Literally: Amazing Words and Where they Come From: 1 - Hardcover

Skipworth, Patrick

 
9781912920174: Literally: Amazing Words and Where they Come From: 1
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1912920174 ISBN 13: 9781912920174
Verlag: What on Earth Books, 2020

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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)

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

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.



Nicholas Stevenson’s personality and past are as colourful as his illustrations. Now living in London, he spent years in the Seychelles 'dressing like Peter Pan most days'. Nicholas produces lively, engaging, mysterious and deeply painterly work for the publishing and music industries.

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Verlag
What on Earth Books
Erscheinungsdatum
2020
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1912920174
ISBN 13 
9781912920174
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Zeichner
Stevenson Nicholas
Anzahl der Seiten
32
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