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Sourcebooks, Inc My First 100 Nature Words
A first 100 words board book of essential nature vocabulary for your little genius from the #1 bestselling science author for kids, Chris Ferrie!Babies and toddlers are curious and ready to learn! Introduce your little one to nature words beyond the basics.From oceans to rainforest, from islands to wetlands, from plants to animals to fungi and more, this is the bright and simple introduction to the smart words every budding scholar needs!
£7.15
Penguin Random House Children's UK Moomin's First 100 Words
Join Moomintroll and his friends as they share their favourite words in this board book, with lots of flaps! If you haven't met a Moomin yet, you're missing the most magical fun . . . Have fun learning first words with Moomintroll and his friends in this brightly coloured board book with flaps.
£9.04
Priddy Books First 100 Nature Words
Roger Priddy's First 100: Nature Words is full of outdoor-themed words to read and learn.With a soft, padded cover and a small, easy-to-hold size, this new addition to the First 100 series is the perfect book for children who love exploring the great outdoors.From plants and animals, to landscapes, weathers and more, there are so many new words for young children to learn in this pocket-sized board book. The colourful illustrations and photographic images give this book a fresh, vibrant look, whilst the eye-catching cover makes this another stand-out Priddy book to add to the bookshelf.
£6.06
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Stacey’s Extraordinary Words
#1 New York Times bestseller and NAACP Image Award winner! The debut picture book from iconic voting rights advocate and bestselling author Stacey Abrams is an inspiring tale of determination, based on her own childhood. Stacey is a little girl who loves words more than anything. She loves reading them, sounding them out, and finding comfort in them when things are hard. But when her teacher chooses her to compete in the local spelling bee, she isn’t as excited as she thought she’d be. What if she messes up? Or worse, if she can’t bring herself to speak up, like sometimes happens when facing bullies at school? Stacey will learn that win or lose . . . her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all. Plus don't miss the follow-up from the same team, Stacey's Remarkable Books!
£12.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd 100 First Dinosaur Words
Help little dinosaur fans spot all their favourite prehistoric friends! Meet mighty Tyrannosaurus, Giganotosaurus, Triceratops, and more...More than 40 amazing dinosaurs are clearly labelled, with helpful pronunciation guides for their names, as well as other prehistoric creatures, dinosaur body parts, their eggs and babies, habitats, and skeletons. From the biggest and smallest dinosaurs to meat eaters and plant eaters, from spiky, armoured dinosaurs to flying pterosaurs, giant fossil finds, and incredible prehistoric lands, 100 First Dinosaur Words covers everything little ones love about these awesome creatures. The mix of impressive, computer-generated dinosaurs and humorous, cartoon-style pictures provides lots to talk, learn, and smile about, making this colourful dinosaur board book great for sharing, and an attractive baby, toddler, or preschool gift.Part of a beautiful picture word book series, which includes the award-winning 100 First Words and 100 First Animals, the big board book pages are toddler tough, and every one is a visual treat, filled with lots to see - from huge stompy dinosaur feet and a fiery volcano to a baby dinosaur hatching and enormous Diplodocus eating the top of a very tall tree! Word labels and pronunciation guides encourage naming and picture-and-word association, building language, and reading readiness, while the inviting, look-and-point pictures stimulate talking. Cleverly designed to inform and entertain, 100 First Dinosaur Words takes your little one on an exciting learning adventure.
£9.99
Canelo Five Little Words
...Can destroy your life'Wow, wow, wow, this book had me guessing all the way to the end!' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review When new mother, Laura Caldwell, opens the card dropped through her letterbox, she expected to see a heartfelt note, congratulating her on the birth of baby Shay. Instead, she sees a message that makes her blood run cold. 'Your husband is a murderer.' It couldn’t be true, could it? Not Conor, her adoring husband. He couldn’t be behind the brutal killing of local barmaid, Vicky. Not him. But while Laura fights to discover the truth about her husband, she’s also holding dark secrets of her own; secrets she’s spent years trying to hide. Could the card be a desperate attempt at revenge – or could her husband really be a murderer? There’s a tangled web between this perfect couple – and the truth might just destroy them...Readers are hooked on Five Little Words:‘OMG I could not put this book down… so many twists, turns and secrets and sucks you in from the very first chapter…I did not see the ending coming.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘This book will keep you guessing till the very end! I loved every page in it’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘I just couldn't stop reading this brilliantly addictive book… full of twists and turns - I can definitely recommend.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘Secrets, twists and so much more. What a thrilling novel, I was hooked…Highly recommend it.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘The moment I started the first chapter I just couldn’t stop reading…If you’re a fan of murder mysteries I really recommend this book. Try and solve it before the end. I dare you!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘Wow, wow, wow, this book had me guessing all the way to the end!... I raced through this book and couldn’t put it down until I found out that whopper of an ending…I would definitely recommend it’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘The moment the first jaw-dropping bombshell landed, I was hooked… Clever cliff-hangers...and a twist you couldn't guess even if you tried. A gripping, hard-hitting read’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘I raced through this…A cleverly crafted, well thought-out plot and one to keep you turning the pages.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘This book had me hooked from start to finish - it is a long time since I finished a book as quickly!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘What a page turner!... will have you guessing all the way to the end.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘Incredibly well-paced. I was constantly second-guessing who did what and why. The ending was very satisfying’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘A fast-paced thriller that will have readers enthralled. I really enjoyed this book and it left me guessing until the end. This is a great read!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘I could not put this book down…I found it incredible and had to find out how it ended’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘A fabulously written whodunnit…You will love it!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review
£9.91
Button Books Sight Words – Flash Cards
The laminated flashcards in this pack are ideal for teachers, parents and carers to teach the most common sight words to children aged 4+. Single words appear in clear, appealing text on the double-sided cards, which are perfect for individual or class work. Notes are included with handy suggestions for games and activities with the cards.
£5.38
The University of Chicago Press Some Words of Jane Austen
Jane Austen’s readers continue to find delight in the justness of her moral and psychological discriminations. But for most readers, her values have been a phenomenon more felt than fully apprehended. In this book, Stuart M. Tave identifies and explains a number of the central concepts across Austen’s novels—examining how words like “odd,” “exertion,” and, of course, “sensibility,” hold the key to understanding the Regency author’s language of moral values. Tracing the force and function of these words from Sense and Sensibility to Persuasion, Tave invites us to consider the peculiar and subtle ways in which word choice informs the conduct, moral standing, and self-awareness of Austen’s remarkable characters.
£20.61
Vintage Publishing Mouthing The Words
Thelma is six years old. Life at home is unsettling and disturbing; her father's games are not enjoyable and her mother dotes on Willy, the favoured child. When her parents move to Canada, Thelma smuggles her imaginary friends with her in her suitcase. By turns harrowing and wonderfully funny, Mouthing the Words tells Thelma's story of sexual abuse, anorexia, borderline multiple personality disorder and her return to England. Reminiscent of Jeanette Winterson and Sylvia Plath, Mouthing the Words is a remarkable and inspiring fiction debut.
£8.42
Hachette Book Group USA Words That Work
A behind-the-scenes look at how the tactical use of words and phrases affects what people buy, who they vote for and even what they believe.
£14.65
Nancy Paulsen Books A Walk in the Words
Winner of a Schneider Family Honor! “A beautifully rendered and deeply inspiring book for everyone who has ever read slowly—myself included! Hudson shows us the beauty and magic that can come from taking our time. Brilliant.”—Jacqueline Woodson Hudson Talbott's inspiring story vividly reveals the challenges--and ultimately the rewards--of being a non-mainstream kind of learner.When Hudson Talbott was a little boy, he loved drawing, and it came naturally to him. But reading? No way! One at a time, words weren't a problem, but long sentences were a struggle. As his friends moved on to thicker books, he kept his slow reading a secret. But that got harder every year. He felt alone, lost, and afraid in a world of too many words. Fortunately, his love of stories wouldn't let him give up. He started giving himself permission to read at his own pace, using the words he knew as stepping-stones to help draw him into a story. And he found he wasn't so alone--in fact, lots of brilliant people were slow readers, too. Learning to accept the fact that everyone does things in their own unique way, and that was okay, freed him up and ultimately helped Hudson thrive and become the fabulous storyteller he is today.
£14.44
Pan Macmillan Lost For Words
Each of the judges of the Elysian Prize for literature has a reason for accepting the job. For the chairman, MP Malcolm Craig, it is backbench boredom, media personality Jo Cross is on the hunt for a 'relevant' novel, and Oxbridge academic Vanessa Shaw is determined to discover good writing. But for Penny Feathers of the Foreign Office, it's all just getting in the way of writing her own thriller. Over the next few weeks they must read hundreds of submissions to find the best book of the year, and so the judges spar, cajole and bargain in order that their chosen title gets the recognition it deserves.Meanwhile, a host of authors are desperate for Elysian glory, including brilliant writer and serial heart-breaker Katherine Burns, lovelorn debut novelist Sam Black, and Sonny, convinced that his magnum opus, The Mulberry Elephant, will take the literary world by storm.Lost for Words is razor-sharp and fabulously entertaining. It cuts to the quick of some of the deepest questions about the place of art in our celebrity-obsessed culture, and asks how we can ever hope to recognize real talent when everyone has an agenda.
£8.99
Christian Focus Publications Ltd Joshua: No Falling Words
This exposition is rooted first in a thorough analysis of the Hebrew text, employing helpful insights from archaeology and linguistics, and second in the major theological and literary themes discovered in each section. Finally the author brings the fragments together in an expository treatment ‘that is not ashamed to stoop to the level of application.’
£11.99
Sourcebooks, Inc My First 100 Animal Words
Discover new favorite critters while learning new words with this adorable and educational animal book for kids!From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a simple and colorful introduction to the first 100 animal words every baby should know. With 100 colorful illustrations to look at and talk about, this is the perfect learning tool for your little animal lover.Each spread in this adorable primer focuses on 8 to 12 animal words—from axolotl to armadillo, from cassowary to krill, from tardigrade to tadpole and more! This bright and engaging book is the perfect way to introduce the words every budding zoologist needs.
£8.06
Priddy Books First Words Of Love
First Words of Love is the perfect book to share with your toddler. Part of a best-selling range from Priddy Books, this pocket-sized board book with a soft, padded cover is great for little hands to hold. Each page has an emotive rhyme to read about different values, from kindness and sharing, to nature and loving yourself:I love to givespecial gifts to you.When I see you smileIt makes me happy too!Each rhyme is accompanied by related photographs and illustrations for children to look at and ask questions about, encouraging speaking skills and knowledge of the world around them.
£6.41
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Smart Start: Sight Words & High-Frequency Words, Kindergarten Workbook
£9.88
Priddy Books First 100 Bible Words
Share the Bible with your little one with First 100 Bible Words, a simple introduction to biblical stories.From the creation of the world and the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, and Moses, to the birth of Jesus and the resurrection, each story is represented by a collection of vocabulary words and accompanying illustrations just right for celebrating the scripture with your baby. Part of the bestselling First 100 series, this brightly illustrated board book is perfectly sized for little hands, with durable board pages and a softly padded cover.
£6.41
The University of Chicago Press Last Words of the Executed
Some beg for forgiveness. Others claim innocence. At least three cheer for their favorite football teams. Death waits for us all, but only those sentenced to death know the day and the hour-and only they can be sure that their last words will be recorded for posterity. "Last Words of the Executed" presents an oral history of American capital punishment, as heard from the gallows, the chair, and the gurney. The product of seven years of extensive research by journalist Robert K. Elder, the book explores the cultural value of these final statements and asks what we can learn from them. We hear from both the famous-such as Nathan Hale, Joe Hill, Ted Bundy, and John Brown-and the forgotten, and their words give us unprecedented glimpses into their lives, their crimes, and the world they inhabited. Organized by era and method of execution, these final statements range from heartfelt to horrific. Some are calls for peace or cries against injustice; others are accepting, confessional, or consoling; still others are venomous, rage-fueled diatribes. Even the chills evoked by some of these last words are brought on in part by the shared humanity we can't ignore, their reminder that we all come to the same end, regardless of how we arrive there. "Last Words of the Executed" is not a political book. Rather, Elder simply asks readers to listen closely to these voices that echo history. The result is a riveting, moving testament from the darkest corners of society.
£21.53
b small publishing limited Hide & Speak Spanish Words
Discover the fun in language learning at an early age. This durable, chunky board book is full of useful first Spanish words with each page covering a popular theme, such as food, animals or the bedtime routine. Simply lift each brightly illustrated flap together to uncover the Spanish word beneath. There is a pronunciation guide and translation of each Spanish word to help learners at home.
£9.99
Nosy Crow Ltd 100 First Words: Nature
Super-stylish gift board book with BIG flaps to lift on every page!All toddlers will adore searching for the colourful characters behind the shaped flaps, then naming the animals and plants that you might find in the garden, countryside, forest, jungle and arctic. Informative and engaging, this is the perfect introduction to the natural world for little ones.A brilliant tool for building vocabulary and stimulating speech, this delightful book is also just a whole lot of FUN!Also available: 100 First Words and 100 First Words: City
£12.99
Cottage Door Press Babies Love: First Words
Introduce your baby or toddler to ten first words, including dog, ball, bug, cat, and more in this adorable lift-a-flap board book. Simple sentences reinforce future language structure while grasping and lifting the sturdy flaps helps develop fine motor skills. A perfect first book! Welcome to the world little one! Come explore our First Words Lift-a-Flap board book filled with surprises Perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to open and close the flaps. 6 chunky and sturdy flaps are extra strong so your little one can open and close again and againSurprise and delight baby with bright artwork and special treats under each flapCollect all the books in the Babies Love series. From colours and animals, to first words and numbers, the Babies Love Chunky Lift-a-Flap series is a great introduction to learning to read with cheerful, contemporary and whimsical illustrations and sturdy, easy-to-lift flaps
£6.66
Penguin Publishing Group The Magic Words
Discover the joy of expressing what’s inside you, with fill-in-the-blank poems that are sparking a creative movementWe all have stories inside us—whether or not we consider ourselves “creative.” Poet and novelist Joseph Fasano has developed a remarkable tool that allows anyone to experience the joy of creative expression. The fifty simple yet powerful prompts in this book are poems that you complete yourself. By adding just a few words of your own, you create something beautiful and wholly new—that comes from within.Discover the magic of putting your feelings into words—and be inspired by sample poems submitted by people of all ages and walks of life. Exploring themes like friendship, love, grief, gratitude, and hope, these inclusive, accessible, and deceptively simple poems express powerful emotional truths—written by you.
£12.97
Surrey Books,U.S. Dolly Parton: In Her Own Words: In Her Own Words
Get inside the head of one of the most beloved musicians of our time, a longtime country music phenomenon turned titan of industry and cultural icon: Dolly Parton. This collection of quotes has been carefully curated from Parton’s numerous public statements—interviews, speeches, social media posts, and more. It’s a comprehensive picture of her legacy as one of America’s most recognizable music superstars, whose considerable impact can be felt well beyond popular culture. Since her career began in the Nashville music scene of the 1960s, Parton has become revered for her work as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. Parton has sold over 100 million records world-wide, she’s one of the most-honored female country performers of all time, and in 1999, she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Her profile has long transcended her musical achievements, as she became a successful businesswoman and co-owner of the Dollywood Company. She has also been recognized for her philanthropic work, providing scholarships and awards through her Dollywood Foundation and successful literacy program. This collection is a look into the inner workings of the woman known for penning such hits as “I Will Always Love You” and “9 to 5.” Now, for the first time, you can find Parton’s most inspirational, thought-provoking quotes in one place, providing an intimate and direct look into the mind of this legendary musical icon.
£9.99
Salariya Book Company Ltd Tickling With Words
£8.42
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp The Winning Words
£16.49
Creative Arts Management OÜ Geometry of Words
£44.00
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC The Lost Words
£12.09
Authoritize Imprisoned by Words
£19.99
Orion Publishing Co Words of Radiance
THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON BEHIND THE COSMERE **** The race to find the Shard artifacts is on...Return to a planet swept by apocalyptic storms, a world tipping into war as aristocratic families move to control the shard blades and shard plates, ancient artifacts from a past civilisation that can win wars.As the world tips into a war for control of the mythical artifacts of power made from Shard, characters are swept up into new dangers which will threaten their integrity and their lives.**** FANTASY COULDN''T BE MORE EPIC: ''I loved this book. What else is there to say?'' PATRICK ROTHFUSS Sanderson is a master... He doesn''t disappoint'' LIBRARY JOURNAL ''Sanderson is astonishingly wise'' ORSON SCOTT CARD ''Epic in every sense'' GUARDIAN
£12.99
Austin Macauley Publishers Words and Numbers
£10.99
Surrey Books,U.S. Taylor Swift: In Her Own Words: In Her Own Words
Get inside the head of one of the most influential musicians of our time, a pop music phenomenon turned titan of industry and cultural icon: Taylor Swift. This collection of quotes has been carefully curated from Swift’s numerous public statements—interviews, op-eds, social media posts, and more. It’s a comprehensive picture of her meteoric rise to the top, her ever-savvy business sense, and her increasingly vocalized perspective on the music world and beyond. Swift’s catchy, chart-topping songs have propelled her to become one of the bestselling musicians of all time. But in the 15 years she’s been making music, she has also amassed enough power to buck the norms of an industry notorious for controlling the images of its often very young female artists. Her latest, unprecedented record deal gives her ownership of all her master records, the ability to dictate the terms of her albums’ streaming releases in order to maximize her profits, and a requirement that her label share proceeds from sale of its stake in Spotify with its musicians. She has championed the rights of artists to earn fair royalties, and more recently, she has inspired tens of thousands of fans to register to vote. Swift’s achievements have earned her spots on both Forbes’s Most Powerful Women and Time’s 100 Most Influential People lists. Now, for the first time, you can find her most inspirational, thought-provoking quotes in one place.
£9.99
Chronicle Books The Keeper of Wild Words
A touching tale of a grandmother and her granddaughter exploring and cherishing the natural world. Words, the woods, and the world illuminate this quest to save the most important pieces of our language—by saving the very things they stand for. When Mimi finds out her favorite words—simple words, like apricot, blackberry, buttercup—are disappearing from the English language, she elects her granddaughter Brook as their Keeper. And did you know? The only way to save words is to know them. • With its focus on the power of language and social change, The Keeper of Wild Words is ideal for educators and librarians as well as young readers. • For any child who longs to get outside and learn more about nature and the environment • A loving portrait of the special relationship that grandparents have with their grandchildren For children who love such books as Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature, And Then It's Spring, and Finding Wild.
£13.99
WW Norton & Co 101 Two-Letter Words
The country folk say "howdy-do" but here in town, it’s "yo"; they’ll say it in the country too in twenty years or so. Rolling Stone magazine has called songwriter Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields "the Cole Porter of his generation"; O, The Oprah Magazine has hailed cartoonist Roz Chast as "the wryest pen since Dorothy Parker’s." Together they have crafted a witty book in celebration of two-letter words, focusing on the 101 such words that count in Scrabble. Featuring four-line poems by Merritt and colour illustrations by Chast, 101 Two-Letter Words covers familiar words (go, hi, no, ox) as well as obscure ones (ka, oe, qi, xu). With dark wit and clever wordplay, it will delight, not just Scrabble players and crossword puzzle fanatics, but anyone in thrall to the weirdest corners of the English language.
£15.99
Sourcebooks, Inc My First 100 Engineering Words
Fans of Chris Ferrie books will love this perfect baby and toddler engineering book featuring essential STEAM words from the #1 Science author!From chemical to computer, from electrical to environmental, from civil to industrial and more, this is a bright and simple first 100 board book introduction to the smart words every budding scholar needs!Surprise your special little one at birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond with the amazing opportunity to learn! This is the perfect addition to any classroom as a teacher gift.
£7.15
Penguin Random House India Wondrous Words (Fun with English)
Words, words, words. Words that sound the same and mean different things or mean the same thing but sound different; words that are noises and words that have silent letters...there are just so many different kinds of words in English! This book is jam-packed with fun activities for you to learn and practise using new and interesting words.
£10.11
Usborne Publishing Ltd My First Words Body
This delightful wordbook, filled with bright and busy scenes, is perfect for sharing with very young children. Babies and toddlers will learn new words on every page, for parts of the body, as well as actions, senses and emotions.
£6.66
Transworld Publishers Ltd Churchill: The Power of Words
Winston Churchill understood and wielded the power of words throughout his six decades in the public eye. His wartime writings and speeches revealed both his vision for the future and his own personal feelings, fascinating generation after generation with their powerful style and thoughtful reflection. In this book Churchill’s official biographer, Martin Gilbert, has skilfully selected 200 extracts from his entire oeuvre of books, articles and speeches that reflect his life story, career and philosophy. From intimate memories of his childhood to his contributions to half a century of debates on war and social policy, we see how Churchill used words for different purposes: to argue for moral causes; to advocate action in the national and international spheres, and to tell of his own struggles, setbacks and achievements. Martin Gilbert’s informed choice of extracts and his illuminating explanations linking them together create a compelling biography of Churchill as recounted in the great man’s own inimitable words.
£14.99
Annick Press Ltd The Words We Share
"Beautifully written and illustrated. . . . I am so glad this book exists in the world."—Bao Phi, author of the Caldecott Honor and Zolotow Award-winning A Different PondA young girl helps her dad navigate life in a new country where she understands the language more than he does, in an unforgettable story about communication and community.Angie is used to helping her dad. Ever since they moved to Canada, he relies on her to translate for him from English to Chinese. Angie is happy to help: when they go to restaurants, at the grocery store, and, one day, when her dad needs help writing some signs for his work.Building off her success with her dad’s signs, Angie offers her translation skills to others in their community. She’s thrilled when her new business takes off, until one of her clients says he’s unhappy with her work. When her dad offers to help, she can’t imagine how he could. Working together, they find a surprising solution, fixing the problem in a way Angie never would have predicted.A gorgeously illustrated picture book from up-and-coming author-illustrator Jack Wong (When You Can Swim, Scholastic) that is at once a much-needed exploration of the unique pressures children of immigrants often face, a meditation on the dignity of all people regardless of their differences, and a reminder of the power of empathy.
£13.99
Vintage Publishing Words From the Wall
These remarkable poems are despatches from the edges of experience: from the remote coast of northern Iceland where tree-trunks and dead whales lie beached, to the furthest outposts of the Roman empire in the title poem – ‘From the very limit of the world,/Flavius sends you greetings, my lord.’ The collection is concerned with borders and brinks – the liminal spaces where distinctions blur between outer and inner, known and unknown, between what is familiar and what is other. This is the terrain of the displaced and deracinated but also the shimmering space where all is volatile, mutable, in flux – and it is also, of course, the thin, transparent veil between waking and sleep, between life and death.Shadowed by mortality, lit by lyrical grace, Words from the Wall includes poems about the killing fields of Agincourt, Flanders, Vietnam and a memorial poem to the victims of the 2015 Bataclan attack where the dead are ‘stations of flame’, and it begins and ends at the boundaries of the Roman territory, at the edge of life: ‘The girls I laughed with once/in the baths’ atrium/are withered and wattle-necked./I love them still…’
£10.00
Sourcebooks, Inc My First 100 Construction Words
The perfect vocabulary builder for future builders! Little ones will see all their favorite construction vehicles, tools, trucks and more while learning words with this bright and educational board book.From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a simple and colorful introduction to the first 100 construction words every baby should know. From hard hat to insulation, dump truck to bulldozer, trowel to rigging and more, this adorable primer features 100 colorful illustrations to look at and talk about—sure to engage construction enthusiasts of all ages!
£7.15
Cengage Learning, Inc Predicting New Words
Have you ever aspired to gain linguistic immortality by making up a word? Many people - such famous writers as Jonathan Swift, Lewis Carroll, and Dr. Seuss, along with many lesser-known - have coined new words that have endured. But most of the new words people put forward fail to find favour. Why are some new words adopted, while others are ignored? Allan Metcalf explores this question in his fascinating look at new-word creation. In surveying past coinages and proposed new words, Metcalf discerns lessons for linguistic longevity. He shows us, for instance, why the humourist Gelett Burgess succeeded in contributing the words blurb and bromide to the language but failed to win anyone over to bleesh or diabob. Metcalf examines terms invented to describe political causes and social phenomena (silent majority, Gen-X), terms coined in books (edge city, Catch-22), brand names and words derived from them (aspirin, Ping-Pong), and words that derive from misunderstandings (cherry, kudo). He develops a scale for predicting the success of newly coined words and uses it to foretell which emerging words will outlast the twenty-first century. In this highly original work, Metcalf shows us how to spin syllabic straw into linguistic gold.
£14.38
What on Earth Publishing Ltd Britannica's 150 First Words
Get babies and toddlers talking all day long with a colourful board book of first words and phrases created by the experts at Britannica. This engaging large-format board book encourages toddlers' language learning through the repetition of simple words and phrases for everyday objects and activities. Take a trip around the world by following nine children through their daily routines. Under speech and language therapist Claire Laties Davis’s sure hand, dressing, mealtime, playtime, bath time and more become opportunities for little ones to learn new words and phrases. Each illustrated spread also includes photographs of everyday objects drawn into the art – creating a search-and-find on every page to allow more time for families to connect.
£8.99
Sourcebooks, Inc My First 100 Science Words
Chris Ferrie fans will love this perfect educational baby and toddler science book featuring essential STEAM words from the bestselling author!Babies and toddlers are curious and ready to learn! Introduce them to science words that go beyond the basics with this first 100 words baby board book. From physics to biology, from astronomy to geography, from medicine to thermodynamics and beyond, this is the bright and simple introduction to the smart words every budding scholar needs!Surprise your special little one with the perfect science baby gift at birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond! My First 100 Science Words makes a wonderful addition to many other gifts you may be searching for, such as steam toys for babies, science toys for babies, early development toys for babies, and more!
£7.15
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Spanish for Everyone Junior 5 Words a Day: Learn and Practise 1,000 Spanish Words
Help your child master Spanish vocabulary - five words at a time! Learn 1000 Spanish words over a year with this Spanish workbook for beginners! It's an essential vocabulary builder for young children who are starting to learn their first Spanish words.Discover the perfect introduction to Spanish for children aged 6-9. It's the ultimate Spanish lesson for kids! It includes:- Beautifully illustrated scenes that teach and test five words at a time. New vocabulary is practised again at the end of each week in two pages of exercises- Clever flaps on the jacket that cover the scene so your child can practise what they have just learned- Uses the effective rote-learning method to teach new vocabulary- Teaches a range of nouns and verbs that are useful in everyday life; audio is available online and via a handy app to help with pronunciationThis unique Spanish teaching guide contains everything your child needs to acquire a firm grasp of the Spanish language in a fun and interactive way! Each week, 20 new words are presented over four days, and on the fifth day, your child can practise the words they have just learned. This will help them build up a vocabulary of more than 1000 Spanish words over the course of a year! From animals and sports to colours and plants, Spanish for Everyone Junior teaches a mix of nouns and verbs through stunning illustrations with each new word clearly labelled. This encourages young learners to memorise the words before covering them with the cleverly designed flaps and testing their new knowledge. Accompanying audio means that children can also practice their Spanish pronunciation as many times as they want.The colourful, clear and comprehensive 5 Words a Day series from DK lays the foundations for your child's journey in learning a foreign language, at school or home. Look out for other workbooks in the series! Help your child learn, practise, and understand 1000 French words in French for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day.
£14.99
Little, Brown & Company Taste Your Words
Teach kids about the power of words and the importance of kindness with this charming picture book that cleverly illustrates why we should think before we speak.Amera's having a bad day. Her best friend ruined her cupcake and they both said mean things. When Amera brings her bad mood home with her, her mom tells her to "taste her words." Amera's mean words taste like rotten eggs, spoiled milk, and lemons! As Amera realizes that her mean words make her feel bad and others feel worse, she starts saying the kindest, sweetest words she can find.This picture book is an excellent resource for parents who want to teach their kids to think before they speak. With humorous text and lively illustrations, Clark and Bright make it easy for even the youngest children to understand the power of their words.
£14.06
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Italian for Everyone Junior 5 Words a Day: Learn and Practise 1,000 Italian Words
Help your child master Italian vocabulary - five words at a time! Learn 1000 Italian words over a year with this Italian workbook for beginners! It's an essential vocabulary builder for young children who are starting to learn their first Italian words.Discover the perfect introduction to Italian for children aged 6-9. It's the ultimate Italian lesson book for kids! It includes:- Beautifully illustrated scenes that teach and test five words at a time. New vocabulary is practised again at the end of each week in two pages of exercises- Clever flaps on the jacket that cover the scene so your child can practise what they have just learned- Uses the effective rote-learning method to teach new vocabulary- Teaches a range of nouns and verbs that are useful in everyday life; audio is available online and via a handy app to help with pronunciationLearning a foreign language is one of the best ways to develop your child's cognitive and language abilities. What's more, children gain insight into other cultures and their linguistic nuances. This language book covers Italian vocabulary, Italian pronunciation and makes learning the first Italian words easy and fun. Illustrations, exciting scenes, and audio recordings allow your child to immerse themselves in their Italian language-learning journey fully!Italian Everyone Junior 5 Words a Day encourages children to copy the nouns and verbs related to each scene in the book, to test their knowledge by covering the words with jacket flaps, and learn one new Italian word every day. The colourful, clear and comprehensive 5 Words a Day series from DK lays the foundations for your child's journey in learning a foreign language, at school or home. Look out for other workbooks in the series! Help your child learn, practise and understand 1000 French words in French for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day.
£14.99
Sourcebooks, Inc My First 100 Dinosaur Words
Discover amazing prehistoric animals and expand vocabulary with this bright and adorable dinosaur board book!From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a simple and engaging introduction to the first dinosaur words every baby should know. With 100 colorful illustrations to look at and talk about, this is the perfect tool for your budding paleontologist.Each spread in this primer focuses on 8 to 12 words related to dinosaurs—from spinosaurus to microraptor, Jurassic to Cretaceous, spines to frill to horns and more! Chris Ferrie's latest offering is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest readers—after all, it's never too early to become a dino expert!
£7.15
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Thousand Words in Spanish
A classic bilingual Spanish/English word book, illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Spanish vocabulary. Includes an English/Spanish word list and a pronunciation guide to ensure effective, long-term learning. Readers can hear how to pronounce every word by listening to a native Spanish speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website. Fully revised and updated for 2014 and beyond, with new words added, redundant words removed and pictures updated.
£7.99