Tom read wilson (38 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. Morris, Ian (illustrator). …

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Ian Morris (illustrator).…

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Ian Morris (illustrator).

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Ian Morris (illustrator).

Zustand: New. pp. 112. Ian Morris (illustrator).

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Ian Morris (illustrator).

Zustand: New. pp. 176.

Zustand: New. 2022. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New. pp. 112. Ian Morris (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 173 pages. 7.75x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. 2022. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Ian Morris (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In On the Tip of My Tongue, logophile, television personality and star of the Jungle on Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!,Tom Read Wilson takes a delicious dive into the etymology and usage of words, euphemisms and bon mots.Written with his trademark sparkling wit, the star of Celebs Go Dating and self-avowed word-lover presents a hilarious and fascinating guide which aims to leave you never lost for words again.Divided into sections spanning dating, personal development, show business, compliments, curses, and how to dodge offence while speaking your mind, this book will equip you with the words needed to navigate all the situations of modern life with style and grace.Fromtreppenwitz(the German word for the feeling of a missed riposte in an argument) toCallipygian(a 17th Century word referring to someone with well shaped buttocks) to JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out), this guide covers a wide and varied range of words, from those with roots in antiquity to new ones being coined in the present day.With Toms wit and lifelong loveofwords by your side, you'll always be able to pick the perfect word, phrase or quip, whether you are trying to understand the many metaphors for sex or trying to tell your mother you love her.This is a delightful and hilarious etymological solutiontothedilemmas and conundrumsofmodern life and a must-read for every budding vocabularian. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 112 pages. 10.87x8.50x0.67 inches. In Stock. Ian Morris (illustrator).

Zustand: New. In English. Ian Morris (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 112 pages. 10.83x10.28x0.67 inches. In Stock. Ian Morris (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 'This fascinating book will have budding bookworms bursting at the seams with newly discovered words.' WRD Magazine'A wonderful book which satisfies me as mum as well as child. Im learning a lot too!' Reader reviewFrom everyone's favourite wordsmith and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! star,Tom Read Wilson, comes another breath-taking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the everyday words we use in this delightful follow-up to Every Word Tells a Story.Did you know that: The word 'astronaut' means 'star sailor' in Ancient Greek?Or that the word 'fart' comes from the world's oldest language, Sanskrit, in the form of 'pard'?Or, that the word 'volcano' comes from the Roman god of fire Vulcan?Unlock a whole new side to language in this abundant literary adventure. The etymological route, definition and word origin are explored for four words from every letter of the alphabet, unlocking over 100 wonderful word tales. One word per letter is brought to life with an extended poem that can be read or enjoyed aloud, making this a wonderful book to read alone or share with friends and family.Every word is paired with timeless, characterful watercolour illustrations by Ian Morris. Wonderful Words to Tell a Tale is a journey into the English language through beautiful stories and artwork, a venture to be dipped into and enjoyed over and over again. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Ian Morris (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 32 pages. 9.25x0.39x11.42 inches. In Stock. Bagley, Rebecca (illustrator).

Zustand: New. 2024. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Morris, Ian (illustrator).

Zustand: New. In English. Ian Morris (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fine. Ian Morris (illustrator).

Zustand: New. 2022. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Morris, Ian (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 112 pages. 10.63x8.27x10.79 inches. In Stock. Morris, Ian (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 111 pages. 10.75x8.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. Morris, Ian (illustrator).

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In On the Tip of My Tongue, logophile, television personality and star of the Jungle on Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!, Tom Read Wilson takes a delicious dive into the etymology and usage of words, euphemisms and bon mots.Written with his trademark sparkling wit, the star of Celebs Go Dating and self-avowed word-lover presents a hilarious and fascinating guide which aims to leave you never lost for words again.Divided into sections spanning dating, personal development, show business, compliments, curses, and how to dodge offence while speaking your mind, this book will equip you with the words needed to navigate all the situations of modern life with style and grace.From treppenwitz (the German word for the feeling of a missed riposte in an argument) to Callipygian (a 17th Century word referring to someone with well shaped buttocks) to JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out), this guide covers a wide and varied range of words, from those with roots in antiquity to new ones being coined in the present day.With Tom's wit and lifelong love of words by your side, you'll always be able to pick the perfect word, phrase or quip, whether you are trying to understand the many metaphors for sex or trying to tell your mother you love her.This is a delightful and hilarious etymological solution to the dilemmas and conundrums of modern life and a must-read for every budding vocabularian. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - TV personality, actor and now I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!star, Tom Read Wilson, is here to take us on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English language with Every Word Tells a Story.See how the English language evolved in this extraordinary explorationof the origins of everydaywords. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts, Tom Read Wilson knows even the most ordinary-sounding word can have the most surprising story behind it!Did you know, for instance, that:- The word 'bloomers' comes from Amelia Bloomer, who was a women's rights activist and owner and editor of thefirst U.S.newspaperedited by and for women, who wanted to move more freely in her knickers - Or that the word 'daisy' comes from the Old English dæges eage, meaning 'day's eye', because the petals of a daisy open at dawn and close at dusk - The word 'easel' comes from the Dutch word 'ezel', meaning donkey, because both are depenable and suitable for carrying a load - Or that English nicknames for police officers, 'bobbies' and 'peelers', both come from the names of Sir Robert Peel, British prime minister in the 1800s and creator of the first modern police force Each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the etymology, word origin and definition.Paired with beautiful, characterful illustrations by Ian Morris, Every Word Tells a Story is a perfect book for young wordsmiths, encouraging kids and adults alike to have fun whilst learning about language. Ian Morris (illustrator).…

Zustand: NEW.