Mensa Book Of Words Word Games Puzzles And Oddities
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Mensa Book Of Words Word Games Puzzles And Oddities
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Author : Abbie F. Salny
language : en
Publisher: Galahad Books
Release Date : 2006-07-14
Mensa Book Of Words Word Games Puzzles And Oddities written by Abbie F. Salny and has been published by Galahad Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07-14 with English language categories.
Shocking origins! Altered meanings! Wild abuses of language! Who knew English was so full of fascinating surprises? For word lovers, these quizzes and games by Mensa member extraordinaire Dr. Abbie Salny will be a pure delight...and illuminating, too. She delves into the sometimes-unexpected etymology of a variety of words and reveals how they came to have their present meanings, examines derivations, and analyzes the frequently misunderstood, mispronounced, and misused. Then, she gathers them all into brain-teasing puzzles designed to test and improve the solver's vocabulary. For anyone seeking a bon mot or le mot juste, here's the place to find it!
The Painted Word
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Author : Phil Cousineau
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012-09-11
The Painted Word written by Phil Cousineau and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-11 with Reference categories.
To untangle the knot of interlocking meanings of these painted words, logophile and mythologist Phil Cousineau begins each fascinating word entry with his own brief definition. He then fills it in with a tint of etymology and a smattering of quotes that show how the word is used, ending with a list of companion words. The words themselves range from commonplace — like biscuit, a twice-baked cake for Roman soldiers — to loanwords including chaparral, from the Basque shepherds who came to the American West; words from myths, such as hector; metamorphosis words, like silly, which evolved holy to goofy in a mere thousand years; and words well worthy of revival, such as carrytale, a wandering storyteller. Whether old-fangled or brand new, all the words included in The Painted Word possess an ineffable quality that makes them luminous.
Retraining The Brain
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Author : Frank Lawlis
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2009-09-29
Retraining The Brain written by Frank Lawlis and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-29 with Self-Help categories.
Learn how to manage stress and anxiety by retraining your brain with this book from the New York Times bestselling author of The ADD Answer and the chief content advisor for the Dr. Phil show. With his bestselling books, Frank Lawlis has brought psychological relief to millions. Now, he addresses one of the most common challenges of everyday life—dealing with stress and anxiety. In Retraining the Brain, Dr. Lawlis clearly explains the neurological factors that make stress so traumatizing and lays out a powerful plan for changing our brains to improve the way we cope. The secret is to take advantage of our brain plasticity, our ability to essentially reprogram the way we think simply by following this forty-five-day program to change our behavior. Drawing on his work at his renowned clinic, Dr. Lawlis takes us through the different types of stressors and shows how we can apply the principles of brain plasticity to hardwire new, healthier response patterns. With its simple but effective exercises, Retraining the Brain offers an exciting new method for reducing stress and increasing our overall happiness.
Amazing Words
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Author : PHIL. COUSINEAU
language : en
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Release Date : 2019-01-01
Amazing Words written by PHIL. COUSINEAU and has been published by Jaico Publishing House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-01 with categories.
Wordcatcher
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Author : Phil Cousineau
language : en
Publisher: Cleis Press
Release Date : 2010-04-13
Wordcatcher written by Phil Cousineau and has been published by Cleis Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-13 with Reference categories.
The English poet W.H. Auden was once asked to teach a poetry class. 200 students applied, but he only had space for 20. When asked how he chose his students, he said he picked only those who truly loved words. Wordcatcher is a book for just such people: people who are fascinated by words, their origins, history and meaning. Who would ever have thought the country of Canada was named after a mistake? Or that all the adventures of Ancient Greek sailors rest on the word 'nostalgia'? Cousineau's delightful and fascinating book is the perfect gift for anyone with a love of words.
A World Treasury Of Riddles
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Author : Phil Cousineau
language : en
Publisher: Mango Media
Release Date : 2001-10-01
A World Treasury Of Riddles written by Phil Cousineau and has been published by Mango Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-10-01 with Humor categories.
DIVThe bestselling author of The Art of Pilgrimage and Once and Future Myths presents a selection of mind-bending brain teasers. Riddles by any name—enigmas, conundrum, word puzzles, teasers—have been posed since ancient times to test people’s wit and stretch their imaginations. Mythologist and adventurer Phil Cousineau resurrects this lost art form in A World Treasury of Riddles. Drawing from world literature, history, myth, and folklore, Cousineau has created a one-of-a-kind book that presents riddles from ancient Greece to the Ozarks, from Leonardo da Vinci to Lewis Carroll, and more. Previously published as Riddle Me This: A World Treasury of Word Puzzles, Folk Wisdom, and Literary Conundrums
Mensa Genius A B C Quiz Book
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Author : Alan Stillson
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Release Date : 1968-01-22
Mensa Genius A B C Quiz Book written by Alan Stillson and has been published by Da Capo Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968-01-22 with Games & Activities categories.
More than half a million readers have taken up the challenge of the Mensa Genius Quiz Books. Now this all-new collection of word games supplies more mind-bending, cranium-crunching fun for all. Every puzzle in The Mensa Genius A-B-C Quiz Book is built around letters, words, and common phrases. These brainteasers make us view words in new ways, stretching our vocabularies and untwisting our tongues. Each quiz has been tested by members of American Mensa, so you can compare scores. Be warned-these puzzles aren't as easy as A-B-C! Here's a sample of the word games inside, along with the percentage of Mensa testers who could solve each one: What letter comes next in this series: M,V,E,M,J,S,U,N,... (75%) What English word contains this letter sequence? URTSH (55%) Make a seven-letter word from the letters in: Cape Fear (70%).
Mensa Presents Word Puzzles For Language Geniuses
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Author : Harold Gale
language : en
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
Release Date : 1993
Mensa Presents Word Puzzles For Language Geniuses written by Harold Gale and has been published by Random House Puzzles & Games this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Games & Activities categories.
Put your verbal I.Q. to the test with this collection of word puzzles and mind games, from the folks at Mensa.
Technology Review
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Technology Review written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Electronic journals categories.
The Big Book Of Mensa Puzzles
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Author : British Mensa
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
The Big Book Of Mensa Puzzles written by British Mensa and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Puzzles categories.