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The Concise Dictionary of English Etymology (Wordsworth Reference) by Walter W. Skeat
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The Adventure of English by Melvyn Bragg
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In this book Melvyn Bragg shows us the remarkable story of the English language; from its beginnings as a minor guttural Germanic dialect to its position today. Learn More -
Lost for Words: The Mangling and Manipulating of the English Language by John Humphrys
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Today programme presenter's Top Ten bestselling cry for better English in paperback for summer. Learn More -
Balderdash and Piffle 2: One Sandwich Short of a Dog's Dinner by Alex Games
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From the brash jargon of celebrity magazines to the delicacies and feints of the euphemism, this work uncovers the stories that lie behind some of our best-loved words and expressions. It show you where thugs come from, why 'barmy' once had more to do with your beer than your brain, and how a little bit of 'hanky-panky' could literally work magic. Learn More -
Birds of Heaven by Ben Okri
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This text contains two inspirational essays from the author of "The Famished Road", on the meaning of language and its power to shape our lives. The work presents an alternative spiritual response to the problems of the present day. Learn More -
The Adventure of English by Melvyn Bragg
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Presents a biography of the English language. Learn More -
Mother Tongue: The English Language by Bill Bryson
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Examining the mother tongue, this book explores the countless varieties of English and the perils of marketing brands with names like Pschitt and Super Piss. It also contains sections on the oddities of swearing and spelling, spoonerisms and Scrabble, and a consideration of what we mean by 'good English'. Learn More -
Mother Tongue: The English Language by Bill Bryson
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Examining the mother tongue, this book explores the countless varieties of English and the perils of marketing brands with names like Pschitt and Super Piss. It also contains sections on the oddities of swearing and spelling, spoonerisms and Scrabble, and a consideration of what we mean by 'good English'. Learn More -
A2 English Language for AQA/B by Ron Norman
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This text provides material that covers the AQA English language specification B syllabus. As well as exam and coursework tips, there is a firm focus on assessment objectives to aid students learn how to achieve maximum results. Learn More -
It's Not Rocket Science: and Other Irritating Modern Cliches by Clive Whichelow
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Takes the readers through various aspects of modern life to find the most prevalent, ubiquitous and downright irritating cliches of our age. This dictionary of cliches highlights the phrases we are being subjected to 24/7. Learn More
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