The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins vol 1-3 (18 discs!)

978-1598038941 This is a bundle of 3 clam shell cases, each with 6 discs, for a total of 18 discs, all on the subject of Prof. Curzan's 'The Secret Life of Words.' Excellent condition. In The Secret Life of English Words and Their Origins, you’ll get a delightful, informative survey of English, from its Germanic origins to the rise of globalization and cyber-communications. Award-winning Professor Anne Curzan of the University of Michigan approaches the subject like an archaeologist, digging below the surface to uncover the story of words, from the humble “she” to such SAT words as “conflagration” and “pedimanous.”