A Book of Middle English (Turville-Petre Thorlac)(Paperback)

A Book of Middle English (Turville-Petre Thorlac)(Paperback)

The fourth edition of this essential Middle English textbook introduces students to the wide range of literature written in England between 1150 and 1400. Beginning with an extensive overview of middle English history, grammar, syntax, and pronunciation, the book goes on to examine key middle

Introduction to Middle English (Smith Jeremy)(Paperback / softback)

An Introduction to Middle English is designed to provide undergraduate students of English historical linguistics with a concise description of the language during the period 1100-1500. Middle English, the language of Chaucer, is discussed in relation to both earlier and later stages in the history

Middle English Lyrics: New Readings of Short Poems (Boffey Julia)(Paperback)

A collection attesting to the richness and lasting appeal of these short forms of Middle English

Gamba're! - The Japanese Way of the Rugby Fan (Turvill Angus)(Paperback / softback)

History of the Middle East - 5th Edition (Mansfield Peter)(Paperback / softback)

The Canterbury Tales: A Prose Version in Modern English (Chaucer Geoffrey)(Paperback)

A clear modern prose translation of Chaucer's masterpiece of Middle English storytelling by the acclaimed poet David Wright. The Canterbury Tales has entertained readers for centuries, with its comic animal fables, moral allegories, miniature epics of courtly love, and rollicking erotic farces that

Kat Wolfe Investigates (John Lauren St)(Paperback / softback)

A compelling middle-grade mystery from Lauren St John, the bestselling author of the Blue Peter Book Award-winning Laura Marlin Mysteries series. Introducing pet-sitter and amateur detective, Kat Wolfe, in her first exciting

Book of English Magic (Heygate Richard)(Paperback / softback)

The hidden history of English

Edward I (Prestwich Michael)(Paperback)

Edward I--one of the outstanding monarchs of the English Middle Ages--pioneered legal and parliamentary change in England, conquered Wales, and came close to conquering Scotland. A major player in European diplomacy and war, he acted as peacemaker during the 1280s but became involved in a bitter

The Culinary Crescent: A History of Middle Eastern Cuisine (Heine Peter)(Paperback)

The Fertile Crescent region--the swath of land comprising a vast portion of today's Middle East--has long been regarded as pivotal to the rise of civilization. Alongside the story of human development, innovation, and progress, there is a culinary tradition of equal richness and importance. In The

A Middle English Reader and a Middle English Vocabulary (Sisam Kenneth)(Paperback)

Scholarly and highly informative, this anthology represents a distinctive contribution to the understanding and enjoyment of Middle English literature. Kenneth Sisam's well-chosen extracts from writings of the 14th century illustrate a rising new spirit in vernacular works. Selections include

Representations of the Body in Middle English Biblical Drama (Ciobanu Estella)(Pevná vazba)

Representations of the Body in Middle English Biblical Drama combines epistemological enquiry, gender theory and Foucauldian concepts to investigate the body as a useful site for studying power, knowledge and truth. Intertwining the conceptualizations of violence and the performativity of gender

Bill Evans: How My Heart Sings (Pettinger Peter)(Paperback)

This enthralling book is the first biography in English of Bill Evans, one of the most influential of all jazz pianists. Peter Pettinger, himself a concert pianist, describes Evans's life (the personal tragedies and commercial successes), his musicmaking (technique, compositional methods, and

The Cloud of Unknowing (Acevedo Butcher Carmen)(Paperback)

A marvelously readable translation of the great Middle English classic of Christian mysticism--now part of the beautifully designed Shambhala Pocket Library collection This anonymous fourteenth-century text is the glory of English mysticism, and one of the most practical and useful guides to

Essentials of Early English: Old, Middle and Early Modern English (Smith Jeremy J.)(Paperback)

This is a completely revised and updated edition of a highly successful textbook. It provides a practical and highly accessible introduction to the early stages of the English language: Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English. Designed specifically as a handbook for students beginning

Good as Gold (Heller Joseph)(Paperback)

Bruce Gold, a middle-aged, Jewish professor of English literature, finds himself on the brink of a golden career in politics -- and not a moment too soon, as Gold yearns for an opportunity to transform a less-than-picture-perfect life: His children think little of him, his intimidating father

The international politics of the Middle East: Second edition (Hinnebusch Raymond)(Paperback)

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Middle East international politics in the light of international relations theory. It assesses the impact of international penetration, including the historic formation of the regional state system, the continued role of external great powers, and the

The Canterbury Tales: (Original-Spelling Edition) (Chaucer Geoffrey)(Paperback)

One of the greatest and most ambitious works in English literature, in the original Middle English The Canterbury Tales depicts a storytelling competition between pilgrims drawn from all ranks of society. The tales are as various as the pilgrims themselves, encompassing comedy, pathos, tragedy, and

English Book 2 (Harpercollins Uk)(Paperback)

The second English Basic Skills book provides plenty of practice questions to work through to build confidence and improve English skills at Key Stage

New Penguin Book of English Folk Songs (Bishop Julia)(Paperback / softback)

Offers a collection of folk music - one of the great English popular art forms. This book brings together all the classic folk songs and many lesser-known discoveries, complete with music and annotations on their original sources and

Middle Egyptian Literature (Allen James P.)(Paperback)

A companion volume to the third edition of the author's popular Middle Egyptian, this book contains eight literary works from the Middle Kingdom, the golden age of Middle Egyptian literature. Included are the compositions widely regarded as the pinnacle of Egyptian literary arts, by the Egyptians

Teaching American English Pronunciation (Avery Peter)(Paperback)

This introduction to the pronunciation of American English describes the sound system, suggests ways of tackling pronunciation problems, and provides a variety of techniques and exercises for use in the

Analyzing Syntax Through Texts: Old, Middle, and Early Modern English (Van Gelderen Elly)(Paperback)

Illustrates the syntax and morphology of English with manuscript images and word-by-word transcriptions To describe a language, it is necessary to get as close to the sources as possible -- this textbook takes manuscript images, explains the various scripts used, and provides a word-by-word account

Football English: Soccer Vocabulary for Learners of English (Challenger Tom)(Paperback)

Who is this book for? For learners of English who want to talk about football (soccer) in English. Written for football (soccer) players, football fans and football officials (referees, managers, coaches, administrators etc.) It is suitable for anyone who has at least an intermediate level of