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From Al Desko to Zorbing Kerry Maxwell

From Al Desko to Zorbing By Kerry Maxwell

From Al Desko to Zorbing by Kerry Maxwell


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The perfect gift for any language lover

From Al Desko to Zorbing Summary

From Al Desko to Zorbing: New Words for the 21st Century by Kerry Maxwell

This quirky, small-format gift book provides an introduction to more than 200 of the latest additions to the ever-expanding English lexicon. Featuring one word per page together with a brief explanation and an example of usage, listings include such gems as 'denture venturer' (the older adventure traveller), 'textual harassment' (persistently insulting someone by text message) and 'blamestorming' (using a meeting to discuss who is responsible when something has gone wrong). This simple concept book provides both a fun gift and an interesting talking point sure to please word enthusiasts everywhere.

About Kerry Maxwell

Kerry Maxwell has an MA in Linguistics from the University of Manchester. She has worked in linguistic research and on a number of leading English dictionaries as a lexicographer, editor and grammar consultant. As well as being the author of the Macmillan English Dictionary website's 'Word of the Week' column (www.macmillandictionary.com/resourcenew.htm) Kerry regularly writes for MED Magazine and co-authors grammar reference material for OneStopEnglish. She lives in York with her husband.

Additional information

GOR003604910
9780230014688
0230014682
From Al Desko to Zorbing: New Words for the 21st Century by Kerry Maxwell
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pan Macmillan
20061117
256
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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