Susie Dent 3 Books Collection Set: Word Perfect, Words from the Heart, Interesting Stories About Curious Words - John Murray Paperback Non Fiction

Titles in This Set: Word Perfect Words from the Heart: An Emotional Dictionary Interesting Stories About Curious Words Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback Publisher: John Murray Press Age Range: Adult / General Non Fiction Overview: Susie Dent's word-lover's collection brings together three witty, fact-packed paperbacks from Britain's favourite lexicographer. Across Word Perfect, Words from the Heart, and Interesting Stories About Curious Words, Dent explores the curious origins, forgotten meanings, and everyday quirks of the English language. Warm, funny, and endlessly quotable, this trio is a perfect gift for anyone who loves trivia, etymology, or a well-turned phrase, whether for daily dipping or cover-to-cover reading. About the Books: Word Perfect is Susie Dent's bestselling linguistic almanac, offering a curious word or fascinating etymological titbit for every single day of the year, from the true story behind "stealing someone's thunder" to modern coinages like "snaccident." Structured as a calendar companion, it rewards daily dipping as much as a cover-to-cover read, blending historical anecdote with playful modern usage. Words from the Heart: An Emotional Dictionary turns its attention inward, gathering hundreds of real but little-known words that capture precise shades of feeling, from the sting of a bad haircut to the quiet joy of another's happiness. Dent pairs crisp definitions with vivid, relatable examples, making it both a practical vocabulary builder and a charming exploration of the emotional life language can describe. Interesting Stories About Curious Words rounds out the set with a lively tour through red herrings, cock-and-bull stories, nine-day wonders, and other phrases whose origins are stranger than you'd expect. Dent digs into the real history behind everyday sayings, uncovering surprising links to folklore and popular culture. Together, these three books showcase Dent's gift for making language feel alive, approachable, funny, and rew