A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. But "any other name" just might not do.
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Book Review: ‘The Story of English in 100 Words’ by David Crystal
This lively and well-written book proves that language can be an entertaining subject as well as an enlightening one.
Read More »Book Review: The Story of English in 100 Words by David Crystal
I had no idea that linguistics could be so fun.
Read More »Book Review: Words to Eat By: Five Foods and the Culinary History of the English Language by Ina Lipkowitz
Calamari in a trattoria sounds much more appealing than a pan of squid at home.
Read More »On Language: Begging the Question
Begging the question of what it means to beg the question.
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