(Hardback)

Highly original and enjoyable examation of the etymology behind a selection of trades and professions, unearthing intriguing nuggets of historical information along the way. Includes explanations of common surnames; obsolete jobs such as pardoner or telegraph boy; and roles for the modern era, such as wedding planner and sky marshal.

(Hardback)

Did you know that marmalade, pirate, sketch and purse trace their linguistic origins back to the Athens of 500 bce This book offers a word-by-word look at the influence of Greek on everyday words in English, telling the stories behind their etymological developments.