Gordon, Ian A.  1908-2004 <br/><br/>
Take my word for it :  the riddles of English usage / 
by Ian Gordon. 
 - 128 pages ;  20 cm 
<br/><br/> Portions of this book were previously published in the New Zealand listener, the New scientist and other journals.  Includes index. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>095836141X 9780958361415 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Usage<br/>English language--Etymology<br/>English language--Grammar<br/>English language--Errors of usage<br/>English language--Idioms<br/>English language--New Zealand
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>427.09 422