Crazy About Words
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (827 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1494705648 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 182 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Standing in his baby carriage, he “read” aloud the full names of grocery items, e.g., “Kemp’s Sun-Rayed Tomato Juice,” to audiences of appreciative shoppers as his gloating parents held up the cans and boxes. Following a career in labor relations and human resources with Pan American Airways and Avon Products, and as a founding partner of an HR consulting firm, he turned avidly to the study of words, language and literature. About the Author Joe Mc Kay grew up with a precocious ear for language. Contrary to family legend, however, his first words were not oy vay! He studied Latin and French extensively in High School. . “Crazy About Words” was born in 2003. His ears are ever alert to the sounds of words and to the gestures with which they are delivered, and his eyes are always peeled for how poets and writers use our wonderful English language. Later, at Cornell Unive
Insightful and humorous, these short essays cover the waterfront of topics for readers who find the English language fascinating: Words lost and gained, the “Dictionary Wars,” Redundancy, Greek debt, Ink Horn terms, Mondegreens, Words as madeleines, Silent Knights, and 4-letter words, are but a few examples. The author uses poetry, literature, and notable quotes to illustrate. He urges readers not to commit “lexicide” but to help keep words alive by using them, and to invent their own words when necessary.
Contrary to family legend, however, his first words were not oy vay! He studied Latin and French extensively in High School. Standing in his baby carriage, he “read” aloud the full names of grocery items, e.g., “Kemp’s Sun-Rayed Tomato Juice,” to audiences of appreciative shoppers as his gloating parents held up the cans and boxes. “Crazy About Words” was born in
Wake Up Smarter You don't have to be a writer to love and appreciate this book. You just have to love a well-constructed sentence, thought or idea. Or maybe you're the kind of person who flinches when an enormous sign contains an equally enormous grammatical error. Well, Joe McKay is my new language super hero and he's out to expose and attack all. Judy Kay Leaver said No Loss of Words Here!. Joe is the most word-savvy person I know and Crazy About Words is a laugh-out-loud romp through the English language. This book of short essays reveals his love of our language, as well as his word-delicious sense of humor. You can learn about the derivation of `et cetera (etc),' `ipecac,' and why `lanky' is nostalgic for Joe. You . a witty and engaging compendium of enlightening research and intelligent, often amusing Tony in Water Mill “Crazy About Words” is a witty and engaging compendium of enlightening research and intelligent, often amusing, observations about the boundless wealth of words in our language. Joe McKay’s fascination with words is infectious, and I turn to this tasty volume again and again. It’s a great gift for anyone who