{"title":"Wayne Grady","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Wayne Grady collection, where you can explore the fascinating works of an author known for his insightful and engaging explorations into the past and the mechanics of language. Wayne Grady is an acclaimed writer who effortlessly combines storytelling with meticulous research to deliver books that are both enlightening and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you will find the noteworthy \u003cem\u003ePandexicon\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that delves into the intricacies of language and its relationship with history. Grady has a knack for making the complex accessible, inviting readers to journey through topics that shape our world and our understanding of it. His works often straddle the fields of history and linguistics, showcasing his diverse interests and extensive knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history buff or someone keen to discover how language evolves alongside civilisation, Wayne Grady's books offer a treasure trove of insights. Join the thousands of readers who have already discovered the depth and intelligence behind Grady's writing, and immerse yourself in these thoughtfully crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pandexicon-by-wayne-grady-9781778400391","title":"Pandexicon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Did you keep a list of the words coined by Covid? Wayne Grady did! They're deftly woven into a journal\/timeline, taking us through two years of surrealism and limbo.' - Margaret Atwood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis exploration of the many new terms of the Covid-19 pandemic provides insight into the ways an ever-evolving vocabulary helped us cope with our anxiety and adapt to a new reality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the pandemic struck in early 2020, Wayne Grady started collecting the words and phrases that arose from our shared global experience. Some, such as 'uptick' and 'pivot', had existed before but now took on new meaning, and others, such as 'covidivorce', 'quarantini', 'covexit', and 'shecession', appeared for the first time, their meaning instantly clear. Through this new vocabulary, we became more able to adapt to change, to domesticate it in a sense, and to reduce our fears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoving from the very beginning of the pandemic (the 'Before Times') and our early response to it through the peaks and troughs of the various waves in countries throughout the world, and ending with a contemplation of what the 'After Times' might look like, this book takes us on a journey through the pandemic and illuminates both how this new language has unfolded and how it has changed the way we think about ourselves and each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849661501676,"sku":"9781778400391","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4790323482821.jpg?v=1759058778"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/wayne-grady.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}