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Author Crystal, David, 1941-
Title The gift of the gab : how eloquence works / David Crystal.
Publication Info New Haven : Yale University Press, [2016]



Descript xi, 243 pages : illustrations (black and white)
Note We all know eloquence when we hear it. But what exactly is it? And how might we gain more of it for ourselves? This entertaining and, yes, eloquent book illuminates the power of language from a linguistic point of view and provides fascinating insights into the way we use words.
400 annual accesses. UkHlHU
ISBN 9780300219418 (e-book)
9780300214260 (hbk.)
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Author Crystal, David, 1941-
Subject Eloquence.
English language -- Spoken English.
Public speaking.
Descript xi, 243 pages : illustrations (black and white)
Note We all know eloquence when we hear it. But what exactly is it? And how might we gain more of it for ourselves? This entertaining and, yes, eloquent book illuminates the power of language from a linguistic point of view and provides fascinating insights into the way we use words.
400 annual accesses. UkHlHU
ISBN 9780300219418 (e-book)
9780300214260 (hbk.)
Author Crystal, David, 1941-
Subject Eloquence.
English language -- Spoken English.
Public speaking.

Subject Eloquence.
English language -- Spoken English.
Public speaking.
Descript xi, 243 pages : illustrations (black and white)
Note We all know eloquence when we hear it. But what exactly is it? And how might we gain more of it for ourselves? This entertaining and, yes, eloquent book illuminates the power of language from a linguistic point of view and provides fascinating insights into the way we use words.
400 annual accesses. UkHlHU
ISBN 9780300219418 (e-book)
9780300214260 (hbk.)

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