《Beyond Words》

Book Description What are the words and expressions that irk, intrigue and provoke you? Why must everything be a 'fun event'? What are 'eye shine days'? Why has the word 'respect' found its street cred when 'authority' and 'trust' have lost theirs? Who could imagine that 'thank you' would grate in its chummy media over-use? Who's 'empowered' in the 'grey limelight'? And are you sure you know your 'PANDA'from your 'SMIF' or your 'SEF'? Here the ever-popular presenter of the Today programme and best-selling author of Lost for Words takes a sharp look at our current phrases and expressions to expose the often hidden attitudes that lie behind them. Questioning some assumptions, puncturing our illusions and illuminating the way we live now, Beyond Words is a small book that speaks volumes. "A glorious bouquet of the affectations of contemporary English" 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　-------Prospect "Wonderfully spirited" 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　-------Daily Mail "Very amusing" 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　-------The Herald Book Dimension length: (cm)17.8 　　　 　　　　　 　　　　　 width:(cm)11.1