Wordwatching

Download or Read eBook Wordwatching PDF written by Alex Horne and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-07-07 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Wordwatching
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 338
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ISBN-10 : 9780753547885
ISBN-13 : 0753547880
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Book Synopsis Wordwatching by : Alex Horne

Book excerpt: Alex Horne loves words. He loves them so much, in fact, that he's gone on a mental safari and invented some of his own ... all he needs to do now is 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 what the dictionary authorities call a 'corpus' of examples, hard data showing that his new words are in widespread and long-term usage by people other than just him and his mum. So a corpus he resolves to create, no matter what obstacles he might meet on the way. This is the ridiculous story of one man's struggle to break into the dictionary. From covert word-dropping on Countdown to wilfully misinforming young schoolchildren, Alex tries it all in his quest for word-based stardom. Does he succeed? Exactly what is a 'mental safari'? And are you already using one of Alex's words without realising it? You won't regret spending your hard-earned honk on this hugely entertaining book.


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