A Word in Your Shell-Like by Nigel Rees

A Word in Your Shell-Like by Nigel Rees

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A complete guide to phrases in everyday life

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A Word in Your Shell-Like by Nigel Rees

A complete guide to phrases in everyday life

‘a treasury of stimulating excursions and digressions in the English Language’

Ian Mayes, The Guardian, 2nd Oct‘04

‘There’s a lot of fascinating material here and the larger part of the book is unexceptionable, with much interesting information.’

Michael Quinion, World Wide Words, 2nd Oct. ‘04

Nigel Rees is regarded as one of the world authorities on English usage and is the author of over 50 reference books. His Radio 4 show, Quote… Unquote is one of the longest running quiz shows in the world (since 1974) and his newsletter has a wide and influential circulation.

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ISBN 13 9780007155934
ISBN 10 000715593X
Title A Word in Your Shell-Like
Author Nigel Rees
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2004-09-06
Number of pages 640
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.