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Around the World in 80 Words: A Journey Through the English Language (HB) by Paul Anthony Jones
$27.99 AUD
Category: Reference
'Brilliant for anyone interested in the effervescent oddness of English' --Stig Abell on Word Drops What makes a place so memorable that it survives for ever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world jaunt, Paul Anthony Jones reveals the intriguing tales behind how 80 different places came to be im ...Show more
The Cabinet of Calm: Soothing Words for Troubled Times by Paul Anthony Jones
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Category: Self Help
Do you ever find yourself suffering from mal-de-siècle (n.) (a world-weariness brought on by the current state of affairs)? Do you simply want to snerdle (v.) (to wrap up cozily in bed) or hide away in your growlery (n.) (a place you like to retreat to when you’re in a bad mood)?Sometimes the language o ...Show more
The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities by Paul Anthony Jones
$29.99 AUD
Category: Reference
'Brilliant for anyone interested in the effervescent oddness of English' --Stig Abell on Word DropsThis is the perfect language gift book: a surprising or obscure word for every day of the year. Paul Anthony Jones has unearthed a wealth of wonderful and strange words: dip into this beautifully designed ...Show more
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