Wacky sentences and colorful art present the phonics of short vowel sounds.

"The creation of the Oxford English Dictionary began in 1857, took seventy years to complete, drew from tens of thousands of brilliant minds, and organized the sprawling language into 414,825 precise definitions. But hidden within the rituals of its creation is a fascinating and mysterious story - a story of two remarkable men whose strange twenty-year relationship lies at the core of this historic undertaking." "Professor James Murray, an astonishingly...

A linguistic history, told through anecdote and humor, of American speech and English word usage in the United States.

"From the best-selling author of The Professor and the Madman, The Map That Changed the World, and Krakatoa comes a truly wonderful celebration of the English language and of its unrivaled treasure house, the Oxford English Dictionary. Writing with marvelous brio, Winchester first serves up a lightning history of the English language -- "so vast, so sprawling, so wonderfully unwieldy"--And pays homage to the great dictionary makers, from "the irredeemably...

Millions of Americans want to write about their lives. With this book as the road map for getting started and following through, writers and readers will gain a deeper understanding of their own minds, learn to connect with their senses in order to find the detail and truth that give their written words power and authenticity, and unfold the natural structure of the stories they carry within. Through timed, associative, and meditative exercises, writing...

"The Disney Reading Book Listen and Learn helps your child develop reading comprehension skills and fluency in English literacy through fun, engaging stories ... This Reading Book Listen and Learn contains 2 stories: Aladdin, [and] Cars"--

"Learn the language basics that make writing in English simple. Build knowledge and master new skills anytime, anywhere with these interactive learning tools. This pack includes tutorials, flash cards and quizzes covering: -Introduction to Writing -Writing Systems -Thinking, Planning and Effective Writing -Grammar and Writing Process -Scientific Writing -Resume Writing -Writing Summary -Writing Business Plans and Emails -Writing Proposals -Neurodevelopmental...

When editors of the "Oxford English dictionary" put out a call during the late 19th century for "men of letters" to contribute entries, hundreds of responses came forth.

Provides instruction for intermediate and advanced ESL students on everyday English in a variety of settings, including an introduction to common English idioms.