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The Devil's Dictionary (1906) is a work of satire by Ambrose Bierce. Although he is commonly remembered for his chilling short stories on the experiences of Civil War soldiers, Bierce was recognized in his day as a leading journalist and humorist who spent decades ruffling feathers and drawing laughter with his witty opinion columns, poems, and definitions. Toward the end of his career, he decided to compile these satirical definitions into a book,...
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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.
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Anyone interested in learning American Sign Language should turn to The Talking Hands series. This set of books teaches children common words and signs across a diverse range of themes and subjects. The text includes fun, vibrant photographs that illustrate words that are translated in both English and Spanish. Clothes/Ropa features signs for a variety of clothing and other terminology related to apparel. Learning any language, either spoken or manual,...
10) Words
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Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
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[2016]
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English
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Offers over three hundred words paired with illustrated scenes related to them intended to help young readers puzzle out their meanings and think creatively about language and images.
14) Christmastime
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Dial Books for Young Readers
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2012
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English
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Illustrations and single words present different aspects of Christmas, and the pictures hide links to Christmas songs and carols.
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