A word-nerd's delight

I found this one in an eclectic bookstore in Stratford, Ont., near the Avon Theatre.  It is not a book to read straight though! 
It's best dipped into and digested in small doses.
Using the alphabet as a jumping-off point, the authors cover many, many aspects of Roman, pre-Roman and modern society, presented with a humorous twist. I learned a lot of interesting but nearly-useless facts and I had a good time doing so.

I include the store's bookmark for any book lovers passing through Stratford. 
I recommend it.