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The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between (Paperback): Patrick Foote The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between (Paperback)
Patrick Foote
R421 Discovery Miles 4 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Dive Into the Fun Facts Behind Names and Word Origins #1 Bestseller in Words, Language & Grammar, Etymology The best-selling book is back in it's second volume with more names, more words, and even more in-between than before! What's in a name? The answer is far more complex and interesting than you may think. From the person behind the popular Youtube channel, NameExplain, comes the second volume of his best-selling book The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between. This new book is a fun, interesting and educational journey through the world of etymology. It covers a huge array of names from a variety of topic areas, and includes a bunch of random facts behind the names. From first names, to bodies of water there's no name big or small, important or obscure that won't be explained. Find fun facts. Presented in a light and entertaining manner, The Origin of Names compels you to learn a ton of things you didn't know you wanted to know. Unlike a dictionary, everything in this book is easy to understand and can be read from start to finish, or in short bursts. It's also a lot more fun to read Patrick explains each name with jokes and quips you're bound to enjoy, and it's full of pictures too! Be the know-it-all you always wanted to be. In The Origin of Names you'll: Learn fascinating word origins and bizarre name meanings Be able to entertain yourself and friends with random facts Gain honor and renown for your unrivaled knowledge of etymology If you enjoyed books like Interesting Stories For Curious People, Stuff You Should Know, or The Great Book of American Idioms, then you'll love The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between: Volume II.

The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between (Paperback): Patrick Foote The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between (Paperback)
Patrick Foote
R437 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R85 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Name Meanings Explained"From the casually curious to etymology junkies (or anyone who's ever halted a conversation to search the internet for the origin of a word) this book will have something for everyone." --William C. Fox of the YouTube channel "Exploring History" #1 Best Seller in Popular Culture, Puzzles & Games, Curiosities & Wonders, Fun Facts, Questions & Answers, Trivia, and Slang & Word Lists From Patrick Foote and his popular YouTube channel "Name Explain", comes a book for trivia fans that explains the name meanings of a multitude of things. From toys and animals to countries and cities to planets in our solar system, learn the etymology of words in a fun and entertaining way. Explore the world of names. What is something that literally everything in existence has in common? It all has a name! With The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between, you can learn the origins of a multitude of names. Learn new things. Why is New York called New York? The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between has the answer for you. While author Patrick Foote doesn't claim to know everything, he has garnered a lot of knowledge about language over the years and he's excited to get to share it with you in The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between. Get a copy and: Know random facts, like why Russia is called Russia Be able to entertain yourself and your friends with interesting fun facts Discover the word origins and name meanings of planets, animals, countries, and much more If you enjoyed books such as The Etymologicon, Timeless Trivia, or The Great Book of American Idioms, you'll want to own The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between.

The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between Lib/E - Volume II (Standard format, CD, Library Edition): Patrick Foote The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between Lib/E - Volume II (Standard format, CD, Library Edition)
Patrick Foote; Read by Jonathan Cowley
R379 R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Save R31 (8%) Out of stock
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