Words & Language

A detailed and in-depth biography of the Latin language from its very beginnings to the present day from the widely acclaimed author of 'Empires of the Word'.   The Latin language has been a constant in the cultural history of the West for over two millennia. It has shaped the way we think o... More

Bill Bryson turns away form the highways and byways of middle America, so hilariously depicted in his bestselling The Lost Continent, for a fast, exhilarating ride along the Route 66 of American language and popular culture. In Made in America, Bryson de-mythologizes his native land - explaining ho... More

British English A to Zed is the most comprehensive guide to everyday English as it is spoken on both sides of the Atlantic. No longer will you be left confused when someone asks to borrow your biro (ballpoint pen) or your housewife (sewing kit). This updated and revised edition includes more than 5... More

PUT YOU IDEAS ACROSS EFFECTIVELY AND YOU'LL PUT YOURSELF ACROSS AT THE SAME TIME! Now streamlined and updated, the book that has literally put millions on the highway to greater accomplishment and success can show you how to have maximum impact as speaker---every day, and in every situation that dem... More

Despite the richness of Shakespeare's sexual language (his work includes no fewer than 150 puns for female genitals, and 180 for male genitalia), scant attention has been paid to it until now. "Filthy Shakespeare" offers more than 70 examples of the Bard at his bawdiest, arranged under 23 sexual cat... More

Grammar and Punctuation, Grade 4 provides rule charts and practice pages for these grammar and punctuation skills: kinds of sentences simple & complete subjects & predicates common, proper, singular, plural nouns irregular plurals using I & me correctly possessive nouns & pronouns kinds of verbs sub... More

How to make it, break it, hack it, crack it. The secret history of codes and code breaking. Simon Singh’s best-selling title The Code Book now reissued for the young-adult market.  The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography. Simon Singh brings life to an amazing story ... More

Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace, Ninth Edition Joseph M. Williams Why have thousands of college writers loved-and learned from-this book? Listen to what Joseph Williams has to say: "The ninth edition of Style aims at answering the same questions I asked in the earlier ones: What is it in a sent... More

Based on the famous Cutler Acceleread program, this resource offers simple, easy-to-use techniques and tests to help people read faster and understand context better. Includes eye exercises, drills for practicing pacing, and much more.This fourth edition of "Triple Your Reading Speed" does just that... More

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The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need is the ideal resource for everyone who wants to produce writing that is clear, concise, and grammatically excellent. Whether you're creating perfect professional documents, spectacular school papers, or effective personal letters, you'll find this handbook indi... More

Get the secrets of success in this great bestseller (over nine months on the "New York Times" bestseller list) that can change your life for the better. Claiming that the world is a giant negotiating table, renowned negotiator Cohen teaches the art of negotiation with dozens of concrete examples.... More

This new, expanded ninth edition of the best-selling guide to style is based on The Economist's own house style manual, and is an invaluable companion for everyone who wants to communicate with the clarity, style and precision for which The Economist is famous. It gives general advice on writing, po... More

In this book, the authors deal with areas of the English language likely to offer difficulty to an undergraduate learner. Theory is kept to a minimum, and whenever outlined, thoroughly illustrated. The second part deals with different aspects of composition like precis writing, letter writing, descr... More

Ever asked for directions to the train station and ended up with a streetside ear cleaning, palm reading or root canal? With this phrasebook you'll preserve your dirty ears, unknown future and all your teet. Get talking as you make your way around India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and take your best s... More