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Author: Crystal, DavidISBN: 9780141037363Publisher: Penguin UKYear first published: 01 Sep 2008Pages: 516 Format: Paperback / softbackDavid Crystal's How Language Works is a fascin ating tour through the world of language from one of today's most renowned experts. It ranges over everything from how children learn to read to what makes words rude or polite, from eyebrow flashes to whistling languages. Unlocking the secrets of communication in an accessible, entertaining way, this exhilarating book sheds light on the endless mysteries of the language we speak, write and read every day. Show more