Troublesome Words ' Combines the virtues of a fist-class work of reference with the pleasure of a god read' The Times
With "Troublesome Words", journalist and bestselling travel-writer Bill Bryson gives us a clear, concise and entertaining guide to problems of English usage and spelling. Originally published as "The Penguin Dictionary of Troublesome Words", it has been an indispensable companion...
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