Latin for the Illiterati A Modern Guide to an Ancient Language

'Latin for the Illiterati is a perfect companion for every reader, student, and scholar on his or her lifelong journey.' - Ingram

'Stone...has penned one of those rare reference works that is both highly affordable and highly useful...While many resources supply similar information...few sources also include such a range of sayings and phrases, in this case well over 5,000. In addition, the last section of stone's work is a real boon to reference librarians...Highly recommended.' - Library Journal

'If you're a student trying to improve your vocabulary, this is a great book. If you're a law student trying to figure out what phrases meant before they meant what they did what they mean, this is a great book. For those who have forgotten the three years of parochial-school Latin, this is a really great book.' - Publisher's Weekly

Latin for the Illiterati will be a terminus ad quem (i.e., finishing point) for many a question about the terra incognita (i.e., unknown land) that even common Latin expressions are to many people today. [The book], of course, delves more deeply into the Latin lexicon than a polyglot source...and there in lies its value.' Bene! - Rettig on Reference

'A ready reference dream come true. . .' - American Libraries