In a Word by Rosalie Baker

In a Word by Rosalie Baker

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In a Word by Rosalie Baker

What's in a word? A lot, as IN A WORD tells us! Words travel through time and evolve—-taking on new characteristics, new meanings, and providing fascinating tales of people, places, and times long ago. Each entry of IN A WORD tells its tale in a witty short-story style, often accompanied by fun illustrations. Though several of the entries in the book provide the kind of linguistic details found in the finest dictionaries, IN A WORD's lively, anecdotal style makes it more entertaining than a traditional reference book. It's a perfect addition to any family home, or as a gift. The book also comes with a language chart and index. With an introduction by a linguistics scholar.
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ISBN 13 9780812627107
ISBN 10 0812627105
Title In a Word
Author Rosalie Baker
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Cricket Books, a division of Carus Publishing Co
Year published 2004-01-15
Number of pages 250
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.