'NO MONEY HONEY' is an entertaining and a provocative look at some of the personalities of 2012. Written by a left-wing Elvis fan, it serves as a quirky reminder of what happened in a year that was difficult but never dull. 'NO MONEY HONEY' includes a wide range of topics and mixes political indignation, high seriousness and rock and roll. 'Jackson brings together the two sides of one fascinating coin as he explores politics through the voice of rock and roll.' Annajoy David, Red Wedge. 'Jackson is the king of left-wing Elvis fandom. He uses his status to create a satisfying demolition of the...
'NO MONEY HONEY' is an entertaining and a provocative look at some of the personalities of 2012. Written by a left-wing Elvis fan, it serves as a quir...
This text is an accessible introduction to lexicography - the study of the dictionaries. Dictionaries are used at home and at school, cited in law courts, sermons and parliament, and referred to by crossword addicts and scrabble players alike. Lexicography: An Introduction provides a detailed overview of the history, types and content of these essential references. Howard Jackson analyses a wide range of dictionaries, from those for native speakers to thematic dictionaries and those on CD-ROM, to reveal the ways in which dictionaries fulfil their dual function of describing the vocabulary of...
This text is an accessible introduction to lexicography - the study of the dictionaries. Dictionaries are used at home and at school, cited in law cou...
Key Terms in Linguistics explains the terms which students of linguistics and English language are likely to encounter during their undergraduate study. The book is organised according to the modules under which linguistics is studied, starting with explanations of the terms associated with the core areas of phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax, semantics and pragmatics. The book also looks at more specialised option courses, which may be taken in later years of study, including sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, applied linguistics, corpus linguistics and discourse analysis....
Key Terms in Linguistics explains the terms which students of linguistics and English language are likely to encounter during their undergraduate s...
Many students set out in further and higher education with little grounding in the skills required for academic writing. This practical guide will give students a command of grammar, spelling and punctuation, enabling them to improve the quality and accuracy of their writing. The book includes:
- the basics of English grammar - how sentences are structured;
- help with spelling and punctuation;
- tips on avoiding the most common mistakes and pitfalls;
- advice on how students can improve their writing in essays, reports and projects.
The...
Many students set out in further and higher education with little grounding in the skills required for academic writing. This practical guide will giv...
This is a comprehensive guide to the nature of language and an introduction to linguistic analysis. This is a brand new edition of "An Introduction to the Nature and Functions of Language," the bestselling English Language textbook. With comprehensive coverage of the nature of language and linguistic analysis, this book is perfect for those studying language for the first time. Topics covered include discourse analysis, language acquisition, language change and the history of English, together with examinations of different modes of discourse as well as the components of language itself. The...
This is a comprehensive guide to the nature of language and an introduction to linguistic analysis. This is a brand new edition of "An Introduction to...
'THE HORROR GENRE, MORE THAN ANY OTHER IN POPULAR CINEMA, IS CONCEPTUAL.'
Howard Jackson takes a break from writing his own acclaimed horror fiction to examine and discuss forty horror films - some famous, some overlooked and the merely popular. The films included in the collection range from 1945 to the present day and include selections from around the world. Although good humoured the criticisms pick at various gloomy themes such as death, the impact of time, the struggle for identity, human frailty, male narcissism, unreliable reality, faith, destiny, obsession, good and evil...
'THE HORROR GENRE, MORE THAN ANY OTHER IN POPULAR CINEMA, IS CONCEPTUAL.'
Howard Jackson takes a break from writing his own acclaimed horror...