One Letter Words
One Letter Words
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Summary
Illuminates the more than 800 surprising definitions associated with each letter in the English alphabet. Using facts, figures, quotations, and etymologies, the author provides an enjoyable understanding of the one-letter word. This book is useful for a vast array of readers, puzzle lovers, teachers, students, librarians, or armchair linguists.
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One Letter Words by Craig Conley
Merriam-Webster, move over! Until now, no English dictionary ever found the fun or the fascination in revealing the meanings of letters. "One-Letter Words, A Dictionary" illuminates the more than 800 surprising definitions associated with each letter in the English alphabet. For instance, Conley uncovers 69 different definitions for the letter X, the most versatile and printed letter in the English language. Using facts, figures, quotations, and etymologies, the author provides a complete and enjoyable understanding of the one-letter word. With the letter B, Conley teaches us that its many different meanings span multiple subjects including science - B denotes a blood type and also is a symbol for the element Boron on the Periodic table - and history - in the Middle Ages, B was branded on a blasphemer's forehead. With the letter A, he reminds us that A is not only a bra size, but also a musical note. This book is the essential desk companion, gift, or reference volume for a vast array of readers, puzzle lovers, teachers, students, librarians, or armchair linguists. Once they pick it up they'll never be able to put it down.
Craig Conley is an established teacher and author with a long history of writing for schools and public libraries. For nine years he was an instructor of composition, literature, and study skills at universities and community colleges in Tennessee, Virginia, and Florida.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780060798734 |
| ISBN 10 | 0060798734 |
| Title | One Letter Words |
| Author | Craig Conley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-12-15 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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