Publicado por Hodder & Stoughton, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Later prt. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Publicado por Hodder & Stoughton, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Later prt. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Publicado por Hodder Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.45.
Publicado por Hodder Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.45.
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Fine.
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book.
Publicado por John Murray 03/04/2008, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
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. .
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Publicado por John Murray 03/04/2008, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
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.
Publicado por Hodder & Stoughton, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Later prt. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Publicado por Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: TextbookRush, Grandview Heights, OH, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Ships SAME or NEXT business day. We Ship to APO/FPO addr. Choose EXPEDITED shipping and receive in 2-5 business days within the United States. See our member profile for customer support contact info. We have an easy return policy.
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: medimops, Berlin, Alemania
Condición: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Greener Books, London, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Publicado por John Murray, London, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Later prt. edition. 8vo, 440 pp.
Publicado por London : John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: MW Books, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Original o primera edición
First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: 440 pages ; 22 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-404) and indexes. Contents: Ensemble -- Invade -- Saffron -- Volume -- Bravado -- Genius -- Powwow -- Bonsai -- Onslaught -- Connoisseur -- Teapot -- Blizzard -- Ethos -- Voodoo -- Angst -- Shabash -- Acknowledgements -- Notes -- Bibliography of Secondary Sources -- Index. Subjects: English language History; English language Lexicography History; English language Etymology. 1 Kg.
Publicado por John Murray, London, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: The Blue Penguin, FRODSHAM, Reino Unido
Original o primera edición
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Dustwrapper, pp.440. The history of the English language, and of how the words themselves bear witness to history and social change. There are also some 350 other languages which contribute words to English and this is also covered to interesting effect. Wrapper a little creased and lightly worn to top edge, otherwise clean and sound. Binding and contents very clean. Near fine in VG wrapper.
Publicado por London : John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlanda
Original o primera edición
First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: 440 pages ; 22 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-404) and indexes. Contents: Ensemble -- Invade -- Saffron -- Volume -- Bravado -- Genius -- Powwow -- Bonsai -- Onslaught -- Connoisseur -- Teapot -- Blizzard -- Ethos -- Voodoo -- Angst -- Shabash -- Acknowledgements -- Notes -- Bibliography of Secondary Sources -- Index. Subjects: English language History; English language Lexicography History; English language Etymology. 1 Kg.
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.
Publicado por John Murray, London, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Amazing Book Company, Liphook, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Mint. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Mint. Reprint. This mint unread copy is bound in cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine, tight, white, bright and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in mint condition. Communication is essential to our lives, but how often do we stop to think about where the words we use have come from? Have you ever thought about which words in English have been borrowed from Arabic, French or Dutch? Try admiral, landscape and marmalade just for starters. The Secret Life of Words is a wide-ranging account not only of the history of English, but also of how words witness history, reflect social change and remind us of our turbulent past. Henry Hitchings delves into our promiscuous language and reveals how and why it has absorbed words from more than 350 other languages many originating from the most unlikely of places, such as shampoo from Hindi and kiosk from Turkish. From the Norman Conquest to the present day, Hitchings narrates the story of English as an archive of our human experience and uncovers the secrets behind everyday words. This is a celebration of our language; after reading it, you will never again take the words we use for granted. Ref SS3.
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Fireside Bookshop, Stroud, GLOS, Reino Unido
Miembro de asociación: PBFA
Cloth. Condición: Like New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Like New. Type: Book.
Publicado por John Murray, London England, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: The London Bookworm, East Sussex, Reino Unido
Original o primera edición
Cloth. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. First Edition. Hardback. First Edition. The Secret Life of Words. Message to previous owner to inside cover. Slight shelf wear to top edge of D/J. Price clipped to D/J. Communication is essential to our lives, but how often do we stop to think about where the words we use have come from? Have you ever thought abouth which words in English have been borrowed from Arabic, Dutch or Portuguese? Try admiral, landscape and marmalade just for starters. This book is a wide-ranging account not only of the history of English, but also of how words witness history, reflect social change and remind us of our turbulent past. The author delves into our promiscuos language and reveals how and why it has absorbed words from more than 350 other languages - many orignating from the most unlikey of places, such as shampoo from Hindi and kiosk from Turkish. From the Norman Conquest to the present day, Hitchings narrates the story of English as an archive of our human experience and uncovers the secrets behind everyday words. This is a celebration of our language: after reading it, you will never again take the workds we use for granted. 440 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.).
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 1.46.
Publicado por John Murray, 2008
ISBN 10: 0719564549 ISBN 13: 9780719564543
Librería: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, SD, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: New.