Mother Tongue - The English Language

Bill Bryson

With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson--the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent--brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), t...

Mah Jong Player's Companion

Patricia Thompson, Betty Maloney

The essential companion for the dedicated Mah Jong player who also enjoys the social aspect of the game.   Since the arrival on the market of Patricia Thompson and Betty Maloney's two previous books, The Game of Mah Jong Illustrated and Improve Your Mah Jong, a wide range of hands from many parts of the...