Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay

Practical Advice for the Grammatically Challenged*and That's No Lie

Autor*innen

• Richard Lederer
• Richard Dowis

Parameter

• 226 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Handbücher und Anleitungen
• Linguistik
• Sachliteratur
• Schreiben

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Exploring the quirks of the English language, this book delves into the evolution of words and their meanings, revealing how terms like "viable" transitioned from medical jargon to everyday usage. The authors clarify common confusions, such as the distinction between "lay" and "lie," providing insightful commentary and entertaining examples. Ideal for language enthusiasts, writers, and educators, it promises a delightful experience filled with wit and wisdom about the nuances of English.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• Einband: Paperback