Containing updated editions of “The What's in a Word and Why You Say it”, this compendium reveals the history of common words and phrases. Are you a lover of language? Awaken your passion for words and savor the sheer deliciousness of the things people say! Casual Lex holds the hidden pleasures found in our usage of words. This fresh edition of two etymology classics by Webb Garrison will turn you on to the fascinating-and often surprising-stories...

"Ari and Kaylan aren't sure how they're going to survive their first summer apart. No pool. No sleepovers. No emergency late night chats on the porch. So as Ari returns to Camp Silver and Kaylan heads off to comedy camp, they come up with a new list of 13 and 3/4 ways to keep their friendship strong as they tackle everything from bias to batik and moping to matchmaking"--

Smiley shows you how to launch a career in medical billing and coding. She tells you what's involved, how billing and coding differ, what education and certification you need, how to land a job, and what to expect when you do.

"Words are beautiful and versatile things, but when used incorrectly they can lose a lot in transition, and the more complex the word, the more misused it can become. And as words eternally evolve in their everyday use, they can begin to be interpreted as something other than their original meaning. 500 Words You Should Know will inspire the reader to use uncommon words in their correct context, to utilize the English language to its full potential,...

From Babel to Babble . . . Everyone is Speaking English In 2007, the English language passed the million-word mark. That shouldn't come as a surprise since over a billion Earthlings speak English (no one knows about other planets, but they probably speak it, too). That makes for a lot of word-coiners (neologists) out there. And where are all these new words coming from? Hollywood? Technology? The Internet? Corporate boardrooms? Youthspeak? How do...

Words such as propinquity, armillary, and farrago should be vocabulary staples. Consult Pocket Posh Word Power: 120 Words You Should Know to determine other additions to your lexicon. This Pocket Posh Word Power collection promises a gargantuan vocabulary boost inside an effortlessly portable, ergonomic package that features fun cover embellishments, an elastic band closure, and a convenient lay-flat binding. In addition, each entry provides pronunciation,...

Eliminate mistakes and improve your vocabulary with this engaging guide to the world's most misused words. Do you know your delegate from your relegate, your cachet from your cache? At one time or another we've all suffered the embarrassment of having our remarks corrected by a family member, colleague, or stranger. 100 Words Almost Everyone Mixes Up or Mangles presents fifty pairs of words that people have trouble getting right and keeping straight-words...

Emily loves lists. And when her parents tell her that they are going to have a baby, she makes a very important list-the pros and cons of having a new baby. A sibling is good because you can play pat-a-cake with it, but a baby is mostly bad because it doesn't do anything except suck, dribble, spit up, and cry. Worst of all, when the baby arrives everyone will say baby this and baby that and baby baby blah blah blah!