What's in a word? A lot, as IN A WORD tells us! Words travel through time and evolve?-taking on new characteristics, new meanings, and providing fascinating tales of people, places, and times long ago. Each entry of IN A WORD tells its tale in a witty short-story style, often accompanied by fun illustrations. Though several of the entries in the book provide the kind of linguistic details found in the finest dictionaries, IN A WORD's lively, anecdotal style makes it more entertaining than a traditional reference book. It's a perfect addition to any family home, or as a gift. The book also comes with a language chart and index. With an introduction by a linguistics scholar.
| ISBN: | 9780812627107 |
| Publication date: | 15th January 2004 |
| Author: | Rosalie Baker |
| Illustrator: | Tom Lopes |
| Publisher: | Cricket Books, a division of Carus Publishing Co |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 250 pages |