Suzanne Romaine’s book has been recognized as the most authoritative introduction to the sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics of bilingualism. The new edition has been completely revised to incorporate recent work in this fast developing field. Throughout the book, bilingualism is seen a societal and cognitive phenomenon. Professor Romaine explores various aspects of bilingual behaviour, such as code switching and language mixing...
English Grammar for Students of French explains the grammatical terms that are in your French textbook nd shows you how they relate to English grammar. Once you have understood the terms and concepts in your own language, it will be easier for you to undertand your textbook. With simple explanations and numerous examples this handbook compares English and French grammar, pointing out the similarities and differences.
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colour illustrated dictionary with easy-to-follow explanations for over 5,000 medical terms. From exploring a dental abscess diagram to discovering the symptoms and causes of asthma, stay one step ahead of your families
ailments following this A-Z guide. Find the latest information on anatomical terms, disorders, tests and drugs so whatever you're dealing with, you're fully in the know. A must have for your family bookshelf.
Does temporal language depend on spatial language? This widespread view is intuitively appealing since spatial and temporal expressions are often similar or identical. Also, metaphors consistently express temporal phenomena in terms of spatial language, pointing to a close semantic and conceptual relationship. But what about the application of the two kinds of linguistic expressions in natural discourse? The book draws together findings on terms that describe the relation of objects or events to each other (such as in front / behind, before /after, etc.)
The Dictionary of Transport and Logistics This unique, single volume dictionary aims to make sense of the language of generic terms, jargon, abbreviations and management buzzwords, to say nothing of the legal terms and definitions, that has grown up around the transport and logistics industries.(Amazon.com)
