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Lively Latin Tales

by Alvin Fixler

174 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #05-2853; ISBN 1-4120-7955-1; US$22.95, C$26.39, EUR18.85, £13.20

This is a play on Latin words and phrases by roughly converting them into English on the basis of meanings, sounds and interpretations.

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Lively Latin Tales is a book of selected Latin phrases and words that have been closely analyzed to find a possible relationship to English. Syntax was one of the criteria that was used, along with other areas of similarity. Subject matter covers a very wide range of areas including animals, people, bugs, sports, food, law, professions, customs, and other activities. There are many twists and turns regarding spelling, relationships and sounds.

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About the Author

Alvin Fixler's career in writing has covered many areas including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, syndicates, and books. He has also written in the fields of marketing, advertising, communications and publicity. His hobbies and interests include radio short wave listening and reading.

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