ISBN: 0-88739-154-0
238 pp.
Size: 6 x 9
Paperback Original
Price: $14.95
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Phonic Foolers
Gerald and Muriel Manus
Because English is a blend of many languages past and present, many words in English sound similar but have entirely different meanings. These are called homophones. As teachers and administrators in college and high school, and as colleagues of those whose native language was not English, Gerald and Muriel Manus began to appreciate the confusion between oral and written English. PHONIC FOOLERS will assist not only those who learn English as a second language, but also native English speakers (stenographers, court reporters, journalists, among others), who find that words aren't always what they hear. No matter what your background, PHONIC FOOLERS is an enlightening illustration of just how puzzling the English language can be.
This collection of over 2700 homophones, more than 3 times as many as any other dictionary, helps the reader distinguish these similar sounding words from one another. Each word is cross-referenced for easy locations and comparison. This book provides an easy reference source to words whose meaning and spelling are readily confused.
Bio: Dr. Gerald I. Manus is a retired Professor of Rehabilitation and Clinical Psychology, who is involved in local community affairs in Oakland, California and is currently writing a book on how our society has changed in the past 80 years. Muriel R. Manus is a semi-retired administrator who does business consultations and edits a local homeowners newsletter.
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