A Million Words And Counting
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English is growing at a rate unprecedented in its 1500-year history. Now, for the first time ever, a compendium of English language miscellany that identifies the most fascinating recent developments in the language, from the realms of entertainment, technology and business to the mixing of English with foreign languages. As president of the Global Language Monitor, author Paul Payack knows his stuff and includes fun facts about word origins and usage all over the globe.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0806528575
ISBN13:9780806528571
Release Date:January 2008
Publisher:Citadel Press
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.73 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.7" x 8.6"
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This book was such a wonderful read. With every page, I learned something new about the English Language. I had no idea that all these "different" cultures spread out over the globe are connected in such a basic way with the English language! This book was filled wonderful facts, insightful comments, fun tidbits, and hilarious "'isms." Everyone must read the Bushisms. I still do not understand how he was out president...
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