What Made the Crocodile Cry? - 101 Questions About the English Language

Zusatztext Brilliantly fascinating and entertaining. Informationen zum Autor Susie Dent is a writer and broadcaster, best known for being the regular face of Dictionary Corner on Channel 4 TV's Countdown. Her books include The Language Report (2003-2007) and Words of the Year (2008). Klappentext Sparkling with insight and linguistic curiosity, this delightful compendium answers 101 of the most intriguing questions about the English language, from word origins and spelling to grammar and usage. Irresistible to anyone with an interest in the words around them. Zusammenfassung Sparkling with insight and linguistic curiosity, this delightful compendium answers 101 of the most intriguing questions about the English language, from word origins and spelling to grammar and usage. Irresistible to anyone with an interest in the words around them.

About the author

Susie Dent is a writer and broadcaster, best known for being the regular face of Dictionary Corner on Channel 4 TV's Countdown. Her books include The Language Report (2003-2007) and Words of the Year (2008).

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Brilliantly fascinating and entertaining. Cotswold Life

Product details

• Authors: Susie Dent, Dent Susie
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.10.2009
• EAN: 9780199574155
• ISBN: 978-0-19-957415-5
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 197 mm x 12 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; NON-CLASSIFIABLE, English, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General, Gift books, Language: history & general works, Language: history and general works, Gift and novelty books / items