Words From The Myths
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Words From The Myths
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Author : Isaac Asimov
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1966
Words From The Myths written by Isaac Asimov and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1966 with English language categories.
Words From The Myths
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language : en
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Mini Myths And Maxi Words
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Author : Susan K. Weiler
language : en
Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Release Date : 1986-10
Mini Myths And Maxi Words written by Susan K. Weiler and has been published by Addison Wesley Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-10 with Education categories.
This lively book combines classical mythology with myth-related vocabulary words. Each of the 27 lessons includes a myth, myth source-words, important English words based on myth roots, and a variety of fun exercises for review.
Myths Behind Words
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language : en
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Release Date : 2018-04-18
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Like the constellations in the sky, words such as aphrodisiac, hubris, museum, galaxy and mentor each contain within them a story, if only you knew to look closely. This collection retells the myths behind common words and expressions in English, bringing to life the heroes, monsters and gods whose deeds and battles have left a hidden mark on our language. Compiling more than seventy-five myths, the stories in this book feature well-known figures such as Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Hercules, Achilles, the Amazons, Medusa and the Minotaur. The entries are supplemented with original illustration reproductions of scenes from ancient pottery, and include translations from Ancient Greek epics such as the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Argonautica and Theogony.
Word Myths
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Author : David Wilton
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2008-11-06
Word Myths written by David Wilton 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 2008-11-06 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Do you "know" that posh comes from an acronym meaning "port out, starboard home"? That "the whole nine yards" comes from (pick one) the length of a WWII gunner's belt; the amount of fabric needed to make a kilt; a sarcastic football expression? That Chicago is called "The Windy City" because of the bloviating habits of its politicians, and not the breeze off the lake? If so, you need this book. David Wilton debunks the most persistently wrong word histories, and gives, to the best of our actual knowledge, the real stories behind these perennially mis-etymologized words. In addition, he explains why these wrong stories are created, disseminated, and persist, even after being corrected time and time again. What makes us cling to these stories, when the truth behind these words and phrases is available, for the most part, at any library or on the Internet? Arranged by chapters, this book avoids a dry A-Z format. Chapters separate misetymologies by kind, including The Perils of Political Correctness (picnics have nothing to do with lynchings), Posh, Phat Pommies (the problems of bacronyming--the desire to make every word into an acronym), and CANOE (which stands for the Conspiracy to Attribute Nautical Origins to Everything). Word Myths corrects long-held and far-flung examples of wrong etymologies, without taking the fun out of etymology itself. It's the best of both worlds: not only do you learn the many wrong stories behind these words, you also learn why and how they are created--and what the real story is.
Words From The Myths Illustrated By William Barss
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Author : Isaac Asimov
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1961
Words From The Myths Illustrated By William Barss written by Isaac Asimov and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with English language categories.
Athenian Myths And Institutions
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
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Words From The Myths Decorations By William Barss
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Author : Isaac Asimov
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1961
Words From The Myths Decorations By William Barss written by Isaac Asimov and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with categories.
Don T Believe A Word
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Author : David Shariatmadari
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-08-22
Don T Believe A Word written by David Shariatmadari and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-22 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
*** 'Wonderful. You finish the book more alive than ever to the enduring mystery and miracle of that thing that makes us most human' STEPHEN FRY 'Most popular books on language dumb down; Shariatmadari's smartens things up, and is all the more entertaining for it' THE SUNDAY TIMES, a Book of the Year 'A meaty, rewarding and necessary read' GUARDIAN 'Fascinating and thought-provoking . . . crammed with weird and wonderful facts . . . for anyone who delights in linguistics it's a richly rewarding read' MAIL ON SUNDAY *** - A word's origin doesn't tell you what it means today - There are languages that change when your mother-in-law is present - The language you speak could make you more prone to accidents - There's a special part of the brain that produces swear words Taking us on a mind-boggling journey through the science of language, linguist David Shariatmadari uncovers the truth about what we do with words, exploding nine widely-held myths about language while introducing us to some of the fundamental insights of modern linguistics.
Word To The Wise
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Author : Mark Broatch
language : en
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Release Date : 2018-09-01
Word To The Wise written by Mark Broatch and has been published by Exisle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-01 with Reference categories.
Even the best wordsmiths can find themselves tripping over words that are commonly misused, mixed up or misspelled. Most of us have suffered the embarrassment of suddenly discovering that they have been using or spelling a word wrong for years, or, in some cases, their entire life. This useful reference untangles the mix-ups and misuses of language so that you can ensure you’ve got the word you’re looking for, whether it’s ‘taught’, ‘taut’, ‘tort’ or ‘torte’. With definitions, examples of how to sharpen up text and improve your writing, lists of useful social media abbreviations and a discussion of unusual plurals, this playful look at the often bizarre and frustrating English language has got you covered. Word to the Wise will help you get your word use straight, whether you’re writing a book, blog, email or text message.