Download or read book Kick the Bucket and Swing the Cat written by Alex Games and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-01-31 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kick the Bucket and Swing the Cat takes a humorous tour through the fascinating, sometimes tragic, and often surprising history of the English language and its etymology. Author, humorist and word-sleuth Alex Games uncovers the trends, innovations and scandals that have shaped the meanings of our most popular words and expressions, from Chaucer to Internet jargon and Ancient Greek to American slang. Who was the original Jack the Lad, Gordon Bennett or Bloody Mary? Where do dodgy geezers and hooligans come from? What are skeldering, dithering and sabre-rattling? This amusing but rigorously researched account of English words and their origins combines the findings of the major BBC TV series and the nationwide Wordhunt, and is an entertaining treasure trove for English-language lovers everywhere.
Download or read book Pejorative Suffixes and Combining Forms in English written by José A. Sánchez Fajardo and published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a research monograph that reviews and revises the concept of linguistic pejoration, and explores the role of 15 suffixes and combining forms, such as -ie, -o, -ard, -holic, -rrhea, -itis, -porn, -ish, in the formation of English pejoratives. The examination of the inner structure of the resulting derivatives is based on an innovative methodology that encompasses the theories and approaches of Construction Morphology, Componential Analysis, and Morphopragmatics. Following the principles of this methodology, pejorative words collected from dictionaries and corpora (a total of approximately 950 words) are abstracted into generalizations (or constructional schemas) where structural and functional similarities are used to cognitively trace the ways in which negative (or derisive) meaning is connected with a specific form. Through this multifaceted methodology, my analysis showcases the fact that the universal properties of ‘diminution’, ‘excess’, ‘resemblance’, and ‘metonymization’ are what underlie the making of pejorative meaning. These generalizations, along with the schematic representations of formatives, can help linguists, or linguistics enthusiasts in general, to understand the conventions and intricacy of lexical pejoration.
Download or read book Vocabulary in a Second Language written by Paul Bogaards and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2004-07-29 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eleven chapters of Vocabulary in a Second Language are written by the world’s leading researchers in the field of vocabulary studies in second language acquisition. Each chapter presents experimental research leading to new conclusions about and insights into the selection, the learning and teaching, or the testing of vocabulary knowledge in foreign languages. This book is intended as an up-to-date overview of the important domain of the lexicon for researchers in the field of second language acquisition, teacher trainers and professional teachers of second or foreign languages.
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Download or read book Pathfinder CDS Combined Defence Services Entrance Examination written by Arihant Experts and published by Arihant Publications India limited. This book was released on 2020-04-26 with total page 1266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combined Defence Services Examination [CDS] is one of the best opportunities in the lives of the candidates who are preparing for the Military examinations. This exam is conducted by the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) twice a Year in the month of February and November to conduct officers in the Defence Forces: Indian Army, Indian Navy & Indian Air Force. The 2020-21 edition of ‘Pathfinder CDS Entrance Examination’ is complete self study guide that is designed for the absolute preparation of Combined Defence Services Examination. The book has been revised carefully and consciously providing the entire syllabus, divided into 4 major sections that are sub divided into chapters, which is prescribed by the UPSC guidelines. Solved Papers from [2019 to 2017] are provided in the beginning of the book, giving deep insight to the candidates about the papers pattern, types of questions and their weightage in the exam. Packed with such comprehensive study resources, this is a perfect book to receive the best guidance for the upcoming CDS Entrance Exam to strive towards success. TABLE OF CONTENT CDS Solved Paper 2019 II, CDS Solved Paper 2019 I, CDS Solved Paper 2018 II, CDS Solved Paper 2018 I, CDS Solved Paper 2017 II, Mathematics, General English, General Science, General Studies.
Download or read book The History and Principles of Vocabulary Control as it Affects the Teaching of Foreign Languages in General and of English in Particular written by Herman Bongers and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book An Encyclopedia of Swearing written by Geoffrey Hughes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only encyclopedia and social history of swearing and foul language in the English-speaking world. It covers the various social dynamics that generate swearing, foul language, and insults in the entire range of the English language. While the emphasis is on American and British English, the different major global varieties, such as Australian, Canadian, South African, and Caribbean English are also covered. A-Z entries cover the full range of swearing and foul language in English, including fascinating details on the history and origins of each term and the social context in which it found expression. Categories include blasphemy, obscenity, profanity, the categorization of women and races, and modal varieties, such as the ritual insults of Renaissance "flyting" and modern "sounding" or "playing the dozens." Entries cover the historical dimension of the language, from Anglo-Saxon heroic oaths and the surprising power of medieval profanity, to the strict censorship of the Renaissance and the vibrant, modern language of the streets. Social factors, such as stereotyping, xenophobia, and the dynamics of ethnic slurs, as well as age and gender differences in swearing are also addressed, along with the major taboo words and the complex and changing nature of religious, sexual, and racial taboos.
Download or read book Diary of the Cat Named Carrot written by Erin Merryn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate a year in the life of The Cat Named Carrot, as she goes from humble beginnings in a shelter to a loving home with a family of three adorable little girls and internet stardom. Bailey was certainly no ordinary cat—an orange tabby who gained fans around the world when his humanlike antics went viral. Sadly, when 14-year-old Bailey died, his family grieved their loss. They’d never find a cat quite like him—or would they? Then along came Carrot, an orange tabby kitten born as a stray, who appeared just as Erin Merryn and her young girls Abby, Hannah, and baby Claire were mending their broken hearts. Written in the voice of Carrot, follow her remarkable journey from shelter cat to top Instagram celebrity feline. Much like Bailey did, she loves spending time with her human family: making mischief with her girl gang; going joyriding in a pint-sized pink Barbie Jeep; doing arts-and-crafts projects; modeling a pink tutu and flowery headband; enjoying a spa day complete with fluffy robe and cucumber eye treatments; celebrating Christmas, Easter, and every holiday in between. It’s no wonder that Carrot’s videos have gone viral—garnering millions of views on Ellen, the Dodo, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, People, and many more. Complete with four-color photos that will leave readers purring with delight, the journal of this sweet, adorable kitty with personality to spare shows us that the human-animal bond runs more than fur deep. It is love that will last a lifetime!
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Download or read book The Journal of Negro Education written by Charles Henry Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the Journal is threefold: first, to stimulate the collection and facilitate the dissemination of facts about the education of Black people; second, to present discussions involving critical appraisals of the proposals and practices relating to the education of Black peoplle; third, to stimulate and sponsor investigations of issues incident to the education of Black people.
Download or read book Targeted in Cherry Hills written by Paige Sleuth and published by Marla Bradeen. This book was released on 2020-01-05 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminals don't take weekends off. Kat Harper doesn't expect to arrive at Jessie's Diner one Sunday morning only to discover somebody broke into the popular Cherry Hills, Washington restaurant. A bit of snooping soon reveals the culprit could be anyone from an opportunistic thief, to an angry ex-employee, to a dark-haired stranger with a dangerous crush on the restaurant's single owner. With no other clues to go on besides a few dozen broken eggs left behind by the careless intruder, Kat's not sure how she'll ever solve this case. And the amateur sleuth's two cats can only assist so much when they're busy solving a mystery of their own concerning a missing treat bag hidden in an unknown location. But, with or without her feline sidekicks, Kat knows she has to wrap up her investigation soon. When the restaurant becomes the target of another unwelcome attack, it quickly becomes apparent the guilty party plans to escalate his criminal behavior until he finally gets what he wants. All of the Cozy Cat Caper Mystery books can be enjoyed as standalones but will be better appreciated as part of the series. The books are light, fun cozy mysteries featuring an animal-loving female amateur sleuth, lovable and not-so-lovable quirky characters, and a page-turning mystery that needs solving. None of the books include cliffhangers, bad language, or graphic scenes. keywords: cozy mystery whodunits, cat cozy mysteries, ebooks set in small towns, amateur women sleuths, female amateur detectives, humorous clean reads, cozy mystery series, cozy mysteries without murder, cozy mystery books, animal cozy mystery, animal cozy, felines in fiction, small town law enforcement, cat rescue, fun kitty cozies, cat cozy mystery, amateur female sleuth, fun whodunit, mysteries with cats, amateur sleuth ebook, small-town detective books, women sleuths, animal mysteries in small towns, humorous crime caper, whimsical amateur investigator short reads, kitty mysteries, humor and hijinks, mystery ebooks, pet cozy mysteries, cozy crime mystery books, kitty cozy criminal mysteries, animal cozy mystery, animal cozy, whodunit mysteries, small town women sleuths, animal rescue ebooks, humorous crime whodunit, short fun clean ebooks, amateur detective series, kitty cozies, quick reads, ebook downloads, female gumshoe lead, wholesome whodunnit, felines in fiction, pet adoption, small town police and law enforcement characters, foster care heroine, funny cat books, cat mystery and thriller books, cozy mystery books, cozy mystery that needs solving, cozy mystery books, cozy without murder, cozy cat caper mysteries, animal cozies, kitty cozies, mystery books for adult women, fun kitty cozies, contemporary mystery ebook, cat caper crime mystery series, women gumshoe detectives who solve crimes, mysteries featuring cats, cozy mystery series set in small towns, women sleuths and quirky characters, humorous law enforcement fiction, mystery series whodunits, animal rescue stories, humorous small-town adventures, kitty lit, small town romance, criminal culprits, animal ebooks, amateur detective series, quick two hour reads, mystery ebook downloads, female gumshoe, small town cop romance, foster care heroine, funny cat books, lighthearted contemporary women's fiction, uplifting friendship stories, American amateur sleuth
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Download or read book Savage Dragon 55 written by Erik Larsen and published by Image Comics. This book was released on 1998-11-04 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Chris and Alex end their relationship, Widow announces that she is having Radical's baby, Smasher quits S.O.S. (a vacancy filled by Mace), and the new Overlord prevents Octopus' crew from taking his armor.
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Download or read book The Soundies written by Mark Cantor and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-04-19 with total page 2077 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1940s saw a brief audacious experiment in mass entertainment: a jukebox with a screen. Patrons could insert a dime, then listen to and watch such popular entertainers as Nat "King" Cole, Gene Krupa, Cab Calloway or Les Paul. A number of companies offered these tuneful delights, but the most successful was the Mills Novelty Company and its three-minute musical shorts called Soundies. This book is a complete filmography of 1,880 Soundies: the musicians heard and seen on screen, recording and filming dates, arrangers, soloists, dancers, entertainment trade reviews and more. Additional filmographies cover more than 80 subjects produced by other companies. There are 125 photos taken on film sets, along with advertising images and production documents. More than 75 interviews narrate the firsthand experiences and recollections of Soundies directors and participants. Forty years before MTV, the Soundies were there for those who loved the popular music of the 1940s. This was truly "music for the eyes."
