WORD BOOK by Gyles Brandreth
From words at work to words at play, the author presents a scholarly and stylish grand tour of our language, from its origins to the jargon and slanguage of today.
This is a book for every family in the land to savour and enjoy- Robert Burchfield, former editor the The Oxford English Dictionary
Former Oxford Scholar, Gyles Brandreth has made a career in the media and on television with his knowledge of the English language. He has been a columnist for Woman and for the Mail on Sunday's You magazine, is a regular feature writer for the Daily Telegraph. A former member of parliament he is a prolific author and scriptwriter, as well as a regular panellist on TV's Countdown. He is the author of Joy of Lex also published by Robson Books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861053985 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861053983 |
| Title | WORD BOOK |
| Author | Brandreth Gyles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2001-07-16 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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