Philosophy of language

Wordwatching: Field Notes From an Amateur Philologist

By Julian Burnside

We live in a torrent of words - from radio and television, books and newspapers, and now from the internet. But, as Julian Burnside reminds us in this new edition of the best-selling Wordwatching , words are a source both of pleasure and power, and can be deployed for good or for ill.

Published: 26/10/2009

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9781921640179

RRP: $29.95

Angel Words: Visual Evidence of How Words Can Be Angels in Your Life

By Doreen Virtue & Grant Virtue

When Doreen and her son Grant Virtue were recording podcasts, they noticed that whenever Doreen said the word angel, the recording graphics were shaped like angel wings! So they studied the other words she said and realised that those with a spiritual or loving basis had large graphs. Then they experimented with saying negative words and found that their appearance was completely different:...

Published: 20/10/2010

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9781401926960

RRP: $19.95

Common Errors and Problems in English

By Robert Allen

The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up on your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively.

Common Errors in English is a simple and practical guide to...

Published: 27/10/2008

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780141028217

RRP: $19.95