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Author | : Kory Stamper |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2018-03-06 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 110197026X |
“We think of English as a fortress to be defended, but a better analogy is to think of English as a child. We love and nurture it into being, and once it gains gross motor skills, it starts going exactly where we don’t want it to go: it heads right for the goddamned electrical sockets.” With wit and irreverence, lexicographer Kory Stamper cracks open the obsessive world of dictionary writing, from the agonizing decisions about what to define and how to do it to the knotty questions of ever-changing word usage. Filled with fun facts—for example, the first documented usage of “OMG” was in a letter to Winston Churchill—and Stamper’s own stories from the linguistic front lines (including how she became America’s foremost “irregardless” apologist, despite loathing the word), Word by Word is an endlessly entertaining look at the wonderful complexities and eccentricities of the English language.
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Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 2011 |
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ISBN | : 9781578617388 |
Author | : Jon Gordon |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 54 |
Release | : 2019-11-05 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1119430313 |
From the authors who created the One Word movement, impacting schools, businesses, and sports teams around the world, comes a charming fable that can be read and shared by everyone. If you could choose only one word to help you have your best year ever, what would it be? Love? Fun? Believe? Brave? It’s probably different for everyone. How you find your word is just as important as the word itself. And once you know your word, what do you do with it? In One Word for Kids, bestselling author Jon Gordon—along with coauthors Dan Britton and Jimmy Page—asks these questions to children and adults of all ages, teaching an important life lesson in the process. This engaging, fully illustrated fable follows Stevie, a young boy falling asleep on the first day of school. His teacher gives the class an assignment: to find the one word that will help them have their best year ever. To discover their one word, they must look inside themselves, look up, and look out. At home, Stevie is upset because he can’t find his word. After his dad offers some helpful advice, Stevie excitedly begins the quest for his word. His search helps him discover a lot about himself, what he loves, and what is important to him. An easy read with a powerful message, One Word for Kids appeals to readers of all ages and is an ideal entry point into discussing a valuable lesson in a fun and engaging way.
Author | : Jess Zafarris |
Publisher | : Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2020-02-25 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1646112601 |
Where do words come from?—Teaching kids ages 9 to 12 vocabulary through word origins The English language is made up of words from different places, events, and periods of time. Each of those words has an exciting story to tell us about where, when, how, and why they came about. Once Upon a Word is packed with easy-to-understand definitions and awesome word origin stories. With this dictionary for kids, you can understand the history and meaning of English words, improve your vocabulary and spelling, and learn to play with language. Explore how weird words like gnome, fun words like zombie, and common words like caterpillar came to exist. Discover why some words sound funnier than others (like cackle, sizzle, and twang) and why some groups of words start with the same few letters (like hydrate, hydrogen, and fire hydrant). In this dictionary for kids, there's a whole world of English words to uncover! This unique dictionary for kids includes: Roots & branches—Learn about the building blocks that make up words, called roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Kid-friendly definitions—Look up definitions designed for your reading level in this dictionary for kids. Word tidbits—Find out where your favorite food words got their start, from bacon to marshmallow, spaghetti, yogurt, and beyond. See how the English language evolved with this colorful dictionary for kids.
Author | : Stewart Clark |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2003-10-16 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 9780194327558 |
Carefully selected range of problem words makes Word for Word suitable for students across a range of levels. Presentation of words in pairs or groups makes it easier to see differences in meaning. Example sentences help show how a word is used in context. Reference boxes containing extra guidance on language issues and cultural variations give students a broader understanding of how the words are used in everyday life. Clear alphabetical format supported by cross-referencing and index means that words can be located quickly and easily. Use of humour to highlight typical errors makes Word for Word ideal for browsing as well as for serious reference.
Author | : Alijandra Mogilner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
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Reference for children's writers includes graded word lists (K-6), a thesaurus of the words with synonyms and annotated with reading levels, advice and tips on those practices particular to word usage in children's writing, and samples of writing for each reading level. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author | : Joseph Piercy |
Publisher | : Michael O'Mara Books |
Total Pages | : 229 |
Release | : 2019-09-19 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1789291674 |
A treasure trove of fascination and fun for all language lovers.
Author | : Paul M. Levitt |
Publisher | : UNM Press |
Total Pages | : 97 |
Release | : 2009-04-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0826345557 |
"Each of these twenty-six short stories takes an elaborate, circuitous path that leads to a 'weighty' one-word punch line."--School Library Journal
Author | : Evan Carmichael |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2016-12-06 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 014310909X |
“Evan consumes so much content and then knows how to DJ it to inspire people.” —Gary Vaynerchuk, New York Times bestselling author of #AskGaryVee and Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook In this bold and empowering guide, entrepreneur and social media sensation Evan Carmichael shares the secret to turbo-charging your path to success on your own terms. With thought-provoking questions and inspiring, instructive examples, Your One Word will help you nail down your personal mottos - the word that captures your purpose and passion. With this operating philosophy in hand, you will then learn how to leverage this powerful tool to create the business and future of your dreams. Aimed at entrepreneurs as well as intrapreneurs, managers, and anyone else who wants to achieve success in a powerfully meaningful way, Your One Word more than just a useful tool. It's also an inspiring and enlightening read.
Author | : Barefoot Books |
Publisher | : Barefoot Books |
Total Pages | : 51 |
Release | : 2019-09-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1782856609 |
Follow a bustling family through their busy day! Each scene is teeming with people, places and things, and you’ll meet people of all races, cultures, lifestyles and abilities as you go.