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Word Histories and Mysteries

Author : Houghton Mifflin Company
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780618454501
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (545 download)

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Download or read book Word Histories and Mysteries written by Houghton Mifflin Company and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2004 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that cats are related etymologically to caterpillars? Or that Thomas Edison played a key role in popularizing the use of the greeting “Hello”? Or that muscles were originally mice, since a flexed biceps looks like a little rodent scurrying under the skin? Word Histories and Mysteries provides a panoramic view of the unique richness of English, uncovering the origins of five hundred everyday words whose surprising and often amusing stories offer insights into the history of humankind. Arranged in convenient alphabetical order, the notes are written in a lively and entertaining style perfect for browsing. The reader can learn how some of the most recent words, such as the computer term wiki, were coined, or trace the origins of English back to the Indo-European language spoken long before the invention of writing. A short introduction outlines the techniques linguists use to trace the history of words, and a handy glossary explains the linguistic terms that describe the ways in which language changes over time. Photographs and drawings help familiarize the reader with the ancient objects or cultural practices from which our words have sprung. Fascinating and fun to read, Word Histories and Mysteries is an ideal gift for high school or college students interested in language and for anyone who wants to know more about the curious sounds we make to communicate every day.

Spanish Word Histories and Mysteries

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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780618910540
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Spanish Word Histories and Mysteries written by and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2007 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features over 150 entries that describe the history and trace the roots of Spanish words and expressions that have made their way into the English language.

More Word Histories and Mysteries

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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780618716814
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (168 download)

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Download or read book More Word Histories and Mysteries written by and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Word Mysteries & Histories

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Word Mysteries & Histories written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the etymology of over 500 words in the English language.

Word Histories And Mysteries

Author : Editors of the American Heritage Di
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 9780547350271
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Word Histories And Mysteries written by Editors of the American Heritage Di and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2004-10-13 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that cats are related etymologically to caterpillars? Or that Thomas Edison played a key role in popularizing the use of the greeting “Hello”? Or that muscles were originally mice, since a flexed biceps looks like a little rodent scurrying under the skin? Word Histories and Mysteries provides a panoramic view of the unique richness of English, uncovering the origins of five hundred everyday words whose surprising and often amusing stories offer insights into the history of humankind. Arranged in convenient alphabetical order, the notes are written in a lively and entertaining style perfect for browsing. The reader can learn how words were coined, or trace the origins of English back to the Indo-European language spoken long before the invention of writing. A short introduction outlines the techniques linguists use to trace the history of words, and a handy glossary explains the linguistic terms that describe the ways in which language changes over time. Photographs and drawings help familiarize the reader with the ancient objects or cultural practices from which our words have sprung. Fascinating and fun to read, Word Histories and Mysteries is an ideal gift for high school or college students interested in language and for anyone who wants to know more about the curious sounds we make to communicate every day.

Spanish Word Histories And Mysteries

Author : Editors of the American Heritage Di
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 9780547350219
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (52 download)

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Book Synopsis Spanish Word Histories And Mysteries by : Editors of the American Heritage Di

Download or read book Spanish Word Histories And Mysteries written by Editors of the American Heritage Di and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2007-11-14 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people know that words like burrito and quesadilla come from Spanish, but there are many more English words that we would never suspect are Spanish until we look closely. Did you know that the words breeze and hammock come from Spanish? The jerky in beef jerky, for example, is from Spanish charquí, and the English verb vamoose is from the expression ?Vamos! which means Let’s go! in Spanish. Spanish Word Histories and Mysteries: English Words that Come from Spanish tells the fascinating stories behind 200 English words from Spanish. Every sphere of English vocabulary has been enriched by Spanish, from names for animals—alligator, coyote, and mosquito—to words for weather—hurricane and tornado. This book also explores the Spanish origin of some of the colorful expressions of the Old West: bonanza, loco, mustang, ranch, and ten-gallon hat. Of course, the book digs into the many words for different foods that come from Spanish—not only the obvious ones, such as salsa and taco, but also potato, tomato, caramel, vanilla, and, most important, chocolate. Photographs and line drawings enliven the pages and illustrate the history of the words.

More Word Histories and Mysteries

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Publisher : Collins Reference
ISBN 13 : 9780618716814
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (168 download)

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Download or read book More Word Histories and Mysteries written by and published by Collins Reference. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the darkest corners of the dictionary, More Word Histories and Mysteries From Aardvark to Zombie brings the most interesting words in English into the spotlight and reveals the surprising and entertaining stories that lie behind everyday vocabulary like nacho or tabloid and commonplace expressions like red herring or stark-naked." "Word lovers can discover the unexpected linguistic links between pairs of words like human and bridegroom or love and libido, and they can follow other words like adobe and scallion all the way back to Egypt, India, and other cultures of the ancient world. Fans of the English language can also explore the richness of American regional terms, from New England lingo like hosey to New Orleans expressions like lagniappe. The techniques that linguists use to trace the origins of words are carefully explained along the way, while photographs and drawings enliven the pages and illustrate the eclectic pleasures of English etymology."--BOOK JACKET.

So That's What It Means!: Illuminating Stories about Word Histories and Mysteries

Author : Richard Lederer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781956503029
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book So That's What It Means!: Illuminating Stories about Word Histories and Mysteries written by Richard Lederer and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-08 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Word Histories A Glossary Of Unusual Word Origins

Author : Wendell Herbruck
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781022236752
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (367 download)

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Download or read book Word Histories A Glossary Of Unusual Word Origins written by Wendell Herbruck and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered where certain words and phrases come from? In this informative and entertaining book, Herbruck explores the histories of some of the most unusual words in the English language. From the origins of "hocus pocus" to the mysterious roots of "mumbo jumbo," readers will be delighted by the surprising stories behind the words we use every day. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Mysteries in History: World History

Author : Wendy Conklin
Publisher : Teacher Created Resources
ISBN 13 : 1420630482
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Mysteries in History: World History written by Wendy Conklin and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history. Students use primary source materials, posters, and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events. There are no right or wrong answers. These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate, and form conclusions.

History as Mystery

Author : Michael Parenti
Publisher : City Lights Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0872867188
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book History as Mystery written by Michael Parenti and published by City Lights Publishers. This book was released on 2016-08-22 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a lively challenge to mainstream history, Michael Parenti does battle with a number of mass-marketed historical myths. He shows how history's victors distort and suppress the documentary record in order to perpetuate their power and privilege. And he demonstrates how historians are influenced by the professional and class environment in which they work. Pursuing themes ranging from antiquity to modern times, from the Inquisition and Joan of Arc to the anti-labor bias of present-day history books, History as Mystery demonstrates how past and present can inform each other and how history can be a truly exciting and engaging subject. "Michael Parenti, always provocative and eloquent, gives us a lively as well as valuable critique of orthodoxy posing as 'history.'"—Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States "Deserves to become an instant classic."—Bertell Ollman, author of Dialectical Investigations "Those who keep secret the past, and lie about it, condemn us to repeat it. Michael Parenti unveils the history of falsified history, from the early Christian church to the present: a fascinating, darkly revelatory tale."—Daniel Ellsberg, author of The Pentagon Papers "Solid if surely controversial stuff."—Kirkus

History and Mystery of the English Words

Author : L. M. Borisova
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9785090046664
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (466 download)

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Download or read book History and Mystery of the English Words written by L. M. Borisova and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Mysteries in History: Ancient History

Author : Wendy Conklin
Publisher : Teacher Created Resources
ISBN 13 : 1420630490
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Mysteries in History: Ancient History written by Wendy Conklin and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history. Students use primary source materials, posters, and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events. There are no right or wrong answers. These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate, and form conclusions.

The Word Detective

Author : Evan Morris
Publisher : Plume Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book The Word Detective written by Evan Morris and published by Plume Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Words

Author : Dale D. Johnson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429982607
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Words written by Dale D. Johnson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by respected authorities in the fields of education and literacy studies, Words: The Foundation of Literacy is a groundbreaking book for teachers, administrators, and education students. Dale and Bonnie Johnson present a fresh, inspiring reminder of why studying language (from word origins to word structure) is such a vital first step in the development of students' vocabulary, literacy, writing skills, and overall ability to learn. At a time when high-stakes testing has squeezed substance from many curricula, Johnson and Johnson provide ways to enhance students' understanding, interest, and appreciation of language and all its subtleties. Words explores how meaning in language is created by the use and interrelationships of words, phrases, and sentences, their denotations, connotations, implications, and ambiguities. From birth, most children exhibit a natural interest in language: its sounds, nuances, and unpredictable qualities. It is important to sustain, stimulate, and recapture that natural interest in the classroom, and Words provides a multitude of creative and practical techniques for doing so.

The Hidden History of Coined Words

Author : Ralph Keyes
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190466766
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book The Hidden History of Coined Words written by Ralph Keyes and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How do words get coined? That question is explored in Ralph Keyes's latest book, The Hidden History of Coined Words. Based on meticulous research, Keyes has determined that successful neologisms are as likely to be created by chance as by intention. A remarkable number of new words were coined whimsically, he's discovered, to taunt, even to prank. Knickers resulted from a hoax, big bang from an insult. Wisecracking produced software, crowdsource, and blog. More than a few neologisms weren't even coined intentionally: they resulted from happy accidents such as typos, mistranslations, and misheard words like bigly and buttonhole, or from an unintended coinage such as Isaac Asimov's robotics. Many of the word coiners Keyes writes about come from unlikely quarters. Neologizers (a Thomas Jefferson coinage) include not just learned scholars and literary lions but cartoonists, columnists, children's authors, and children as well. Wimp, Keyes tells us, originated with an early 20th century book series on The Wymps, goop from a series about The Goops, and nerd from a book by Dr. Seuss. Competing claims to have coined terms like gonzo, mojo, and booty call are assessed, as is epic battles fought between new word partisans, and those who think we have enough words already. A concluding chapter offers pointers on how to coin a word of one's own. Written in a reader-friendly manner, The Hidden History of Coined Words will appeal not just to word lovers but history buffs, trivia contesters, and anyone at all who is interested in a well-informed good read"--

Word Journeys

Author : Kathy Ganske
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 146251281X
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Word Journeys written by Kathy Ganske and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This trusted teacher resource and course text provides a comprehensive approach to assessing and building children's word knowledge (grades K–8). Kathy Ganske shows how carefully planned word study can improve students' reading and writing skills while fostering their appreciation of language. Complete instructions are provided for implementing the Developmental Spelling Analysis (DSA), an easy-to-use assessment tool, and for tailoring instruction to learners' strengths and weaknesses. Numerous word lists, student work samples, and "Literature Links" are included, along with 27 reproducible forms. The large-size format facilitates photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition: *Addresses the Common Core State Standards. *Incorporates additional activities and technology tips, plus updated research findings. *Chapter explaining the meaning of word study and its role in literacy instruction, including "Researcher Voices" perspectives from noted experts. *Ideas for making the most of small-group instructional time. *Expanded "Literature Links" book lists, now including informational texts. *DSA answer sheets have been enhanced for easier scoring and several new reproducibles added. See also the companion volumes from Ganske, Word Sorts and More, Second Edition: Sound, Pattern, and Meaning Explorations K–3 and Mindful of Words, Second Edition: Spelling and Vocabulary Explorations, Grades 4–8, which provide a wealth of ready-to-use word study activities.