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Etymology

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A curated collection of books related to Etymology, ranked by recommendation signals.

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No coverThe Etymologicon
The Etymologicon

A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

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"If you like factoids, this is a book for you." - Patrick O'Shaughnessy

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No coverThe Lost Words
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Winner, CILIP Kate Greenaway MedalFinalist, Wainwright PrizeIn 2007, when a new edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary ? widely used in schools around the world ? was published, a sharpeyed reader soon noticed that around forty common words concerning nature had been dropped. Apparently they were no longer being used enough by children to merit t...

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English Grammar in Use
English Grammar in Use

A Selfstudy Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Learners of English

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Raymond Murphy's English Grammar in Use is the first choice for intermediate (B1B2) learners and covers all the grammar you will need at this level. This book without answers has clear explanations and practice exercises that have helped millions of people around the world improve their English. It is perfect for teachers to use in the classroom a...

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No coverThe Perfect English Grammar Workbook
The Perfect English Grammar Workbook

Simple Rules and Quizzes to Master Today's English

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The EasiesttoUse, Most UptoDate Grammar Workbook for Improving Your Daily CommunicationThe English language is expansive and complex. The rules are always changing, and grammar advice from a century or even a few years ago may not apply today. If you want to communicate with clarity and credibilityif you want people to focus on what you're sa...

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No coverDictionary of the Strange, Curious & Lovely
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No coverDictionary of Word Origins
Dictionary of Word Origins

The Histories of More Than 8,000 EnglishLanguage Words

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No coverEnglish for Everyone
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No coverEnglish Words from Latin and Greek Elements
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No coverHair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red
Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red

The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases

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No coverMer to Moor
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No coverOur Magnificent Bastard Tongue
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No coverThe American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
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No coverThe Best Punctuation Book, Period
The Best Punctuation Book, Period

A Comprehensive Guide for Every Writer, Editor, Student, and Businessperson

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No coverThe Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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No coverThe Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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No coverWord Magic
Word Magic

The Powers and Occult Definitions of Words

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