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Words Fail Me

By Teresa Monachino

Words Fail Me

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Description
- A witty and amusing handbook to the contradictions and inconsistencies of the English language - With imaginative use of typography Words Fail Me highlights tricky words, inconsistent spellings, misleading pronunciation and other quirky characteristics of our mother tongue - Why is abbreviation such a long word? Does monosyllabic really need five syllables? Why is lisp so hard to say if you have one? - Did you know that the letters of Honestly can be rearranged to read on the SLY? A Funeral is also Real Fun and Santa can easily be turned into Satan? - Perfect for crossword lovers, wordsmiths, designers and anyone with a fascination for words
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
144
Release Date:
2006-07-01
Publication Date:
2006-07-01
Publisher:
Phaidon Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
071484635X
ISBN13:
9780714846354
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
244 g
Height:
195 cm
Width:
115 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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