An unusual and authoritative 'natural history of languages' that narrates the ways in which one language has superseded or outlasted another at different times in history.
‘A hugely entertaining and well-written tour of the links between math and literature. Hart’s lightness of touch and passion for both subjects make this book a delight …
The memoir of Hugo Hamilton, which details his life as a young boy growing up in Dublin and his family's homesickness for a country they can call their own.
An unusual and authoritative 'natural history of languages' that narrates the ways in which one language has superseded or outlasted another at different times in history.The story …
An amusing, informative, controversial and utterly irreverent history of the world's favourite word.F, U, C and K - four letters that can cause outrage, scandal, embarrassment or …
A small format gift book which is a reproduction of the popular book 'Songs Robert Burns' originally published by Collins in 1947. Selected by G.F. Maine and written by burns …
Gain an insight into the English language, via one of the UK's richest dialects: Geordie.From George Stephenson to The Animals to Viz, the North East has long had a successful …
Dictionary of Surnames is the definitive guide to the origin and meaning of British surnames by one of Britain's leading authority on names.The essential A-Z companion to the study …
The book showcases 75 beautiful words evocative of the wild, from all around the world, that describe natural happenings in nature. It includes words that describe weather, or a …
