The Disappearing Dictionary

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The Disappearing Dictionary

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Author : David Crystal
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2015-05-21

The Disappearing Dictionary written by David Crystal and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-21 with Humor categories.

Wherever you go in the English-speaking world, there are linguistic riches from times past awaiting rediscovery. All you have to do is choose a location, find some old documents, and dig a little. In The Disappearing Dictionary, linguistics expert Professor David Crystal collects together delightful dialect words that either provide an insight into an older way of life, or simply have an irresistible phonetic appeal. Like a mirror image of The Meaning of Liff that just happens to be true, The Disappearing Dictionary unearths some lovely old gems of the English language, dusts them down and makes them live again for a new generation. dabberlick [noun, Scotland] A mildly insulting way of talking about someone who is tall and skinny. 'Where's that dabberlick of a child?' fubsy [adjective, Lancashire] Plump, in a nice sort of way. squinch [noun, Devon] A narrow crack in a wall or a space between floorboards. 'I lost sixpence through a squinch in the floor'.

The Dictionary Of Lost Words

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Author : Pip Williams
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2021-04-08

The Dictionary Of Lost Words written by Pip Williams and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-08 with Fiction categories.

'An enchanting story about love, loss and the power of language' Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory Sometimes you have to start with what's lost to truly find yourself... Motherless and irrepressibly curious, Esme spends her childhood at her father's feet as he and his team gather words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary. One day, she sees a slip of paper containing a forgotten word flutter to the floor unclaimed. And so Esme begins to collect words for another dictionary in secret: The Dictionary of Lost Words. But to do so she must journey into a world on the cusp of change as the Great War looms and women fight for the vote. Can the power of lost words from the past finally help her make sense of her future? 'A brilliant book about women and words - tender, moving and profound' Jacqueline Wilson Readers LOVE The Dictionary of Lost Words: 'If you only read one book this year, let it be this one!' 'If you're a fan of The Binding and The Betrayals you will surely love this' 'A glorious combination of words, growing up, friendship, love, feminism and so much more' 'The best love letter to words and language' 'This book broke my heart ... I highly recommend it to any historical fiction fans ... it's one I will be reading again'

The Bloomsbury Handbook Of Lexicography

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Author : Howard Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-02-24

The Bloomsbury Handbook Of Lexicography written by Howard Jackson and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-24 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

A definitive guide to the long tradition of lexicography, this handbook is a rigorous and systematic overview of the field and its recent developments. Featuring key topics, research areas, new directions and a manageable guide to beginning and developing research in the field, this one-volume reference provides both a survey of current research and more practical guidance for advanced study. Fully updated and revised to take account of recent developments, in particular innovations in digital technology and online lexicography, this second edition features: - 6 new chapters, covering metalexicography, lexicography for Asian languages, lexicography for endangered and minority languages, onomasiological lexicography, collaborative lexicography, and internet dictionaries - Thoroughly revised chapters on learner dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries and future directions, alongside a significantly updated third part on 'New Directions in Lexicography', accounting for innovations in digital lexicography - An expanded glossary of key terms and an updated annotated bibliography Identifying and describing the central concepts associated with lexicography and its main branches of study, The Bloomsbury Handbook of Lexicography demonstrates the direct influence of linguistics on the development of the field and is an essential resource for anyone interested in this area.

Studying Dialect

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Author : Rob Penhallurick
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2018-02-22

Studying Dialect written by Rob Penhallurick and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-22 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This book provides an accessible yet comprehensive introduction to the study of the dialects of English as they are spoken around the world, from the earliest dialect dictionaries of the sixteenth century to contemporary research emerging from the field of geolinguistics. Organised into ten thematic chapters, it explores and evaluates the methods and purposes of each approach to the study of dialectal variation, with full explanations of technical terms throughout. Illuminating one of the most productive fields of interest in language study, this compelling book is essential reading for students of dialect and regional difference in English.

The Handbook Of Dialectology

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Author : Charles Boberg
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2018-01-04

The Handbook Of Dialectology written by Charles Boberg and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-04 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

The Handbook of Dialectology provides an authoritative, up-to-date and unusually broad account of the study of dialect, in one volume. Each chapter reviews essential research, and offers a critical discussion of the past, present and future development of the area. The volume is based on state-of-the-art research in dialectology around the world, providing the most current work available with an unusually broad scope of topics Provides a practical guide to the many methodological and statistical issues surrounding the collection and analysis of dialect data Offers summaries of dialect variation in the world's most widely spoken and commonly studied languages, including several non-European languages that have traditionally received less attention in general discussions of dialectology Reviews the intellectual development of the field, including its main theoretical schools of thought and research traditions, both academic and applied The editors are well known and highly respected, with a deep knowledge of this vast field of inquiry

The Mx Book Of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Part Lii

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Author : David Marcum
language : en
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Release Date : 2025-05-22

The Mx Book Of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Part Lii written by David Marcum 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 2025-05-22 with Fiction categories.

Featuring Contributions by: Derrick Belanger, Susan Knight, Shane Simmons, Tim Newton Anderson, Peter Coe Verbica, Josh Reynolds, J. Lawrence Matthews, John McNabb, Don Rowley, I.A. Watson, David Marcum, Paul Hiscock, Andrew Salmon, Steven Philip Jones, Mike Chinn, Martin Daley, Orlando Pearson, Liz Hedgecock, Roger Riccard, Adrian Middleton, Craig Janacek, and a poem by Joseph W. Svec, III. 81 New Holmes Adventures - Collected in Four Companion Volumes "Somewhere in the vaults of the bank of Cox and Co., at Charing Cross, there is a travel-worn and battered tin dispatch box with my name, John H. Watson, M.D., Late Indian Army, painted upon the lid. It is crammed with papers, nearly all of which are records of cases to illustrate the curious problems which Mr. Sherlock Holmes had at various times to examine . . . ." - Dr. John H. Watson So wrote Dr. Watson in "The Problem of Thor Bridge" - and ever since, Sherlockians have been bringing us new adventures from this legendary tin dispatch box. While Watson's original First Literary Agent only edited the pitifully few sixty stories that make up the original Canon, there have since been literally thousands of traditional adventures about the true Sherlock Holmes - and there will never be enough! In 2015, The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories burst upon the scene, featuring adventures set within the correct time period, and written by many of today's leading Sherlockian authors from around the world. Those first three volumes were overwhelmingly received, and there were soon calls for additional collections. Since then, their popularity has only continued to grow. Now, ten years later, the series draws to a close, having grown to 52 massive volumes and over 1,000 stories. Along the way, the author royalties from these books, featuring stories and poems from over 200 contributors worldwide, has raised over $135,000 for the Undershaw school for special needs children, located at one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's former homes. The 81 thrilling stories in these four companion volumes - Parts 49, 50, 51, and 52 - feature Holmes and Watson carrying out their masterful investigations from the early days of their friendship in Baker Street to the post-War years during Holmes's retirement. Along the way, Our Heroes are involved in a plethora of fascinating mysteries - some relating Untold Cases, others sequels to Canonical adventures, and a number of others that progress along completely unexpected lines. Join us as we return to Baker Street and discover more authentic adventures of Sherlock Holmes, described by the estimable Dr. Watson as "the best and wisest . . . whom I have ever known."

The Mx Book Of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Part Xlviii

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Author : David Marcum
language : en
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Release Date : 2024-11-29

The Mx Book Of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Part Xlviii written by David Marcum 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 2024-11-29 with Fiction categories.

Featuring contributions from; Jeremy Branton Holstein, Gustavo Bondoni, Dan Rowley and Don Baxter, Arthur Hall, Ember Pepper, Tracy J. Revels, Arthur Hall, I.A. Watson, Craig Stephen Copland, Martin Daley, David Marcum, Paul Hiscock, Roger Riccard, Shane Simmons, Dan Rowley, Mark Mower, and a poem by Christopher James. 59 New Traditional Canonical Holmes Adventures Collected in Three Companion Volumes. Over the course of their careers and lives, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson were of inestimable importance. But when reading their many adventures, it's not just the heroes themselves that make the stories so wonderful. It's the Victorian and Edwardian worlds in which they lived, and the many people with whom the interacted - those well known, like Mycroft Holmes, Mrs. Hudson, and various Scotland Yard inspectors, and others who may have just crossed the stage for a short time before vanishing. All of these Occupants of the Canonical Realm have value, whatever the depth of their roles, and this new set of Holmes stories celebrates them. Once again MX Publishing brings us fifty-nine adventures in three simultaneously published volumes, each with some level of participation by individuals who initially appeared in The Canon. Perhaps this person is a major player, or possibly he or she is only mentioned in passing. In the meantime, the reader can be certain that the True Holmes and Watson of these books are the Canonical Heroes one deserves and expects. All royalties from these books go to support the Undershaw school for special needs children, located at one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's former homes. Join us as we return to Baker Street and discover more authentic adventures of Sherlock Holmes, described by the estimable Dr. Watson as "the best and wisest . . . whom I have ever known." Each volume contains forewords by Dan Andriacco, Roger Johnson, Emma West, Steve Emecz, and David Marcum

The Mx Book Of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Part Xlvii

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Author : David Marcum
language : en
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Release Date : 2024-11-29

The Mx Book Of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Part Xlvii written by David Marcum 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 2024-11-29 with Fiction categories.

Featuring contributions from; DJ Tyrer, David Marcum, Marcia Wilson , Arthur Hall, Brenda Seabrooke, Roger Riccard, Alan Dimes, Paula Hammond, Tracy J. Revels, Tim Newton Anderson, Steven Connelly, Victoria Weisfeld, Ian Ableson, Will Murray, Margaret Walsh, Natching T. Kassa, Susan Knight, Stephen Herczeg, Chris Chan, and a poem by Anon. 59 New Traditional Canonical Holmes Adventures Collected in Three Companion Volumes. Over the course of their careers and lives, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson were of inestimable importance. But when reading their many adventures, it's not just the heroes themselves that make the stories so wonderful. It's the Victorian and Edwardian worlds in which they lived, and the many people with whom the interacted - those well known, like Mycroft Holmes, Mrs. Hudson, and various Scotland Yard inspectors, and others who may have just crossed the stage for a short time before vanishing. All of these Occupants of the Canonical Realm have value, whatever the depth of their roles, and this new set of Holmes stories celebrates them. Once again MX Publishing brings us fifty-nine adventures in three simultaneously published volumes, each with some level of participation by individuals who initially appeared in The Canon. Perhaps this person is a major player, or possibly he or she is only mentioned in passing. In the meantime, the reader can be certain that the True Holmes and Watson of these books are the Canonical Heroes one deserves and expects. All royalties from these books go to support the Undershaw school for special needs children, located at one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's former homes. Join us as we return to Baker Street and discover more authentic adventures of Sherlock Holmes, described by the estimable Dr. Watson as "the best and wisest . . . whom I have ever known." Each volume contains forewords by Dan Andriacco, Roger Johnson, Emma West, Steve Emecz, and David Marcum

Listen To Your Child

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Author : David Crystal
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 1989-01-26

Listen To Your Child written by David Crystal and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-01-26 with Family & Relationships categories.

Learning to talk is probably the greatest milestone in a child's development: a deeply moving and often hilarious experience for all parents. In this charming and informative book, Britain's leading expert on the English language talks you through every stage in your child's language development. Over thirty years after its original publication, this new and updated edition of Listen to your Child shows us that while the world our children are growing up in may have changed, one thing has not: parents still need to listen. Gathering decades of research from psychologists and linguists, Professor Crystal shows how the more we know about language acquisition - from 'cooking' and 'babbling' to melodic 'scribble talk' and simple words and then to incessant chatter - the more there is to delight in. From birth to the early school years, Listen to your Child provides a painless introduction to the study of child language acquisition as well as invaluable advice for parents.