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Accommodating Broccoli In The Cemetery: Or Why Can't Anybody Spell?

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by Vivian Cook

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This delightful, quick-footed book celebrates the English language by exploring the rich treasure house of spelling in all its variety - setting tests and proposing rules, with illuminating quotations and tantalising lists Headrillaz and Misteeq; Naming Pop Groups; minuscule parallels; non-letters; the three-letter rule; Faeder ure pup e eart on heofunum; UK number plates; HipHop spelling; East Anglian place-names; the E-cancellation spelling test - these are just some of the intriguing subjects presented in this must-have, must-give little book.

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ISBN13: 9781861976239

ISBN10: 1861976232

Language: English

Publisher: Profile Books

Publication Year: 2004

Format: Hardcover

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A playful exploration of English spelling quirks.
Who is this book for?
If you love language and enjoy playful takes on spelling, this book will delight you. It combines humor with fascinating facts, making the complexities of English spelling accessible and fun. Perfect for anyone curious about the quirks and rules behind our words, you'll find it both entertaining and enlightening.

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Accommodating Broccoli In The Cemetery: Or Why Can't Anybody Spell?