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  • Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins

    par Julia Cresswell ...
    Collections series Oxford Quick Reference
    Newly updated to incorporate recent additions to the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins provides a fascinating exploration of the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research programme and language monitoring it brings to light the intriguing and often unusual stories of some of our most used words and ... En savoir plus

    $14.89 CAD

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  • Word Perfect

    Etymological Entertainment For Every Day of the Year

    par Susie Dent ...
    'Susie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words and language' Pam Ayres'Susie Dent is a national treasure' Richard OsmanWelcome to a year of wonder with Susie Dent, lexicographer, logophile, and longtime queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner.From the real Jack the Lad to the theatrically literal story behind stealing someone's thunder, from tartle (forgetting someone... ... En savoir plus

    $14.99 CAD

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

  • Curious English Words and Phrases

    The Truth Behind the Expressions We Use

    par Max Cryer ...
    Have you ever wondered where terms like ‘end of your tether’, ‘gets my goat’ or ‘letting ones hair down’ come from? Or why we call some people ‘geezers’, ‘sugar daddies’ or ‘lounge lizards’? Or where the words ‘eavesdropping’, ‘nickname’ and ‘D-Day’ come from? They are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. Max ... En savoir plus

    $10.89 CAD

  • Is It True?

    The facts behind the things we have been told

    par Cryer, Max ...
    In Is It True?, Max Cryer explores the truth or otherwise of facts and beliefs we may have always been told are true, but which on closer examination may not be. In a wide-ranging book encompassing social history, language, music, politics, the natural world and much more, we discover the truth behind some of our most cherished beliefs. Always fresh and amusing, Max Cryer will take you on a ... En savoir plus

    $10.59 CAD

  • 1000 English Idioms

    par Foulsham ...
    We are blessed with the greatest language on the planet. It has evolved through centuries and enriched by new application concepts throughout this period. It is rich beyond measure, remarkable in its subtleties and confounding to learn as a second language. Today we use the worlds richest stream of idioms and sayings without thought. And half the time we dont know what they really mean or from ... En savoir plus

    $12.79 CAD

  • Collins Rhyming Dictionary

    par Rosalind Fergusson ...
    If it’s time for a rhyme, or you need a satiric lyric, the Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the fastest and easiest way to refine your line.The most accessible way to find the rhyme you need. Other rhyming dictionaries are characterised by the use of obscure words for padding, subsections for disyllabic and trisyllabic rhymes, and reverse phonetic order – but we avoid such complications and, as a ... En savoir plus

    $9.99 CAD

  • What Made The Crocodile Cry?:101 questions about the English language

    101 questions about the English language

    par Susie Dent ...
    The Blackout Crew have a song with the title 'Put a donk on it' - but what is a 'donk'? Which ending came first: '-ise' or '-ize'? Where does the idea of a 'white elephant' come from? Who decides on the collective noun for something? And what is it that made the crocodile cry?Sparkling with insight and linguistic curiosity, this delightful compendium answers 101 of the most intriguing questions ... En savoir plus

    $11.59 CAD

  • Bees Knees and Barmy Armies - Origins of the Words and Phrases we Use Every Day

    par Harry Oliver ...
    Every day we pepper our speech with hundreds of phrases, place names and expressions, but rarely do we think about their origins. If we did, we'd be in for a treat, because the stories behind our sayings are often fascinating, amusing and intriguing. Following on from the bestselling March Hares and Monkeys' Uncles, once again Harry Oliver has delved deep into the history behind hundreds of terms ... En savoir plus

    $6.99 CAD

  • Words You Should Know How to Spell

    An A to Z Guide to Perfect Spelling

    par David Hatcher, Jane Mallison ...
    Ceilling. Beleive. Scissers.Do you have trouble spelling everyday words? Is your spell check on overdrive? Well, this easy-to-use dictionary is just what you need! Organized with speed and convenience in mind, it gives you instant access to the correct spellings of more than 12,500 words. Also provided are quick tips and memory tricks, like:Help yourself get the spelling of their right by thinking ... En savoir plus

    $9.99 CAD

  • English-Esperanto-English Dictionary

    par John C. Wells ...
    Angla-Esperanto-Angla Vortaro: Find what you are looking for: Concise yet comprehensive, with coverage of all the words you need, including many technical terms. Both directions: Contains both Esperanto–English and English–Esperanto sections, with a total of over 30,000 entries. Keep up-to-date: Completely revised and rewritten, with a thorough coverage of contemporary English and Esperanto. Check ... En savoir plus

    $12.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Horologicon

    A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language

    par Mark Forsyth ...
    From Mark Forsyth, the author of the #1 international bestseller, The Etymologicon, comes a book of weird words for familiar situations. The Horologicon (or book of hours) contains the most extraordinary words in the English language, arranged according to what hour of the day you might need them.Do you wake up feeling rough? Then you’re philogrobolized.Find yourself pretending to work? That’s ... En savoir plus

    $16.99 CAD

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    Aussi disponible en : Livre audio

  • Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas

    Popular Expressions - What They Mean and Where We Got Them

    par Judy Parkinson ...
    Collections Livre 5 - I Used to Know That
    How on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm? What do chips on shoulders have to do with inferiority complexes? And who is the face that launched a thousand ships? Did you know that 'the rule of thumb' refers to the use of the thumb to make measurements, as the first joint of the average adult thumb measures one inch?Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas provides us with the ... En savoir plus

    $9.49 CAD