Download or read book The Penguin Book of Word Histories written by Fred McDonald and published by Penguin Books, Limited (UK). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled by Fred McDonald, this new book traces the origins and explains the meanings of approximately 15,000 words. Words with similar ancestry or semantic development are cross-referenced or subsumed into one entry, making comparisons easier for the reader. There is also a short introduction explaining the book's purpose and layout, and giving a very short account of the English language and the languages that have contributed to it.
Download or read book The Merriam Webster New Book of Word Histories written by Merriam-Webster, Inc and published by Merriam-Webster. This book was released on 1991 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gold mine of word histories for reference or browsing. Covers the origins of 1,500 words. Over 600 engagingly written articles. Explore the stories behind our vocabulary.
Download or read book The Penguin Book of Card Games written by David Parlett and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2008-08-07 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Penguin Book of Card Games is the authoritative up-to-date compendium, describing an abundance of games to be played both for fun and by serious players. Auctions, trumpless hands, cross-ruffing and lurching: card players have a language all of their own. From games of high skill (Bridge) to games of high chance (Newmarket) to trick-taking (Whist) and banking (Pontoon), David Parlett, seasoned specialist in card games, takes us masterfully through the countless games to choose from. Not content to merely show us games with the conventional fifty-two card pack, Parlett covers many games played with other types of cards - are you brave enough to play with Tarot? With a 'working description' of each game, with the rules, variations and origins of each, as well as an appendix of games invented by the author himself, The Penguin Book of Card Games will delight, entertain and inform both the novice and the seasoned player.
Download or read book Word Histories A Glossary Of Unusual Word Origins written by Wendell Herbruck and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered where certain words and phrases come from? In this informative and entertaining book, Herbruck explores the histories of some of the most unusual words in the English language. From the origins of "hocus pocus" to the mysterious roots of "mumbo jumbo," readers will be delighted by the surprising stories behind the words we use every day. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Merriam Webster s Word Histories written by Merriam-Webster, Inc and published by Merriam-Webster Incorporated. This book was released on 1993 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the history and origins of more than fifteen hundred words
Download or read book The History of the World written by John Morris Roberts and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013 with total page 1276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A survey of the major events, developments, and personalities that have shaped human history.
Download or read book Polybius Histories written by B. C. McGing and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2010-03-24 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Histories of the second-century B.C. author Polybius chronicles one of the most exciting, and important, developments in the ancient world-the transformation of Rome from an Italian peninsular state into the first, and only, pan-Mediterranean super-power there has ever been. This volume provides an accessible introduction to this great work, of which forty books survive (of which only the first five are preserved in full) covering the period 264-146 B.C.
Download or read book Semantics and Translation for Spanish Learners of English written by Brian Leonard Mott and published by Edicions Universitat Barcelona. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Penguin English Dictionary written by and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2003 with total page 1670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated, this dictionary is accessible yet authoritative. It offers clear, detailed definitions with particular emphasis on difficult meanings, and there are usage notes, explanations of key concepts and word histories. The entries cover technical and specialist vocabulary, slang and the most up-to-date jargon and buzzwords.
Download or read book The Cassell Dictionary of Word Histories written by Adrian Room and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1999 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: offers an in-depth yet accessible study of a fascinating subjectadditional notes go far beyond other etymology dictionaries
Download or read book Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins written by Julia Cresswell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins includes 1,000 word histories arranged by theme, from food to phobias, and from universe to love. Featuring words with interesting or surprising origins, including dates of origin and an account of each word's derivation, it is an irresistible collection and the perfect gift for word lovers.
Download or read book Word Journeys Second Edition written by Kathy Ganske and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This trusted teacher resource and course text provides a comprehensive approach to assessing and building children's word knowledge (grades K–8). Kathy Ganske shows how carefully planned word study can improve students' reading and writing skills while fostering their appreciation of language. Complete instructions are provided for implementing the Developmental Spelling Analysis (DSA), an easy-to-use assessment tool, and for tailoring instruction to learners' strengths and weaknesses. Numerous word lists, student work samples, and "Literature Links" are included, along with 27 reproducible forms. The large-size format facilitates photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition: *Addresses the Common Core State Standards. *Incorporates additional activities and technology tips, plus updated research findings. *Chapter explaining the meaning of word study and its role in literacy instruction, including "Researcher Voices" perspectives from noted experts. *Ideas for making the most of small-group instructional time. *Expanded "Literature Links" book lists, now including informational texts. *DSA answer sheets have been enhanced for easier scoring and several new reproducibles added. See also the companion volumes from Ganske, Word Sorts and More, Second Edition: Sound, Pattern, and Meaning Explorations K–3 and Mindful of Words, Second Edition: Spelling and Vocabulary Explorations, Grades 4–8, which provide a wealth of ready-to-use word study activities.
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories written by Glynnis Chantrell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did a Roman soldier connect the word salary with salt? The Oxford Dictionary of Word Histories describes the origins and sense development of thousands of core words of the English language; dates are given where recorded evidence of use has been found sourced by the ongoing research for the Oxford English Dictionary. Additional word histories outside this core group are included for words with a particularly interesting story to tell and links between words are given where these enhance the picture. A key feature of the book is the inclusion of a large number of well-known idioms with dates of original use with details of how and when they came about: for example happy as a sandboy, and say it with flowers. Colourful popular beliefs are explored about words such as posh and snob, while insights are given into our social history revealed by language development. The notion of 'relationships' is central and highlights the following: DT shared roots (e.g. stare and starve both from a base meaning be rigid) DT common ancestry (mongrel related to mingle and among) DT surprising commonality (wage and wed) DT typical formation (blab, bleat, chatter, gibber, all imitative of sounds) DT influence by association DT shared wordbuilding elements (hyperspace, hypersonic, hyperlink) with boxed information on the various meanings of the prefix in question.
Download or read book Cassell s Dictionary of Word Histories written by Adrian Room and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2002 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents more than 20,000 definitions and word histories, with information on parts of speech and period of entry into the language.
Download or read book Four Histories written by Peter Davison and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2007-07-26 with total page 707 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume contains Richard II, Henry IV Part One, henry IV Part Two, and Henry V. Each play possesses its own distinctive mood, tone and style, and together they inhabit the turbulent period of change from the usurpation of the throne of Richard II by Bolingbroke to the triumph of heroic kingship in Henry V.
Download or read book Word Histories and Mysteries written by Houghton Mifflin Company and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2004 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that cats are related etymologically to caterpillars? Or that Thomas Edison played a key role in popularizing the use of the greeting “Hello”? Or that muscles were originally mice, since a flexed biceps looks like a little rodent scurrying under the skin? Word Histories and Mysteries provides a panoramic view of the unique richness of English, uncovering the origins of five hundred everyday words whose surprising and often amusing stories offer insights into the history of humankind. Arranged in convenient alphabetical order, the notes are written in a lively and entertaining style perfect for browsing. The reader can learn how some of the most recent words, such as the computer term wiki, were coined, or trace the origins of English back to the Indo-European language spoken long before the invention of writing. A short introduction outlines the techniques linguists use to trace the history of words, and a handy glossary explains the linguistic terms that describe the ways in which language changes over time. Photographs and drawings help familiarize the reader with the ancient objects or cultural practices from which our words have sprung. Fascinating and fun to read, Word Histories and Mysteries is an ideal gift for high school or college students interested in language and for anyone who wants to know more about the curious sounds we make to communicate every day.
Download or read book New Words for Old written by Caroline Taggart and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of how we adapt and adopt words in the English language to suit our changing needs.
