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In Ass: A Linguistic Journey, we dive cheeks-first into the absurd, hilarious, and surprisingly enlightening history of English’s most versatile monosyllable. From its humble beginnings in Old English and Latin livestock to its modern glory as internet slang, ass has kicked, kissed, busted, dragged, and memed its way into every corner of the language.

This book explores the creation and history of pasta and how the different shapes got their names. We'll examine its earliest forms, its role in early diets, and its significance in shaping culinary traditions across the ages.

In Words for Warriors, with her trademark wit and intelligence, Sam Sorbo shows exactly how radical left-wingers have manipulated language to fit their own socialistic and anti-freedom agenda. Sam Sorbo is on a mission to reclaim today’s hot button/culture war words for all freedom-loving Americans. Arranged in an accessible “A-Z” glossary style, listeners can dip in to discover the real meanings behind the acronyms, words, and phrases that the toxic liberal left loves to force on the rest of us.

To untangle the knot of interlocking meanings of these painted words, logophile and mythologist Phil Cousineau begins each fascinating word entry with his own brief definition. He then fills it in with a tint of etymology and a smattering of quotes that show how the word is used, ending with a list of companion words.

A history and examination of cursing, swearing, whatever you want to effing call it! Is it useful? Is it effective?

In its long history, the English language has had many lawmakers - those who have tried to regulate or otherwise organize the way we speak. The Lexicographer's Dilemma poses a pair of questions: What does proper English mean? And who gets to say what's right? Our ideas of correct or proper English have a history, and today's debates over the state of the language - whether about Ebonics in schools, the unique use of language in a South Park episode, or split infinitives in the Times - make sense only in historical context.

Explora la caótica historia lingüística de un idioma rebelde, forjado por invasiones y convertido en fenómeno global. Ideal para acompañar tu trayecto diario, esta narración revela cómo siglos de improvisación colectiva transformaron un dialecto germánico en el puente de comunicación...

Décryptez l'histoire de cette langue mondiale aux règles chaotiques pour enfin comprendre ses ultimes absurdités. Que vous soyez un apprenant frustré par une prononciation imprévisible ou un esprit curieux avide de culture, ce récit vivant transforme la linguistique en une épopée...

Diese packende Kulturgeschichte entschlüsselt das brillante Chaos der englischen Sprache und ihren globalen Siegeszug. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln oder neugierige Lernmomente, entführt dich dieses lebendige Sachbuch in einen wilden Mix aus germanischen Wurzeln, normannischen Eroberern...

Bestseller & Winner of the Popular Non-Fiction Irish Book Award. 'Thought-provoking, irreverent and often laugh-out-loud hilarious' Irish Independent. "Motherfoclóir" [focloir means 'dictionary' and is pronounced like a rather more vulgar English epithet] is a book based on the popular Twitter...

Palabras. Las usamos todo el tiempo, todos los días, casi sin pensarlo demasiado. Damos por hecho que están ahí, disponibles cuando las necesitamos. Pero si alguna vez has deseado comunicarte de forma más efectiva, las palabras son el punto de partida. Depende de ti elegir las mejores palabras para lograr tus objetivos, porque la forma en que eliges comunicarte influye—bueno, en todo. El poder de la comunicación da forma a tus metas profesionales, tus relaciones y tu vida, así que las palabras que decides usar tienen un gran peso.

Explore the linguistic history of an ancient tongue that secretly dictates modern law, science, and everyday culture. Perfect for your daily commute, this enlightening journey transports you from the muddy markets of Rome to candlelit scriptoria without ever feeling like a dry grammar drill...

Uncover the chaotic linguistic history behind our everyday vocabulary, tracing how empires and internet culture collide. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this energetic exploration transforms grammar quirks and spelling chaos into a fascinating narrative of human survival and adaptation...

Uncover the rebellious linguistic history of how underground slang outsmarts strict grammar rules to shape pop culture. Perfect for an energizing morning commute or a curious afternoon of deep listening, this fascinating history proves the official rulebook is always late to the party. Language...

Uncover the linguistic history of how a tiny tribal dialect conquered the Roman Empire and built the modern world. Perfect for an educational commute, this intellectual journey reveals the hidden mechanics of human communication. Watch a marginalized tongue transform into the global voice of law...

From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase—such as “O Captain! My Captain!” or “To be or not to be”—memorable. In his inimitably entertaining and wonderfully witty style...

Ao se debruçar sobre as curiosidades e esquisitices da língua, Gregorio Duvivier combina rigor e humor para refletir sobre o modo como nos expressamos. "O que há num nome?". A pergunta de Julieta a Romeu funda a questão que intriga o escritor e ator Gregorio Duvivier: por que será que...

Finally, the Holy Sailors ventured beyond the Strait of Gibraltar, found the Azores, and then landed on the shores of America. The wonders were vast and the peoples diverse. Had they rediscovered Atlantis?

In On the Tip of My Tongue, logophile and television star Tom Read Wilson takes a delicious dive into the etymology and usage of words, euphemisms and bon mots. Written with his trademark sparkling wit, the star of Celebs Go Dating and self-avowed word-lover presents a hilarious and fascinating...

Was die deutsche Sprache kann! Ein geflügeltes Wort sagt, das Leben sei zu kurz, um Deutsch zu lernen. Ganz falsch! In diesem Hörbuch zeigt Roland Kaehlbrandt anhand von zehn sympathischen und handfesten Vorzügen, wie gut die deutsche Sprache tatsächlich gebaut und wie zugänglich sie deshalb ist. Praktische Beispiele und viel Humor begleiten uns auf diesem kenntnisreichen Streifzug durch die liebenswerten und nützlichen Eigenschaften einer alten und zugleich hochlebendigen, wunderschönen Sprache. Ein Hörbuch, das uns ganz und gar verzaubern wird!