Aquesta obra no vol ser, _mutatis mutandis,_ un catàleg de fòssils impregnat de nostàlgia, sinó tot un seguit d'expressions llatines que utilitza el nostre llenguatge. El llibre les analitza i n'expl

Alan knows everything knows everyone and writes beautifully too RICHARD OSMAN The man with the contents of the Oxford English Dictionary stored just above his left eyebrow and he s quite funny too RORY CELLAN JONES A gorgeous funny tour of the British Isles as seen from the clouds KONNIE HUQFor fans of THE ETYMOLOGICON and VERY BRITISH PROBLEMS a delightfully damp tour of the British Isles Mizzle Dreich Raining knives and forks A real mugga fisty A spot of plother We Brits love talking about the weather So much so that our islands have hundreds of words and phrases for rain some self explanatory and others that really leave us scratching our heads From a light smirr in Aberdeen to a it s raining knives and forks in the Brecon Beacons each type of rain tells a story about the people and places it falls on In this delightfully damp tour of the British Isles writer and puddle splasher Alan Connor digs deep into the meaning and quirky histories of over one hundred words for precipitation He gets caught in a plash in Northumberland crashes a fox s wedding in Devon and ponders the phenomenon of Brits who picnic in the car in this charming and witty celebration of our very British obsession

L'escola d'Idiomes Moderns de la Universitat de Barcelona és el centre universitari d'idiomes més de Catalunya: es va crear l'any 1953. Inicialment impartia formació en cinc idiomes, peró amb la creixent internacionalitzacio del mon universitari ha ampliat la seva line d'actuacio: actualment ensenya en vint llengues diferents i, a mes, efereix altres serveis linguistisc, com ara l'acreditacio dels coneixements. Aquest llibre commemora el seixante aniversari...

Na vella pugna entre defensores e detractores (ou perseguidores) do galego como lingua funcional culta, a Batalla de Montevideo é o capítulo máis rico, máis interesante e máis aleccionador. Librada no marco da VIIIª Conferencia Xeral da UNESCO (1954), celebrada na capital uruguaia datas, foi promovida polos grupos galeguistas do exilio interior (con Ramon Piñeiro como ideologo e estratega) e os do exilio exterior (co compromiso e entusiasmo, en Buenos Aires, de Rodolfo Prada), a raiz da presentacion dunha Denuncia en tres idiomas (galego, frances, ingles), na que poñian en coñecemento das delegacions de case cen paises que actividades culturais en lingua galega eran prohibidas daquela, recibida con desconcerto abraiado por Manuel Fraga Iribarne, daquela secretario da delgacion española. O presente volume ofrece en facsimile a Denuncia trilingue (unha alfaia da bibliografia galega) e outros textos, ademais de reproducir paxinas sobre a cuestion hoxe moi pouco coñecidas; un corpus textual e documental esencial e indispensable para coñece-la conflictividade politica e cultural que suscitaba o idioma galego, nun tempo de miseria -hai cincuenta anos- que urxia examinar e valorar.Na vella pugna entre defensores e detractores (ou perseguidores) do galego como lingua funcional culta, a Batalla de Montevideo é o capítulo máis rico, máis interesante e máis aleccionador. Librada no marco da VIIIª Conferencia Xeral da UNESCO (1954), celebrada na capital uruguaia datas, foi promovida polos grupos galeguistas do exilio interior (con Ramon Piñeiro como ideologo e estratega) e os do exilio exterior (co compromiso e entusiasmo, en Buenos Aires, de Rodolfo Prada), a raiz da presentacion dunha Denuncia en tres idiomas (galego, frances, ingles), na que poñian en coñecemento das delegacions de case cen paises que actividades culturais en lingua galega eran prohibidas daquela, recibida con desconcerto abraiado por Manuel Fraga Iribarne, daquela secretario da delgacion española. O presente volume ofrece en facsimile a Denuncia trilingue (unha alfaia da bibliografia galega) e outros textos, ademais de reproducir paxinas sobre a cuestion hoxe moi pouco coñecidas; un corpus textual e documental esencial e indispensable para coñece-la conflictividade politica e cultural que suscitaba o idioma galego, nun tempo de miseria -hai cincuenta anos- que urxia examinar e valorar.

"A buen entendedor… pocas palabras bastan", y sin duda este libro ha de contribuir a que sea más corriente en nuestra vida diaria hacer realidad esta expresión. José Luis García Remiro nos brinda una

El presente volumen pretende dar a conocer una obra manuscrita inédita escrita a principios del siglo XVIII en Gran Bretaña. Se trata de una recopilación de recetas médicas que se acompaña de un estudio de los aspectos linguisticos contenidos en el texto. El libro tambien analiza otros aspectos generales que tienen que ver con la tipologia del documento, asi como el contexto social, historico y cultural en el que se situa, pues estas referencias resultan necesarias para reconstruir y comprender la lengua del periodo. El manuscrito se atribuye a Lady Stanhope, quien pudo ser la destinataria o bien quien recopilara el material para uso propio, dado que en esta epoca las mujeres se ocupaban de velar por la salud de los miembros de la familia. Todo ello otorga un gran valor linguistico y cultural al libro, ya que las recetas son reflejo de los usos, las expectativas y, en definitiva, el modo de vida de la sociedad en las que fueron escritas.The present volume aims at making public an unexplored manuscript written in Great Britain at the beginning of the eighteenth century. It is a collection of medical recipes, which is offered along with a study of the linguistic aspects of the text. The book also analyses other general aspects that have to do with the textual typology of the document as well as its social, historical and cultural context, since these references are necessary to reconstruct and understand the language of the period. The manuscript is attributed to Lady Stanhope, who could be the recipient or the compiler of the material, for women in this period were responsible for their family members' healthcare. All this gives the volume great linguistic and cultural value, since recipes mirror the practices, expectations and mindset of the societies in which they were written.

A History of English Literature has received exceptional reviews. Tracing the development of one of the world's richest literatures from the Old English period through to the present day, the narrative discusses a wide range of key authors but never loses its clarity or verve. Building on the book's established reputation and success, the third edition has been revised and updated throughout. It now provides a full final chapter on the contemporary scene, with more on genres and the impact of globalization.Features of this best-selling book include:- a helpful overview of each chapter- boxed biographies of authors, and tables of publications and historical events- on-page definitions of important terms and concepts- suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter to aid study- portraits of authors, illustrations, maps and an index.A History of English Literature remains the essential companion for anyone wishing to follow the unfolding of writing in England since the Middle Ages. It is ideal for those who know a few landmark texts, but little of the literary landscape that surrounds them; those who want to know what English literature consists of; and those who simply want to read its fascinating story.

This title is an exploration of the linguistic and cultural development of English, from the Middle Ages to the present day. The book provides students with a balanced and up-to-date overview of the history of the language. The fifth edition has been substantially revised and updated to keep students up to date with recent developments in the field. Revisions include: revisfirst chapter - English present and future; new section on gender issues and linguistics change; and updated material on African American vernacular English

This is a thoroughly revised, updated and expanded edition of Ralph Pennys authoritative textbook, first published in 1991, which provides a clear and elegant account of the development of Spanish over the last 2,000 years. Although principally oriented towards internal history, external history is also considered and referred to throughout. In this new edition, as well as adding insights from recent scholarship throughout the text, Professor Penny has added a new chapter which discusses the nature of linguistic history, the concept of World Spanish, processes of convergence and divergence in Spanish, and the English/Spanish interface. This edition also contains a glossary of technical terms, guidance on further reading, and suggested topics for discussion.

Cuando apareció este bronce, en un espacio arqueológico extenso que conozco a la perfección y he estudiado y publicado, mi reacción inmediata fue de escepticismo.

Tore JansonNew with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a gre [more] New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration.Tore Janson is a Swedish linguistic scholar who has studied and worked much in the USA. To the surprise of the sceptical, he manages to make the history of language interesting in Speak, a well written and solidly researched little book. He begins with a study of the most basic communication skills, proceeds to theorise how language developed and then traces written language and the fascinating family tree of linguistic development down through history and around the world to the present day pre-eminence of English. The book is complete with six maps tracing world linguistic development as well as helpful tables and charts that compare languages. Anyone who has taken an interest in language or has seriously tried to learn a foreign language will be interested.

Editadas por Marina Maquieira, Mª Dolores Martínez y Milka Villayandre. Este volumen recoge los frutos del II Congreso Internacional de la Sociedad Española de Historiografía Lingüística, celebrado e

Estos tres volúmenes recogen los frutos del VI Congreso Internacional de Historia de la Lengua Española, celebrado en Madrid, durante septiembre y octubre de 2003.En total, nueve ponencias plenarias, articulos de tres mesas redondas y mas de ciento cincuenta comunicaciones repartidas a lo largo de 3.128 paginas.