language 39728 English Language