Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries (Stamper Kory)(Paperback)

Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries (Stamper Kory)(Paperback)

Do you have strong feelings about the word 'irregardless'? Have you ever tried to define the word 'is'? Brimming with intelligence and personality, this vastly entertaining account of how dictionaries are made is a must-read for word mavens. Many of us take dictionaries for granted, and few may

The Message of the Word of God (Meadowcroft Tim)(Paperback)

Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World (Ostler Nicholas)(Paperback)

Nicholas Ostler's Empires of the Word is the first history of the world's great tongues, gloriously celebrating the wonder of words that binds communities together and makes possible both the living of a common history and the telling of it. From the uncanny resilience of Chinese through twenty

Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins (Cresswell Julia)(Paperback / softback)

Newly updated to incorporate recent additions to the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins provides a fascinating exploration of the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research programme and language

Word 2016 for Dummies (Gookin Dan)(Paperback)

The bestselling beginner's guide to Microsoft Word Written by the author of the first-ever For Dummies book, Dan Gookin, this new edition of Word For Dummies quickly and painlessly gets you up to speed on mastering the world's number-one word processing software. In a friendly, human, and often

Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins (Ayto John)(Mixed media product)

The Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins is the only dictionary of word origins for schools, featuring histories of many thousands of words. Also includes a thematic topic section ideal for project

The Word of Life: A Theology of John's Gospel (Koester Craig R.)(Paperback)

This accessible, engaging work explores the major theological dimensions of John's Gospel, including God, the world and its people, Jesus, the crucifixion and resurrection, the Spirit, faith, and discipleship. Craig Koester's Word of Life is notable for its comprehensive treatment of themes and its

Red Word (Henstra Sarah)(Paperback / softback)

The Red Word offers a lyrical yet eyes-wide-open account of the epic clash between fraternities' time-honoured `right to party' and young women's demands for sexual safety and respect. With strains of The Marriage Plot and reminiscent of the work of Zadie Smith, Donna Tartt and Tom Wolfe, The Red

Word 2013 For Dummies (Gookin Dan)(Paperback)

This bestselling guide to Microsoft Word is the first and last word on Word 2013 It's a whole new Word, so jump right into this book and learn how to make the most of

The Word of the Speechless: Selected Stories (Ribeyro Julio Ramon)(Paperback)

Best Word Book Ever (Scarry Richard)(Paperback / softback)

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever with this wonderful, fun picture book edition. Join Kathy Bear, Kenny Bear and their Busytown friends to learn lots of everyday words. Illustrated in Scarry's signature style, the book is packed with hundreds of names for

Assassination Vacation (Vowell Sarah)(Paperback)

New York Times bestselling author of The Wordy Shipmates and contributor to NPR's This American Life Sarah Vowell embarks on a road trip to sites of political violence, from Washington DC to Alaska, to better understand our nation's ever-evolving political system and history.Sarah Vowell exposes

Theater of the Word: Selfhood in the English Morality Play (Paulson Julie)(Paperback)

In Theater of the Word: Selfhood in the English Morality Play, Julie Paulson sheds new light on medieval constructions of the self as they emerge from within a deeply sacramental culture. The book examines the medieval morality play, a genre that explicitly addresses the question of what it means

Word 2019 for Dummies (Gookin Dan)(Paperback)

The bestselling beginner's guide to Microsoft Word Whether you've used older versions of this popular program or have never processed a single word, this hands-on guide gets you going with the latest version of Microsoft Word. In no time, you'll begin editing, formatting, proofing, and dressing up

Punk Rock Blitzkrieg: My Life as a Ramone (Ramone Marky)(Paperback)

The 'entertaining and enlightening' (Stephen King) final word on the genius and mischief of the Ramones, told by the man who created the beat behind their iconic music and lived to tell about it. When punk rock reared its spiky head in the early seventies, Marc Bell had the best seat in the house

The Painted Word: Mixed Media Lettering Techniques (Dundon Caitlin)(Paperback)

The charming trend of putting a word on it continues to grow in popularity, and this step-by-step approach explores more than 48 techniques for enhancing your art. Create captivating work using simple methods with just a few paint colors. Talented mixed-media artist and professional calligrapher

The Word for World Is Forest (Le Guin Ursula K.)(Paperback)

The award-winning masterpiece by one of today's most honored writers, Ursula K. Le Guin The Word for World is Forest When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at

Fresh from the Word 2020: The Bible for a Change (Eddy Nathan)(Paperback)

Fresh From the Word: The Bible for a Change will inspire your reading of the Bible in a changing world. Bringing together top theologians and biblical scholars, creative writers from around the world, cutting-edge church leaders, activists for peace and justice and a range of others, Fresh From the

Follow that Word - John Agard

The father of performance poetry, John Agard, brings you a collection of riotously funny poems. Follow that Word is a celebration of imagination and demonstrates the true diversity of language.A dazzling collection of over sixty poems, Follow That Word delivers John Agard's musings on people and

They Came to Baghdad (Christie Agatha)(Paperback)

Baghdad is the chosen location for a secret superpower summit. But the word is out, and an organisation in the Middle East is plotting to sabotage the talks. Victoria Jones gets involved in the situation but gets more adventure than she bargained

Word Beyond the Basics (Heathcote Pm)(Paperback)

MS Word is one of the most useful applications for anyone who uses a computer in their studies, at work or at home. However, a great many people have never been taught the best or most efficient way of performing simple tasks like creating a neat list in columns, placing images exactly where they

Freedom Under the Word: Karl Barth's Theological Exegesis (Westerholm Martin)(Paperback)

In Freedom under the Word, top-tier scholars offer critical engagements with Karl Barth's exegesis of Christian Scripture and explore its implications for contemporary hermeneutics and biblical interpretation. Focusing on rare texts from the Barth corpus, the book considers the legacy and potential

Oxford Reading Tree Word Sparks: Level 9: The Secret Story of Springs (Nelson Jo)(Paperback / softback)

These books have been specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary and support comprehension. From tweezers to trampolines, find out all about the fascinating world of

Healing Word - Gospel Medicine For The Soul (Taylor Barbara Brown)(Paperback / softback)

'Gospel medicine' is Barbara Brown Taylor's metaphor for the power of God's word to heal and mend a broken world. In this collection, she practises the old-fashioned art of gospel home remedies, drawing strength and insight from biblical stories that can help us confront our weaknesses, revive our