Language And Linguistics
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Scrabble Dictionary
£12.00Scrabble Dictionary
An essential resource for all Scrabble enthusiasts.
Stuck on how to decide on what is a valid word in Scrabble?
This edition, in paperback, is fully updated to include all valid words between 2 and 9 letters in length from the latest official Scrabble word list, and allows players to settle disputes over the eligibility of words.£12.00 -
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How to Be a Writer
£16.99How to Be a Writer
Marcus Berkmann has been a freelance writer since 1988, working for newspapers and magazines and occasionally writing a book, like this one. He reckons to have written literally millions of words in that time, several of them in the right order. This, his 13th or possibly 14th book, is about those years of writing: the triumphs (few), the heartbreaks (many), the sackings (more than you would expect), the biscuits (many, many more than you would expect). In it he somehow makes the act of staring out of a window wondering what to say next seem both fascinating and, in some strange way, enviable, whereas, like most writers, he rarely leaves the house other than to go to the pub or the off-licence. Often asked how you become a writer, his advice remains: Please do not. There’s already enough competition out there and we don’t need any more. His advance for this book was about enough to buy a packet of Jaffa Cakes.
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Writing Skills for Business
£8.99Writing Skills for Business
Everything you need to know about writing for business – from working out the message you want to send, to understanding your audience. As everyone adjusts to hybrid and remote ways of working with others around the world, and we develop more ways of communicating, how you can use words to engage, inform, persuade, or sell to others is increasingly important. And writing clear, error-free content that is appropriate for its intended purpose is something that anyone can learn to do. Writing Skills for Business is packed full of quick tips and nuggets of advice on how to communicate better in your writing. From choosing the most relevant type of communication, to understanding the needs of your intended audience, and selecting the right layout and the most persuasive tone and style, this new guide will help you produce the most effective communications – whether that’s internal reports, business plans, day-to-day emails and team briefin
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Writing from Ukraine
£10.99Writing from Ukraine
Under USSR rule, the subject matter and style of literary expression in Ukraine was strictly controlled and censored. But once Ukraine gained independence in 1991 its literary scene flourished, as the moving and delightful poems, essays and extracts collected here show. There are 15 authors included in this book, both established and emerging, and in this anthology we see them grappling with history and the future, with big questions and small moments. From essays about Chernobyl to poetry about Robbie Williams, from fiction discussing Jimmy Hendrix live in Lviv to underground Ukrainian poetry of the Soviet era, ‘Writing From Ukraine’ offers a unique window into a rich culture, a chance to experience a particularly Ukrainian sensibility and to celebrate Ukraine’s nationhood, as told by its writers.
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Poetry Writers’ Handbook
£20.00Poetry Writers’ Handbook
Poetry is increasingly democratic in its use of different formats, but it can be difficult to know how to navigate the range of options available. In a competitive field, this information is not always easy to access, and many poets make mistakes. This handbook is here to help. How do you make the finances work? Should you release a pamphlet or a full collection? Which promoters should you work with? How can you get your work reviewed? How do you maintain a public profile if performance isn’t for you? What mentoring and publication options are open for mid-career poets? The ‘Poetry Writers’ Handbook’ will answer all these questions and more.
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The Babel Message
£10.99The Babel Message
A thrilling journey deep into the heart of language, from a rather unexpected starting point. Keith Kahn-Harris is a man obsessed with something seemingly trivial – the warning message found inside Kinder Surprise eggs: ‘WARNING, read and keep: Toy not suitable for children under 3 years. Small parts might be swallowed or inhaled.’ On a tiny sheet of paper, this message is translated into dozens of languages – the world boiled down to a multilingual essence. Inspired by this, the author asks: what makes ‘a language’? With the help of the international community of language geeks, he shows us what the message looks like in Ancient Sumerian, Zulu, Cornish, Klingon – and many more. Along the way he considers why Hungarian writing looks angry, how to make up your own language, and the meaning of the heavy metal umlaut.
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The unknown storyteller
£29.95The unknown storyteller
‘The Unknowen Storyteller’ tells the untold story of how story works. Using just six primary symbols, author Leon Conrad outlines eighteen story structures and shows how they all optimally solve the problems which give rise to them. Te book also demonstrates the much wider application of story, presenting new insights into story as a dynamic force of life which allow the reader to access more harmony and fow in their life. Writers, storytellers, creative writing teachers, folklorists, narrative therapists, anthropologists, poets, and readers interesed in how story works will all fnd this book useful and informative. Rethink your idea of story.
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Map Reading
£9.99Map Reading
The author of ten novels, Abdulrazak Gurnah is the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature 2021. Collected here together with three essays, ‘Map Reading’ explores his coming-of-age, his early experiences in 1960s Britain, the narratives of oceans, his lifelong love affair with reading, and the power of writing to subvert the stories that have been handed to us.
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Written
£16.99Written
Writing is important to many of us – for our careers, studies, businesses or creative fulfilment – but sitting down and doing it can feel impossible. We often struggle to give it the attention it deserves. We can’t find time. Our focus is torn. Distractions are everywhere. Our inner critic keeps telling us we’re no good. But what if you could find a highly effective writing habit that was perfect for you? Bec Evans and Chris Smith have helped thousands of people stop procrastinating, overcome their blocks and reach their writing goals. Now, they’ve taken their most successful tactics and turned their unique approach into this life-changing book that anyone can use to write more productively and with less stress. ‘Written’ gives you the tools you need to start writing, keep going – and finish.
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Fairy Tales Can Change Your Life
£12.99Fairy Tales Can Change Your Life
A unique and empowering guide to using the symbolism, themes and archetypes in fairytales to improve your life using practical, creative exercises.
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Writers’ & artists’ yearbook 2024
£30.00Writers’ & artists’ yearbook 2024
The latest edition of the bestselling guide to all you need to know about how to get published, is packed full of advice, inspiration and practical information. ‘Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook’ has been guiding writers and illustrators on the best way to present their work, how to navigate the world of publishing and ways to improve their chances of success, for over 110 years. It is equally relevant for writers of novels and non-fiction, poems and scripts and for those writing for children, YA and adults and covers works in print, digital and audio formats.
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