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Unabridged
From the author of the New York Times bestseller Word Freak, a vibrant, lively, and illuminating journey through the exotic world of Merriam-Webster, dictionaries, and language, at a time of rapid-fire change in the way we create, consume, define, and use wordsWords are the currency of culture--and never more than today. From selfie to doomscrolling to rizz, our hyper-connected digital world coins and spreads new words with lightning speed and locks them into mainstream consciousness with unprecedented influence. Journalist and bestselling author Stefan Fatsis embedded as a lexicographer-in-training at America's most famous dictionary publisher, Merriam-Webster, to learn how words get into the dictionary, where they come from, who decides what they mean, and how we write and think about them. In so doing, as he recounts in Unabridged, he discovered the history and fascinating subculture of the dictionary and of those who curate and revere "one of the most basic features of our collective humanity."Fatsis reveals the little-known story of how the brothers George and Charles Merriam acquired Noah Webster's original American dictionary and reshaped the business of language forever. Merriam-Webster became America's most successful and enduring compendium of words, withstanding intense competition and cultural controversies--only to be threatened by the power of Google and artificial intelligence today.Delving into Merriam's legendary archives and parsing its arcane rules, Fatsis learns the painstaking precision required for writing good definitions. He examines how the dictionary has handled the most explosive slurs and the revolutionary change in pronouns. He votes on the annual Word of the Year, travels to the legendary Oxford English Dictionary, and visits the world's greatest private dictionary collection in a Greenwich Village apartment stuffed with more than 20,000 books. Fatsis demonstrates how words are weaponized in our polarized political culture--from liberal to woke to DEI--and, in a time of insurrections and pandemics, how they can be a literal matter of life and death. Along the way, he manages to write a few definitions that crack the code and are enshrined in the pixelated dictionary."I fell in love with the dictionary on my eleventh birthday," Fatsis writes about the full-color college lexicon he received on that day. "The dictionary projects permanence, but the language is Jell-O, slippery and mutable and forever collapsing on itself." Unabridged takes readers to the heart of an industry in flux, celebrating as it does the sheer thrill and wonder of words.
![The New Cabinet Cyclop?]dia And Treasury Of Knowledge](https://cdn.kingstone.com.tw/english/images/product/2831/9781024812831m.webp?Q=fc760 "The New Cabinet Cyclop?]dia And Treasury Of Knowledge")
Encyclopaedia Londinensis, Or, Universal Dictionary Of Arts, Sciences, And Literature
The 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac
The Old Farmer's Almanac has been making every day "useful, with a pleasant degree of humor" since 1792, and, with the 2026 edition, it continues this tradition in its inimitable fashion. Trusted by generations from all walks of life for its honesty and accuracy, the Almanac delivers fun facts, predictions, feature articles, and advice across many interest areas to readers who live--or aspire to live--close to the earth, with the intent of helping them to make informed decisions based on time-honored wisdom. As a calendar of the heavens, it provides detailed daily astronomical data (Sun/Moon rise/set times, length of day), tide times, and planet/star sightings for every sky watcher, from novice to expert. As a calendar of the year, it presents annual and seasonal events, holidays, anniversaries, and timely trivia, as well as astrological "Best Days" and cycles. As a time capsule of the year, it contains cultural trends; weather forecasts and conditions; articles on interesting topics such as gardening, home arts and remedies, amusements and contests, history, husbandry, nature, cooking and recipes, folklore, pets, and sports; and much more for the curious and the clever.Long recognized as North America's most beloved and best-selling annual, this versatile "little yellow book" is often imitated yet never equaled. It's an American icon that instills in readers a feeling of connection to the history of North America and its people.This hardcover Collector's Edition of the 2026 Almanac features a rigid cover (no hole) with dust jacket, which both help to protect the book and its pages--a plus for those who collect the Almanac each year! It also features whiter paper and larger type than what is found in the paperback classic edition, making it even easier to read.
The 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac
The Old Farmer's Almanac has been making every day "useful, with a pleasant degree of humor" since 1792, and, with the 2026 edition, it continues this tradition in its inimitable fashion. Trusted by generations from all walks of life for its honesty and accuracy, the Almanac delivers fun facts, predictions, feature articles, and advice across many interest areas to readers who live--or aspire to live--close to the earth, with the intent of helping them to make informed decisions based on time-honored wisdom. As a calendar of the heavens, it provides detailed daily astronomical data (Sun/Moon rise/set times, length of day), tide times, and planet/star sightings for every sky watcher, from novice to expert. As a calendar of the year, it presents annual and seasonal events, holidays, anniversaries, and timely trivia, as well as astrological "Best Days" and cycles. As a time capsule of the year, it contains cultural trends; weather forecasts and conditions; articles on interesting topics such as gardening, home arts and remedies, amusements and contests, history, husbandry, nature, cooking and recipes, folklore, pets, and sports; and much more for the curious and the clever.Long recognized as North America's most beloved and best-selling annual, this versatile "little yellow book" is often imitated yet never equaled. It's an American icon that instills in readers a feeling of connection to the history of North America and its people.This paperback classic edition of the 2026 Almanac is distinguished by the hole in the upper left corner so that it can be conveniently hung on a hook or nail in the kitchen, greenhouse, barn--or wherever this indispensable guide to living well every day will be handiest!
The 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac Trade Edition
The Old Farmer's Almanac has been making every day "useful, with a pleasant degree of humor" since 1792, and, with the 2026 edition, it continues this tradition in its inimitable fashion. Trusted by generations from all walks of life for its honesty and accuracy, the Almanac delivers fun facts, predictions, feature articles, and advice across many interest areas to readers who live--or aspire to live--close to the earth, with the intent of helping them to make informed decisions based on time-honored wisdom. As a calendar of the heavens, it provides detailed daily astronomical data (Sun/Moon rise/set times, length of day), tide times, and planet/star sightings for every sky watcher, from novice to expert. As a calendar of the year, it presents annual and seasonal events, holidays, anniversaries, and timely trivia, as well as astrological "Best Days" and cycles. As a time capsule of the year, it contains cultural trends; weather forecasts and conditions; articles on interesting topics such as gardening, home arts and remedies, amusements and contests, history, husbandry, nature, cooking and recipes, folklore, pets, and sports; and much more for the curious and the clever.Long recognized as North America's most beloved and best-selling annual, this versatile "little yellow book" is often imitated yet never equaled. It's an American icon that instills in readers a feeling of connection to the history of North America and its people.This edition of the 2026 Almanac features a semi-rigid cover (no hole), which helps to protect the book's pages--a plus for those who collect the Almanac each year! It also features whiter paper and larger type than what is found in the paperback classic edition, making it even easier to read.
The Manchu Mirrors and the Knowledge of Plants and Animals in High Qing China
As the territory of Qing China expanded, so evolved the ways in which birds, beasts, fish, trees, and flowers came to be known in the multilingual empire. The Manchu Mirrors and the Knowledge of Plants and Animals in High Qing China is the first systematic study of how the Qing court sought to codify Manchu and Chinese words for animals and plants throughout the eighteenth century, with a particular focus on Manchurian and other Inner Asian species. Calling for renewed attention to Manchu dictionaries as an important source for Qing intellectual and cultural history, Bian and S繹derblom Saarela show how Qing lexicographical practices embodied major revisions to the Chinese encyclopedic tradition, realigned the relationship between words and things, and left a lasting impact on natural historical scholarship in the modern era. The updated form of Chinese learning, along with the malleable lexicon of the Manchu language, proved useful for the Manchu elite in displaying the reach and intellectual depth of Qing imperial power. Manchu was transformed from the language of a single people into the lexicographic fa癟ade for an imperial order of things.
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Stationer's Voice
This volume provides a thorough analysis of the Company of Stationers, drawing heavily on unpublished Company records. Author Timothy Feist places the Stationer's Co. in the context of the burgeoning "consumer society" of the 18th century & relates the almanacs' content with the political developments of the post-Revolution whig state. He argues that the almanac's creation, production, & distribution need to be understood through the commercial imperatives driving the Company, which controlled the monopoly. Feist's discussion of almanac content in the early 18th century stresses its preoccupation with order, harmony, & unity, & he skillfully links the almanacs' association of political with mathematical order.
Prosodiacal Lexicon of the Greek Language; Collected From the Heroic Poets. Translated From the German
Paleontology of Missouri
Part II of Charles Rollin Keyes's "Paleontology of Missouri" offers a fascinating exploration of Missouri's rich fossil record, highlighting diverse prehistoric life forms. It details the discovery and significance of various vertebrate and invertebrate fossils, shedding light on ancient ecosystems that once thrived in the region. Keyes emphasizes the importance of these findings for understanding Earth's history and the evolution of life, making it an engaging read for both paleontology enthusiasts and those curious about Missouri's deep past. Paleontology of Missouri - Part II is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894.
Lag's Lexicon
Originally published in 1950, this Lag's Lexicon was compiled for a variety of reasons, with the object of entertainment, amusement, or enlightenment. The amateur authority on slang could derive pleasure in picking it to pieces and finding words which, according to their belief, had an entirely different meaning. Now it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context and to see which words are still in use to this day.
State Failure in the Middle East
The collapse of the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria begs the question as to why that country so lacked institutional and organized capacity that the Syrian state melted away. In neighbouring Lebanon, the state has been absent in any meaningful sense for much of the country's independent history, while powerful sectarian interest groups dominate governance and maintain their own armed options. In Iraq, the state has collapsed twice since 2003 and is currently existing in parallel with armed sectarian militias whose political wings utilize governmental apparatus to further their narrow interests. In Yemen, there is no single state encompassing its internationally recognized boundaries, but instead there are three competing authorities ruling different parts of the country.This book assesses why the state is failing in these four particular cases and, where relevant, examines common explanatory themes, while remaining mindful of each country's distinct domestic and international context. Much of the material is based on research carried out in the countries themselves, involving interviews with existing or former state officials, their advisers, senior analysts, or those seeking state authority. Through this process a debate is conducted as to where power lies in each of the four cases.This book will be invaluable for anyone seeking to understand how the state does, or rather does not, operate, in these four Middle Eastern examples, including academics, students and postgraduates, and professionals with an interest in the Middle East.Neil Partrick has been an analyst of Middle Eastern politics for well over three decades, during which time he has been based in East Jerusalem and the United Arab Emirates. He was the lead contributor to and editor of Saudi Arabian Foreign Policy: Conflict and Cooperation, published by IB Tauris in 2016 and updated in 2018.
This Book Is a Hug
A compilation of 200 of the most reassuring and empathetic quotes for anyone going through a difficult time. At some point, we all need a pick-me-up; comforting words from a friend, family, or colleague. This Book Is a Hug embodies all of these things. It's a soft blanket on a chilly night. It's a comfy sweatshirt that's been washed a hundred times. It's a bowl of chicken noodle soup. Through warm and comforting words, this book provides an emotional boost. Always in your back pocket and within arm's reach, this collection is lovingly assembled for reassurance that everyone needs some TLC sometimes. Here is a selection of quotes from the book: "You've got a friend in me..."--Randy Newman "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."--Christopher Robin to Pooh, via A.A. Milne "Go back and take care of yourself. Your body needs you, your perceptions need you, your feeling needs you. The wounded child in you needs you. Your suffering needs you to acknowledge it." --Thich Nhat Hanh "Breathe it all in, love it all out."--Mary Oliver "Turn your wounds into wisdom."--Oprah "My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already."--Dave Barry
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A Collection of Familiar Quotations, With Complete Indices of Authors and Subjects. New Edition. [By J. Bartlett.]
365 New Words-A-Year Page-A-Day(r) Calendar 2026
GET A LITTLE SMARTER EVERY DAY: Each day's word page includes a definition, pronunciation guide, a sample sentence, and detailed etymology. EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY: Includes extraordinary words from attitudinize to ziggurat. Learn words from the arts, politics, nature, and more! GREAT GIFT: Perfect for students, writers, readers, puzzle fanatics, word nerds, and families! NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Page-A-Day(R) Calendars are environmentally friendly! Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable, with sturdy cardboard backers.
Keep Calm and Carry on Page-A-Day(r) Calendar 2026
STIFF UPPER LIP: We could all use more of the "you can do it" spirit of the iconic poster designed to keep Britons' morale up through World War II. This calendar contains hundreds of quotes and sayings to motivate, inspire, and power you throughout the year. GIFT POSITIVITY: With words of perseverance, optimism, truth, and quiet courage, this calendar will bring encouragement and strength to any desk. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Page-A-Day(R) Calendars are environmentally friendly! Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable, with sturdy cardboard backers.
Maunder's Treasury Of Knowledge, And Library Of Reference, Parts I & Ii
A Club of One's Own
Whether you're starting your first book club or looking for fresh ideas to energize your group, A Club of One's Own is the practical and inspiring book club guide you've been looking for.Written by BookBrowse-a trusted resource for reading groups for over 20 years-this step-by-step guide covers everything from how to start a book club to leading engaging discussions and overcoming common challenges. Whether your group is in person or a virtual book club, you'll find everything you need to build a thriving, lasting community.Inside, you'll discover: Proven strategies for starting a book club that reflects your values and goalsTips for facilitating inclusive discussions and navigating tricky group dynamicsExpert guidance on choosing great book club books that spark meaningful conversationPractical advice for book club planning, scheduling, and running smooth meetingsSolutions for common issues like uneven participation, member turnover, and morePacked with real-life examples, book club discussion questions, checklists, templates, and thoughtful insights, this book equips both new and experienced leaders with tools to create and grow a book club that works.Bonus: When you buy A Club of One's Own, you'll also get: Exclusive access to our book club leader community forumDownloadable and customizable digital book club templatesWhether you're gathering with close friends, building a workplace reading group, or hosting public library meetups, A Club of One's Own is your essential guide to book club success-and a thoughtful, useful book club gift for anyone passionate about reading and community.
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