{"product_id":"little-oxford-dictionary-of-word-julia-cresswell-9780199683635","title":"Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins","description":"Did you know that \u003cstrong\u003ecoconut\u003c\/strong\u003e derives from the Spanish and Portuguese \u003cem\u003ecoco\u003c\/em\u003e for 'grinning face'? Or that giraffes used to be called \u003cstrong\u003ecamelopards\u003c\/strong\u003e? Or that \u003cstrong\u003ewalrus\u003c\/strong\u003e has its origin in Dutch, meaning 'whale horse'. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe\u003cem\u003e Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins\u003c\/em\u003e includes 1,000 word histories arranged across 100 wide-ranging themes, from \u003cstrong\u003efood\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003ephobias\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the \u003cstrong\u003euniverse\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003elove\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring words with interesting or surprising origins, it is an irresistible collection of word histories, including dates of origin and an authoritative account of each word's derivation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautifully produced and attractively designed, this fascinating volume is a pleasure to browse. It also features a useful index so you can quickly find just the word you are looking for. The perfect gift for word lovers and for anyone with an interest in the English language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Julia Cresswell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0199683638\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199683635\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/11\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.00h x 4.10w x 1.20d","brand":"Julia Cresswell","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44149157232895,"sku":"9780199683635","price":17.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_525097de-55e8-425d-a00a-254b2eac8ef3.jpg?v=1688455135","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/little-oxford-dictionary-of-word-julia-cresswell-9780199683635","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}