{"product_id":"more-word-histories-and-mysteries-from-aardvark-to-zombie-9780618716814","title":"More Word Histories and Mysteries: From Aardvark to Zombie","description":"Did you know that school originally meant \"free time\"? Or that a gymnasium was originally a \"nude practice area\"? Or that nachos are named after Ignacio \"Nacho\" Anaya, who created them? The fascinating stories of these words and over three hundred more are told in More Word Histories and Mysteries: From Aardvark to Zombie. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this companion to the popular Word Histories and Mysteries: From Abracadabra to Zeus, the most surprising stories in the history of English vocabulary are told as a series of brief notes written in a lively and entertaining style. Conveniently arranged in alphabetical order, the notes explore all corners of the dictionary, from everyday words like flak and sideburns to scientific terms like nitrogen to regionalisms like lagniappe.\u003cbr\u003eThe history of many words is traced back to Egypt, India, and other ancient cultures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA short introduction sketches the history of the English language and American regional dialects. A handy glossary defines special terms for readers who wish to learn more about linguistics and also gives information about the exotic languages that have enriched our vocabulary.\u003cbr\u003ePhotographs and drawings enliven the pages and illuminate the understanding of word histories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Editors of the American Heritage Di\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Collins Reference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/25\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.28h x 5.54w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780618716814\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2006 pg. 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRec Ref Bks for Small\/Med Libr\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2007 pg. 205\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2007 pg. 409\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Heritage Dictionaries, Editors Of the:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEditors of the American Heritage Dictionaries:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collins Reference","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40075941576819,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_4520e2fc-6e2c-4a4d-aa1e-9e0605e54906.jpg?v=1652105775","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/more-word-histories-and-mysteries-from-aardvark-to-zombie-9780618716814","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}