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This book discusses the Greek origins of various words. The author explains the etymology of words and how they have tak......more

From discovering why coffee is called a "cup of Joe" to the comical story of how "paint the town red" came to be, Saying......more

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First ever critical study of Tolkien’s little-known essay, which reveals how language invention shaped the creation of M......more

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This step-by-step approach helps you learn the rules of grammar quickly and easily! The English language is full of rule......more

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more

Navigate every situation in modern life with eloquence and grace with this curated list of words featuring witty analysi......more

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We use pronouns every day, usually without recognizing them. With the help of this stimulating volume, readers learn tha......more

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This volume is about the surprises lurking behind the genealogies of English words, often obscured by sound changes and ......more

Gareth Carrol presents a collection of "modern idioms", which have become a part of our vocabulary in the past 50 years ......more

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