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Author: Ursula Dubosarsky Publisher: Puffin ISBN: 9780143787594 Category : Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
Much more fun to be had with the English language at the hands of this literary duo. Discover hidden and silent languages, the secrets of grammar, dying words, and newborn words...
Author: Ursula Dubosarsky Publisher: Puffin ISBN: 9780143787594 Category : Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
Much more fun to be had with the English language at the hands of this literary duo. Discover hidden and silent languages, the secrets of grammar, dying words, and newborn words...
Author: Paul McFedries Publisher: Crown ISBN: 076791807X Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 434
Book Description
Language wears many hats, but its most important job is to help us name or describe what's in the world. Words define us, our actions, even our existence. And just when you think that you have all the words you need, you discover new ones, hear new uses for old ones or see them mutate right before your eyes—a neologism is born. Those neologisms are actually one of the best ways of keeping tabs on the way our world and culture are changing. One of the people who's been keeping tabs is Paul McFedries, the president of Logophilia Limited (logophilia is Greek for "the love of words"). His scorecard is Word Spy, a daily newsletter that has been reporting from the neological frontier since 1998 and that has more than 100,000 visitors a month and more than 12 million page views. In Word Spy, McFedries demonstrates how new words both reflect and illuminate not only the subcultures that coin them but also the larger culture in which these groups exist. Neologisms give us insight into the way things are even as they act as linguistic harbingers of what's to come. Each chapter of Word Spy is a cultural snapshot, a slice of the zeitgeist that focuses on a specific idea or sociological phenomenon, with an emphasis on the words and phrases that it has generated. These snapshots cover various aspects of modern life, including relationships, business, technology, war, aging, multiculturalism, and even fast food, all the while introducing us to hybrid words: If your kids can't seem to get away from their computers, they may be addicted to "fritterware" (time-wasting game software). If you're a new mother with a passion for petitioning, you may be a "lactivist" (breast-feeding activist). And if you keep finding yourself staying way later at the office than you ever imagined, you may be suffering from "presenteeism." Word Spy is an exciting and informative travelogue through the evolving landscape of our language and, consequently, the cultures and subcultures that continually mold and shape not just the language but all of us who speak it.
Author: Ursula Dubosarsky Publisher: Viking ISBN: Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 306
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Dear Readers, You may not know me, but I know you. I am - the WORD SPY. Ever since I can remember, I've been listening to, speaking, reading, and yes, spying on words. The time has come for me to share with you some of the many things I have discovered. All you have to do is open this book... the wonderful world of words awaits! Join the Word Spyon an entertaining journey through the English language. Learn more about where the alphabet came from, find out what ATM stands for, make your own palindromes (it's easy!) and impress your pigs by speaking Pig Latin. There are cartoons, riddles and a special code to solve along the way. Visit the Word Spy blog
Author: Eugene Yelchin Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1250120829 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 260
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In Spy Runner, a noir mystery middle grade novel from Newbery Honor author Eugene Yelchin, a boy stumbles upon a secret that jeopardizes American national security. It's 1953 and the Cold War is on. Communism threatens all that the United States stands for, and America needs every patriot to do their part. So when a Russian boarder moves into the home of twelve-year-old Jake McCauley, he's on high alert. What does the mysterious Mr. Shubin do with all that photography equipment? And why did he choose to live so close to the Air Force base? Jake’s mother says that Mr. Shubin knew Jake’s dad, who went missing in action during World War II. But Jake is skeptical; the facts just don’t add up. And he’s determined to discover the truth—no matter what he risks. Godwin Books
Author: Danielle Steel Publisher: Dell ISBN: 0399179453 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 288
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A young woman is caught up in a dangerous double life on behalf of her country during World War II in Danielle Steel’s thrilling new novel. At eighteen, Alexandra Wickham is presented to King George V and Queen Mary in an exquisite white lace and satin dress her mother has ordered from Paris. With her delicate blond looks, she is a stunning beauty who seems destined for a privileged life. But fate, a world war, and her own quietly rebellious personality lead her down a different path. By 1939, Europe is on fire and England is at war. From her home in idyllic Hampshire, Alex makes her way to London as a volunteer in the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry. But she has skills that draw the attention of another branch of the service. Fluent in French and German, she would make the perfect secret agent. Within a year, Alex is shocking her family in trousers and bright red lipstick. They must never know about the work she does—no one can know, not even the pilot she falls in love with. While her country and those dearest to her pay the terrible price of war, Alex learns the art of espionage, leading to life-and-death missions behind enemy lines and a long career as a spy in exotic places and historic times. Spy follows Alex’s extraordinary adventures in World War II and afterward in India, Pakistan, Morocco, Hong Kong, Moscow, and Washington, D.C., when her husband, Richard, enters the foreign service and both become witnesses to a rapidly changing world from post-war to Cold War. She lives life on the edge, with a secret she must always keep hidden.
Author: Paul McFedries Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101199237 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 486
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You're no idiot, of course. You're computer literate, but it seems you need a Ph.D. in Geek Speak to read most books on Windows XP. Don't worry! You don't have to learn another language to understand The Complete Idiot's Guide ® to Windows XP. This is not a book for those who think the pocket protector is the height of fashion. Written for anyone who may be the proud yet bewildered new user of Windows XP, this Complete Idiot's Guide give you: -- Advice to help you master the basics of navigating Windows XP. -- Information on all the new Windows XP features, including the new interface and the latest versions of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express. -- Ways to put Windows Media Player 8, the new digital media features, and other cool applications to work for you. -- Excellent instruction on how to set up and maintain a network using Windows XP.
Author: Paul McFedries Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118354656 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 353
Book Description
Provides step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 150 Mac tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on your Mac in no time.
Author: Paul McFedries Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118462270 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 354
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Get to know the new cat in the pride-Mac OS X Mountain Lion-with this VISUAL guide Apple's new Mac OS X Mountain Lion is impressive, with features and functions that will be familiar to Mac users from their iPhones and iPads. Make sure you get the most out of your new big cat with this practical guide. Using step-by-step instructions and full-color screenshots or illustrations on virtually every page-the hallmark of the practical Teach Yourself VISUALLY series-this book clearly shows you how to accomplish tasks, rather than burying you with paragraphs of text. You'll learn how to customize your Mac; make the most of your digital media; use OS X's new Game Center, Messages, and Notifications; and much more. Helps Mac OS X Mountain Lion users get up to speed quickly on all the features of this new Mac operating system, such as Game Center, Messages, and Notifications Teaches practical techniques using easy-to-follow, step-by-step visuals and brief explanations Features full-color screenshots or illustrations on almost every page Also covers how to customize your Mac, enjoy your digital media, and use peripherals, as well as how to continue to get the most out of Mission Control and the App Store Teach Yourself VISUALLY OS X Mountain Lion is the perfect guide for visual learners who want to quickly tame Apple's new Mac OS X Mountain Lion.
Author: Paul McFedries Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470377631 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 334
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This book puts visual learners at ease by showing them how to maximize the new Windows features and interface Concise explanations walk readers through more than 150 Windows Vista tasks, covering everything from customizing their desktop to maintaining Windows Vista and networking with another computer or printer Explores the new interface and folder organization system of Vista, both of which enable users to find documents and files more easily than ever Covers the latest release of MovieMaker, Media Player, Internet Explorer, and the new Media Center feature added to Vista Features full-color screenshots and clear, step-by-step instructions
Author: Ursula Dubosarsky
Author: Ursula Dubosarsky
Author: Paul McFedries
Author: John le Carre
Author: Ursula Dubosarsky
Author: Eugene Yelchin
Author: Danielle Steel
Author: Paul McFedries
Author: Paul McFedries
Author: Paul McFedries
Author: Paul McFedries