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Damp Squid

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Author : Jeremy Butterfield
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2009-07-23

Damp Squid written by Jeremy Butterfield and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-23 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

When James Murray compiled the OED in the 19th century, he used a small army of volunteers--and thousands upon thousands of paper slips--to track down the English language. Today, linguists use massive computer power--including the world's largest language databank, the Oxford Corpus, which contains more than two billion words--to determine for the first time definitively how the English language is used. From evidence contained in the gargantuan Oxford Corpus, Jeremy Butterfield here uncovers a wealth of fascinating facts about the English language. Where does our vocabulary come from? How do word meanings change? How is our language really being used? This entertaining book has the up-to-date and authoritative answers to all the key questions about our language. Butterfield takes a thorough look at the English language and exposes its peculiarities and penchants, its development and difficulties, revealing exactly how it operates. We learn, for instance, that we use language in chunks of words--as one linguist put it, "we know words by the company that they keep." For instance, the word quintessentially is joined half the time with a nationality--something is "quintessentially American" or "quintessentially British." Using such observations, Butterfield explains how dictionary makers decide which words to include, how they find definitions, and how the Corpus influences the process. Covering all areas of English, from spelling and idioms to the future of English, and with entertaining examples and useful charts throughout, this compelling and lively book will delight word lovers everywhere.

Damp Squid

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Author : Jeremy Butterfield
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2008-10-30

How many words are there in the English language and where were they born? Why does spelling 'wobble' and why do meanings change? How do words behave towards each other - and how do we behave towards words? And what does this all mean for dictionary-making in the 21st century? This entertaining book has the up-to-date and authoritative answers to all the key questions about our language. Using evidence provided by the world's largest language databank, the Oxford English Corpus, Butterfield exposes the English language's peculiarities and penchants, its development and difficulties, revealing exactly how it operates. Interpolating his expert knowledge of dictionary-making, Butterfield explains how dictionaries decide which words to include, how they find definitions, and how a Corpus influences the process. Whether you are happy to give the language free rein (free reign?), or whether you are more straight-laced (strait-laced?) when it comes to change, you will be amazed at what is revealed when the English language goes buck naked. (Or should that be butt naked?)

Jumping Sharks And Dropping Mics

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Author : Gareth Carrol
language : en
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Release Date : 2022-02-25

Jumping Sharks And Dropping Mics written by Gareth Carrol and has been published by John Hunt Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-25 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Gareth Carrol presents a collection of "modern idioms", which have become a part of our vocabulary in the past 50 years or so. In most cases, idioms such as "raining cats and dogs", that colour our everyday communication, are deeply rooted in culture and history. However, just like words, new idioms emerge in language, and many have entered our vocabulary through, TV, movies and the internet. These modern idioms can be dated very precisely. Jumping Sharks and Dropping Mics finds the origins of these idioms, and charts their development.

In A Manner Of Speaking

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Author : Colin McNairn
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-04-28

In A Manner Of Speaking written by Colin McNairn and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-28 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

What do “the whole kit and caboodle,” “the whole shebang,” “the whole megillah,” “the whole enchilada,” “the whole nine yards,” “the whole box and dice,” and “the full Monty” have in common? They’re all expressions that mean “the entire quantity,” and they’re all examples of the breadth and depth of the English-speaking world’s vocabulary. From the multitude of words and phrases in daily use, the author of this delightful exploration into what we say and why we say it zeroes in on those expressions and sayings and their variations that are funny, quirky, just plain folksy, or playfully dressed up in rhyme or alliteration. Some may have become clichés that, as it’s said with “tongue in cheek,” should be “avoided like the plague.” Others have been distorted, deemed politically incorrect, or shrouded in mystery and must bear some explanation. Among the topics the author delves into are expressions that shouldn’t be taken literally (“dressed to kill” and “kick the bucket”), foreign expressions that crept into English (“carte blanche,” “carpe diem,” and “que sera, sera”), phrases borrowed from print ads and TV commercials (“where there’s life, there’s Bud” and “where the rubber meets the road”), animal images (“a barrel of monkeys” and “chasing your tail”), and food and drink (“cast your bread upon the water,” “chew the fat,” “bottom’s up!”, and “drink as a lord”). Here’s a book for everyone who delights in the mysteries of language and the perfect gift for all the “wordies” in your life.

Nine Times In Ten

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Author : John Foster
language : en
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2012-08-30

Nine Times In Ten written by John Foster and has been published by Troubador Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-30 with Fiction categories.

A selection of 21 stories, Nine Times in Ten follows a number of well-created characters and scenarios, including:Harry makes a Faustian pact in the world of professional football...Eight-year-old Robert finds the body of his murdered friend...Julie is transformed by a Roman love affair – will family ties frustrate her bid for freedom?John consults a witch in Bogotá – will her predictions come true? John Foster takes inspiration from a range of storytellers, in particular Ernest Hemingway, Alan Bennett, John Le Carré and Gabriel García Marquez. Fellow admirers of this famous quartet will enjoy his collection, which will also appeal to fans of the short story.

The Sam Coup Users Manual

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Author : Mel Croucher
language : en
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Release Date : 2022-03-31

The Sam Coup Users Manual written by Mel Croucher and has been published by Andrews UK Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-31 with Computers categories.

The SAM Coupé was an 8-bit British home computer first released in late 1989. Designed to offer backwards compatibility with the ZX Spectrum, it was marketed as a logical upgrade for owners of the much-loved range of Sinclair machines. Originally manufactured by Miles Gordon Technology, the SAM Coupé promised a great deal. Sadly, however, it was not a financial success due to a lack of commercial software and tough competition from the faster 16-bit processors of its rivals. This 30th Anniversary Edition User's Guide features a new foreword from Mel Croucher, the original author. The manual is Illustrated throughout by Robin Evans, his memorable creation Sam the Robot always on hand to help users get the most out of their wonder machine. Offered as both a collector's piece and a valuable resource for lucky owners of a SAM Coupé today, we are excited to bring this slice of computing history back to life for the first time in thirty years.

Idiomantics The Weird And Wonderful World Of Popular Phrases

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Author : Philip Gooden
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-06-30

Idiomantics The Weird And Wonderful World Of Popular Phrases written by Philip Gooden and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Idiomantics is a unique exploration of the world of idiomatic phrases. The very etymology of the word 'idiom' reveals what's so endlessly fascinating about the wide range of colourful phrases we use in everyday speech: their peculiarity. They're peculiar both in the sense of being particular or unique to the culture from which they originate, and in the sense of being downright odd. To cite three random examples - from American English, Dutch and Italian - what on Earth are a snow job, a monkey sandwich story, and Mr Punch's secret? Fascinating and illuminating, Idiomantics explains all... The ideal gift for word buffs and in fact, anyone who enjoys a good yarn, this playful book looks at 12 groups of idioms around the world, looking at subjects such as fun and games, gastronomic delights and the daily grind.

Strategic Writing Mini Lessons For All Students Grades 4 8

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Author : Janet C. Richards
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2013

Strategic Writing Mini Lessons For All Students Grades 4 8 written by Janet C. Richards and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Education categories.

Short lessons with a big impact! Respond to your writers' needs with mini-lessons that will improve their craft and confidence. From the start, the I Can! chapter sets up writers to know what they can do, by learning to note and record their own strengths. Every chapter models strategies that foster students' self-regulated, independent writing, and includes adaptations that show how to adjust teaching for advanced writers, writers who struggle, English language learners, and extending the strategies across content areas. Each mini-lesson is laid out step by step for ease of use, including sections on: materials needed; modeling the lesson; student practice; and independent writing.

Alexei Sayle S Imaginary Sandwich Bar

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Author : Alexei Sayle
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-10-19

Alexei Sayle S Imaginary Sandwich Bar written by Alexei Sayle and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-19 with Fiction categories.

Alexei Sayle reveals his true vocation: proprietor of an imaginary sandwich shop. Blending politics, comedy, philosophy and memoir, this is the Godfather of Alternative Comedy at his most anarchic and irresistibly entertaining Alexei Sayle has been telling people he runs a sandwich bar on Gray's Inn Road that doesn't exist since the mid-1970s. From behind this imaginary counter Alexei dispenses wisdom and focaccia to his famous customers as he explores his love of pretending, reveals why he disappeared from our TV screens in the 1990's, lobbies for eleven-hour long episodes of Newsnight and discusses rampant nepotism in coveted careers. And from drawing striking comparisons between capitalism and all-you-can-eat buffets to discussing the hidden depths of Taylor Swift, this flight of fancy packs a surprising punch and will leave you hungry for more.

I Was Superblue

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Author : Superblue
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2012-04-19

I Was Superblue written by Superblue and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-19 with Travel categories.

The singular sensation of holiday camps has captured the imagination of a worldwide audience, spreading their unbridled merrymaking beyond the UK. Now, anyone who has been bitten by the camp bug can get the true story on these popular holiday centres and get the best value for their money. The work f a veteran performer and entertainments manager, I was Superblue delivers hilarious camp stories and outrageous cautionary tales. Crowd-pleasing and always fun, it serves up the scoop on donning a coat, putting on shows, delighting families, and keeping the razzle dazzle alive and well. In one lively gathering of wisdom and tips, holidaymakers and guests will have the run of show of this dynamic world and will learn what it really takes to create a superlative sense of fun. Readers will discover: A history of holiday camps How to demand best value for money on holiday What quality entertainment they should be getting How to demand the holiday of a lifetime averytime!!!

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