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Words Fail Me
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Dieser Artikel gilt, aufgrund seiner Grösse, beim Versand als 3 Artikel!
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- A witty and amusing handbook to the contradictions and inconsistencies of the English language - With imaginative use of typography Words Fail Me highlights tricky words, inconsistent spellings, misleading pronunciation and other quirky characteristics of our mother tongue - Why is abbreviation such a long word? Does monosyllabic really need five syllables? Why is lisp so hard to say if you have one? - Did you know that the letters of Honestly can be rearranged to read on the SLY? A Funeral is also Real Fun and Santa can easily be turned into Satan? - Perfect for crossword lovers, wordsmiths, designers and anyone with a fascination for words
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