David Hornsby Books

Written by David Hornsby, who is a current Linguistics lecturer and researcher at the University of Kent, Linguistics - The Essentials is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear jargon-free English, and then providing added value features like summaries of key books, and even lists of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam. The book uses a structure that mirrors many university courses on linguistics - with separate chapters focusing on linguistic thought, syntax, sound systems, morphology, semantics, pragmatics, language acquisition, and much more.

Exploring the intricate phenomenon of liaison in contemporary French, this volume delves into how word-final consonants are pronounced before vowels but not in other contexts. It presents a diachronic sociolinguistic analysis, examining the historical and social factors influencing this linguistic variable. The work categorizes different types of liaison, shedding light on its complexities and significance in the evolution of the French language.

Gives information on the world's ocean-going passenger and cargo ships. This title lists ships ranging from the greatest names in the cruise business such as Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria, to the multitude of unglamorous workhorses of the seas - tankers, container ships and cargo vessels owned by companies across the globe.

Listing a total of some 5000 ships, from the greatest names in the cruise business to the least known tankers and cargo vessels, this 14th edition of the maritime enthusiast's bible has been fully revised and updated.