Zbirka: Jezik: zgodovina in splošna dela
287 rezultatov
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Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons(2020) BRETT, SIMONA humorous gift book: collection of oxymorons, amusingly illustrated by Paul Thomas.Vezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Lost in Translation: An Illustrated Compendium of Untranslatable Words(2015) ELLA FRANCESVezava: Trda18,21 € -
Accidence Will Happen(2015) KAMM, OLIVERTHE TIMES columnist Oliver Kamm takes on the pedants in this witty, authoritative and sometimes provocative guide to the use and abuse of the English language.Vezava: Mehka18,21 € -
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That's Not English(2016) MOORE, ERINA transatlantic survival guide, that examines the key differences between the British and the Americans through their language. It shows why Americans give - and take - so many bloody compliments and never, ever say 'shall' (well hardly ever), as well asVezava: Mehka18,21 € -
Around the World in 80 Words(2018) JONES, PAUL ANTHONYFor armchair travellers and language nerds: the surprising stories behind places that have become words.Vezava: Trda18,21 € -
Mrs Moreau's Warbler(2019) MOSS, STEPHENGuardian columnist and Springwatch expert Stephen Moss combines detective work, natural history, folklore and first hand observations to explore how birds got their names and our long and eventful relationship with the natural world.Vezava: Mehka18,21 € -
Just the Job(2020) TULLOCH, ALEXANDERHighly original and enjoyable examation of the etymology behind a selection of trades and professions, unearthing intriguing nuggets of historical information along the way. Includes explanations of common surnames; obsolete jobs such as pardoner or telegVezava: Trda20,07 € -
It's All Greek(2018) TULLOCH, ALEXANDERDid you know that marmalade, pirate, sketch and purse trace their linguistic origins back to the Athens of 500 bce? This book offers a word-by-word look at the influence of Greek on everyday words in English, telling the stories behind their etymologicalVezava: Trda20,07 € -
Barrel of Monkeys(2015)Featuring pets, farmyard animals, big cats and wild beasts, this beautifully presented book is the perfect gift for animal lovers and all those with an interest in this quirky linguistic tradition.Vezava: Trda15,43 € -
The First English Dictionary 1604(2015) CAWDREY, ROBERTContrary to popular belief, the author of the first English dictionary is not Samuel Johnson, but Robert Cawdrey, who published his Table Alphabeticall in 1604 - nearly 150 years before Johnson’s dictionary.Vezava: Mehka16,98 € -
Don't Believe A Word(2020) SHARIATMADARI, DAVIDA mind-boggling journey through the phenomenon of language, busting nine common myths about humanity's greatest achievement - 'Wonderful' STEPHEN FRYVezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Literature of the Gaelic Landscape(2017) MURRAY, JOHNLiterature of the Gaelic Landscape compares Gaelic literature with other world traditions and their relationship to place and storytelling, providing an overview of how the literature relates to landscape and place over the ages.Vezava: Mehka29,33 € -
May We Borrow Your Language?(2017) GOODEN, MR PHILIPA richly entertaining exploration of the origins of the words that English has borrowed from other languages over its 1500-year history.Vezava: Mehka11,20 € -
Poems from the Edge of Extinction(2019) MCCABE, CHRISAccording to Unesco, of the 7,000 languages spoken in the world, more than half are endangered, with one disappearing every two weeks. This collection of 50 poems celebrates and preserves these unique voices and takes the reader on a global journey of disVezava: Trda23,82 € -
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Happiness Dictionary(2021) LOMAS, DR TIMHow to harness the power of 'untranslatable' words to help you live your best possible lifeVezava: Mehka18,21 €
