And Now A Few Words

A sprightly collection of words, with definitions, sources and comments, chosen for their unique points of interest--words that are surprising, intriguing, literary, idiomatic, slang, or very modern. The comments are accompanied by whimsical verses by a mysterious poet known as "The Bard of Buffalo Bayou." If you love words--or even if you just rely upon them for everyday conversation--this book will enlighten and amuse you.