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The Story of English in 100 Words by Crystal, David
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- Condition
- Good
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- Binding
- Paperback
- Book Title
- The Story of English in 100 Words
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781250024206
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In this entertaining history world's most ubiquitous language, linguistics expert David Crystal draws on one hundred words that best illustrate the huge variety of sources, influences and events that have helped to shape our vernacular since the word "roe" was written down on the bone ankle of a roe deer in the fifth century. Featuring ancient words ('loaf'), cutting-edge terms that reflect our world ('twittersphere'), indispensable words that shape our tongue ("and", "what"), and more fanciful words ("fopdoodle"), David Crystal takes readers on a tour of the winding byways of our language via the rude, the obscure, and the downright surprising.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Picador
ISBN-10
125002420x
ISBN-13
9781250024206
eBay Product ID (ePID)
10038839415
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Story of English in 100 Words
Publication Year
2013
Subject
Linguistics / Historical & Comparative, Word Lists, Linguistics / Etymology
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Référence, Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
6.3 Oz
Item Length
7.3 in
Item Width
4.6 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"English speakers love nothing more than to steal words, dip their toes in idioms, verbify nouns, and adverbify verbs. The result is a delightfully mischievous language that's always evolving. By tracing the history of one hnudred captivating words-some of them dirty-linguist David Crystal demonstrates the surprising twists English has taken."- Mental Floss "Brisk [and] exuberant... Crystal delights in exposing all the many wacky ways we English speakers make new words... .Full of small treasures... Crystal's celebration of happy linguistic accidents has a light touch, but takes a long look at history."- San Francisco Chronicle, "English speakers love nothing more than to steal words, dip their toes in idioms, verbify nouns, and adverbify verbs. The result is a delightfully mischievous language that's always evolving. By tracing the history of one hnudred captivating words-some of them dirty-linguist David Crystal demonstrates the surprising twists English has taken."- Mental Floss "Brisk [and] exuberant_ Crystal delights in exposing all the many wacky ways we English speakers make new words_ .Full of small treasures_ Crystal's celebration of happy linguistic accidents has a light touch, but takes a long look at history."- San Francisco Chronicle
Target Audience
Trade
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
422
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- v***v (2075)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAlthough this book was not as described, with no picture of it in the listing, the seller communicated well and quickly gave me a full refund while letting me keep it. The minimal packaging left the book a bit vulnerable (typical for ThriftBooks), but it did arrive safely and timely. As usual, it’s hit or miss with this seller, but often times you can get great values, and their customer service is always very good. Many other sellers with millions of transactions don’t even communicate.
- 2***j (113)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI've ordered several items from this vendor now and they've always been what they were advertised as. This was no exception. Both discs were in great shape as well as their jewel cases. Delivery is good, packaging is simple but effective for what you're paying and I haven't had any get damaged. Will keep buying from this vendor because of the results so far and good prices, too.