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By: John Koenig
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
$24.00HardcoverAdd to cartNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. ” –The Washington Post- Author: Koenig, John
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: November 16 2021
- ISBN10: 1501153641
- Language: English
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100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know
$12.00PaperbackAdd to cartThe newest title in the popular 100 Words series, 100 Words Every Word Lover Should Know is the perfect book for people who enjoy reading about words that have absorbing histories, intriguing coinages… [more below]
- Series: 100 Words #6
- Author: Editors of the American Heritage Di
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 82
- Publish Date: December 12 2011
- ISBN10: 0618551468
- Language: English
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By: Donovan, Bryn
Master Lists for Writers: Gold Edition
$19.99PaperbackAdd to cartWrite faster…write more.
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- Author: Donovan, Bryn
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 366
- Publish Date: November 04 2025
- ISBN10: 1951952146
- Language: English
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By: Garg, Anu
A Word a Day: A Romp Through Some of the Most Unusual and Intriguing Words in English
$21.99PaperbackAdd to cartWritten by the founder of the wildly popular A Word A Day Web site (www.wordsmith.org), this collection of unusual, obscure, and exotic English words will delight writers, scholars, crossword puzzlers… [more below]
- Author: Garg, Anu
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: October 01 2002
- ISBN10: 0471230324
- Language: English
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By: Hayakawa, S. I.
Language in Thought and Action: Fifth Edition
$18.99PaperbackAdd to cartIn an era when communication has become increasingly diverse and complex, this classic work on semantics–now fully revised and updated–distills the relationship between language and those who use it
- Author: Hayakawa, S. I.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: January 01 1991
- ISBN10: 0156482401
- Language: English
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By: Diagram Group
The Dictionary of Difficult and Unusual Words: Over 10,000 Confusing Terms Explained
$19.99PaperbackAdd to cartBroken down by category, this comprehensive reference is the go-to guide for readers, writers, and anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of language.
This unique reference book strives to define- Author: Diagram Group
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 528
- Publish Date: November 02 2021
- ISBN10: 1510765719
- Language: English
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By: Laux, Dorianne
Finger Exercises for Poets
$17.99PaperbackRead moreFrom “a poet of immense insight and masterful craft” (Kwame Dawes), Finger Exercises for Poets is an engaging and inspiriting invitation to practice poetry alongside one of its masters. With wide-rang
- Author: Laux, Dorianne
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: July 30 2024
- ISBN10: 1324050667
- Language: English
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By: Garrison, Webb
Word Nerds Unite!: The Fascinating Stories Behind 200 Words and Phrases
$14.99PaperbackRead moreWhy are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does “putting your best foot forward” mean you hope to make a good impression? Why is rowdy and prankish behavior called horseplay and
- Author: Garrison, Webb
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: October 10 2023
- ISBN10: 1400337976
- Language: English
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By: Ayto, John
Dictionary of Word Origins: The Histories of More Than 8,000 English-Language Words
$19.99PaperbackAdd to cartUncover the hidden and often surprising connection between words.
Written in a clear and informative style, the more than 8,000 articles reveal the origins of and links between some of the most common- Author: Ayto, John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 592
- Publish Date: April 01 2011
- ISBN10: 1611450535
- Language: English
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By: Carriero, Rich
1100 Words You Need to Know + Online Practice: Build Your Vocabulary in Just 15 Minutes a Day!
$18.99PaperbackAdd to cartEnhance your vocabulary in just 15 minutes a day with 1100 Words You Need to Know. Relied on by students for 50 years!
Over the years, thousands of students preparing for the SAT, ACT, GRE, and other- Author: Carriero, Rich
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 360
- Publish Date: 7-Jun-22
- ISBN10: 1506271189
- Language: English
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By: Robert W. Bly
The Words You Should Know to Sound Smart: 1200 Essential Words Every Sophisticated Person Should Be Able to Use
$13.99PaperbackAdd to cartBe the life of every highbrow cocktail party–just by mastering the deliciously obscure terms in The Words You Should Know to Sound Smart.
This book is a tongue-in-cheek guide to words that any well-e- Author: Bly, Robert W.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: April 18, 2009
- ISBN10: 1598698869
- Language: English









