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Words Fail Me

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ISBN-10: 071484635X

ISBN-13: 9780714846354

Edition: 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Teresa Monachino

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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
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Book details

List price: $12.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Phaidon Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/22/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Size: 4.33" wide x 7.32" long x 0.67" tall
Weight: 0.506
Language: English