Literature of all kinds plays such an important place in our lives whether it’s biography, classics, crime or poetry. In this non-fiction volume you will find a mine of facts which will fascinate all who love books. Felix Schrödinger and Pyotr Stilovsky have compiled in this, the fifth volume of the series, a compendium of information that will appeal to all who love language and especially those who seek out knowledge for its own sake.

This volume comprises essays in lexicography, lexicology and semantics by leading international experts in these fields. The contributions cover Old, Middle and Present-Day English and Scots, and specific subjects include medical vocabulary, colour lexemes, and semantic and pragmatic meaning in terms for politeness, money and humour. In the area of Old English studies there are articles on kinship terminology and colour lexemes, and in Middle English a semantic and syntactic study of the overlapping of the verbs dreden and douten. Many of the essays make use of the Historical Thesaurus of English project at the University of Glasgow, and pay tribute to its Director, Professor Christian Kay; e.g., one article demonstrates how the HTE, a project which is at the interface between historical semantics and lexicography, may present a rich resource for information about the lexicalization of concepts within our culture, such as changing social attitudes in the area of will, consent and coercion. Other resources, such as The Linguistic Atlas of Early Middle English, and the Oxford English Dictionary provide a rich source for information on historical lexicography, semantics and editing. A number of essays concern the Scots language, such as an analysis of evaluative terms in modern Scots speech and writing, the rich potential of rhyme in Scots, and the role of lexicon in th- fronting in Glaswegian.

n medieval and early modern Europe, the use of charms was a living practice in all strata of society. The essays in this latest CEU Press publication explore the rich textual tradition of archives, monasteries, and literary sources. The author also discusses texts amassed in folklore archives and ones that are still accessible through field work in many rural areas of Europe.

Literature of all kinds plays such an important place in our lives whether it’s biography, classics, crime or poetry. In this non-fiction volume you will find a mine of facts which will fascinate all who love books. Felix Schrödinger and Pyotr Stilovsky have compiled in this, the sixth volume of the series, a compendium of information that will appeal to all who love language and especially those who seek out knowledge for its own sake.

Teachers are intuitively aware of the connection between academic vocabulary and reading comprehension. Unfortunately, despite what we know about active instruction of vocabulary that will be retained by our students, teachers often assign vocabulary but rarely teach it well. The results are akin to a salesman who says about his product, 'I sold it, but they didn't buy it.' Greenwood provides teachers with the hows and whys of effective vocabulary instruction, through the use of visual organizers, user-friendly appendixes, classroom vignettes, and simple, clear language, encouraging professionals to truly engage their pupils.

Many love a good quiz and fantasize about winning Millionaire. But even if it’s only the local pub quiz evening, don’t we often wish that we could do better? This book aims to improve your ability by presenting typical quiz information in a concise and easy-to-learn format.

Did you ever wonder how time flies or where dreams come from? Well read on and find out - along with a reworking of Madame Butterfly and how Germany won the war! Originally titled: The Contents of My Waste Bin you will find in this, the author’s eleventh book, a cornucopia of facts, opinion, story lines and even some useful information. Assisted by his co-author, Felix, his revelations on the way time works and associated phenomena in the physical world are potentially earth-shattering! Juxtaposed with a ‘popera’ film script are children’s stories, how to avoid your house flooding, an explanation of why the universe is not expanding and his list of things you should do before (and after?) you die.

They call me Featherchicken. That's what all my friends call me. This letter is about my Father. God chose me from the beginning of time (Psalm 139:13-17). My Dad (Abba) says amazing things in the Bible that are just too hard to fathom (believe) but are true. When I started to read Psalm 91, I said, "These are all the promises and blessings in God's Word." I do believe Moses wrote it for the children of Israel on their hiking trip. All the stories in this letter are a part of me and are true--from Lucas Paul Randal Hines to the storm on Lake Michigan to the gift of believing and to another level of humility. My Father is more than a friend. He walks with me and holds my hand. Wherever I go, He is there. David wrote Psalm 139. You need to read it in the Amplified Bible. I have learned to believe and hold on to my faith in the Lord Jesus. Smith Wigglesworth said, "Only believe," and that is what I do. And I have the confidence and the assurance through God's Word. For God does not lie. That is the truth. The Father's work is established in heaven and on earth. What He said, He meant; and He meant what He said. The power of His words can name all the stars in heaven, give birth to the earth, and give life to all His children through His son, Jesus. Salvation is only in Jesus. Ask Christ into your life, and you have started the greatest treasure hunt in your life. When I was twenty-five, I found the greatest treasure in the front yard of my house in Irving, Texas. That was back in 1975, and it was the greatest treasure I have ever found because the treasure keeps growing every day. I read the Father's Word, and it keeps the temple clean. I am the temple keeper. Discover who you are, what you have, and what you can do through the Father's work. Read His love letter to the world.