Description: Wordwatching by Alex Horne Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Alex Horne loves words. Evidence is required - Alex needs proof that his words are being spoken by more people than just him and his mum. He needs what the dictionary authorities call a corpus of examples, hard data showing that his new words are in widespread and long-term usage. Publisher Description Join the hilarious Alex Horne on his quest for dictionary-based immortalityAlex Horne loves words. He loves them so much, in fact, that hes decided to invent his own ... and get them into the dictionary. But, as Alex discovers, gaining entry into the official lexicon takes more than just a gentle word in the ear of the editor. Evidence is required - Alex needs proof that his words are being spoken by more people than just him and his mum. He needs what the dictionary authorities call a corpus of examples, hard data showing that his new words are in widespread and long-term usage. So a corpus he resolves to create, no matter what obstacles he might meet on the way. This is the epic and ridiculous story of one mans struggle to break into the dictionary.From covert word-dropping on Countdown to wilfully misinforming schoolchildren, Alex tries it all in his quest for dictionary-based immortality. Does he succeed? Are you already using one of Alexs words without realising it? You wont regret spending your hard-earned honk on this hugely entertaining book. Author Biography Alex Hornenoun1. comedian, writer, gambler, taskmaster, podcaster, birdwatcher, potential neologist and father. Details ISBN 1905264615 ISBN-13 9781905264612 Title Wordwatching Author Alex Horne Format Paperback Year 2010 Pages 336 Publisher Ebury Publishing GE_Item_ID:24252183; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781905264612
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Book Title: Wordwatching : Breaking Into the Dictionary: It's His Word Against Theirs
Number of Pages: 336 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Item Height: 1.2 in
Topic: Dictionaries, Form / Puns & Wordplay, Lexicography, Linguistics / Etymology
Publication Year: 2010
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Référence, Language Arts & Disciplines, Humor
Item Weight: 12.5 Oz
Item Length: 8.5 in
Author: Alex Horne
Item Width: 5.3 in
Format: Trade Paperback
