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This book invites readers to understand the fascinating histories behind the questions we ask and the words we use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who have ever pondered the intricacies of language, Paul Anthony Jones's works in the \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e category provide a perfect blend of knowledge and entertainment. 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The rest of our counting system sits in neatly arithmetical sets of ten, so why do these two rule-breakers seem so at odds with the numbers that follow them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdmittedly, that’s probably a question you’ve never thought to ask. But if you’re even remotely interested in the origins and oddities of language, it’s likely also a question you’re now intrigued to know the answer to. Nor is it the only question: take a moment to think about how our language operates and even more spring to mind. Why do these letters look the way they do? Why are some uppercase and others lowercase? Why are these words in this order? How are you understanding what these seemingly arbitrary shapes and symbols mean, while doubtless hearing them read to you in a voice inside your head? 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