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Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Condición: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New. . Paperback. Signed by the author and the illustrator. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condición: New. . Paperback. Signed by the author and the illustrator. . . . .

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PF. Condición: New.

Condición: New. In.

PF. Condición: New.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New. In.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the multifaceted nature of human language, exploring its power to express our thoughts and emotions effectively. The author sheds light on the historical evolution of language, tracing its origins and development across cultures and time periods. Drawing on a wealth of examples, the book examines the intricate relationship between language and society, highlighting how linguistic patterns reflect social structures and cultural values. Furthermore, it delves into the psychological and cognitive processes involved in language acquisition and use, providing insights into how we communicate and comprehend meaning. Through a comprehensive and engaging approach, the book illuminates the fundamental role of language in shaping human experience and shaping our understanding of the world we inhabit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: New. John Healy, the son of poor Irish immigrants in London, grows up hardened by violence and soon finds himself overwhelmed by alcoholism. He ends up in the grass arena: the parks and streets of the inner city, where beggars, thieves, prostitutes and killers f.

4°, 400 S. mit sehr zahlr. s/w-Abb., Portäts, Film- und Set-Szenen etc., Text: englisch, original Halbleinen-Einband mit dem illustr. original Schutzumschlag, der Umschla vorne oben mit kleinem Knickcne und zwei kleinen (säurefrei hinterlegten) Randeinrißchen, sonst ein schönes, textsauberes Exemplar. Abholung im Ladengeschäft in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend ggü. Musterschule) möglich. Das spart die Portokosten. Pickup at the store in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend, close to Musterschule) is possible. It saves the shipping costs.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously guides primary school teachers and students through the fundamentals of teaching and learning phonics. It constitutes a practical, step-by-step system that enables teachers to effectively impart the basics of reading and pronunciation. The author introduces a structured framework that gradually introduces letters, sounds, and words, using engaging sentences and activities to enhance comprehension. The book places particular emphasis on word recognition, grouping, and expressive reading, ensuring that students develop fluency and accuracy in reading. Additionally, it introduces more advanced concepts such as consonant combinations and vowel digraphs, preparing students for higher-level reading skills. By comprehensively covering the basic principles of phonics, this book empowers teachers to cultivate confident readers who possess a strong foundation in language and literacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket, as Issued. First UK Paperback Edition. A third impression of the true first paperback edition, published in 1990, and the first with the film tie-in cover. With 'First published in 1988 - Reprinted 1988 - This paperback edition first published in 1990 - and the number line '4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3' on the printer's page. The scarcer hardcover first edition appeared in 1988, and was reprinted just the once before the novel was withdrawn from circulation and existing copies were pulped. ***Very good in illustrated card covers, with the cover picture taken from the film of the book. The covers are clean, with just some light rubbing and creasing at the edges, commensurate with age and handling. There is a short 1cm split to the edge of the spine and front cover, but no other significant creases or tears. No bumps. No fading. Light vertical reading crease to the spine, but no reading lean. Spine tight. Contents also nice and clean, with no inscriptions or annotations. Paper stock clean - just lightly tanned. The top corner tips of a few pages towards the centre of the book are slightly creased (please see scans). ***194 pages including a printed Chess Problem and Solution at the back of the book. 197mm x 126mm. ***'John Healy was born in London in 1943 to Irish immigrant parents in London's Kentish Town. Leaving school at the age of 14, he spent his formative years in the army, where he had a successful boxing career. Dishonourably discharged for drunkenness, resisting the guard and going absent without leave, Healy began a downward spiral that brought him into the subculture of London's homeless street drinkers. He spent fifteen years as a homeless alcoholic and was convicted of many petty crimes during this time. During one of his prison stretches he learned the game of chess from a fellow cellmate, Harry 'the Fox'. Finding that he had a special aptitude for the game, he decided to give up drinking and with the help of his former Probation Officer, Clive Soley (now Clive Soley, Baron Soley), he made his first moves back into normal life. He has remained sober since. His chess career continued for ten years and despite the ravages of his years spent on the streets he became a highly rated player, capable of playing four games simultaneously whilst wearing a blindfold and several games simultaneously with sight of the boards. Having given up his ambition of becoming a Grandmaster, Healy retired from tournament chess and began to write his life story, which was published in 1988 by Faber and Faber. "The Grass Arena" was instantly recognised as a classic of the memoir genre, and won many awards including the J. R. Ackerley Award for Literary Autobiography. This was the first book in the history of the prize to win the award outright. In 1990 Healy's autobiography was adapted into a film of the same name that won many major international awards, including the inaugural Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature at the Edinburgh Film Festival. A documentary about Healy's life and work, titled Barbaric Genius, directed by Paul Duane and produced by Screenworks Film and TV premiered at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival in 2011. It was nominated for the 2012 Grierson Documentary Award. Following a dispute with Faber and Faber in 1991, the book was put out of print in the UK, but was re-issued in 2008 as a Penguin Classic.' (Wiki) ***A third impression of the true first paperback edition, in very good condition. Due to the publisher withdrawing the book from circulation, copies of the original Faber editions in any printing are very scarce now. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Gut. 253 Seiten gut erhalten,Einband leicht berieben, Kopfschnitt minimal stockfleckig LIEFERZEITEN / DELIVERY TIMES: DEUTSCHLAND 5 - 14 Tage EUROPA/EUROPE: 7 - 30 Tage/Days USA/WELTWEIT/WORLDWIDE: 14 - 60 Tage/Days (!!!) +++ Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 450.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket, as Issued. First UK Paperback Edition. A first printing of the true first paperback edition, published in 1990, with 'First published in 1988 - Reprinted 1988' and 'This paperback edition first published in 1990'' on the printer's page. The scarcer hardcover first edition appeared in 1988, and was reprinted just the once before the novel was withdrawn from circulation and existing copies were pulped. ***Very good in illustrated card covers, with 'Autobiography of the Year' printed on the front cover. The covers are clean, with just some light rubbing and creasing at the edges, commensurate with age and handling - in particular, there is a crease at the top corner of the front cover, and creasing to the bottom corner of the back cover (please see scans). There is some surface rubbing to the edges of the spine, and a light vertical reading crease to the spine, but no reading lean. Spine tight. A couple of foxing spots to the fore-edge of the page block, just slightly affecting the page margins. Contents also very good, with no inscriptions or annotations, but there is some light foxing to the first and last few pages - not too noticeable. Paper stock lightly tanned. ***194 pages including a printed Chess Problem and Solution at the back of the book. 197mm x 126mm. ***'John Healy was born in London in 1943 to Irish immigrant parents in London's Kentish Town. Leaving school at the age of 14, he spent his formative years in the army, where he had a successful boxing career. Dishonourably discharged for drunkenness, resisting the guard and going absent without leave, Healy began a downward spiral that brought him into the subculture of London's homeless street drinkers. He spent fifteen years as a homeless alcoholic and was convicted of many petty crimes during this time. During one of his prison stretches he learned the game of chess from a fellow cellmate, Harry 'the Fox'. Finding that he had a special aptitude for the game, he decided to give up drinking and with the help of his former Probation Officer, Clive Soley (now Clive Soley, Baron Soley), he made his first moves back into normal life. He has remained sober since. His chess career continued for ten years and despite the ravages of his years spent on the streets he became a highly rated player, capable of playing four games simultaneously whilst wearing a blindfold and several games simultaneously with sight of the boards. Having given up his ambition of becoming a Grandmaster, Healy retired from tournament chess and began to write his life story, which was published in 1988 by Faber and Faber. "The Grass Arena" was instantly recognised as a classic of the memoir genre, and won many awards including the J. R. Ackerley Award for Literary Autobiography. This was the first book in the history of the prize to win the award outright. In 1990 Healy's autobiography was adapted into a film of the same name that won many major international awards, including the inaugural Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature at the Edinburgh Film Festival. A documentary about Healy's life and work, titled Barbaric Genius, directed by Paul Duane and produced by Screenworks Film and TV premiered at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival in 2011. It was nominated for the 2012 Grierson Documentary Award. Following a dispute with Faber and Faber in 1991, the book was put out of print in the UK, but was re-issued in 2008 as a Penguin Classic.' (Wiki) ***A first printing of the true first paperback edition, in very good condition, albeit with the aforementioned creases to the covers and light foxing. Due to the publisher withdrawing the book from circulation, copies of the original Faber editions in any printing are very scarce now. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.