The Book Lover's Quiz Book 2
The Book Lover's Quiz Book 2

Author: Gary Wigglesworth

Publisher: Robinson

Published: 2023-10-05

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1472148274

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Put your bookworm reputation on the line and prove your literary knowledge with this collection of quizzes for book whizzes. Book lovers can answer questions by themselves or host a quiz among friends with twenty-four quizzes to keep you guessing with a variety of question styles including: - 'Blankety Books', where you must fill in the missing word in each title - Anagrams to decipher - 'Two of a Kind', where you must identify a character and author who share the same initials - Guess the book with 'Say What You See' pictures and badly drawn covers - 'Book Bingo' The quizzes are carefully weighted so avid bookworms will get a workout, while more casual readers can still have lots of fun having a go. All questions are designed to aid guessing, with multiple-choice answers and hints, and make the reader smile with amusing wrong answers, clever red herrings, little-known facts and footnotes.

Origin Uncertain
Origin Uncertain

Author: Anatoly Liberman

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2024

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 0197664911

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Lost origins of words revealed. We like to recount that goodbye started out as "god be with you," that whiskey comes from the Gaelic for "water of life," or that avocado originated as the Aztec word for "testicle." But there are many words with origins unknown, disputed, or so buried in old journals that they may as well be lost to the general public. In Origin Uncertain: Unraveling the Mysteries of Etymology, eminent etymologist Anatoly Liberman draws on his professional expertise and etymological database to tell the stories of less understood words such as nerd, fake, ain't, hitchhike, trash, curmudgeon, and quiz, as well as puzzling idioms like kick the bucket and pay through the nose. By casting a net so broadly, the book addresses language history, language usage (including grammar), history (both ancient and modern), religion, superstitions, and material culture. Writing in the spirit of adventure through the annals of word origins, Liberman also shows how historical linguists construct etymologies, how to evaluate competing explanations, and how to pursue further research.

The Ultimate Quiz Book
The Ultimate Quiz Book

Author: Norman G. Hickman

Publisher: Perigee Trade

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780399512377

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Ten questions each, with answers, on 143 different topics including automobiles, British cooking, curious derivations, television, U.S. presidents, and World War II.

Spelling Demons Week by Week
Spelling Demons Week by Week

Author: Elizabeth Hagner

Publisher: Walch Publishing

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9780825128745

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Features a full year's worth of ready-to-use spelling lessons, worksheets, quizzes, and review tests Helps students master spelling through varied reinforcement activities. Engages students with lively, easy-to-use resources.

The Quiz Book about Me... and You!
The Quiz Book about Me... and You!

Author: Helaine Becker

Publisher: Scholastic Canada

Published: 2015-10

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1443143006

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Who do you think you are? What makes you tick? Are you an extrovert or an introvert? A bold, brash Leo or a live-and-let-live Libra? An Ox or a Monkey? A creative red or a mystical purple? This insightful quiz book will give you a fascinating glimpse into the secret workings of your -- and your pals' -- personalities.

The Christmas Market
The Christmas Market

Author: Linda McEvoy

Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers

Published: 2024-09-26

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 183501139X

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'Magical, quirky, and romantic' Catherine Tinley 'You won't be able to put it down' Sharon Black Jas saw the light when her ex dumped her treasured vintage fabric all over the street. She's back in her home town with a plan to launch her hat-making business at the Christmas market in the beautiful Georgian square. But the Ballyclane she returns to is not the one she left nine years ago. Her mother has a new man and Jas's old room is a walk-in wardrobe now. Her beloved gran has died and the house Jas hoped to work from is a bonanza for property developers instead. And no one is organising the Christmas market! There's just enough time to manage that and keep her business plan on track. She certainly doesn't have time for Niall, the smoky-eyed, posh boy builder, hell-bent on breaking her heart. With a best friend hiding a secret, a childhood nemesis determined to take her down, and a beautiful French angel enchanting everybody, Jas struggles to get a grip on what's real. Still, she might find everything she needs at the market this Christmas if she can let herself truly believe...

How to Spell Like a Champ
How to Spell Like a Champ

Author: Barrie Trinkle

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780761143697

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Discusses the origins and rules of spelling bees; provides advice on study techniques, word origins, and spelling rules; and offers word lists, drills, and puzzles to aid spellers.