Word just in that a British magazine has awarded the prize for the oddest book title of the year to "People Who Don't Know They're Dead: How They Attach Themselves to Unsuspecting Bystanders and What to Do About It" by Gary Leon Hill. Michael Quinion explains:
It was described by Joel Tickett, the deputy editor of the journal, as "a lively practical guide to dealing with the undead". Runners-up were "Rhino Horn Stockpile Management: Minimum Standards and Best Practices from East and Southern Africa" by Simon Milledge, "Ancient Starch Research" by Robin Torrence and Huw J Barton, "Soil Nailing: Best Practice Guidance", and "Bullying and Sexual Harassment: A Practical Handbook".
Surely this merits an immediate trip to the bookstore--or to World Wide Words, where Michael Quinion provides a wealth of fascinating information about words, etymology, usage, and how to subscribe to his weekly newsletter:
http://www.worldwidewords.org/index.htm
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