Sol Steinmetz
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"Dictionary of Jewish Usage: A Guide to the Use of Jewish Terms is a unique and much needed resource to the way many Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic words and meanings are used by English speakers. Sol Steinmetz draws upon his years of experience as an editor of dictionaries, as well as his lifelong study of Jewish history, traditions, and practices, to lead the reader through the essentially uncharted territory of Jewish usage." "Dictionary of Jewish...
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"The Life of Language offers fascinating answers to these and many other questions. From baby talk and back-formations to neologisms and nonce words, this often humorous guide to word formation chronicles the many paths words take into-and out of-the English language. An exciting journey through a constantly-changing sea of words, The Life of Language will expand your vocabulary and help you gain a deeper understanding of the development and use of...