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I Never Knew There Was a Word For It

By Adam Jacot de Boinod

I Never Knew There Was a Word For It Social Sciences

I Never Knew There Was a Word For It

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From 'shotclog' a Yorkshire term for a companion only tolerated because he is paying for the drinks to Albanian having 29 words to describe different kinds of eyebrows the languages of the world are full of amazing amusing and illuminating words and expressions that will improve absolutely everybody's quality of life. All they need is this book!
This bumper volume gathers all three of Adam Jacot de Boinod's acclaimed books about language - The Wonder of Whiffling The Meaning of Tingo and Toujours Tingo (their fans include everyone from Stephen Fry to Michael Palin) - into one highly entertaining keenly priced compendium. As Mariella Frostup said 'You'll never be lost for words again!'
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
802
Release Date:
2010-08-05
Publication Date:
2010-08-05
Publisher:
Penguin
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0141028394
ISBN13:
9780141028392
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
0
Weight:
938 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
47 cm
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