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The Book of Random Oddities

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Brand: Editors of Publications International Ltd.
SKU: 1450875556
Price: 45.92 AUD
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Part of series:	The Book of
Print length:	704 pages
Language:	English
Publisher:	Publications International, Ltd.
Publication date:	1 May 2014
Dimensions:	16.38 x 5.08 x 23.69 cm
ISBN-10:	1450875556
ISBN-13:	978-1450875554

SKU: 1450875556 Tags: Books, Etymology, Linguistics, Politics - Philosophy & Social Sciences, Social Sciences

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Format	Hardcover

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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. —- ISBN: 9781450875554 | ISBN10: 1450875556 | ISBN-13: 978-1450875554