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  • Skeptical Linguistic Essays

    by Paul M. Postal ...
    This volume consists of an introduction and two groups of essays by Paul M. Postal, each with a connecting theme. The first, positive group of papers, contains five previously unpublished studies of English syntax. These include a long study of so-called "locative inversion," two investigations related to raising to non-subject status, an argument for the existence of a hitherto ignored nominal ... Read more

    $76.49 USD

  • Some Syntactic Rules in Mohawk

    by Paul Martin Postal ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Syntax
    The aim of this syntactic study, first published in 1979, is to formulate part of a generative grammar of Mohawk. A generative grammar is a finite set of explicit rules which enumerate the sentences of the language and which automatically assign to each sentence its correct grammatical analysis or structural description. This title will be of interest to students of language and linguistics. ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

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    A Not-So-Serious Guide to Clear Communication

    by Edith Hope Fine, Judith Pinkerton Josephson ...
    An easy-to-follow guide for all of your grammar needs.With clear text, appealing cartoons, and a focus on common grammatical errors and how to correct them, this little volume is a real gem that should find a permanent place with companies, universities, and anyone seeking a user-friendly guide to style and usage. ... Read more

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  • Essential English Grammar: Teach Yourself

    A Complete Introduction

    by Brigitte Edelston, Ron Simpson ...
    Essential English Grammar is packed with easy-to-follow explanations and summaries, practical tips on how to avoid common grammar mistakes, interesting facts about the historical and regional use of English and a special section on punctuation. This clear, straightforward guide to modern English grammar will help you to improve your knowledge of the language and perfect your grammar.NOT GOT MUCH ... Read more

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  • The Complete Guide to Grammar

    by Rosalind Fergusson ...
    Many people find English grammar daunting: if you are one of them, then this is the book for you. The Complete Guide to Grammar is an indispensible guide for all native English speakers who were not taught formal grammar, and who have ever wondered about the correct use of a word or phrase. It is also an invaluable learning tool for students of English of lower intermediate standard and above.The ... Read more

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  • Reading Greek

    Grammar and Exercises

    by Joint Association of Classical Teachers ...
    Series series Reading Greek
    First published in 1978, Reading Greek has become a best-selling one-year introductory course in ancient Greek for students and adults. It combines the best of modern and traditional language-learning techniques and is used widely in schools, summer schools and universities across the world. It has also been translated into several foreign languages. This volume provides full grammatical support ... Read more

    $36.89 USD

  • The 25 Rules of Grammar

    The Essential Guide to Good English

    by Joseph Piercy ...
    Everything you need to know about the 25 essential rules of English grammar.English grammar is often said to be over-complicated and difficult to get to grips with but the truth is that, while there are certain rules that should be obeyed, the language evolves and develops over time – and quite rightly so.In this useful book, Joseph Piercy outlines the 25 rules that should be adhered to in written ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Generative Grammar

    Theory and its History

    by Robert Freidin ...
    Series series Routledge Leading Linguists
    Generative Grammar presents a substantial contribution to the field of linguistics in drawing together for the first time the author's most significant work on the theory of generative grammar.The essays collected here display Freidin's role in moving the theory forward in terms of new proposals, and analyse the efforts to understand the evolution and history of the theory by careful investigation ... Read more

    $65.99 USD

  • Saving our Prepositions

    A Guide for the Perplexed

    by David Thatcher ...
    Prepositions (words like above, from, in, of and with which relate one part of a sentence to another) are, though few in number, among the most frequently used words in English. They are also among the most frequently misused: writers and speakers alike seem to have endless trouble in choosing the right or acceptable preposition. The sad result is widespread uncertainty, confusion and ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Analysing Older English

    Edited by David Denison, Ricardo Bermúdez-Otero, Chris McCully, Emma Moore ...
    Series series Studies in English Language
    Is historical linguistics different in principle from other linguistic research? This book addresses problems encountered in gathering and analysing data from early English, including the incomplete nature of the evidence and the dangers of misinterpretation or over-interpretation. Even so, gaps in the data can sometimes be filled. The volume brings together a team of leading English historical ... Read more

    $44.29 USD

  • Prolegomena to a Critical Grammar

    by Josef Schächter ...
    Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
    This book is the first English version of Prolegomena zu einer kritischen Grammatik, published by Julius Springer, Vienna, 1935, as Volume 10 of the Vienna Circle's series Schriften zur wissenschaftlichen Weltauffassung. The prefatory remarks of both editor and author acknowledge the influence ofWittgenstein in a general way. However, in aim and approach, the work differs from Wittgenstein's ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • English for Writing Research Papers

    by Adrian Wallwork ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    Publishing your research in an international journal is key to your success in academia. This guide is based on a study of over 1000 manuscripts and reviewers' reports revealing why papers written by non-native researchers are often rejected due to problems with English usage and poor structure and content.With easy-to-follow rules and tips, and examples taken from published and unpublished papers ... Read more

    $31.49 USD