Ass: A Linguistic Journey by David Lilly

Ass. A word so small it barely qualifies as a syllable, yet so powerful it can start fights, end friendships, intensify adjectives, and describe everything from donkeys to dump trucks. In "Ass: A Linguistic Journey," we dive cheeks-first into the absurd, hilarious, and surprisingly enlightening history of English's most versatile monosyllable. Whether you're a linguist, a word nerd, or just someone with a strong appreciation for peach emojis, this book will crack you up and teach you something you didn't know about the backside of the English language.