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2027
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How much do we really know about the little words we use every day?In No If And Or But, Danny Bate - writer, linguist and author of Why Q Needs U - reveals the astonishing etymologies of the most common words in the English language. From AND to OR, WHY to WILL, Danny turns the spotlight on our language's hardest-working words to uncover where they came from - and what they can tell us about who we are.Perfect for fans of Susie Dent, No If And Or But
Available Sep 2, 2027
Why Q Needs U
A history of our letters and how we use them
2025
EN
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'A breathtaking adventure through the alphabet... An absolutely delightful read, filled with jewels of lightly worn scholarship and dazzling insight. I just couldn't recommend it more highly.' Stephen Fry'An excellent read.' Susie Dent'You'll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate's fascinating linguistic history.' Sunday TimesWhy does 'W' sounds like 'doubl...
Why Q Needs U
A history of our letters and how we use them
- Narrated by
- Danny Bate
Unabridged
10 hours 14 min
2025
EN
'A breathtaking adventure through the alphabet... An absolutely delightful read, filled with jewels of lightly worn scholarship and dazzling insight. I just couldn't recommend it more highly.' Stephen Fry'An excellent read.' Susie Dent'You'll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate's fascinating linguistic history.' Sunday TimesWhy does 'W' sounds like 'doubl...