Random Oddities

Name: Random Oddities
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ISBN: 9781450875554

ISBN-10: 1450875556

ISBN-13: 9781450875554

Edition: N/A

Authors: Publications International Ltd. Staff

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The Book of Random Oddities is a massive 704-page hardcover volume that is packed with stories, lists, anecdotes, and quotes about words and language. Explore 16 chapters of fascinating information about the quirks of language, unusual vocabulary, word games, etymology, and more. Find out the origins of words from "juggernaut" to "meh," discover the intricacies of baseball lingo, and laugh at poorly worded headlines and spell-checker mistakes. Gorgeous leatherette binding with gilded accents makes The Book of Random Oddities a great addition to any library.

Book details

List price: $14.98
Publisher: Publications International, Limited
Publication date: 5/1/2014
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 704
Size: 6.45" wide x 9.33" long x 2.00" tall
Weight: 1.804
Language: English