From 'shotclog', a Yorkshire term for a companion only tolerated because he is paying for the drinks, to Albanian having 29 words to describe different kinds of eyebrows, the languages of the world are full of amazing, amusing and illuminating words and expressions that will improve absolutely everybody's quality of life.
Long-time word-detective and bestselling author of Port Out, Starboard Home, Michael Quinion brings us the answers to nearly two hundred of the most intriguing questions he's been asked about language over the years.
The Wonder of Whiffling is a hugely enjoyable, surprising and rewarding tour of English around the globe (with fine coinages from our English-speaking cousins across the pond, Down Under and elsewhere).
In this provocative and persuasive new book, Nicholas Ostler challenges our assumption that English will continue to dominate as the global lingua franca.
A fascinating, thematic exploration of clich s from as the actress said to the bishop to zero hour, explaining what they are and where they ve come from.
In this fascinating survey of everything from how sounds become speech to how names work, David Crystal answers every question you might ever have had about the nuts and bolts of language in his usual highly illuminating way.
With the emergence of democracy in the city-state of Athens in the years around 460 BC, public speaking became an essential skill for politicians in the Assemblies and Councils - and even for ordinary citizens in the courts of law.
"e;Mick Temple's book makes an important contribution to the debate on the critical historical role and uncertain future of newspapers and the key place of quality journalism within that debate.
This book is a systematic narrative, tracking the colonial language policies and acts responsible for the creation of a sense of "e;self-identity"e; and culminating in the evolution of nationalistic fervor in colonial India.
Discover the power of (finally) getting unstuck, claiming your clarity, and becoming the person whose life you want to liveall through a simple self-care practice you can build into your daily routine.
Winner of a 2023 Storytelling World AwardUnleash the power of storytelling to transform your talks, speeches, and presentationswhether your audience is a boardroom of executives, a classroom of students, or an auditorium full of eager listeners.
Designing Science Presentations guides researchers and graduate students of virtually any discipline in the creation of compelling science communication.
Electronic publishing and electronic means of text and data presentation have changed enormously since the first edition of this book was published in 1997.
The most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in EnglishWith more than 5,000 entries totaling over a million words, this is the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of Buddhism ever produced in English.
Words of Intelligence: An Intelligence Professional's Lexicon for Domestic and Foreign Threats is intended for the intelligence and national security men and women at the federal, state, and local levels.
Key FeaturesLearn everything about your iPhone quickly to use it as an effective tool for communication, entertainment, and workCustomize your phone's look and sound and modify the iOS's privacy settingsKeep your apps tidy and organized using the App LibraryBook DescriptionThe iPhone is the most popular smartphone available on the market, renowned for its sophisticated design, immersive UI, and user safety.
Cross words, crass words, kind words, bad words, first words, rude words, new words, weazel words, teen words, rap words, power words, colour words, Indian words, Brit words, Blairwords, war words, ad words, p-c words, borrowed words, Shakespeare's amazing words, false words, fine words, wine words, American words, name words, last words, even lost for words - this book has them all.
