Cook Vivian: All in a Word
Скачать книгу (размер 1 549 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 305) Аннотация: Delve into the hidden nature of words: An irresistible mix of information, curiosity, and fun Linguist Vivian Cook takes us on a brilliant series of excursions into the history and meaning of words: How do we learn words as a child? How are words born, and why do they die? Why do some never get spoken, and others never written? Each chapter is charmingly illustrated — and accompanied by a rich…