Leslie Dunkling

The houses in Newton Road are small, but people are very happy there. Then a civil engineer wants to knock down the houses and build a new road. The people of Newton Road are very angry. But can they

Norma is always right. But has she got the right train tickets? And what happens to Michael''s painting when Mrs Roberts comes to tea? People are full of surprises, as you''ll find out in these short plays. Great for students to read with friends. They''ll have fun - and in English!

Original / British English (Available May 2008) Mike is an assistant van driver. He meets Jennifer in her father''s shop and he likes her very much. Jennifer is going to go to the cinema with him. But he is very late, and Jennifer is very angry. Is it really Mike''s lucky day?

Norma is always right. But has she got the right train tickets? What happens when Mrs Roberts has coffee with Mrs Price? And is David ready for his wedding? The answers are in these six sketches.

Dictionary of Surnames is the definitive guide to the origin and meaning of British surnames by one of Britains leading authority on names. The essential AZ companion to the study of names of the British Isles Includes the oldest varieties of British names as well as recent arrivals such as Patel As well as individual entries, includes collective entries on topics such as names which derive from the same first name, or names ending in -ton, etc. Compiled by Leslie Dunkling, founder of the Names Society and author of many classic reference works, such as Our Secret Names and the Guinness Book of Names

The ebook edition of the Collins Dictionary of Curious Phrases is an updated and revised version of Leslie Dunklings classic work on curious and baffling phrases. This edition contains a selection of new phrases and explanations. It is redesigned to make it easier to use and will also contain references to internet sites where readers will be able to find out yet more about the curious phrases we use. A guide to the original meaning of metaphorical phrases in common use Invaluable for the general reader, speechwriter or for anyone interested in language or popular culture Phrases explained include kick the bucket, scream blue murder, a hair of the dog, cats pyjamas, brass tacks and red herrings