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William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066, 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 compound of *wiljô "will, wish, desire" and *helmaz "helm, helmet".By regular sound change, Proto-Germanic *Wiljahelmaz should have also descended into English as *Wilhelm, but this latter form is unattested in written English of any period; the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle refers to William the Conqueror as Willelm, a back-formation from the Medieval Latin variant. The form William is a back-borrowing from Old Norman Williame, a specifically northern Norman reflex of Medieval Latin Willelmus (compare the Central French cognate Guillaume). The development of the name's northern Norman form can be traced in the different versions of the name appearing in Wace's Roman de Rou.The first well-known bearer of the name was Charlemagne's cousin William of Gellone (755–812). This William is immortalized in the Chanson de Guillaume, and the esteem in which he was held may account for the name's subsequent popularity among European nobility. English history The English "William" is taken from the Anglo-Norman language and was transmitted to England after the Norman conquest in the 11th century, and soon became the most popular name in England, along with other Norman names such as Robert (the English cognate was Hrēodbeorht, which by regular sound changes would have developed into something along the lines of "Reedbart"), Richard, Roger (the English cognate was Hroðgar), Henry (all of Germanic origin and may have been transmitted through the Normans' use of Old French). The name Wilkin/Wilkins is also of medieval origin, taken from the shortened version of William (Will) with the suffix "kin" added. Variants People named William See also All pages with titles beginning with William Williams (surname) Bill (disambiguation) Billy (disambiguation) King William (disambiguation) Prince William (disambiguation) Saint William (disambiguation) Wilhelm (disambiguation)References. Discover the William popular books. Find the top 100 most popular William books.
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The Alice Network
Kate QuinnFeaturing an exclusive excerpt from Kate Quinn's next incredible historical novel, THE HUNTRESSNEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLER#1 GLOBE AND MAIL HISTORICAL FICTION BESTSEL...
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Pieces of Her
Karin SlaughterNow on Netflix! Starring Toni Collette and Bella Heathcote!Mother. Hero. Liar. Killer. How can you tell when all you have is...PIECES OF HERWhat if the person you thought you knew ...
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Wicked
Gregory MaguireWhen Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her archnemesis, the mysterious Witch?...
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The Good Daughter
Karin Slaughter“The Good Daughter is like Law and Order meets The Good Wife.” theSkimmThe stunning new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her...
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And Then There Were None
Agatha ChristieA PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick One of the most famous and beloved mysteries from the queen of suspense, Agatha Christie! More than 100 million copies sold and now a L...
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Murder on the Orient Express
Agatha ChristieTHE MOST WIDELY READ MYSTERY OF ALL TIMENOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY KENNETH BRANAGH AND PRODUCED BY RIDLEY SCOTT!“The murderer is with uson the train now . . .”Just afte...
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The Royal Wedding - Official Souvenir Programme
The Foundation of Prince William and Prince HarryThis is the Souvenir Official Programme published to mark the marriage of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton. The Programme includes the full Order of Service (as us...
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Freakonomics Rev Ed
Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. DubnerThe legendary bestseller that made millions look at the world in a radically different way returns in a new edition, now including an exclusive discussion between the authors and b...
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American Sniper
Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen & Jim DeFeliceNOW A BLOCKBUSTER MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY CLINT EASTWOODNOMINATED FOR SIX ACADEMY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST PICTUREThis special enhanced edition features more than 10 exclusive vid...
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Depraved Heart
Patricia CornwellIn Scarpetta, Patricia Cornwell has a character as strong as any in popular fiction" Wall Street JournalNew York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell delivers the newest...
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The Woman in the Window
A. J. FinneBook now includes an exclusive excerpt from A. J. Finn’s eagerly anticipated new novel, End of Story“As the plot seizes us, the prose caresses us. . . [Finn] has not only captured...
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The Guest List
Lucy FoleyA REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST THRILLERS OF THE YEAR“I loved this book. It gave me the same waves of happiness I get from curli...
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Between the Covers Sampler
J. LynnPresenting Between the Covers, a free eBook sampler from the hottest New Adult books by the most popular authors in this emerging genre. This free eBook sampler is a cura...
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Killing Patton
Bill O'Reilly & Martin DugardReaders around the world have thrilled to Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, and Killing Jesusriveting works of nonfiction that journey into the heart of the most famous murders in ...
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The Rose Code
Kate Quinn“The reigning queen of historical fiction” Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue The New York Times and USA ...
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Mississippi Blood
Greg IlesDon’t miss the latest Natchez Burning novel, SOUTHERN MAN The #1 New York Times Bestseller GoodReads Choice Award semi finalist, Amazon Best Mysteries & Thrillers of 2017 selec...
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Poems of William Blake
William BlakeWilliam Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English painter, poet and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal...
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Neuromancer
William GibsonWinner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick Awards, Neuromancer is a science fiction masterpiecea classic that ranks as one of the twentieth century’s most potent visions of the...
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William
Tim GrahamAs the boy prince turns into the man who would be king, interest in Prince William is at an unprecedented height in 2003, the year of his twentyfirst birthday. Seen as the vital li...
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Old Man and the Sea
Ernest HemingwayThe last novel Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the enduring works of American fiction. It is the story of an old Cuban fisher...
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The Eye of God
James RollinsIn The Eye of God, a Sigma Force novel, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins delivers an apocalyptic vision of a future predicted by the distant past. In the wilds ...
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What She Knew
Gilly MacMillanTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn her enthralling debut, Gilly Macmillan explores a mother’s search for her missing son, weaving a taut psychological thriller as gripping and skillfu...
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American Sniper
Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen & Jim DeFeliceThe #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, AcademyAward nominated movie. “An amazingly d...
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1776
David McCulloughAmerica’s beloved and distinguished historian presents, in a book of breathtaking excitement, drama, and narrative force, the stirring story of the year of our nation’s birth, 1776...
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Bloodline
James Rollins“One of the most inventive storytellers writing today”Lincoln Child, bestselling coauthor of Gideon’s Corpse “The modern master of the action thriller.”Providence JournalBulle...
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The Kept Woman
Karin SlaughterWATCH WILL TRENT ON ABC! “Part True Detective, part The Girl on the Train. All parts gripping.” theSkimm The New York Times bestselling author of Pieces of Her returns with an elec...
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The Last Original Wife
Dorothea Benton FrankExperience the sultry Southern atmosphere of Atlanta and the magic of the Carolina Lowcountry in this funny and poignant tale of one audacious woman’s quest to find the love she de...
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Sweet Water
Christina Baker KlineFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train, and the critically acclaimed author of Bird in Hand and The Way Life Should Be, comes a novel about buried secrets an...
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Law of Attraction
William R. DavisA quick read about the law of attraction. Great introductory info about the origins and usage of this controversial subject. Essentially, with the Law of Attraction you...
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Ordinary Grace
William Kent KruegerNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE 2014 EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL WINNER OF THE 2014 DILYS AWARD A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF 2013From New York Times bestselling aut...
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The Strain
Guillermo del Toro & Chuck Hogan“Part The Andromeda Strain, part Night of the Living Dead.” Salon.comThe visionary creator of the Academy Awardwinning Pan's Labyrinth and a Hammett Awardwinning author b...
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Natchez Burning
Greg IlesFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Greg Iles comes the first novel in his Natchez Burning trilogywhich also includes The Bone Tree and the upcoming Mississippi Bloodan epic ...
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William
Claire CrayNew York, 1800: William Lacy is going to be a vampire, and there’s no backing out now. Not that he wants to. Merrick’s life depends on it, as does their future together. Soon he’ll...
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The Bone Tree
Greg IlesDon’t miss the latest Natchez Burning novel, SOUTHERN MANFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Greg Iles comes the second novel in his Natchez Burning trilogywhich also include...
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Outlaw Platoon
Sean Parnell & John BruningA riveting story of American fighting men, Outlaw Platoon is Lieutenant Sean Parnell’s stunning personal account of the legendary U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division’s heroic stand ...
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The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Neil GaimanA brilliantly imaginative and poignant fairy tale from the modern master of wonder and terror, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is Neil Gaiman’s first new novel for adults since hi...
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The Devil Colony
James RollinsFrom James Rollins, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sigma Force series, comes another electrifying combination of suspense, history, science, action, and ingenious ...
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Flesh and Blood
Patricia CornwellIn this Kay Scarpetta novel, the master forensic sleuth finds herself in the unsettling pursuit of a serial sniper who leaves no incriminating evidence except fragments of copper.&...
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American Sign Language 1 - 5
William G. VicarsAn introduction to American Sign Language by Dr. Bill of ASL University (Lifeprint.com). Selfstudy lessons, videos, and interactive quizzes. [For iPads not iPhones]
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Pretty Girls
Karin SlaughterLee Child says it’s “stunning… certain to be a book of the year.”Kathy Reichs calls it “extraordinary… a major achievement.”Gillian Flynn says of Karin Slaughter: “I’d follow her a...
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Team of Rivals
Doris Kearns GoodwinOne of the most influential books of the past fifty years, Team of Rivals is Pulitzer Prize–winning author and esteemed presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin’s modern classic...
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The 6th Extinction
James RollinsIn a masterful epic that combines timeless mystery and rippedfromtheheadlines scientific intrigue, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins takes humankind to its endpoint, ...
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The Paris Apartment
Lucy FoleyTHE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Told in rotating points of view, this TiltAWhirl of a novel brims with jangly tension – an undeniably engrossing guessing game.” V...
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William
Mason CoilePsychological horror meets cyber noir in this delicious onesitting reada haunted house story in which the haunting is by AI.Henry is a brilliant engineer who, after untold hours sp...