The Horologicon: A Day's Jaunt through the Lost Words of the English Language
Mark Forsyth (The Inky Fool)
Icon Books, HB, 9781848314153
The Horologicon - which means 'a book of things appropriate to each hour - follows a day in the life of unusual, beautiful and forgotten English words. From the moment you wake to the second your head hits the pillow, there's a cornucopia of hidden words ready for every aspect of your day. Do you tend to lie in bed before ... More/Buy
The Keys to Academic English
Adrian Hale, Helen Basides
Palgrave, PB, 9781420256819
The Key to Academic English is, as its title suggests, an essential resource for anyone undertaking study that requires an understanding and appreciation of academic English. It is the product of 3 years of development and successful implementation at the authors' university. The book starts with an introduction to the history of English and the forms of language and then goes ... More/Buy
Screenplays, How to Write and Sell Them
Craig Batty
Creative Essentials, PB, 9781842435038
Screenplays, How to Write and Sell Them is an accessible yet comprehensive book aimed at those with a keen interest in writing feature film screenplays. Using case studies, creative exercises and interviews from the industry, the book will guide readers through the necessary stages of writing a screenplay, from finding and developing ideas to creating and executing characters to shaping structure ... More/Buy