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Why Is Q Always Followed by U?: Word-Perfect Answers to the Most-Asked Questions
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  • Title Why Is Q Always Followed by U?: Word-Perfect Answers to the Most-Asked Questions about Language
  • Author Michael Quinion
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition 1st
  • Pages 304
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Particular Books, UK
  • Publication date 2009
  • ISBN 9781846141843 / 1846141842
  • Category History - General History
  • Dewey Decimal Code 422

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