TopicTrivia, Linguistics / Etymology, Topic / Language
Publication Year2014
GenreLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Games & Activities, Humor
AuthorPublications International Ltd. Staff
Book SeriesThe Book of Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height2 in
Item Weight30.1 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThe 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.