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William Brown (fictional Boy)
The ''Just William'' series is a sequence of thirty-eight books written by English author Richmal Crompton. The books chronicle the adventures of the unruly schoolboy William Brown. The books were published over a period of almost fifty years, between 1922 and 1970. Throughout the series, the protagonist remains at the same eleven years of age, despite each book being set in the era in which it was written. The first book was ''Just William'', and often the entire series is named after this book. Each book, with the exception of the novel ''Just William's Luck'', is a collection of short stories. The series has spawned various television, film, theatre and radio adaptations. It also has a large fan following, with such groups as the Just William Society. Synopsis of the series Setting William Brown is a middle-class schoolboy of 11, who lives in a country village in Southern England. A number of guesses have been made about where the stories are set. In ''Pensions for Boys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Newnes Ltd
George Newnes Ltd is a British publisher. The company was founded in 1891 by George Newnes (1851–1910), considered a founding father of popular journalism. Newnes published such magazines and periodicals as ''Tit-Bits'', ''The Wide World Magazine'', '' The Captain'', ''The Strand Magazine'', ''The Grand Magazine'', ''John O'London's Weekly'', '' Sunny Stories for Little Folk'', ''Woman's Own'', and the ''"Practical"'' line of magazines overseen by editor Frederick J. Camm. Long after the founder's death, Newnes was known for publishing ground-breaking consumer magazines such as ''Nova''. Newnes published books by such authors as Enid Blyton, Hall Caine, Richmal Crompton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, George Goodchild, W. E. Johns, P. G. Wodehouse, and John Wyndham. Initially an independent publisher, Newnes became an imprint of the International Publishing Company in 1961. Today, books under the Newnes imprint continue to be published by Elsevier. History Origins Founder George ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhotacism (speech Impediment)
A speech sound disorder (SSD) is a speech disorder in which some sounds (phonemes) are not produced or used correctly. The term "protracted phonological development" is sometimes preferred when describing children's speech, to emphasize the continuing development while acknowledging the delay. Classification Speech sound disorders may be subdivided into two primary types, articulation disorders (also called phonetic disorders) and phonemic disorders (also called phonological disorders). However, some may have a mixed disorder in which both articulation and phonological problems exist. Though speech sound disorders are associated with childhood, some ''residual'' errors may persist into adulthood. Articulation disorders Articulation disorders (also called phonetic disorders, or simply "artic disorders" for short) are based on difficulty learning to physically produce the intended phonemes. Articulation disorders have to do with the main articulators which are the lips, teeth, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William The Bad (William Series)
William I (1120 or 1121May 7, 1166), called the Bad or the Wicked ( scn, Gugghiermu lu Malu), was the second king of Sicily, ruling from his father's death in 1154 to his own in 1166. He was the fourth son of Roger II and Elvira of Castile. William's title "the Bad" seems little merited and expresses the bias of the historian Hugo Falcandus and the baronial class against the king and the official class by whom he was guided. Early life William was the son of King Roger II of Sicily, grandson of Count Roger I of Sicily, and great-grandson of Tancred of Hauteville. He grew up with little expectation of ruling. The deaths of his three older brothers Roger, Tancred, and Alfonso between 1138 and 1148 changed matters, though when his father died William was still not well-prepared to take his place. Kingship On assuming power, William kept the administration which had guided his father's rule for his final years. Only the Englishman Thomas Brun was removed, and the chancello ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William (book)
The 10th in the series of Richmal Crompton's books about the eleven year old William Brown and his three compatriots, together known as the Outlaws. First published in 1929 the book is a collection of short stories featuring William and his unfailing belief in his own ingenuity and righteousness, Although combative, almost pugnacious, in his efforts to be free to experience excitement and adventure within the confines of a village community, William is unquestioning of the right of adults to exert authority and to exact retribution for those acts which he and the Outlaws had otherwise justified to themselves. In these more enlightened times William and his gang would undoubtedly be the subject of attention by the police and social workers. His "crimes" include not only petty theft from his own family but also breaking and entering, theft, deception and continual acts of trespass. Stories The Mystery of Oaklands Heavily influenced by a series of mystery crime novellas, Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William The Good (short Story Collection)
''William the Good'' is the ninth book in the Just William series of books by Richmal Crompton. It was first published in 1928. Short stories *''William- the Good'' Suspecting his sister Ethel is a kleptomaniac and drunkard, William sets out to "reform" her. *''William- The Great Actor'' William is enlisted to provide the "special effects" in an amateur theatrical performance. *''William and the Archers'' When the Territorial Army stage manoeuveres near the village William believes a foreign invasion is underway. *''Willian - the Money Maker'' The Outlaws are (as usual) short of funds, and William makes a rash promise to rectify the situation. *''William - the Avenger'' William and Ginger take revenge on a bully whom they believe has been tolerated for too long. *''Parrots for Ethel'' Ethel is in quarantine and pursued by two like-minded suitors. However, there is a mix-up between the suitor's gifts and the animals for William's zoo. *''One Good Turn'' William finds himself ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William In Trouble
''William in Trouble'' is a book in the children's Just William series by Richmal Crompton. The book contains 10 short stories. It was first published in 1927. The Stories William and the Early Romans The village is excited when a group an Archaeological Society finds remains of a real Roman Villa in the valley near the village. The Outlaws go to visit the excavation site, but after a while the excitement begins to pall. So William decides to shoot one of the coins that has been excavated with his slingshot- however, he misses and hits the leader of the excavation in the small of the back, and he yells. The Outlaws then, fearing reprimand, run away. The next day is a half-holiday, and William decides to set up his "own" excavation, fully expecting he can find his own Roman villa nearby. They set up the other side of the Archeological Societies excavation, and pretend to find remains of a Roman Villa (when all they are actually finding are coins that William has been throwing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William The Outlaw
''William the Outlaw'' is the seventh book in the Just William series by Richmal Crompton.William the Outlaw' at Google Books It was first published in 1927. Stories *''William the Outlaw''—The Outlaws receive an unwanted lecture on geology. *''The Terrible Magician''—The Outlaws believe that Mr. Galileo Simkins, a harmless amateur scientist, is really an evil sorcerer. *''Georgie and the Outlaws''—The Outlaws' parents discover there ''is'' such a thing as a perfect child. *''William Plays Santa Claus''—William is given the task of distributing Christmas presents at two separate parties. *''William and the White Elephants''—The literal-minded William is thrilled to be put in charge of a white elephant stall - until he learns what a "white elephant" actually is. *''Finding a School for William''—Horrified that Mr Cranthorpe-Cranborough, a headmaster, intends to send him away to his boarding school, William sets out to sabotage the plan. *''The Stolen Whistle''—Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William The Conqueror (short Story Collection)
''William the Conqueror'' is the sixth book in the Just William series by Richmal Crompton. It was first published in 1926. It is a book of short stories, and its name is a pun on William the Conqueror, a famous king of England. Short stories *Enter the Sweep - William takes possession of a delightful pile of soot – and causes mischief. *A Birthday Treat - The Outlaws stage a "waxworks" show as a birthday treat for Ginger's beautiful aunt. However, there is a mix-up over the venue. *The Leopard Hunter - Mr. Falconer, an old acquaintance of William's father comes to stay and annoys everyone with his incessant boasting. William devises a clever plan to get rid of him. *William Leads a Better Life - The Outlaws are inspired to follow the example of St. Francis of Assisi, but find this more difficult than they had expected. *William and the Lost Tourist - An American visitor to the village mistakes William for a descendant of William Shakespeare. *The Midnight Adventure of Mis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William The Fourth
William is a masculine given name of Norman French origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Liam, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the German given name ''Wilhelm''. Both ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic ''*Wiljahelmaz'', with a direct cognate also in the Old Norse name ''Vilhjalmr'' and a West Germanic borrowing into Medieval Latin ''Willelmus''. The Proto-Germ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Again
William is a masculine given name of Norman French origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Liam, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the German given name ''Wilhelm''. Both ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic ''*Wiljahelmaz'', with a direct cognate also in the Old Norse name ''Vilhjalmr'' and a West Germanic borrowing into Medieval Latin ''Willelmus''. The Proto-Germanic name is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
More William
''More William'' is the second William collection in the much acclaimed ''Just William'' series by Richmal Crompton. It is a sequel to the book ''Just William ''Just William'' is the first book of children's short stories about the young school boy William Brown, written by Richmal Crompton, and published in 1922. The book was the first in the series of William Brown books which was the basis for ...''. The book was first published in 1922, with a current edition published in 2005 by Macmillan Children's books. Contents Like most of the William books it has no continuous narrative, but consists of separate independent short-stories. The stories are as follows: *A Busy Day William is given a book entitled ''Things a Boy Can Do'' and annoys his entire household by trying to carry out its instructions, along with Jimmy,a cousin with a sister called Barbara. *Rice-Mould (The first ever story,c.1919) In order to impress the little girl next door, William attempts to st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William The Lawless
William the Lawless was the last story collection in the William Books series. It was published posthumously in 1970 following the death of the author, Richmal Crompton, in 1969. In one story William helps an old man with his sorely neglected garden by presenting the OAP with plants 'borrowed' from his sister's rockery. In the same spirit of helpfulness, William and the Outlaws decide to give their form master a very special wedding present. But when William goes in search of the perfect gift, disaster can never be far behind... Archie also makes a re-entry and General Moult celebrates his 90th birthday, confessing he has never felt so happy, 'since the relief of Mafeking The siege of Mafeking was a 217-day siege battle for the town of Mafeking (now called Mafikeng) in South Africa during the Second Boer War from October 1899 to May 1900. The siege received considerable attention as Lord Edward Cecil, the son of ...'. References 1970 short story collections Short ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
