Nerds, snotrils and ferroequines: A moderately reliable history of interesting words. Buy 4, get one free.
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Ever wondered who invented the word "nerd"? Or why grocers insist on putting apostrophes where they shouldn't be? Did you know there's a name for the thing kids do when they call nostrils "snotrils" (and did you know that birds used to be called brids?) This wonderful book, the distillation of five years of blogging and newsletter writing by Ken Grace, is a guided tour through the weird and wonderful history, use and abuse of the magnificent edifice we call the English language.
"I am addicted to your emails." - Julie Kidd, communications advisor
"Ken's newsletters have rescued me from a lifetime of grammatical anguish." - Mike Hutcheson, TVNZ "Breakfast" commentator, entrepreneur, and marketing coach
"I love your newsletter!" - Alan Rosenspan, aka Dr. Direct, one of the world's top direct marketing experts
Delivery in NZ early to mid-November. International may take a few days longer.
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UK $12
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Ever wondered who invented the word "nerd"? Or why grocers insist on putting apostrophes where they shouldn't be? Did you know there's a name for the thing kids do when they call nostrils "snotrils" (and did you know that birds used to be called brids?) This wonderful book, the distillation of five years of blogging and newsletter writing by Ken Grace, is a guided tour through the weird and wonderful history, use and abuse of the magnificent edifice we call the English language.
"I am addicted to your emails." - Julie Kidd, communications advisor
"Ken's newsletters have rescued me from a lifetime of grammatical anguish." - Mike Hutcheson, TVNZ "Breakfast" commentator, entrepreneur, and marketing coach
"I love your newsletter!" - Alan Rosenspan, aka Dr. Direct, one of the world's top direct marketing experts
Delivery in NZ early to mid-November. International may take a few days longer.
Free shipping to anywhere in NZ.
Air freight to other countries (flat rate, for any quantity):
Australia $7
USA $10
UK $12
Shipping will be added at checkout.
Email info@departmentofwriting.co.nz for shipping rates to other countries.