9780711277533 - every word tells a story: an extraordinary a to z of etymological exploration de read wilson, tom (14 resultados)
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de AmericaBetter World Books
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Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Morris, Ian (ilustrador).
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Librería: Austin Goodwill 1101, Austin, TX, Estados Unidos de AmericaAustin Goodwill 1101
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Condición: good. Book shows general signs of use and handling. May have light wear on the cover or edges and minimal writing or highlighting. Binding remains tight, and pages are clean and readable. Morris, Ian (ilustrador).
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Librería: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, Estados Unidos de AmericaINDOO
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Condición: As New. Unread copy in mint condition. Morris, Ian (ilustrador).
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Librería: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, Estados Unidos de AmericaINDOO
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Condición: New. Brand New. Morris, Ian (ilustrador).
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Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaGreatBookPrices
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Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaGreatBookPrices
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Librería: Rarewaves USA, HEBRON, KY, Estados Unidos de AmericaRarewaves USA
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Hardback. Condición: New. TV personality, actor and now I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! star, Tom Read Wilson, is here to take us on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English language with Every Word Tells a Story.See how the English language evolved in this extraordinary explor…ation of the origins of everyday words. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts, Tom Read Wilson knows even the most ordinary-sounding word can have the most surprising story behind it!Did you know, for instance, that:The word 'bloomers' comes from Amelia Bloomer, who was a women's rights activist and owner and editor of the first U.S. newspaper edited by and for women, who wanted to move more freely in her knickers?Or that the word 'daisy' comes from the Old English dæges eage, meaning 'day's eye', because the petals of a daisy open at dawn and close at dusk?The word 'easel' comes from the Dutch word 'ezel', meaning donkey, because both are depenable and suitable for carrying a load?Or that English nicknames for police officers, 'bobbies' and 'peelers', both come from the names of Sir Robert Peel, British prime minister in the 1800s and creator of the first modern police force?Each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the etymology, word origin and definition.Paired with beautiful, characterful illustrations by Ian Morris, Every Word Tells a Story is a perfect book for young wordsmiths, encouraging kids and adults alike to have fun whilst learning about language. Morris, Ian (ilustrador).
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Librería: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Reino UnidoRarewaves.com USA
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Hardback. Condición: New. TV personality, actor and now I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! star, Tom Read Wilson, is here to take us on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English language with Every Word Tells a Story.See how the English language evolved in this extraordinary explor…ation of the origins of everyday words. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts, Tom Read Wilson knows even the most ordinary-sounding word can have the most surprising story behind it!Did you know, for instance, that:The word 'bloomers' comes from Amelia Bloomer, who was a women's rights activist and owner and editor of the first U.S. newspaper edited by and for women, who wanted to move more freely in her knickers?Or that the word 'daisy' comes from the Old English dæges eage, meaning 'day's eye', because the petals of a daisy open at dawn and close at dusk?The word 'easel' comes from the Dutch word 'ezel', meaning donkey, because both are depenable and suitable for carrying a load?Or that English nicknames for police officers, 'bobbies' and 'peelers', both come from the names of Sir Robert Peel, British prime minister in the 1800s and creator of the first modern police force?Each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the etymology, word origin and definition.Paired with beautiful, characterful illustrations by Ian Morris, Every Word Tells a Story is a perfect book for young wordsmiths, encouraging kids and adults alike to have fun whilst learning about language. Morris, Ian (ilustrador).
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Librería: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaKennys Bookstore
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Condición: New. 2022. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Morris, Ian (ilustrador).
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Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino UnidoRevaluation Books
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Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 111 pages. 10.75x8.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. Morris, Ian (ilustrador).
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Librería: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, IrlandaKennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd.
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Condición: New. 2022. Hardcover. . . . . . Morris, Ian (ilustrador).
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Librería: Rarewaves USA United, HEBRON, KY, Estados Unidos de AmericaRarewaves USA United
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Hardback. Condición: New. TV personality, actor and now I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! star, Tom Read Wilson, is here to take us on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English language with Every Word Tells a Story.See how the English language evolved in this extraordinary explor…ation of the origins of everyday words. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts, Tom Read Wilson knows even the most ordinary-sounding word can have the most surprising story behind it!Did you know, for instance, that:The word 'bloomers' comes from Amelia Bloomer, who was a women's rights activist and owner and editor of the first U.S. newspaper edited by and for women, who wanted to move more freely in her knickers?Or that the word 'daisy' comes from the Old English dæges eage, meaning 'day's eye', because the petals of a daisy open at dawn and close at dusk?The word 'easel' comes from the Dutch word 'ezel', meaning donkey, because both are depenable and suitable for carrying a load?Or that English nicknames for police officers, 'bobbies' and 'peelers', both come from the names of Sir Robert Peel, British prime minister in the 1800s and creator of the first modern police force?Each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the etymology, word origin and definition.Paired with beautiful, characterful illustrations by Ian Morris, Every Word Tells a Story is a perfect book for young wordsmiths, encouraging kids and adults alike to have fun whilst learning about language. Morris, Ian (ilustrador).
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Librería: moluna, Greven, Alemaniamoluna
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Condición: New. Morris, Ian (ilustrador).
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Librería: Rarewaves.com UK, London, Reino UnidoRarewaves.com UK
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EUR 30,62
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Hardback. Condición: New. TV personality, actor and now I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! star, Tom Read Wilson, is here to take us on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English language with Every Word Tells a Story.See how the English language evolved in this extraordinary explor…ation of the origins of everyday words. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts, Tom Read Wilson knows even the most ordinary-sounding word can have the most surprising story behind it!Did you know, for instance, that:The word 'bloomers' comes from Amelia Bloomer, who was a women's rights activist and owner and editor of the first U.S. newspaper edited by and for women, who wanted to move more freely in her knickers?Or that the word 'daisy' comes from the Old English dæges eage, meaning 'day's eye', because the petals of a daisy open at dawn and close at dusk?The word 'easel' comes from the Dutch word 'ezel', meaning donkey, because both are depenable and suitable for carrying a load?Or that English nicknames for police officers, 'bobbies' and 'peelers', both come from the names of Sir Robert Peel, British prime minister in the 1800s and creator of the first modern police force?Each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the etymology, word origin and definition.Paired with beautiful, characterful illustrations by Ian Morris, Every Word Tells a Story is a perfect book for young wordsmiths, encouraging kids and adults alike to have fun whilst learning about language. Morris, Ian (ilustrador).
