Casual Lex: An Informal Assemblage of Why We Say What We Say Contributor(s): Garrison, Webb (Author) |
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ISBN: 1401602185 ISBN-13: 9781401602185 Publisher: Thomas Nelson OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2005 Annotation: This retitled and repackaged favorite features timely updating of the most interesting words and phrases and the whole story of where these words and phrases originated. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Etymology - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Sociolinguistics |
Dewey: 422.03 |
LCCN: 2005000837 |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 5.46" W x 8.3" (0.59 lbs) 256 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Are you a lover of language? Awaken your passion for words, and savor the sheer deliciousness of the things people say Casual Lex holds the hidden pleasures found in our usage of words. This fresh edition of the classic Why You Say It will turn you on to the fascinating?and often surprising?stories behind everyday words and phrases. Experience Casual Lex and discover:
If your joy of language has been aroused, then many more surprises await you. After all, even the most formal users of our language can benefit from a little Casual Lex. |