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As the inventor of the bestselling game about words, League of the Lexicon, Joshua Blackburn has created an AZ thats part-encyclopedia, part-treasure map, and an all-around joy for anyone interested in words and language. Meticulously researched, joyfully written, and beautifully designed, The Language-Lovers Lexipedia dives into the quirky, the curious, and the unexpected to reveal a world of language you never knew existed.  Discover the biting humor of Scottish insults (youre talking mince), the curious history of the Chinese typewriter, and the strange yet vivid color names of Elizabethan Englandlike dead Spaniard and lusty gallant. Whether its the dark history of the Index of Banned Books or the bewildering grammar of Yoda, each pithy entry is brimming with knowledge and wit. Illustrated with enchanting line art that evokes a 19th-century reference book, The Language-Lovers Lexipedia is as visually delightful as it is intellectually captivating. Its stuffed with quirky lists, surprising facts, and illuminating stories, making it the ultimate gift for any language lover. Want to uncover the secret of Ikea product names? Decode the euphemisms of Victorian England? Or understand why pedants are pedantic? This book has you coveredand then some.  Blackburns infectious enthusiasm turns linguistic oddities into pure entertainment and offers up endless rabbit holes to dive down, with each thoughtful entry promising to charm, educate, and tickle. From the linguistic history of marijuana to the origins of nonsense, The Language-Lovers Lexipedia is a must-read for anyone who revels in the beauty, humor, and sheer weirdness of language"-- Publisher website.]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5522798</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5522798</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blackburn, Joshua]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5522798147</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>An A-Z of Linguistic Curiosities</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781668098844/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too.]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5522761</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5522761</guid><category><![CDATA[BR]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Viorst, Judith]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5522761147</comments><format>BR</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=0689704283/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse.]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5522699</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5522699</guid><category><![CDATA[BR]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barrett, Judi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5522699147</comments><format>BR</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780689707490/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse.]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5522695</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5522695</guid><category><![CDATA[BR]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Barrett, Judi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5522695147</comments><format>BR</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780689707490/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish All-in-one for Dummies]]></title><description><![CDATA["Spanish All-In-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition walks you through a step-by-step roadmap of Spanish basicsincluding how to speak, write, and read Spanish in common, everyday situations.  This guide is packed with practice opportunities, online audio, and intuitively organized info you can use immediately as you improve your conversational Spanish. The book contains concrete and memorable lessons that stickhelping you apply what youve learned to real-world situations with ease.  Inside:  Practice speaking, understanding, and writing Spanish with lots of examples ; Discover verb conjugation rules, sentence structures, and other grammar conventions ; Listen to Spanish conversations and work on your pronunciation." --publisher's website.]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5522290</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5522290</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stein, Gail]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5522290147</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781394385201/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Read Japanese Today]]></title><description><![CDATA["Japanese characters may seem mysterious and difficult, but Read Japanese Today explains the writing system in a way that's clear and easy to understand. This proven approach teaches you the essential characters you need to know, how they developed and what their basic components are, so you can quickly decipher and learn new characters that you encounter later!This new edition includes: An introduction to the 142 hiragana and katakana phonetic characters every Japanese learner needs to know - Detailed, easy-to-understand descriptions of the 400 most common kanji characters complete with phonetic pronunciations, stroke order diagrams, and common words written with the character - Simple drawings that introduce each character to help you to remember it, explaining how it developed and what its various components are - Writing practice problems so you can test yourself on the new characters and words - A complete index to the English meanings and a summary table for all the characters is included at the back." --Publisher's website.]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5503587</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5503587</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Walsh, Len]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5503587147</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>The Easy Way to Learn Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9784805319574/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Because of Winn-Dixie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie.]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5503596</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5503596</guid><category><![CDATA[BR]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[DiCamillo, Kate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5503596147</comments><format>BR</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780763616052/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOEFL IBT Vocabulary Builder for Score 90+]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improve your TOEFL score by mastering new expressions and sayings. 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With an overview of Spanish culture, step-by-step instructions, and practical exercises, you'll find learning Spanish can be easy and fun!"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5498245</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5498245</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gutin, Julie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5498245147</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Speak, Write, and Understand Basic Spanish in No Time</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781507225226/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Useless Etymology]]></title><description><![CDATA["Did you know that an "astronaut" is literally a "star sailor," that a thesaurus is, in fact, a "treasure trove" of words, and that someone who is "sinister" is actually just "left-handed"? 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Each chapter begins with a brief introduction and dialogue providing words and phrases you actually need to manage a range of daily tasks  from meeting people to shopping, getting around, sightseeing, visiting clients or booking a restaurant.]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5499273</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5499273</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kaneko, Anne]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5499273147</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Practical Communication Guide for Visitors to Japan</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9784805319772/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merriam-Webster's Chinese-English Dictionary]]></title><description><![CDATA["Up-to-date bidirectional coverage of Chinese and English; clear, precise definitions deliver the words you need; IPA pronunciations and abundant examples of words used in context guide correct usage"-- Back cover.]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5499282</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5499282</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5499282147</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780877792598/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beginners' Norwegian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn to speak, read, write and understand Norwegian!]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5499287</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5499287</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Burdese, Irene]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5499287147</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781399821940/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lonely Planet Farsi (Persian) Phrasebook & Dictionary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lonely Planet's Farsi (Persian) Phrasebook & Dictionary contains relevant and useful everyday phrases and vocabulary for your travel needs. 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Best of all, you'll be able to handle new scenarios with both ease and confidence!" --Amazon.com]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5499275</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5499275</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Richards, Olly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5499275147</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Short, Natural Dialogues to Improve your Spoken English</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781914190049/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian]]></title><description><![CDATA["Italian For Dummies is your quick-start guide to the Italian language. 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Modern Greek For Dummies teaches you everything you need to start speaking Greek. This friendly guide provides clear explanations of grammar and authentic phrases and dialogues, so you can start communicating in Greek-speaking communities right away. Examples and exercises help you work your way through the alphabet and basic constructions, toward conversational fluency. Online audio files help you master your pronunciation. Along the way, you'll find fun and entertaining facts about Greek culture and history. Proceed at your own pace and learn to speak Greek with friends, family, and colleagues. Get hands-on practice learning the Greek alphabet, grammar, and vocabulary; Learn everyday phrases that you can use as you travel and work in Greece and Cyprus; Bring the language to life as you explore the culture of modern Greece; Access audio files to help as you practice your inflection and intonation. 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This revised edition contains new dialogues, cultural notes, IT and social media vocabulary, and new manga illustrations. This book is designed for everyone who wants to learn to speak and understand colloquial Chinese, whether it is for business, pleasure, or travel to China. A lighthearted guide that brings Chinese to life in a down-to-earth fashion, Mandarin Chinese for Beginners makes language learning fun. Real-life dialogues and situations help you to converse with confidence; Sentence pattern exercises and drills help to reinforce what you are learning; Native-speaker audio recordings enable you to pronounce Chinese vocabulary accurately; Interesting notes, idioms, sayings and poems introduce you to Chinese culture. Mandarin Chinese for Beginners contains lots of extra hints and tips drawn from the authors' many years of experience in teaching the language to foreigners. Answer keys for the exercises are provided, and an "Extend Your Vocabulary" section in each chapter helps you to remember and understand more words that you'd think possible]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5475265</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5475265</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ren, Yi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5475265147</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Learning Conversational Chinese</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780804849463/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish QuickStart Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're a total beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, Spanish QuickStart Guide is your practical guide to learning Spanish with ease. 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Includes coverage of idioms, guidance on grammar and usage, and examples of use, including quotations. Illustrated throughout. Tables, expository paragraphs, and curated lists appear at select entries"-- Provided by publisher.]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5477827</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5477827</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5477827147</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780877794066/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schott's Significa]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the author of the international bestseller Schott's Original Miscellany comes a visually rich book that breaks down the colorful language and systems of signs that make up the vocabulary of our world. 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With its gorgeously erudite and detailed design, full-color photos throughout, and thoroughly researched survey of lingo and culture, Schott's Significa will change how you see the world.]]></description><link>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5476817</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S147C5476817</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Schott, Ben]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://whitecloud.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5476817147</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Miscellany of Secret Languages</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781523532261/MC.GIF&amp;client=lakep&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item></channel></rss>