A Word in Edgewise - Brief Essays on Language Contributor(s): Prokos, Konstantin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1608621537 ISBN-13: 9781608621538 Publisher: E-Booktime, LLC OUR PRICE: $8.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2010 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Etymology |
Physical Information: 0.17" H x 9.01" W x 5.98" (0.28 lbs) 86 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Informative without being esoteric, the one minute essays in A Word in Edgewise explore etymology, usage, idioms, metaphoric language, and other phenomena of contemporary American English in an entertaining, readable style. They were originally broadcast on WFBE-FM public radio in Flint, Michigan. |