The user's guide to more than 30,000 words—new, old, and just plain fascinating<br><br><br>Himbo: a male bimbo. Protire: leave a boring job to<br>do something more interesting. Sheeple: people who<br>follow the crowd. These are just a few of the newly<br>evolved words discussed and explained in <b>The Birds and Bees of Words</b>, an<br>entertaining, informative look at the ever-changing nature of the English<br>language. More than 1,000 words are featured on the book's list of new and<br>inventive words; nearly 30,000 more words are discussed in sections<br>including a look at word roots and how they are used in modern language; a<br>list of words that are commonly misspelled or misunderstood; and a style<br>guide to usage rules and how and why they can be broken. Anyone who is<br>intrigued by language, who is fascinated by words, or who simply wants to<br>use our language clearly and effectively will enjoy <b>The Birds and Bees of<br>Words</b>.<br><br><br>• A charming, informative look at the ever-evolving<br>English language<br><br><br>• More than 1,000 entertaining new words<br><br>• Perfect for students, teachers, writers, anyone<br>who loves words