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The Book of Random Oddities
Contributor(s): Publications International Ltd (Author)
ISBN: 1450875556     ISBN-13: 9781450875554
Publisher: Publications International, Ltd.
OUR PRICE:   $14.23  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: May 2014
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BISAC Categories:
- Reference | Curiosities & Wonders
- Games & Activities | Trivia
- Humor | Topic - Language
Physical Information: 2.2" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (1.85 lbs) 704 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
The Book of Random Oddities is a massive 704-page padded hardcover book that is packed with stories, lists, anecdotes, and quotes about words and language.
  • Explore 16 chapters of fascinating information about the quirks of language, unusual vocabulary, word games, etymology, and more.
  • Find out the origins of words from "juggernaut" to "meh."
  • Discover the intricacies of baseball lingo.
  • Laugh at poorly worded headlines and spell-checker mistakes.