Author of several books on word histories and the English language, Charles also hosts
a daily blog and podcast on
the etymology of common words.
An Intoxicating Dictionary of Etymology and Word Histories of Wine, Vine, and Grape from the Vineyard, Glass, and Bottle
A stimulant at dinner parties, wine tastings and cocktail parties. Plus, as a gift, this book makes an excellent accompaniment to
a housewarming bottle.
an easy audio book on the fascinating evolution of our language
A Navel Gazer's Dictionary of Anatomy, Etymology, and Trivia
the book about the words we use for our bodies
The Podcast for Word Lovers
The surprising histories of words you thought you knew. More than six million downloads, also carried at the Oxford University Press blog.
TWUC – Managing Your Online Presence
In my piece in the Writers Union newsletter I mentioned Google’s own SEO resources. Here are links to those:
- Google’s Webmasters/Site owners Help > Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Google’s Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide (a PDF for download)
I also mentioned a number of measurement tools:
- Google Analytics for websites
- Quantcast also for websites
- Feedburner can both measure your RSS audience and administer an email distribution of your blog posts.
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