What are words? Where do words come from? How are they used? Answering these questions and more, this book guides you through the key concepts in the lexicology of modern English. Providing an overview which encompasses all aspects of English vocabulary, this book explains the sources of modern English words and shows how the vocabulary has developed over time. Thoroughly updated throughout to keep pace with recent developments in the field, this third edition features: - Enhanced chapters on vocabulary, dictionaries and investigative lexicology - New sections on contemporary topics such as internet language, social media and youth culture - Guides to new electronic resources and tools of analysis - Exercises throughout each chapter, with an updated answer key - A revised list of suggestions for further reading Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, and featuring exercises and a fully updated glossary of lexicological terms to support your learning, An Introduction to English Lexicology is the only book you need to understand the basics of English lexicology.

What are words? Where do words come from? How are they used? Answering these questions and more, this book guides you through the key concepts in the lexicology of modern English. Providing an overview which encompasses all aspects of English vocabulary, this book explains the sources of modern English words and shows how the vocabulary has developed over time. Thoroughly updated throughout to keep pace with recent developments in the field, this third edition features: - Enhanced chapters on vocabulary, dictionaries and investigative lexicology - New sections on contemporary topics such as internet language, social media and youth culture - Guides to new electronic resources and tools of analysis - Exercises throughout each chapter, with an updated answer key - A revised list of suggestions for further reading Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, and featuring exercises and a fully updated glossary of lexicological terms to support your learning, An Introduction to English Lexicology is the only book you need to understand the basics of English lexicology.

A bilingual book (English & Spanish) for children 4-8 years of age. A dog has trouble waking up in the mornings and his young master thinks that he will never be a good watch dog. The day an intruder breaks into the house, the dog shows everyone what he's really made of. Un libro bilingue (Ingles y Espanol) para ninos de 4-8 anos de edad. Un perro tiene problemas para despertar en las mananas y su joven dueno cree que nunca sera un buen perro guardian. El dia que un intruso entra a la casa, el perro les muestra a todos lo que realmente es.

This is a dual-language (English/Spanish) book for children 6-10 years of age. It contains four stories that may be read aloud: (1) Ponki Can't Roar/Ponki no puede Rugir (2) The Bully Duck/El Pato Peleonero (3) The Bored Chick/El Pollito Aburrido (4) The Bat and the Bird/El Murcielego y el Pajaro