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Recommended by Chitra Soundar.I first read this a long time ago and I didn’t necessarily think of it as an anxiety book but after looking at it again, I realised it was about the ‘Mum hasn’t come home’ worry. The phenomenon of parents working or doing shift work or one parent having to go away or to travel for work is so common. Especially if the mum is working, this book is a great way to talk to the child about this type of anxiety. [source]
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Recommended by Carly Watters.@MKCastellani That book is just a lesson in choosing every word perfectly. The simple things are so rich in meaning: food, family, rainy days don’t last forever, we’re all on this earth together etc I love it every night. I just want to bottle up that feeling and carry it around all day! [source]
6What could be fancier than Christmas?
Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles—and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree. She bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and has been waiting for Christmas to come. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?
In this merriest of stories from bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy proves once again that a little fancying up can go a long, festive way!
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20LOOKING FOR A FUN AND RELAXING WAY TO SPEND TIME WHILE CARING FOR YOUR MIND? OR MAYBE YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL GIFT FOR A LOVED ONE TO HELP THEM EXERCISE THEIR MEMORY AND CONCENTRATION?If your answer is yes — this book is lovingly designed especially for you and your loved ones.What Will You Find in This Book?HAND CRAFTED and TESTED word search puzzles6000+ WORDS organized in 300+ themed games, diverse and interesting topics! 🌳🍳⚽📚🦁🎶🎬🍰🎉LARGE PRINT (16pt) ensures that people of all ages can enjoy the activities without straining their eyesVARIED DIFFICULTY LEVELS provide fun for both beginners and expertsSOLUTIONS: Customized options available 👀🔍GREAT for LEARNERS of ENGLISHFANTASTIC GIFT for your loved ones and suitable for seniors.🎁 BONUS CONTENT INSIDE: Over 170 additional activities and puzzles to share and enjoy with the whole family 👨👩👧👦.Benefits of Word Search Puzzles:☑️ Help you disconnect from daily stress and the digital world, offering a relaxing and therapeutic activity.☑️ Improve concentration and focus, sharpening your mind.☑️ Challenge your brain, enhancing pattern recognition and lateral thinking skills.☑️ Strengthen short- and long-term memory, making them ideal for seniors looking to keep their minds active and prevent cognitive decline.☑️ Expand your vocabulary in various thematic areas and improve spelling.☑️ Offer linguistic and cultural benefits for learners of the English language, exposing them to a wide range of words and themes.☑️ Foster general knowledge through diverse topics that allow you to explore and remember fascinating cultural elements.Our mission is to provide tools that not only entertain but also promote mental peace and well-being. This book is an extension of that goal, offering hours of enriching and healthy entertainment. Disconnect to reconnect with your mind! 🌿✨
21Think you have an impressive vocabulary? Put it to the test!Say hello to the "Large Grid Word Fill-In Puzzle Books For Adults". A collection of challenging word fill-in puzzles that will test your vocabulary, logic, and patience!Here's what you'll discover inside this large grid word fill-in puzzle book:⭐ A PERFECT GIFT: Hours of fun for under $12! A perfect gift for birthdays, vacations, Christmas and more!✅ LARGE WORD FILL-IN GRID: with 120 words per puzzle, you will be entertained for hours or perhaps even days.✅ STARTER WORD: provided in every word fill-in puzzle to help you gain momentum.✅ HILARIOUS QUOTES: each puzzle has a funny quote of the day to start you off smiling.✅ LARGE PRINT FONT: Designed to minimize eye strain and increase text readability. Don't miss out on one of the most interesting fill-in puzzle books around! Click "Buy Now".
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30The Ultimate Guide to Powerful Language
If you’ve ever fumbled while trying to use a big word* to impress a crowd, you know what it’s like to* be poorly spoken. The fear of mispronouncing or misusing complex words is real and leaves many of us consigned to the lower levels* of the English Language. The secret to eloquence, however, lies in simplicity—the ability to use ordinary words in extraordinary ways.
The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is your guide to eloquence, replacing the ordinary with the extraordinary. While a common thesaurus provides only synonyms as mere word-for-word equivalents, The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is filled with* dynamic reinventions of standard words and phrases.
*lofty word, pretentious word *know what it is to *lower reaches, lower echelons *awash in, instilled with, dense with, rich in
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35Ludwig Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonyms is a seminal work that offers a deep dive into the nuances of Latin vocabulary. This reference book is a treasure trove for students, scholars, and anyone with a keen interest in the intricacies of the Latin language.The book meticulously examines Latin synonyms, providing detailed explanations of the subtle differences between words that may seem synonymous at first glance. Döderlein organizes the content in an accessible manner, with each entry offering clear definitions, examples, and contextual usage.This is an invaluable tool for anyone engaged in Latin composition, translation, or interpretation. By elucidating the subtle differences between words, the book helps users choose the most appropriate term for their specific context, thereby enhancing the accuracy and elegance of their Latin writing. Moreover, it aids in developing a more sophisticated understanding of Latin literature, as readers can better appreciate the lexical choices of classical authors.So, it is a cornerstone in the field of Latin studies. Its thorough examination of synonyms, combined with insightful etymological and contextual analysis, makes it an indispensable resource for anyone serious about mastering the Latin language.
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50A Wonderful Book to Explore Interesting Words and Cool-Sounding Names!A curated list of beautiful and often obscure words, but also interesting names from mythology, geography, poetry, literature, music, history, and more. A unique book and the perfect gift for writers, poets, and word lovers!Unusual and interesting vocabulary, such as: moonglade, brontide, anagalactic, davening, nemorous, soulcraft, twitterlight, circumvolant, meeping, goetic, noetic, welkin, smokefall, cosmoplastic, esperance, soma, sweven, orison, omnishambles, pythonic, protogenic, obnubilate, hamadryad, mellisugent, arcadian, numinous, nepenthe, noctivagant, sylvestral, subnivean, and hemiboreal.Also creative place names (real & imaginary) and names from the arts & sciences,like: Avalonia, Shambhala, Muspelheim, Asphodel Meadows, El Gordo, Aldebaran, parasqualodon, Prufrockian, Devonian, Alfheim, Pavlopetri, Baltis Vallis, Fiddler's Green, Mountains of the Moon, Elysian Fields, Bucephalus, Mongolian death worm, Hesperides, Albion, Ilium, Hibernia, Drakensburg, Xanadu... even Shitlington Crags!This book is part dictionary, part very portable, extremely selective, and curated encyclopedia. This book showcases words and terms that are all interesting for some reason. Some look or sound beautiful; some are strange in a creative way; some esoteric and deep. Many entries include etymologies and quotations from poetry, literature, etc. showing word usage.In populating this book, subjective taste was unavoidable. Why is a star such as Omicron Draconis chosen over other stars? Simply because the author fancies the name itself. Other entries are chosen due to unique features, or beauty of sound, appearance, or meaning.In addition to the many recherché vocabulary words, there are numerous entries from mythology, astronomy, geography, mathematics, zoology, poetry, and literature. Just a few humans are listed as entries (e.g., Finnish poet Runeberg and English astrologer Sepharial). A liberal sprinkling of English's more elegant prefixes (such as: circum-, cosmo-, proto-, ob-, and para-) and suffixes (-esque, -mancy, -escent, -ium, and -genic) are spread throughout this alphabetized volume.“Brevity is the soul of wit” – Shakespeare, HamletThis book was designed to be very portable, very casual – yet intriguing & inspiring. The reader is gently introduced to new & interesting words, to strange, beautiful, or elegant words. If you love these types of words and terms, you will likely love this collection! The 5-page “Supplemental Words of Beauty or Interest” appending this volume lists just the words themselves, without definitions – most (but far from all) definitions are relatively apparent or commonly known.
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60Master the most essential verbs in Japanese—clearly, systematically, and beyond JLPT N1.This comprehensive reference is designed for serious learners who want to use Japanese accurately and confidently in real life. With over 2,800 verbs and 4,100 synonyms, this book equips you with the verb knowledge needed to live, work, and communicate effectively in Japanese—well beyond the JLPT N1 level.Stop flipping through dictionaries and copying lists into notebooks. This handbook does the heavy lifting for you. Verbs are organized into logical groups, allowing you to make clear visual and conceptual connections between related meanings. Synonyms are listed directly alongside each target verb, helping you recall and apply them naturally with practice.In addition to verbs, the book includes a rich selection of intermediate to advanced adjectives and adverbs, making it easy to add precision and nuance to your speech. Every verb is supported by example sentences, so you can see exactly how it is used in real-life contexts.What’s inside this 499-page handbook:-Over 2,800 Japanese verbs-More than 4,100 synonyms-2,600+ example sentences with English translations-Clear conjugation charts for quick reference-Review sections to strengthen recall and retention-A built-in Japanese thesaurus-Practice charts to support writing accuracyThe book is organized by kanji stroke count, giving you a systematic, structured way to study Japanese that reduces wasted time and improves long-term retention.Why focus on verbs?Verbs are the core of every sentence. If you know the verb, you can communicate what actually happened.I ____ my phone.Did you drop it? Lose it? Toss it?Without the verb, the listener is left guessing. By prioritizing verbs, you learn how to express actions clearly, accurately, and efficiently. This handbook was created to help learners move past JLPT N1 and communicate not just fluently—but precisely.Mastering verbs gives you confidence in real-world situations, from making friends in Japan to working with Japanese companies worldwide.Sample verb family: 引く (hiku – to pull)引く – to pull引かれる – to be attracted to引き上げる – to give up引き受ける – to accept / take on responsibility引き起こす – to cause / incite引き込む – to withdraw引き下がる ...引き下げる...引き摺る...引き出す...引き付ける...引き取る...引き伸ばす...引き延ばす...引っ掛かる...引っ掛ける...引っ越す...引っ込む...引っ込める...引ける- to back out ofHow many of these can you use naturally in conversation?This book is designed to give you the confidence to understand, recall, and use these essential verbs when it matters. Each entry includes example sentences and synonyms, making this a resource unlike any other.With structured reviews and a focus on efficiency, The Handbook of Japanese Verbs helps you study less while learning more.Take your Japanese to the next level—faster, deeper, and with confidence.
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