Best of
Language

1984

Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia


Karl Elliger - 1984
    Its portable size in no way compromises the readability of both text and critical apparatus, which retains a bold, clear font.

The Deluxe Transitive Vampire: The Ultimate Handbook of Grammar for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed


Karen Elizabeth Gordon - 1984
    Black-&-white illustrations throughout.IntroductionSentences & what we mean by them Words & what kinds of words they areNouns Verbs VerbalsMore on verbs Adjectives & adverbsPronouns Arriving at agreementsPhrases Clauses FragmentsComma splicesThe creation of sentences

English-Russian, Russian-English Dictionary


Kenneth Katzner - 1984
    Includes new political terminology, new Russian institutions, new countries and republics and new city names. Contains 26,000 entries in the English-Russian section and 40,000 words in the Russian-English section. Irregularities in Russian declensions and conjugations appear at the beginning of each entry.

Semiotics and the Philosophy of Language


Umberto Eco - 1984
    . . this collection can be read with pleasure by those unversed in semiotic theory." —Times Literary Supplement

Inquiries Into Truth and Interpretation


Donald Davidson - 1984
    The original volume remains a central point of reference, and a focus of controversy, with its impact extending into linguistic theory, philosophy of mind, and epistemology. Addressing a central question--what it is for words to mean what they do--and featuring a previously uncollected, additional essay, this work will appeal to a wide audience of philosophers, linguists, and psychologists.

The Origins of English Words: A Discursive Dictionary of Indo-European Roots


Joseph T. Shipley - 1984
    By comparing the vocabularies of its various descendants, however, it is possible to reconstruct the basic Indo-European roots with considerable confidence. In The Origins of English Words, Shipley catalogues these proposed roots and follows the often devious, always fascinating, process by which some of their offshoots have grown.Anecdotal, eclectic, and always enthusiastic, The Origins of English Words is a diverting expedition beyond linguistics into literature, history, folklore, anthropology, philosophy, and science.

Merriam Webster's Dictionary Of Synonyms: A Dictionary Of Discriminated Synonyms With Antonyms And Analogous And Contrasted Words


Merriam-Webster - 1984
    The ideal guide to choosing the right words.- Goes beyond the word lists of a thesaurus- Entries explain important differences between synonyms- Provides over 17,000 usage examples- Lists antonyms and related words

The Transitive Vampire: A Handbook of Grammar for the Innocent, the Eager and the Doomed


Karen Elizabeth Gordon - 1984
    

A Grammatical Analysis of the Greek New Testament


Maximilian Zerwick - 1984
    Informative & Collectable

Language, Thought, and Other Biological Categories: New Foundations for Realism


Ruth Garrett Millikan - 1984
    The results support a realist theory of truth and of universals, and open the way for a nonfoundationalist and nonholistic approach to epistemology.

A Student's Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic


Larry A. Mitchel - 1984
    Unlike other vocabulary lists, this work combines all word forms in a single list, simplifying the student's task of learning all words of a given frequency. Words are given in groups of thirty or fewer in order to provide the students with short, manageable learning blocks. The vocabulary list also gives the basic meaning of each word, a phonetic pronunciation guide, key information about the word's part of speech, and the number of times each word appears in the Hebrew text. A separate section of the vocabulary list contains all Aramaic words appearing in the Old Testament. A Student's Vocabulary for Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic is a tool that will be welcomed and used by all students of Hebrew.

Russian in 10 Minutes a Day


Kristine K. Kershul - 1984
    Almost automatically you will acquire a large working vocabulary that will suit your needs. As you work through the steps, use the sticky labels (included). At the back of the book, you will also find cut-out flash cards to make learning fun. When you have completed the book, cut out the menu at the back and take it along on your trip. Available in 11 languages.

The L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E Book


Bruce Andrews - 1984
    Enough stone or other jugs lineup of whatever is In Through Out That’s light as much as known Differences evanesce Like, where and/or what on the equator might be french or spanish Longitude and latitude, yep yep sure Americana.”—Larry Eigner, commentary on a selection from Ger­trude Stein’s Tender Buttons This selection of essays and poetry from the first three volumes of L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E magazine dis­cusses a “spectrum of writing that places its attention primarily on language and ways of making meaning, that takes for granted neither vocabulary, grammar, process, shape, syntax, program, nor sub­ject matter.” (Bernstein and Andrews) The various writers shun labels, slogans, or catch-phrases; their exploration of the ways that meanings and values are re­vealed through the written word is in­tended to open the field of poetic activity, not close it. The common thread of these essays is the multitude and scope of words’ refer­ential powers—denotative, connotative, and associational; and studying these powers is ultimately a social and political activity as well as an aesthetic one.

Dictionaries: The Art and Craft of Lexicography


Sidney I. Landau - 1984
    Landau's landmark work offers a comprehensive and completely up-to-date description of how dictionaries are researched and written, with particular attention to the ways in which computer technology has changed modern lexicography. Landau has an insider's practical knowledge of making dictionaries and every feature of the dictionary is examined and explained. Written in a readable style, free of jargon and unnecessary technical language, it will appeal to readers with no specialist knowledge of the field, as well as to professional lexicographers.

Essential Dutch Grammar


Henry R. Stern - 1984
    Avoiding archaic, highly literary and seldom-used forms, this grammar helps those with some knowledge of Dutch use phrases and vocabulary more effectively. For the beginner, it provides all the grammar really needed for speech and comprehension.:Based on the premise that systematic study of grammar is a shortcut to language learning, Essential Dutch Grammar helps you acquire fluency by emphasizing the strong similarities between English and Dutch, and by concentrating on essentials: spelling, word order, articles and nouns, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, verbs, conjunctions and prepositions--all illustrated by easy-to-understand examples.While explaining how to avoid complicated sentence constructions, tell time and use idioms, the book provides dozens of useful expressions, four detailed appendices on verbs, and a handy glossary of grammatical terms. Whether you're just beginning the study of Dutch or need a handy refresher course, Essential Dutch Grammar offers a modern, streamlined approach that will enable you to master Dutch in the shortest possible time.

The Oxford Duden Pictorial English Dictionary


John A. Pheby - 1984
    Under general categories such as "man and his social environment," "entertainment, culture and art," and "atom, universe and earth," 384 plates place objects in context. Word buffs will be delighted to find words like "wort," "mopboard," and "leech pocket," while those who are new to English can easily find out what a "xylophone" or a "three-door hatchback" looks like without wading through complicated definitions. The dictionary features a complete table of contents and index for easy reference, and the illustrations are simple, easy to identify, and clearly labeled. The Oxford-Dudens are world-renowned for their excellence; at last there is one that will be a useful general reference for all English-speakers.

Greek (The Rough Guide Dictionary Phrasebook)


Costas Panayotakis - 1984
    This second edition has the contents arranged dictionary-style for easy access, useful tips and travel notes and a practical menu reader.

Classical Hebrew Poetry: A Guide to Its Techniques


Wilfred G.E. Watson - 1984
    This large-scale manual, rich in detail, exegesis and bibliography, provides guidelines for the analysis and appreciation of Hebrew verse. Topics include oral poetry, metre, parallelism and forms of the strophe and stanza. Sound patterns and imagery are also discussed. A lengthy chapter sets out a whole range of other poetic devices and the book closes with a set of worked examples of Hebrew poetry. Throughout, other ancient Semitic verse has been used for comparison and the principles of modern literary criticism have been applied.

Hadrian's Wall in the Days of the Romans


Ronald Embleton - 1984
    It tells us about the soldiers who built and garrisoned it and the civilians who lived in the towns and villages scattered along its length. Never before has such a grand attempt been made to show in vivid colourful detail the life of Roman Britain. Every building to be found inside the Roman forts and camps has been carefully reconstructed.

Essentials of Russian Grammar: A Complete Guide for Students and Professionals


Nicholas Maltzoff - 1984
    Advanced Beginning through Advanced In 12 self-contained units, this outstanding reference provides a clear, systematic presentation of the major grammatical elements of Russian -- a complete guide for developing a greater mastery of Russian.

The Dictionary Of Contemporary Slang


Jonathon Green - 1984
    

Finnish for Foreigners 1 Exercises


Maija-Hellikki Aaltio - 1984
    Dialogs and narratives are without English translations and the number of new words listed for each chapter has been somewhat reduced.

Italian at a Glance: Phrase Book & Dictionary for Travelers


Mario Costantino - 1984
    Phrases are the kind to help travelers make themselves understood in hotels, airports, train stations, restaurants, shops, and other places they are likely to visit as tourists or international business travelers. All of the newly revised At a Glance phrasebooks have useful city maps, updated information on train systems and timetables, availability of ATMs and faxes in major foreign cities and towns, and of course, countless helpful words and phrases in both languages.

Structures of Social Action


J. Maxwell Atkinson - 1984
    It begins by outlining the theoretical and methodological foundations of the field and goes on to develop some of the main themes that have emerged from topical empirical research. These include the organisation of preference, topic, non-vocal activities, and apparently spontaneous responses such as laughter and applause. The collection represents the most comprehensive statement yet to be published on this type of research.

The Oxford Guide to the English Language


Joyce M. Hawkins - 1984
    Combining the Oxford Guide to English Usage and a compact Oxford dictionary, this volume is comprehensive and exceptionally convenient for regular consultation.

Pronunciation and Reading of Classical Latin: A Practical Guide (Living Voice of Greek & Latin)


Stephen G. Daitz - 1984
    

Conversational Style: Analyzing Talk Among Friends


Deborah Tannen - 1984
    This revised edition includes a new preface and an afterword in which Tannen discusses the book's place in the evolution of her work.Conversational Style is written in an accessible and non-technical style that should appeal to scholars and students of discourse analysis (in fields like linguistics, anthropology, communication, sociology, and psychology) as well as general readers fascinated by Tannen's popular work. This book is an ideal text for use in introductory classes in linguistics and discourse analysis.

Random House Roget's Thesaurus


Random House - 1984
    This third edition of Roget's Thesaurus is newly updated, containing more than 11,000 entries in a single A to Z list, and more than 200,000 synonyms and antonyms.

Welcome to Welsh: A Complete Welsh Course for Beginners


Heini Gruffudd - 1984
    It is a 15-part course with grammar, exercises, translations, conversations and photo-stories in each part, with a basic dictionary at the end.