{"title":"Roly Sussex","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoly Sussex offers readers a delightful blend of wit and insight through his engaging works. His writing often explores everyday experiences with a humorous touch, inviting reflection and laughter in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those who appreciate clever humour woven seamlessly into thoughtful prose, Sussex's books provide a charming and entertaining reading experience that resonates long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"word-for-today-by-roly-sussex-9780702263064","title":"Word for Today","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, the best of ABC presenter Roly Sussex's popular \u003cem\u003eWords for Today\u003c\/em\u003e programme are collected in book form. A must-read for all language nerds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that the word \u003cem\u003esalary\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Latin \u003cem\u003esal\u003c\/em\u003e for 'salt', since part of the payment to Roman soldiers was in salt? That braces and suspenders used to refer to different items of clothing? Or that trolls have migrated from fairytales to online discussion forums?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe English language is currently going through a period of tremendous ferment, growth and expansion. Old 'rules' are being challenged, or weakened. New ones are emerging. And mistakes and misuses are popping up with all the speed that the internet can provide. For over two decades, linguist Roly Sussex has documented the nature and evolution of the English Language on his popular weekly ABC Radio programme \u003cem\u003eWord for Today\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time, the best of these reflections on word origins, neologisms and misuses are collected in this witty and insightful book. With \u003cem\u003eWord for Today\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll always have a word for tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384217485548,"sku":"9780702263064","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/274623482438.jpg?v=1773403643"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/roly-sussex.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}