Words of the Day: The Surprising History of the Words We Use Every Day (Academic Series) - Softcover

Cerutti, Steven M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976157330 ISBN 13: 9780976157335

Publisher: Rampant TechPress, 2006

Synopsis

With uncanny scholarship and uniquely wry wit, this book is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered about common word usage. Through exploring the classical roots of the English language, readers learn the origins of numerous words, many of which can be definitively tracked back to their first use. Readers also learn that many offensive words (pornography was an ancient word for menu and fornication was actually an architectural term) have innocuous and humble Greek and Roman beginnings. Designed to be instructional and filled with concise information and plenty of examples, this reference will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in learning more about the words they speak.

About this title

About the Author

Steven M. Cerutti is a professor of classical studies at East Carolina University where his course on word origins is consistently voted "most popular" by the student body. He lives in Greenville, North Carolina. Don Burleson is the CEO of a consulting company and the author of more than 30 books. He specializes in management consulting and screening of employees for numerous Fortune 500 Companies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rampant TechPress
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0976157330
• ISBN 13: 9780976157335
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 250