Publisher's Synopsis
This is a guide to the origins and histories of over 300 commonly used words. With entries from accolade to zoo, and mini-essays throughout on general topics, this will appeal to anyone interested in words and language.
About the Publisher
Kyle Books was founded in 1991 in Kyle's garage in London. Now, 23 years on, we are widely acknowledged as one of the UK's leading publishers in the areas of cookery, health, lifestyle and gardening. Our books inspire, assist and inform, each written by talented authors from creative chefs to garden experts, fitness & diet consultants to beauty gurus, handicrafters to grammar enthusiasts and many more inbetween!
