The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between

The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between
Patrick Foote
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Paperback
Not defined - 192pg
16 Nov 2021 US
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9781642506815
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Dive Into the Fun Facts Behind Names and Word Origins#1 Bestseller in Words, Language & Grammar, Etymology The best-selling book is back in it' s second volume with more names, more words, and even more in-between than before!What' s in a name? The answer is far more complex and interesting than you may think. From the person behind the popular Youtube channel, NameExplain, comes the second volume of his best-selling book The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between. This new book is a fun, interesting and educational journey through the world of etymology. It covers a huge array of names from a variety of topic areas, and includes a bunch of random facts behind the names. From first names, to bodies of water there' s no name big or small, important or obscure that won' t be explained. Find fun facts. Presented in a light and entertaining manner, The Origin of Names compels you to learn a ton of things you didn' t know you wanted to know. Unlike a dictionary, everything in this book is easy to understand and can be read from start to finish, or in short bursts. It' s also a lot more fun to read Patrick explains each name with jokes and quips you' re bound to enjoy, and it' s full of pictures too! Be the know-it-all you always wanted to be. In The Origin of Names you' ll:Learn fascinating word origins and bizarre name meaningsBe able to entertain yourself and friends with random factsGain honor and renown for your unrivaled knowledge of etymologyIf you enjoyed books like Interesting Stories For Curious People, Stuff You Should Know, or The Great Book of American Idioms, then you' ll love The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: Volume II.
Patrick Foote is the creator of the YouTube channel Name Explain, which for over five years has covered the etymologies and origins of hundreds of different names and words. From the names of countries, people, animals, and so much more. He was born in London and lives in the South East of England. Name Explain came into being from Patrick' s love of language and his curiosity into finding answers for questions that lingered in his brain. Through his work on Youtube Patrick started writing books on his beloved topic of etymology. His first title The Origin on Names, Words, and Everything in Between went on to become a number one seller across the globe. When Patrick isn' t explaining names, he is usually playing video games, watching professional wrestling, building LEGO sets, or tending to his pet tortoise Bowser.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781642506815
Published: 16 Nov 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Mango Media
Publisher: Mango Media
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192

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