Languages

Helps you to become a spelling bee champion. This book includes 10 minute activities on spelling rules, homophones and unusual plurals. It also explains common pitfalls and gives guidance on how to avoid them.

A unique and scholarly reference book on Hiberno-English - the form of English commonly spoken in Ireland, with a new introduction by Blindboy Boatclub.

From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, this book reveals language's myriad intricacies and quirks. It sheds light on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word.