The Dictionary Of Obscure Sorrows
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The Dictionary Of Obscure Sorrows
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Author : John Koenig
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-11-16
The Dictionary Of Obscure Sorrows written by John Koenig 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 2021-11-16 with Reference categories.
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.
Dictionary Of The Strange Curious And Lovely
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Author : Robin Devoe
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-03-12
Dictionary Of The Strange Curious And Lovely written by Robin Devoe and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-12 with categories.
A dictionary of English's 3500 most interesting and/or beautiful words. Many are obscure words -- this book is not useful for foreigners learning English, but best enjoyed by fluent or native speakers. A book for word-lovers who enjoy learning and appreciating more of the English language. Includes some poetical quotes showing usage and select etymologies.
The Word Lover S Dictionary
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Author : Josefa Heifetz
language : en
Publisher: Citadel Press
Release Date : 1995
The Word Lover S Dictionary written by Josefa Heifetz and has been published by Citadel Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with English language categories.
A researcher's data dream come true analyzing nearly 400 architectural books and articles published during the past century and a half to demonstrate in database and flow chart form societal preferences in architecture, and the reputation of individual architects. Among the architects under the microscope are Jefferson, Sullivan, Wright, and Meier. The study elicits notable observations on gender in the profession, and the role of major publications in launching careers e.g. Maya Ying Lin reached a level of visibility in two years that took Frank Lloyd Wright 30 years to achieve. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Happiness Dictionary
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Author : Tim Lomas
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-06-07
The Happiness Dictionary written by Tim Lomas and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-07 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
'A delightful compendium' - Evening Standard Have you ever had a feeling that you couldn't quite describe, because no English word exists for it? Indeed, without such a word, it's difficult to remember or understand the feeling, and to talk about it with other people. This applies to all aspects of life, but most of all to that most sought-after of feelings, happiness, where our ability to both experience and understand it is limited by the words at our disposal. However, all is not lost. Even if English has not created a word for a specific feeling, another language probably has. These are known as 'untranslatable' words, because they lack an exact equivalent in another language. By discovering and learning these words, the boundaries of our world expand accordingly. These words allow us to give voice to feelings that we've probably experienced, but have previously lacked the ability to conceptualise. They may even allow us to encounter new feelings that we hadn't previously been aware of or enjoyed. This book will introduce you to a wealth of untranslatable words relating to happiness, from languages across the world. Reading it will enrich not just your understanding of happiness, but also the way that you experience it.
Other Wordly
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Author : Yee-Lum Mak
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2016-10-11
Other Wordly written by Yee-Lum Mak and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-11 with Reference categories.
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 ebook for lovers of words and those lost for words alike.
Dictionary Of Emotions
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Author : Patrick Michael Ryan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-09-10
Dictionary Of Emotions written by Patrick Michael Ryan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-10 with categories.
Are you feeling elated, or are you more enraptured? Are you a bit glum, or is it more like melancholy? The words we use to express emotions are as plentiful and nuanced as the feelings those words describe.Dictionary of Emotions: Words for Feelings, Moods, and Emotions is a comprehensive reference book of such terms. The book's accompanying definitions are based on the context of feeling and are intended to be a starting point to help shape an individual's interpretation of both the word and their experience.Psychologists, therapists, actors, authors, and those who are associated with these fields will find Dictionary of Emotions an invaluable communication tool. The book will help anyone seeking to enhance their emotional intelligence with a vocabulary of emotional awareness and expression.
The Oxford Dictionary Of Difficult Words
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Author : Archie Hobson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2004
The Oxford Dictionary Of Difficult Words written by Archie Hobson and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
"Features more than 10,000 entries that focus exclusively on words that, while outside most people's working vocabulary, are often encountered in literature, in technical writings such as computing or medical terminology, and in such diverse subject areas as law, philosophy, and art. Special attention is given to easily confused or closely related words. Usage notes are provided to ensure that readers know how to integrate these words into their vocabularies for more precision and power in speech and writing."--Back cover.
The Art Of Noticing
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Author : Rob Walker
language : en
Publisher: Knopf
Release Date : 2019-05-07
The Art Of Noticing written by Rob Walker and has been published by Knopf this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-07 with Self-Help categories.
A thought-provoking, gorgeously illustrated gift book that will spark your creativity and help you rediscover your passion with “simple, low-stakes activities [that] can open up the world.”—The New York Times Welcome to the era of white noise. Our lives are in constant tether to phones, to email, and to social media. In this age of distraction, the ability to experience and be present is often lost: to think and to see and to listen. Enter Rob Walker's The Art of Noticing—an inspiring volume that will help you see the world anew. Through a series of simple and playful exercises—131 of them—Walker maps ways for you to become a clearer thinker, a better listener, a more creative workplace colleague, and finally, to rediscover what really matters to you.
The Dictionary Of Obscure Sorrows
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Author : John Koenig
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-11-16
The Dictionary Of Obscure Sorrows written by John Koenig 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 2021-11-16 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Poetically defining emotions we all feel but don't have the words to express, the creator of the popular online project of the same name invites readers on his epic quest to fill the gaps in the language of emotion.
Dictionary Of Euphemisms
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Author : John Ayto
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Limited
Release Date : 2000
Dictionary Of Euphemisms written by John Ayto and has been published by Bloomsbury Pub Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Americanisms categories.
We may enjoy freedom of speech, but when dealing with certain subjects - for instance death, poverty, physical appearance - we are rarely free to express ourselves directly. Personal shame, the frailty of those we speak to and society's politically correct standards have all contributed to the ever-growing collection of descriptive, and often hilarious, expressions created to circumnavigate the unmentionable. This is a guide to the use of euphemisms and art of polite conversatiion. Over 3000 euphemisms are presented in contextual essays under such headings as funerals, male genitals, gambling and employment. These essays are supported by an alphabetical index for accessibility and the book is suited for either close reading or reference use. The guide also examines the origins of euphemisms and includes popular and humourous examples including "houses of accomodation" containing "ladies of the night" and "the filth" arresting "liberators" of "readies"."