Jedna kniha = méně odpadu. Vybíráte moudře.
How did English, treated for centuries as the inadequate and second-rate tongue of peasants become the undisputed global language? How did words like shampoo, sofa and rowdy (and others drawn from over fifty languages) find their way into our dictionary? In this revealing and often hilarious book, Bill Bryson examines the mother tongue and explores the countless varieties of English and the peri ...Whole Description
Delivery options
Payment options
Returnable within 14 days
Thousands of verified reviews| SKU | 9780140143058 |
|---|---|
| Author | Bill Bryson |
| Binding | brožovaná |
| Publisher | neuveden |
| Pages count | 288 |
| Publication date | 2.9.1991 |
| Language |  |
| Condition | velmi dobrý |
| Description | How did English, treated for centuries as the inadequate and second-rate tongue of peasants become the undisputed global language? How did words like shampoo, sofa and rowdy (and others drawn from over fifty languages) find their way into our dictionary? In this revealing and often hilarious book, Bill Bryson examines the mother tongue and explores the countless varieties of English and the perils of marketing brands with names like Pschitt and Super Piss. With entertaining sections on the oddities of swearing and spelling, spoonerisms and Scrabble, and a consideration of what we mean by good English , Mother Tongue" is one of the most stimulating books yet written on this endlessly engrossing subject." |
We give things a new story. We sell and buy books, Lego sets, board games and PC games. In the beginning, it was the wish of two enthusiasts to improve the functioning of second-hand bookstores and be beneficial to the world. Today, we create a huge community of conscious people who are looking for a sustainable shopping choice from a financial and environmental perspective. And with them, with you, we write new stories of things that would otherwise remain forgotten. We will send you the money for everything you sell to us immediately. With us, you don't wait for the books to sell. We will do what we say. We believe that even the smallest details are of great importance, so we think through every aspect of our business, from the way we buy books, through packaging materials to communication with each of you. We have designed our Restocks loyalty program of shopping credits to reward you for every support you give.
