Books like English words by Robert P. Stockwell

Raymond Williams’ *Keywords: A Vocabulary of Culture and Society* dissects the cultural meanings of over a hundred everyday terms—"culture," "bureaucracy," "society"—exploring their historical evolution and political contestation.

A concise survey of English word formation, focusing on Greek and Latin roots, with explanations of meanings and usage.

A clear, non‑technical guide that introduces the basics of English word‑formation, explaining morphemes, their role in word relationships and creation, and equipping readers with tools for morphological analysis.

'English Words' assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics in introducing the vocabulary of modern English usage. It covers meaning, history, pronunciation & the structure of words. This new edition has been extensively updated with new chapters, new exercises, an improved index & links to web resources.

The Professor and the Madman chronicles the friendship and fierce rivalry between Oxford English Dictionary editors Professor James Murray and American veteran Dr. W. C. Minor, whose extraordinary contributions and mental health struggles shaped one of the greatest linguistic projects.

The Oxford English Grammar offers comprehensive, practical coverage of contemporary American and British English for native speakers, students, and language professionals, highlighting both spoken and written usage with real‑world examples.

ARE YOU AT A LOSS FOR WORDS? Ask yourself these questions: ■ DO YOU ALWAYS USE THE PROPER WORD? ■ DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PRONOUNCE IT? ■ DO YOU KNOW HOW TO AVOID ILLITERATE EXPRESSIONS? ■ DO YOU SPEAK EASILY AND WITHOUT EMBARRASSMENT? Word power means success. Tests have proven again and again that people who do not possess large vocabularies are the ones who fail in today's competitive world. Modern life demands verbal knowledge. The person who can say what he means comes out on top in business, in school and in his personal affairs. WORD POWER MADE EASY will help you to achieve a fluent, powerful and effective vocabulary in three weeks. Utilizing the latest methods of research, it is simple, easy and entertaining to use. Now you can own this new edition of this authoritative book for an exceptionally low price.

David Crystal’s definitive survey of the English language explores its structure, global usage, and history, now fully revised with a new chapter on technology’s impact.

English Grammar: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Applying Grammatical Concepts in English Language Usage and Composition, Suitable for Teachers, Students, and Non-Fiction Readers alike, with Exercises and Text Analysis Tools for Practice and Improvement.