The Adventure of English
The Adventure of English

Author: Melvyn Bragg

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2011-04-01

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 1611450071

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A history of the English language traces its evolution from a Germanic dialect around 500 A.D. to its modern form, noting the influence of such groups and individuals as early Anglo-Saxon tribes, Alfred the Great, and William Shakespeare.

Adventures in English Syntax
Adventures in English Syntax

Author: Robert Freidin

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-02-20

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1108487726

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An engaging introduction to English sentence structure, showing how users can apply this knowledge to become better readers and writers.

The King's English Pb
The King's English Pb

Author: Betsy Burton

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2006-08-09

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781423601241

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Betsy Burton, one of the owners of The King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City, Utah, shares anecdotes from throughout the history of the store, discussing employees, author visits, and the joys and challenges of running an independent bookstore, and including reading lists in a range of subject areas.

Dylan's Birthday Present / Anrheg Penblwydd Dylan
Dylan's Birthday Present / Anrheg Penblwydd Dylan

Author: Victor Dias de Oliveira Santos

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06-17

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781649620019

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Dylan is an American boy like many others. One thing makes him special, though: his parents come from other countries and speak to him in different languages. It's his birthday today and he receives a very unusual present, only to lose it shortly after. Together with his best friend Emma, a sweet bilingual girl born to South African parents, Dylan sets out to find his lost birthday present. During their search, the two multilingual and multicultural friends learn about the value of friendship, of speaking different languages, and of appreciating one's own as well as others' cultural and linguistic background.

The Adventures of Mr. Macaw, Las Aventuras Del Sr. Macaw
The Adventures of Mr. Macaw, Las Aventuras Del Sr. Macaw

Author: Cielito Lindo Books

Publisher: Cielito Lindo Books, LLC

Published: 2019-12-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781733294225

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SQUAWK! Mr. Macaw, a magical kite, spends his summers flying with Bronx and Maxton. When the boys take Mr. Macaw out before a tropical storm in Mexico, the kite soars in the breeze. Up, up, up, he goes, and then -oh no!- blows away in the storm. Mr. Macaw uses his time in the sky to check on the family's beloved village, and the villagers, in turn, guide him safely home to his best friends. The Adventures of Mr. Macaw is a story of adventure and of the magic in our family histories.¡CRUAC! Sr. Macaw, el papalote mágico de abuelito, pasa sus veranos volando con Bronx y Maxton. Cuando los chicos sacan a Sr. Macaw antes de una tormenta tropical en México, el papalote se eleva alto en la brisa. Arriba, arriba, arriba, va, y luego -¡oh no! - sopla en la tormenta. Sr. Macaw usa su tiempo en el cielo para revisar a el pueblo querido de la familia, y la gente del pueblo lo guían a salvo a sus mejores amigos.