carry a journal that can help remind you that keeping your sense of humor is important. With all you have to do, with the all the crazy demands... sometimes it's not you. Sometimes it's them. Even more often... it's just life. So you might as well laugh about it. It is also a very handy diary for tracking your progress, taking notes, working out your thoughts or finally getting started on your journey to become a writer...It's also a good place to write down all the very true things that you are too polite to say..You owe it to yourself. Enjoy it.And if you want more humorous journals for sane people check out the author name Lighter Side Read more

NEW 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 A truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now. Have you ever wondered about the lives of each person you pass on the street, realizing that everyone is the main character in their own story, each living a life as vivid and complex as your own? That feeling has a name: “sonder.” Or maybe you’ve watched a thunderstorm roll in and felt a primal hunger for disaster, hoping it would shake up your life. That’s called “lachesism.” Or you were looking through old photos and felt a pang of nostalgia for a time you’ve never actually experienced. That’s “anemoia.” If you’ve never heard of these terms before, that’s because they didn’t exist until John Koenig set out to fill the gaps in our language of emotion. The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows “creates beautiful new words that we need but do not yet have,” says John Green, bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars. By turns poignant, relatable, and mind-bending, the definitions include whimsical etymologies drawn from languages around the world, interspersed with otherworldly collages and lyrical essays that explore forgotten corners of the human condition—from “astrophe,” the longing to explore beyond the planet Earth, to “zenosyne,” the sense that time keeps getting faster. The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is for anyone who enjoys a shift in perspective, pondering the ineffable feelings that make up our lives. With a gorgeous package and beautiful illustrations throughout, this is the perfect gift for creatives, word nerds, and human beings everywhere. Read more

Strengthen your vocabulary with 365 days of new words from Merriam-Webster, America's leading and most trusted provider of language information.GET A LITTLE SMARTER EVERY DAY: Each day’s word page includes a definition, pronunciation guide, a sample sentence, and detailed etymology. EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY: Includes extraordinary words from attitudinize to ziggurat. Learn words from the arts (purfle: to ornament the border or edges of), politics (kakistocracy: government by the worst people), nature (fraxinella: a perennial herb with flowers that emit an aromatic flammable vapor), and more (freegan: an activist who scavenges for free food as a means of reducing consumption of resources)! GREAT GIFT: Perfect for students, writers, readers, puzzle fanatics, word nerds, and families! PLASTIC FREE: Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable. Read more

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This beautifully illustrated guide delves deep into the meaning and significance of different tattoo symbols, exploring the rich cultural history around the world of this widespread form of body art. Tattoos are everywhere: one in three of us has at least one. Body art is one of the most popular ways of expressing our identity and beliefs. But whether we’re aware of it or not when we choose a design to be permanently inked on our skin, a complex language of meanings lies behind the visuals we choose. A lotus flower, koi carp swimming upstream or a dragon rising towards the sun: in the language of tattoos these are all symbols of strength and overcoming adversity.     This book uncovers the meanings behind tattoo symbols, delving into the history of the most popular motifs that recur in many different tattoo styles, including tribal, traditional, Japanese, and realistic. Over 130 symbols are grouped according to their meanings, whether it’s good luck, freedom, wisdom, power, spirituality, or love. Each symbol is illustrated with stunning, specially drawn visuals by acclaimed artist and tattooist Oliver Munden, and accompanied by an explanation by tattoo expert Nick Schonberger which delves into its history, significance, and application in tattooing. Both a visual delight and a fascinating insight into the rich cultural heritage of tattooing, this is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn more about tattoo symbolism, in need of inspiration for their next tattoo, or who just loves tattoo art.   Read more

Dictionary of the Rare, Creative, and Beautiful is part dictionary, part portable, selective, and curated encyclopedia. This book offers a window into the breadth and depth of human experience and imagination, showcasing words with unique histories and meaning, or beauty of sound or appearance; others are esoteric and deep – or simply fascinatingly strange.Within are words and beautiful names such as:brontomantic, Denisovian, anacampserote, wildering, aprique, oneirogenic, circumundulate, chiromantic, tristisonous, umbratilous, obvolvent, Thulian pink, Thistlegorm, therocephalians, Fata Morgana Land, spumiferous, Panslavonian, and Muromian.Other categories of words, names, and terms are:Placenames (Pillars of Hercules, Arabia Felix, Doon Edin, Mare Tenebrosum & Riphean Mountains);Zoology (quill pig, pink fairy armadillo & frantling);Astronomy (Eddington luminosity, Venusian, Silurian hypothesis, Jovian trojans & Kreutz sungrazers);Geopolitics (Perfidious Albion & Baltoscandia);History (Sahelian kingdoms, sunlit uplands & Groom of the Stool);Geometry (Penrose stairs & Villarceau circles);Anatomy (brain sand & frantling);Archeology (Oldenburg Horn& Nebra sky disc);Plus nautical, poetic, and literary terms like:brave west winds & naufragous;person from Porlock & the cavalier poets;the Lost Generation &Erewhonian.Also select slang words, such as: tactical chunder, snoutfair, molly wop, ghostshipping & grundle.And interesting phrases like:bring owls to Athens;Et in Arcadia ego; dolce far niente;andup the wooden hills to bedfordshire.This is the third dictionary from Robin Devoe. The first – Dictionary of the Strange, Curious and Lovely – is a collection of the 3500 “coolest” words in the English language. The second – Epic English Words – includes the best 10% or so of that 3500, and also interesting names and terms from diverse scientific, artistic, and literary fields. So moonglade, nemorous & brontide; and so too Devonian, Muspelheim, Shambhala & Avalon are included in Epic English Words. This book – Dictionary of the Rare, Creative, and Beautiful – is similar to Epic English Words except it includes almost all new entries. Each volume stands alone and if you like one, you will probably like all three.– Robin Devoe, Vale de Lune, Alaska Read more

This beautifully illustrated guide delves deep into the meaning and significance of different tattoo symbols, exploring the rich cultural history around the world of this widespread form of body art. Tattoos are everywhere: one in three of us has at least one. Body art is one of the most popular ways of expressing our identity and beliefs. But whether we’re aware of it or not when we choose a design to be permanently inked on our skin, a complex language of meanings lies behind the visuals we choose. A lotus flower, koi carp swimming upstream or a dragon rising towards the sun: in the language of tattoos these are all symbols of strength and overcoming adversity.     This book uncovers the meanings behind tattoo symbols, delving into the history of the most popular motifs that recur in many different tattoo styles, including tribal, traditional, Japanese and realistic. Over 130 symbols are grouped according to their meanings, whether it’s good luck, freedom, wisdom, power, spirituality or love. Each symbol is illustrated with stunning, specially drawn visuals by acclaimed artist and tattooist Oliver Munden, and accompanied by an explanation by tattoo expert Nick Schonberger which delves into its history, significance and application in tattooing. Both a visual delight and a fascinating insight into the rich cultural heritage of tattooing, this is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn more about tattoo symbolism, in need of inspiration for their next tattoo, or who just loves tattoo art.   Read more

NEW 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 A truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now. Have you ever wondered about the lives of each person you pass on the street, realizing that everyone is the main character in their own story, each living a life as vivid and complex as your own? That feeling has a name: “sonder.” Or maybe you’ve watched a thunderstorm roll in and felt a primal hunger for disaster, hoping it would shake up your life. That’s called “lachesism.” Or you were looking through old photos and felt a pang of nostalgia for a time you’ve never actually experienced. That’s “anemoia.” If you’ve never heard of these terms before, that’s because they didn’t exist until John Koenig set out to fill the gaps in our language of emotion. The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows “creates beautiful new words that we need but do not yet have,” says John Green, bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars. By turns poignant, relatable, and mind-bending, the definitions include whimsical etymologies drawn from languages around the world, interspersed with otherworldly collages and lyrical essays that explore forgotten corners of the human condition—from “astrophe,” the longing to explore beyond the planet Earth, to “zenosyne,” the sense that time keeps getting faster. The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is for anyone who enjoys a shift in perspective, pondering the ineffable feelings that make up our lives. With a gorgeous package and beautiful illustrations throughout, this is the perfect gift for creatives, word nerds, and human beings everywhere. Read more

This book is the ultimate guide to British slang. An all-encompassing hilarious dictionary of everything that's quintessentially British. A deep-dive into the most up to date and current slang spoken by Brits today.You’ll discover:What it means to feel "under the weather", "gutted", "knackered", and dozens of other wacky expressions we Brits use to express how we’re feeling.The must-know lingo for when your "down the pub with yer mates". For example, what does "your round" mean? And no, they are not commenting on your weight.How to talk about the most British topics: weather and tea!A whole chapter dedicated to all the hilarious misinterpretations that always occur between British and American English.Toilet talk, anatomy, and sex. Now you’ll finally be able to mention the crown jewels in their proper context!The most English swear words on the planet. Whether "the dog’s bollocks" really refers to the very best, or the very worst, and how to effortlessly use it in conversation.All the British TV and film you must watch before attempting any British slang from this book.A bonus chapter containing a collection of over 100 rhyming cockney slang expressions! Uncover this fascinating way of speaking that relies only on rhyme and nonsensical humour.Another bonus chapter on the most unusual British insults on the planet.Plus, the entire book is jam-packed with fascinating facts and captivating trivia. You’ll uncover:The unexpected true origin behind the well-known cliche idiom "it’s raining cats and dogs".All the curious connections between the British Navy and dozens of British slang terms.The bizarre true origin of the word "Fanny".And much more! Read more

Brimming with intelligence and personality, a vastly entertaining account of how dictionaries are made - a must-listen for word mavens.While most of us might take dictionaries for granted, the process of writing them is in fact as lively and dynamic as language itself. With sharp wit and irreverence, Kory Stamper cracks open the complex, obsessive world of lexicography - from the agonizing decisions about what and how to define to the knotty questions of usage in an ever-changing language. She explains why small words are the most difficult to define (have you ever tried to define is?), how it can take nine months to define a single word, and how our biases about language and pronunciation can have tremendous social influence. Throughout, Stamper brings to life the hallowed halls (and highly idiosyncratic cubicles) of Merriam-Webster, a world inhabited by quirky, erudite individuals who quietly shape the way we communicate. A sure delight for all lovers of words, Word by Word might also quietly improve listeners' grasp and use of the English language. Read more

From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice""A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book“Garfield’s witty history captures the obsessive, quixotic and sometimes error-filled quests of those—from Pliny the Elder in the first century A.D. to Wikipedians in this one—who have attempted to corral all the world’s information into a single source.”—New York TimesThe encyclopedia once shaped our understanding of the world. Created by thousands of scholars and the most obsessive of editors, a good set conveyed a sense of absolute wisdom on its reader. Contributions from Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Orville Wright, Alfred Hitchcock, Marie Curie and Indira Gandhi helped millions of children with their homework. Adults cleared their shelves in the belief that everything that was explainable was now effortlessly accessible in their living rooms.Now these huge books gather dust and sell for almost nothing on eBay. Instead, we get our information from our phones and computers, apparently for free. What have we lost in this transition? And how did we tell the progress of our lives in the past?All the Knowledge in the World is a history and celebration of those who created the most ground-breaking and remarkable publishing phenomenon of any age. Simon Garfield, who “has a genius for being sparked to life by esoteric enthusiasm and charming readers with his delight” (The Times), guides us on an utterly delightful journey, from Ancient Greece to Wikipedia, from modest single-volumes to the 11,000-volume Chinese manuscript that was too big to print. He looks at how Encyclopedia Britannica came to dominate the industry, how it spawned hundreds of competitors, and how an army of ingenious door-to-door salesmen sold their wares to guilt-ridden parents. He reveals how encyclopedias have reflected our changing attitudes towards sexuality, race, and technology, and exposes how these ultimate bastions of trust were often riddled with errors and prejudice.With his characteristic ability to tackle the broadest of subjects in an illuminating and highly entertaining way, Simon Garfield uncovers a fascinating and important part of our shared past and wonders whether the promise of complete knowledge—that most human of ambitions—will forever be beyond our grasp. Read more

David Foster Wallace was at the center of late-20th-century American literature, Bryan A. Garner at that of legal scholarship and lexicography. It was language that drew them together. The wide-ranging interview reproduced here memorializes 67 minutes of their second and final evening together, in February 2006. It was DFW's last long interview, and the only one devoted exclusively to language and writing. Read more

Grade 2 Lined PaperThis paper is for Grade 2 children (approx 6 years and over). The spacing between the lines is 1/2" and the gap between each set of lines is 3/8". (Please see guide below). There are 11 double lines (with dotted middle line) per page.The lines have been given a small amount of transparency so they are dark enough but not overpowering and your child`s writing is still clearly visible, even if they write with pencil.Rainbow TrackerAs with all `Habits of Learning` books, it comes with a Rainbow Tracker. The instructions on how to use the Rainbow Tracker are at the back of the book. There is also a summary of tips and tricks on how to increase your child`s chances of forming successful habits that can last a lifetime.Certificate There is a certificate at the back of the book.Other Blank Paper For Different AgesThe blank paper comes with different line spacing. The ages are only a guide as each child is different. Please select the one most suitable for your child. Depending on the age at which your child starts to write, and their progress, you may decide to skip a level if you think a smaller line spacing is suitable.Level 1 : Pre-K. The double lines are 1 1/2" apart and the gap between each set of lines is 1". (4 double lines per page)Level 2 : Kindergarten 1. The double lines are 1" apart and the gap between each set of lines is 5/8". (6 double lines per page)Level 3 : Kindergarten 2 and 1st Grade. The double lines are 3/4" apart and the gap between each set of lines is 1/2". (8 double lines per page)Level 4 : 2nd Grade. The double lines are 1/2" apart and the gap between each set of lines is 3/8". (11 double lines per page)Level 5 : 3rd Grade. The double lines are 3/8" apart and the gap between each set of lines is 3/8". (13 double lines per page)The pages are not perforated but many parents do decide to rip the pages out of the book. Read more

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Discover words to surprise, delight, and enamor. Learn terms for the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees, for dancing awkwardly but with relish, and for the look shared by two people who each wish the other would speak first. Other-Wordly is an irresistible gift for lovers of words and those lost for words alike. Read more

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARD 2025: BOOK OF THE YEAR - CRIME & THRILLER'ONE OF THE FINEST MYSTERIES I HAVE EVER READ'Rob Rinder, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Trial'A TANTALISING MYSTERY FOR WORD SLEUTHS AND CRIME FANS ALIKE'Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The AppealA coded letter. A missing woman. A truth waiting to be found. When an anonymous letter is delivered to the Clarendon English Dictionary office, it becomes rapidly clear that this is not the usual word-related enquiry. Instead, the letter hints at sinister events linked to a particular year.For editor Martha Thornhill, the date can mean only one thing: the summer her brilliant older sister Charlie went missing. Ten years on, Martha and her family are no closer to unravelling the mystery of Charlie's disappearance - until now.As more letters arrive, Martha and her team follow the linguistic clues to a troubling truth. It seems Charlie was keeping a powerful secret, and that someone is desperate to keep it well and truly buried.Guilty by Definition is a love letter not only to language but to the city of Oxford, wrapped within an intriguing mystery of a missing woman and considering the emotional aftershocks of her disappearance on those left behind.Guilty by Definition was a Sunday Times bestseller August 2024 Read more

“We think of English as a fortress to be defended, but a better analogy is to think of English as a child. We love and nurture it into being, and once it gains gross motor skills, it starts going exactly where we don’t want it to go: it heads right for the goddamned electrical sockets.”   With wit and irreverence, lexicographer Kory Stamper cracks open the obsessive world of dictionary writing, from the agonizing decisions about what to define and how to do it to the knotty questions of ever-changing word usage.   Filled with fun facts—for example, the first documented usage of “OMG” was in a letter to Winston Churchill—and Stamper’s own stories from the linguistic front lines (including how she became America’s foremost “irregardless” apologist, despite loathing the word), Word by Word is an endlessly entertaining look at the wonderful complexities and eccentricities of the English language. Read more

Words of Wonder compiles the very best entries of Robin Devoe's four previous dictionaries. This slim volume is loaded with cool words, but also interesting and beautiful names and terms from across the breadth and depth of human experience and imagination: zoology, astronomy, history, geometry, anatomy, literature, geography, et alia.Words, names, terms, and phrases such as:Pillars of Hercules – Arabia Felix – Doon Edin – Mare Tenebrosum – Riphean Mountains – quill pig;frantling – Venusian – Silurian hypothesis – Jovian trojans – Kreutz sungrazers – Perfidious Albion;the Great Game – Sahelian kingdoms – sunlit uplands – Groom of the Stool – brave west winds;naufragous – the Lost Generation – Erewhonian – bring owls to Athens – et in Arcadia ego.Words of Wonder includes the best entries from the first three dictionaries listed below (the last dictionary listed is a compilation of nearly the entirety of the first three):Dictionary of the Strange, Curious, and Lovely is a collection of the 3500 coolest words in the English language (155 pages and a 6x9 inch trim size – all others are 5x8).Epic English Words includes the best 10% or so of that 3500, and also interesting names and terms from diverse scientific, artistic, and literary fields. So moonglade, nemorous & brontide; and so too Devonian, Muspelheim, Shambhala & Avalon are included (146 pages).Dictionary of the Rare, Creative, and Beautiful is similar conceptually to Epic English Words except it includes almost all new entries (189 pages).Dictionary of the Strange, Epic, and Beautiful compiles these three previous dictionaries (516 pages).If you buy only one of the Robin Devoe dictionaries, buy Words of Wonder. It's more portable and cost less than the second choice – the 516-page volume mentioned above.This dictionary is a wonderful compilation of interesting and beautiful entries for readers, writers, dreamers, poets, artists, word-lovers, and all creative people! Read more

"Its publication should be a major event for cognitive linguistics and should pose a major challenge for cognitive science. In addition, it should have repercussions in a variety of disciplines, ranging from anthropology and psychology to epistemology and the philosophy of science. . . . Lakoff asks: What do categories of language and thought reveal about the human mind? Offering both general theory and minute details, Lakoff shows that categories reveal a great deal."—David E. Leary, American Scientist Read more

Si te comunicas en inglés, pero con las mismas palabras básicas de siempre, o debes aprobar un examen oficial, esta es tu guía.Un complemento perfecto al aprendizaje de idiomas por el método PLEASED, en este libro encontrarás no solo una lista con las 3000 palabras más frecuentes del idioma, cubriendo más de un 96% de los casos comunicativos, sino que tendrás en tus manos el método que mejor funciona para aprenderlas, de forma que puedas utilizarlas sin esfuerzo ni dudas.Entre sus páginas encontrarás:-Una lista de las palabras más frecuentes en inglés.-Consejos a evitar, para que no te lances a memorizarlas sin estrategias.-Una guía para crear tus propias tácticas memorísticas.-Una clasificación de las palabras por morfología y temas, para que desmenuces aún más la lista y se queden en tu cerebro.-Razones por las que no habías aprendido inglés, que te resultarán cómicas al terminar el programa de aprendizaje de vocabulario y sabrás en qué fallabas, para lanzarte a por las 5000 o aprender un tercer idioma.Deja de estudiar los idiomas y empieza a hablarlos ya. Read more