Three sisters - Elizabeth, Kirsty and Katy - are spending a few days at their Granny's house in the country and their Granny lets slip that there used to be talk in the village of a ghost walking about at night. As the three girls decide to find out more about the mysterious 'sightings', they are drawn into a strange world somewhere between dreams and reality. They come face to face with 'the ghost' and a strange horse-drawn carriage whisks them away into the dead of night. When they reappear they are people from a by-gone age and the transformation causes alarm and consternation among their...

Understanding English Homonyms: Their Origins and Usage explores the phenomenon of homonyms in English by analyzing a selection of those with the most interesting histories. This book not only illustrates how homonyms are used in various contexts but also provides etymological explanations of how they came to be such a prominent feature of the language. The introduction offers the reader a brief summary of the social, historical, and linguistic influences that contributed to the evolution of this phenomenon in modern English. A glossary of the linguistic terms referred to in the text...

Understanding English Homonyms: Their Origins and Usage explores the phenomenon of homonyms in English by analyzing a selection of those with the most interesting histories. This book not only illustrates how homonyms are used in various contexts but also provides etymological explanations of how they came to be such a prominent feature of the language. The introduction offers the reader a brief summary of the social, historical, and linguistic influences that contributed to the evolution of this phenomenon in modern English. A glossary of the linguistic terms referred to in the text...

Highly original and enjoyable examation of the etymology behind a selection of trades and professions, unearthing intriguing nuggets of historical information along the way. Includes explanations of common surnames; obsolete jobs such as pardoner or telegraph boy; and roles for the modern era, such as wedding planner and sky marshal.