This fall's enrollment in Linguistics 001 is somewhat higher than expected. Copies of both texts are available as of 9/08, but the bookstore may run out of copies over the next few days. If so, you can wait for the bookstore to re-stock, or order copies online via the links below.
David Crystal, Cambridge Encylopedia of Language (Second Edition).
Buy Crystal online from Barnes & Noble or from Amazon --
as of 9/08, Amazon promises to ship within 24 hours, Barnes & Noble within 2-3 days.
Victoria Fromkin and Robert Rodman, An Introduction to Language (Sixth Edition).
Buy Fromkin and Rodman online from Barnes & Noble, who promise to ship within 2-3 days.