The second volume of "Frantic Semantics" is a fun and informative guide for word enthusiasts, featuring 130 definitions of modern English words like maven, lairy, and pixilated. Discover if you're ansty, eggy, or if life is simply cushty!
Focusing on the dual role of a magazine editor, this book explores the intricacies of magazine production, covering both print and online formats. Authors John Morrish and Paul Bradshaw analyze the editor's responsibilities as a journalist, tasked with delivering engaging content, and as a manager, responsible for overseeing the magazine's development. The comprehensive examination includes insights into consumer and free magazines, making it a valuable resource for aspiring editors and media professionals.
This is a humourous collection of columns from the "Saturday Telegraph". This work looks at the use and abuse of words in current English language usage. What does "it" mean in "It-girl"? Each entry looks at the history of the word, how it has changed and what it has come to mean.