Dictionary of Fine Distinctions by Eli Burnstein
A charmingly illustrated and witty stocking filler for language lovers
A distinguished book of fine distinctions which can save you from muddling a latte with a flat whiteLife-saving! -- Michael Rosen * Rosen's Almanac *
Buy this for every word nerd you know and watch them fibrillate with delight as they gulp it down -- Lucy Mangan * Bookish *
A great idea, beautifully realized. I shall never have a latte again without thinking of this book! A joy to read -- David Crystal * How Language Works *
This delightful book is a tribute to the genius of the human mind for conceptual precision and the beauty of the English language in capturing it -- Steven Pinker * The Language Instinct *
Engaging, challenging and sometimes infuriating - a gem of a book that will help you be both precise and accurate, and distinguish between the two -- Simon Garfield * Just My Type *
One doesn't have to read for long before experiencing a 'Eureka' moment, in which a previously murky subject comes into focus * Wall Street Journal *
An immensely satisfying book * Washington Examiner *
Buy this for every word nerd you know and watch them fibrillate with delight as they gulp it down -- Lucy Mangan * Bookish *
A great idea, beautifully realized. I shall never have a latte again without thinking of this book! A joy to read -- David Crystal * How Language Works *
This delightful book is a tribute to the genius of the human mind for conceptual precision and the beauty of the English language in capturing it -- Steven Pinker * The Language Instinct *
Engaging, challenging and sometimes infuriating - a gem of a book that will help you be both precise and accurate, and distinguish between the two -- Simon Garfield * Just My Type *
One doesn't have to read for long before experiencing a 'Eureka' moment, in which a previously murky subject comes into focus * Wall Street Journal *
An immensely satisfying book * Washington Examiner *
Eli Burnstein is a Canadian humour writer, living in London. His work has appeared in the New Yorker, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Slackjaw, Weekly Humorist and Points in Case. He runs a spelling bee (Spelling Bae) that has been featured in the Toronto Star and the National Post, and on CBC Radio.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781805227229 |
| ISBN 10 | 180522722X |
| Title | Dictionary of Fine Distinctions |
| Author | Eli Burnstein |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2025-09-04 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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