{"title":"Martha Barnette","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartha Barnette\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating exploration of language, weaving stories that celebrate the quirks and beauty of words. Her works invite readers to deepen their understanding of vocabulary and the rich history behind everyday expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for lovers of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Barnette's books blend wit and insight, encouraging a playful yet thoughtful approach to learning about language and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"friends-with-words-by-martha-barnette-9781419778841","title":"Friends with Words","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith warmth, a popular radio and podcast host shares her love of language, weaving together linguistic history, regional phrases, the hidden poetry in etymologies, new words, and stories from her life and time on the air.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartha Barnette has spent two decades as the co-host of \u003cem\u003eA Way with Words\u003c\/em\u003e, lauded by Mary Norris in \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e as “a virtual treasure house” and “‘Car Talk’ for Lexiphiles.” Over that time, she’s developed a keen sense of what fascinates people about language. They are curious about etymology and revel in slang, are surprised by regional vocabulary and celebrate linguistic diversity. Idioms both puzzle and delight word lovers, and they are eager to share family neologisms and that weird phrase Grandma always used to say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFriends with Words\u003c\/em\u003e, Barnette weaves together all these strands in a clear, informative, highly entertaining exploration of language. Chock-full of anecdotes, humorous asides, new words, trivia, and other lexicological delights, \u003cem\u003eFriends with Words\u003c\/em\u003e also tells Barnette’s story—from her Appalachian roots through her study of Ancient Greek, and on to the making of a beloved and enduring show. \u003cem\u003eFriends with Words\u003c\/em\u003e is an expert, good-humoured, joyful book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424179601644,"sku":"9781419778841","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781419778841.jpg?v=1774769000"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/martha-barnette.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}