{"product_id":"linguistic-lunacy-9781049258027","title":"Linguistic Lunacy","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Michele Long | Graham Kietzmann\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Digital on Demand\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Digital on Demand\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Linguistics - Etymology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to this delightfully peculiar compendium, a treasure trove celebrating the sassy, spirited, and often audacious beginnings of the English alphabet-charting the journey from the swaggering rise of \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e straight through to \u003cstrong\u003eZ\u003c\/strong\u003e, that zippy, zesty character proudly anchoring the line-up. Alongside revealing \u003cstrong\u003ehow each letter itself came to be\u003c\/strong\u003e, this volume shines an even brighter spotlight on \u003cstrong\u003ethe idioms\u003c\/strong\u003e that dance, strut, and occasionally stumble through the English language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar more than a simple catalogue of expressions, this collection takes you on a rollicking adventure through the quirky, the curious, and the occasionally downright mischievous corners of linguistic lore. Each idiom is paired with a vivid explanation, its sometimes delightfully tangled historical roots, and a playful anecdote guaranteed to coax a grin-or perhaps a blush. So, fasten your hats and brace yourself: we're plunging into the wonderfully wild world of idioms beginning with \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e, the alphabet's unabashed attention-seeker, and winding our way to \u003cstrong\u003eZ\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose bold, cheeky flair ensures it leaves an unforgettable final impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a celebration of language's quirks, written for those who delight in the unexpected twists of a phrase and the humour of a well-placed double entendre. It's for the sharp-minded who wear their wit like a feathered cap, and for anyone who's ever pondered the peculiarities of English with a knowing smirk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"table of contents\" is nestled at the back of the book, following the last idiom starting with 'Z', inviting readers to revisit their favorite linguistic curiosities with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Digital on Demand","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47595353047191,"sku":"9781049258027","price":2622.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781049258027.webp?v=1774989448","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/linguistic-lunacy-9781049258027","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}