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- Book Synopsis
- Did you know that English words come from all over the world and that their meanings have changed along their journey? Our word 'zero' comes from the Arabic word for empty space. 'Companion' is from the Latin for with bread. With simple descriptions and dazzling, evocative and witty illustrations, this is a fascinating introduction to the rich history and cultural diversity of our language. Words included: karaoke (Japanese); zero (Arabic); guru (Sanskrit); ukulele (Hawaiian); jaguar (Tupi); royalty (Norman French); companion (Latin); kookaburra (Wradjuri); worm (Old English); mummy (Persian); caribou (Algonquin); safari (Swahili)
- About The Author
- Patrick Skipworth studied Classics and Linguistics in London and the Netherlands, connecting the dots between ancient cultures, their histories and their languages. Today, Patrick likes to write his own stories when he can. Some of his favourite topics are prehistoric bugs, super-intelligent robots and legends from faraway places.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781912920174
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- What on Earth Publishing, (07 May 2020)
- Number of Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 466 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 265 x 275 x 9 mm
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