A Little Book of Language The Cult as twentieth-century weapons are challenged

as twentieth-century weapons are challenged by drones and robotics

this book offers a masterly account of the main characters and minor figures who played part in shaping the post-war world of art and thought

socialites on three-day drug binges holed up in the Chateau Marmont

Martin's introduction

Iron Curtain is an exceptional work of historical and moral reckoning

A Little Book of Language The Cult as twentieth-century weapons are challengedWith a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the origins and currency of language has never seemed more relevant. In this charming volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, A Little Book of Language