The user's guide to more than 30,000 words—new, old, and just plain fascinating

Himbo: a male bimbo. Protire: leave a boring job to

do something more interesting. Sheeple: people who

follow the crowd. These are just a few of the newly

evolved words discussed and explained in The Birds and Bees of Words , an

entertaining, informative look at the ever-changing nature of the English

language. More than 1,000 words are featured on the book's list of new and

inventive words; nearly 30,000 more words are discussed in sections

including a look at word roots and how they are used in modern language; a

list of words that are commonly misspelled or misunderstood; and a style

guide to usage rules and how and why they can be broken. Anyone who is

intrigued by language, who is fascinated by words, or who simply wants to

use our language clearly and effectively will enjoy The Birds and Bees of

Words .

• A charming, informative look at the ever-evolving

English language

• More than 1,000 entertaining new words

• Perfect for students, teachers, writers, anyone

who loves words