The Etymologicon

The Etymologicon

By
Mark Forsyth
Mark Forsyth
2012 • 279 pages

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153 books

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The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition
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The Language Construction Kit
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The World's Writing Systems
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Diplomacy
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Sleeping with the Devil
The Iran Wars: Spy Games, Bank Battles, and the Secret Deals That Reshaped the Middle East
The Trial of Henry Kissinger
The End of Jobs
Meditations

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The Etymologicon
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The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins
The Great Ideas of Philosophy
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Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story
Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques
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The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins
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Calibre

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Course in General Linguistics

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Writing

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Zen in the Art of Writing: Essays on Creativity
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Write Great Fiction - Plot & Structure
The Etymologicon
A Writer's Guide to Persistence
The Emotion Thesaurus
Misery

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The Etymologicon
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The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase
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You Might Be a Zombie and Other Bad News
Bad Science
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The Man Who Cycled the Americas
'O': The Intimate History of the Orgasm
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Greek Myths: A Wonder Book For Girls & Boys
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On My Kindle

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Non Fiction

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Lexicon

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