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A Social History of English

By: Mr Dick Leith,Dick Leith

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A Social History of English is the first history of the English language to utilize the techniques, insights and concerns of sociolinguistics. Written in a non-technical way, it takes into account standardization, pidginization, bi- and multilingualism, the issues of language maintenance and language loyalty, and linguistic variation. This new edition has been fully revised. Additions include: * new material about 'New Englishes' across the world * a new chapter entitled 'A Critical Linguistic History of English Texts' * a discussion of problems involved in writing a history of English All terms and concepts are explained as they are introduced, and linguistic examples are chosen for their accessibility and intelligibility to the general reader. It will be of interest to students of Sociolinguistics, English Language, History and Cultural Studies.

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326

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Routledge

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1134711441

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9781134711444

The Brighton Police Scandal

A Story of Corruption, Intimidation & Violence

By: Dick Kirby

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The Brighton Police Scandal

A Story of Corruption, Intimidation & Violence

By: Dick Kirby

“A welcome, detailed account of the background to the prosecution of Brighton police officers around 1957 and their Chief Constable.” —History by the Yard In the late 1950s the reputation of Brighton as a popular seaside resort took a sinister and notorious turn. After a series of drunken disturbances, suspicions were raised that the owner of the Astor Club, which became known globally as “The Bucket of Blood,” was bribing members of the town’s CID to ignore licensing hours. The situation escalated to the point where Scotland Yard’s Flying Squad was called in. Their investigation soon revealed that these bribes were the tip of a police corruption iceberg. Criminality among crooked cops had been going on for years. Provided money was paid, charges were dropped, previous convictions overlooked and evidence disappeared. Others were “fitted up” unless they paid up. Police were party to burglaries, assisting in the “fencing” of stolen property and protection payments from bookmakers, clubs and bars. During the scandal filled trial of the Chief Constable and CID ringleaders there was perjury, violent witness intimidation with one having his premises burnt to the ground. All this and more is described in this meticulously researched account of one of Britain’s most publicized police corruption scandals written with insider knowledge. “Another excellent book from an established writer on the history of police and crime . . . He does not pull any punches in considering what is good and not good policing.” —The Law Society Gazette

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Pen and Sword True Crime

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ISBN 10

1399017292

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9781399017299

The Complete Works

Vol. II

By: Thomas Dick

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The Complete Works

Vol. II

By: Thomas Dick

Reprint of the original. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

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758

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3382306298

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9783382306298

Romanticism and the Gold Standard

Money, Literature, and Economic Debate in Britain 1790-1830

By: A. Dick

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Romanticism and the Gold Standard

Money, Literature, and Economic Debate in Britain 1790-1830

By: A. Dick

Through a close analysis of the pamphlets, reviews, lectures, journalism, editorials, poems, and novels surrounding the introduction of the gold standard in 1816, this book examines the significance of monetary policy and economic debate to the culture and literature of Britain during the age of Romanticism.

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239

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Springer

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113729292X

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9781137292926

Joy of Gardening

By: Dick Raymond

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Joy of Gardening

By: Dick Raymond

Full of useful tips and practical garden wisdom, this straightforward guide shows you everything you need to know to grow a more bountiful harvest with less work. Stressing the utility of raised beds and wide rows, gardening expert Dick Raymond shares his time-tested techniques for preparing the soil, starting plants, and controlling weeds. With helpful photographs, clear charts, and profiles of reliable garden vegetables, Joy of Gardening will inspire you to grow your best crop ever.

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385

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Storey Publishing

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1612123198

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9781612123196

Robert Bruce

By: Rhona Dick

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Robert Bruce

By: Rhona Dick

At the end of the thirteenth century Scotland was without a monarch and Edward I of England seized the opportunity to try to bring Scotland into his kingdom. Robert Bruce made himself king of Scotland and led the fight to keep his country independent. Who was Robert Bruce and was he a real king? What tactics did he use in the battles against the English army? How is he remembered today? Highly illustrated with colour photographs & diagrams. Text is clear and divided into easily digestible paragraphs, whilst key words are highlighted. Suggestion boxes throughout each book provide activites and tips for the reader, whilst a spread at the back for teachers and parents provides more activity suggestions and advice on how to use the book with children.

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Evans Brothers

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0237530961

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9780237530969

The Guv'nors

Ten of Scotland Yard's Greatest Detectives

By: Dick Kirby

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The Guv'nors

Ten of Scotland Yard's Greatest Detectives

By: Dick Kirby

The ten Scotland Yard detectives, featured in The Guvnors, are unique. Such a group of intrepid crime-busters will never exist again. They possessed only the most rudimentary education; none had a degree. Intuition and knowledge of their manor counted for more than DNA and databases. They worked tirelessly in the pursuit of criminals, used informants, worked on hunches and grabbed hold of investigations and shook them until every piece of evidence was unearthed. Criminals trembled when these detectives were after them because, once they were nicked, they stayed nicked.The Guvnors covers legends such as Fred Wensley, who nailed strips of bicycle tyres to the soles of his boots when on the look-out for Jack the Ripper. He later formed the Flying Squad and became chief constable of the CID. Fred Sharpe would single-handedly confront forty of the worst racetrack gangsters and tell them to clear off, anyone who refused would collect a punch on the jaw. Sharpe later became head of the Flying Squad, as did Bob Fabian, who was awarded the Kings Police Medal for dismantling an IRA bomb.Bert Wickstead, known as The Gangbuster, literally terrorised the gangs who attempted to fill the void in Londons East End, after the demise of the Kray bothers.This is a book which will delight those who want to know what life was like when The Guvnors and others like them were in charge of law and order and the streets were far safer than they are today.

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Casemate Publishers

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1848849729

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9781848849723

Laser, Supertool of the 1980s

By: Jeff Hecht,Dick Teresi

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Laser, Supertool of the 1980s

By: Jeff Hecht,Dick Teresi

Laser: Supertool of the 1980s, describes the many uses of lasers, from outer space to farms, and from operating rooms to checkout counters. Written for the general public, it tells about the wonders of modern laser technology.

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Mariner Books

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0899192866

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9780899192864

Book's by Dick Leith

A Social History of English

A Social History of English

The Brighton Police Scandal

The Brighton Police Scandal

The Complete Works

The Complete Works

Romanticism and the Gold Standard

Romanticism and the Gold Standard

Joy of Gardening

Joy of Gardening

Robert Bruce

Robert Bruce

The Guv'nors

The Guv'nors

Laser, Supertool of the 1980s

Laser, Supertool of the 1980s

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