This 'engaging history of punctuation' (Wall Street Journal) is not only the first history of its kind, but a complete guide on how to use English punctuation.Behind every punctuation mark lies a thousand stories. The punctuation of...

David Crystal is Honorary Professor of Linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor. He has published over 90 books and was awarded the OBE for services to the English language in 1995. He is the editor of the Penguin Encyclopedia and...

"The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language" von David Crystal ist ein umfassendes Nachschlagewerk, das die Vielfalt und Komplexität von Sprache untersucht. Das Buch deckt eine breite Palette von Themen ab, darunter die Struktur und...

Banter, chit-chat, gossip, natter, tete-a-tete: these are just a few of the terms for the varied ways in which we interact with one another through conversation. David Crystal explores the factors that motivate so many different kinds of...

The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language von Crystal, David

The best-selling grammar reference - essential for all teachers and students of English. It provides an effortless tour through the structures and terminology of the English Language von Crystal, David

"Language Death" ist ein Buch, das sich mit dem alarmierenden Phänomen des Verschwindens von Sprachen weltweit befasst. Geschrieben vom renommierten Linguisten David Crystal, bietet das Buch einen detaillierten Überblick über die Gründe...

A history and discussion of language written specifically for a young audience in an accessible and entertaining style. He sheds light on fascinating aspects of linguistic history and looks forward to the future, exploring the effect of...

"The Cambridge Biographical Encyclopedia" von David Crystal ist ein umfassendes Nachschlagewerk, das biografische Informationen über bedeutende Persönlichkeiten aus verschiedenen Epochen und Kulturkreisen bietet. Das Buch enthält...

Now in its third edition, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language provides the most comprehensive coverage of the history, structure and worldwide use of English. Fully updated and expanded, with a fresh redesigned layout, and...

The Internet is now an integral part of contemporary life and linguists are increasingly concerned with how it is impacting on language. In this student-friendly guidebook, leading language authority Professor David Crystal follows on...

The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language von Crystal, David