Meest populaire boeken in Nederland●Woord en taal

In dit boekje wordt uitgelegd waar spreekwoorden en gezegden vandaan komen die de moderne mens niet meer thuis kan brengen. Omdat voorwerpen in ongebruik zijn geraakt of omdat het leven de afgelopen eeuwen ingrijpend veranderd is. Wie staat er nog wel eens letterlijk op scherp? Wie gebruikt er nog een hangijzer bij het koken? Wie dit boek uit heeft, weet dat de kool en de geit deel uitmaken van een Frans raadsel, dat het oog van de naald in Jeruzalem te vinden was en dat korte metten een typisch...

Releasedatum: 2015-10-05 € 9,99

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington Post A truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now. Have you ever wondered about the lives of each person you pass on the street, realizing that everyone is the mai...

Releasedatum: 2021-11-16 € 12,99

Harold Evans has edited everything from the urgent files of battlefield reporters to the complex thought processes of Henry Kissinger, and he has been knighted for his services to journalism. In Do I Make Myself Clear?, his definitive guide to writing well, Evans brings his indispensable insight to the art of clear communication. The right words are oxygen to our ideas, but the digital era, with all of its TTYL, LMK and WTF, has been cutting off that oxygen flow. The compulsion to be precise has...

Releasedatum: 2017-05-16 € 3,99

It's important in our daily lives for us to write clear English which is easily understood. If we get the basics wrong, our words may be misinterpreted and cause confusion. To make sure our written words convey our exact meanings, we need to understand the fundamentals of the English language, such as the parts of speech, how sentences and paragraphs are constructed, and the correct use of punctuation. We also need to spell the words correctly! This indispensable reference guide to the rules and...

Releasedatum: 2013-08-15 € 0,99

From the world-famous author of THE NAME OF THE ROSE , an illuminating and humorous study on the pleasures and pitfalls of translation. 'Translation is always a shift, not between two languages but between two cultures. A translator must take into account rules that are not strictly linguistic but, broadly speaking, cultural.' Umberto Eco is of the world's most brilliant and entertaining writers on literature and language. In this accessible and dazzling study, he turns his eye on the subject of...

Releasedatum: 2013-03-28 € 3,99

*** 'Wonderful. You finish the book more alive than ever to the enduring mystery and miracle of that thing that makes us most human' STEPHEN FRY 'Most popular books on language dumb down; Shariatmadari's smartens things up, and is all the more entertaining for it' THE SUNDAY TIMES, a Book of the Year 'A meaty, rewarding and necessary read' GUARDIAN 'Fascinating and thought-provoking . . . crammed with weird and wonderful facts . . . for anyone who delights in linguistics it's a richly rewarding ...

Releasedatum: 2019-08-22 € 3,99

You just read your manuscript and discovered that your characters nod like marionettes in every chapter. When they’re not nodding, they roll their eyes. Time to slash the Pinocchio strings and turn them into real people. Award-winning author Kathy Steinemann provides the tools. She cuts through the so-called rules and offers simple solutions. Too many repetitions of “little”? There’s a cure for that. Do you rely on “very” too often? There’s a cure for that too. You’ll find the re...

Releasedatum: 2017-03-20 € 5,49

Are standards of English alright - or should that be all right? To knowingly split an infinitive or not to? And what about ending a sentence with preposition, or for that matter beginning one with 'and'? We learn language by instinct, but good English, the pedants tell us, requires rules. Yet, as Oliver Kamm demonstrates, many of the purists' prohibitions are bogus and can be cheerfully disregarded. ACCIDENCE WILL HAPPEN is an authoritative and deeply reassuring guide to grammar, style and the l...

Releasedatum: 2015-02-12 € 3,99

¡Está escrito en castellano! Seguramente habrás curioseado en las librerías y te habrás enfrentado al fastidioso inconveniente de que todos los libros para aprender catalán están escritos ¡en catalán! Además, se mete de lleno en el cuerpo del idioma e incluye pinceladas de cultura y frases populares que reflejan las costumbres y la historia de los Países Catalanes. Por si fuera poco, pone al día la gramática y explica el catalán actual en términos tan sencillos que hace que su apr...

Releasedatum: 2012-11-30 € 8,99

"SEO (Search engine Optimization) is a technique which helps search engines to find and rank your site higher than other millions of sites in response to a query search by users. We can say that SEO helps user get traffic from search engines.  SEO Glossary provides you a comprehensive list of Search engine optimization related terminologies with its short description/meaning which guides you to make your site more SEO friendly. "

Releasedatum: 2011-04-20 Genre:Naslagwerken € 0,49

"A model of popular-science writing" STEVEN POOLE Who was "the first speaker" and what was their first message? An erudite, tightly woven and beautifully written account of one of humanity's greatest mysteries - the origins of language. Drawing on evidence from many fields, including archaeology, anthropology, neurology and linguistics, Sverker Johansson weaves these disparate threads together to show how our human ancestors evolved into language users. The Dawn of Language provides a fascinatin...

Releasedatum: 2021-09-02 € 8,49

Featuring over 2,000 proverbs and sayings, both quirky and wise, on 250 different themes, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs draws on the latest Oxford Languages research and ensures you can find a pithy saying for any occasion.

Releasedatum: 2016-10-06 Genre:Naslagwerken € 13,99

This unique and thoroughly revised collection contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, drawing on the resources of the Oxford Languages team for the most up-to-date research. Lively and compelling, it is filled with favourites - old and new - with a strong emphasis on meanings of proverbs catalogued.

Releasedatum: 2015-09-24 € 13,99

Ready to learn German ?.. Whether this is your first time learning German , or if you already know some basic German and just want to improve your speech and expand your vocabulary, our SPEAKIT German course will make speaking and understanding German much easier than you ever imagined! In this course, you'll learn basic words and common sentences, so that you'll be able to understand what people are saying to you and even chat a bit - or at least say the right thing at the right time. That's so...

Releasedatum: 2013-10-30 € 5,49

"GMAT Prep Flashcard Workbook 1: COLLEGE LEVEL VOCABULARY" 350 frequently tested words every college graduate should know. Perfect for anyone who wants to enrich their vocabulary! Improve your reading comprehension, conversation, and GMAT test score. Includes sample sentence, part of speech, pronunciation, succinct, easy-to-remember definition, and common synonyms and antonyms. [==================] ADDITIONAL WORKBOOKS: "GMAT Prep Flashcard Workbook 2: ALGEBRA REVIEW" 450 questions that highligh...

Releasedatum: 2016-06-01 € 3,49

EXAMBUSTERS High School Student English Vocabulary Builder eBook flash cards: Over 350 frequently tested words every college-bound student should know. Perfect for anyone who wants to enrich their vocabulary! Improve your reading comprehension and conversation. Includes sample sentence, part of speech, pronunciation, succinct, easy-to-remember definition, and common synonyms and antonyms. Compiled by certified teachers and college professors with a focus on exam preparation. Prepare for quizzes,...

Releasedatum: 2016-06-01 € 3,49

'Susie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words and language' Pam Ayres ' Susie Dent is a national treasure' Richard Osman Welcome to a year of wonder with Susie Dent, lexicographer, logophile, and longtime queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner. From the real Jack the Lad to the theatrically literal story behind stealing someone's thunder , from tartle (forgetting someone's name at the very moment you need it) to snaccident (the unintentional eating of an entire packet of biscuit...

Releasedatum: 2020-10-15 € 6,49

The Oxford Guide to Plain English offers practical guidelines to help readers make their writing clearer by improving structure, word choice, grammar, punctuation, and layout. This new edition gives expert and up-to-date advice on all aspects of the writing process, from planning the material successfully to writing in the most user-friendly way.

Releasedatum: 2020-02-27 Genre:Naslagwerken € 11,99

Why do you write? Perhaps you’re penning a memoir, fantasy, or romance. Maybe you’re writing a sci-fi series or creative nonfiction novel. At the receiving end will be readers who demand clarity. If you confuse them, you lose them. Learn how to capture their attention and keep them engaged. Discover when to bend or break the so-called “rules” and motivate everyone to finish “just one more chapter.” • Explore ways to create convincing dialogue without resorting to distracting dialec...

Releasedatum: 2018-03-16 € 5,49

Om verb vore medborgare, vilka skulle styra landet? Varför är particip som lustiga krabbor och vad är likheten mellan preteritumsystemet och Stålmannen? Detta är boken för dig som älskar grammatik eller vill lära dig att älska det. Använd den istället för en skolbokför att lära dig om konjugationer och tempus, ta fram den på en dejt när samtalsämnena sinar eller ha den som bildande toalettlektyr. En sak är säker. Det här är grammatik som du aldrig har sett den förut. Sara L...

Releasedatum: 2017-05-19 € 10,99

STILL PUZZLED ABOUT THE BACH FLOWER REMEDIES? Solve these crossword puzzles to get more clarity about the remedies! THIS CROSSWORD PUZZLE BOOK IS FOR YOU IF:  You are a Bach flower remedies student, therapist, enthusiast or practitioner.  You are still a little puzzled and confused about Bach Flower remedies.  You would like a recap on how to decide on a remedy in illness. You need greater clarity and understanding of the Bach flower remedies.

Releasedatum: 2016-12-03 € 3,49

Language is always changing. No one knows where it is going but the best way to future-cast is to look at the past. John Simpson animates for us a tradition of researching and editing, showing us both the technical lexicography needed to understand a word, and the careful poetry needed to construct its definition. He challenges both the idea that dictionaries are definitive, and the notion that language is falling apart. With a sense of humour, an ability to laugh at bureaucracy and an inclinati...

Releasedatum: 2016-10-13 € 3,99

Did you know that . . . a soldier's biggest social blunder is called jack brew - making yourself a cuppa without making one for anyone else? That twitchers have an expression for a bird that can't be identified - LBJ (the letters stand for L ittle B rown J ob)? Or that builders call plastering the ceiling doing Lionel Richie's dancefloor ? Susie Dent does. Ever wondered why football managers all speak the same way, what a cabbie calls the Houses of Parliament, or how ticket inspectors discreetly...

Releasedatum: 2016-10-20 € 3,99

The English language is a versatile and agile thing, and as our world changes, so too does the way we use it. Sometimes we coin new words for new creations, but very often we adopt and adapt existing words to suit new purposes, or simply put two together to form a third. New Words for Old looks at the story behind some of the words we use every day and how their meanings have changed over time. From technology and fashion to politics and music, our language displays centuries of imagination and ...

Releasedatum: 2015-11-05 € 2,49

From minding your Ps and Qs to wondering why X should mark the spot, Alphabetical is a book for everyone who loves words and language. Whether it's how letters are arranged on keyboards or Viking runes, textspeak or zip codes, this book will change the way you think about letters for ever. How on Earth did we fix upon our twenty-six letters, what do they really mean, and how did we come to write them down in the first place? Michael Rosen takes you on an unforgettable adventure through the histo...

Releasedatum: 2013-11-07 € 3,99

Comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Irish Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language.

Releasedatum: 2013-11-29 € 3,99

"SAT Prep Flashcard Workbook 3: COLLEGE PREP VOCABULARY" 350 frequently tested SAT words every college freshman should know. Perfect for anyone who wants to enrich their vocabulary! Improve your reading comprehension and conversation. Includes sample sentence, part of speech, pronunciation, succinct, easy-to-remember definition, and common synonyms and antonyms. [==================] ADDITIONAL WORKBOOKS: "SAT Prep Flashcard Workbook 8: ALGEBRA 1" 450 questions and answers that highlight introduc...

Releasedatum: 2016-06-01 € 3,49

Is this the right course for me? Essential Spanish Grammar will help you get more out of your study of Spanish. Essential Spanish Grammar is an up-to-date introduction to Spanish grammar. You don't need to know a lot about grammar before you start. Everything is explained simply and there are lots of examples to illustrate each point. Unlike more traditional grammars, Essential Spanish Grammar is structured so that you can look up language forms according to what you want to say, even if yo...

Releasedatum: 2012-02-10 € 3,99

Millions of people around the world communicate better thanks to Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, whose top-rated weekly grammar podcast has been downloaded more than 30 million times. After realizing her fans were asking the same questions over and over, Mignon decided to focus her attention on those words that continuously confound the masses. In Grammar Girl's 101 Misused Words You'll Never Confuse Again , you'll learn: - When you should use affect and when effect is right- Whether you shoul...

Releasedatum: 2011-07-05 € 8,99

Collins Webster’s Easy Learning Grammar is an accessible guide to English grammar and punctuation. With clear, concise explanations on everything from adverbs to word order, and from apostrophes to semicolons, this e-book is indispensable for understanding correct usage. Collins Webster’s Easy Learning Grammar is a uniquely helpful guide to all areas of English grammar and punctuation, providing clear guidance through the intricacies of the English language. Each grammatical and punctuation ...

Releasedatum: 2011-08-25 € 4,99

This is a comprehensive, jargon-free guide for all budding screenwriters. Its aim is not just to guide you through the techniques and skills you need to write for the screen (film and television), but also to give you guidance on how to approach the industry as a whole. Focusing on every aspect of screenwriting, from how to set about the writing process to how to develop your characters, plot and structure, this book will give you all the guidance you need to break into this highly competitive i...

Releasedatum: 2010-08-27 € 3,99