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Roots of Happiness: 100 Words for Joy and Hope from Britain's Most-Loved Word Expert

by Susie Dent
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Roots of Happiness: 100 Words for Joy and Hope from Britain's Most-Loved Word Expert
Roots of Happiness: 100 Words for Joy and Hope from Britain's Most-Loved Word Expert

Uplifting etymological journey; language's joy rediscovered.

If words and their histories captivate you, you'll feel right at home with Susie Dent's "Roots of Happiness." It's not just a book; it's a linguistic treasure hunt that spotlights the brighter side of the English language. As you turn the pages, you'll be reminded of the power words have to uplift, comfort, and bring sheer delight—an ideal pick-me-up for any lexicon lover or anyone in need of a little linguistic sunshine.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Roots of Happiness: 100 Words for Joy and Hope from Britain's Most-Loved Word Expert

by Susie Dent
RM39.71 MYR
Compare to estimated retail price: RM91.17 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780241573198
Authors: Susie Dent
Publisher: Puffin
Date of Publication: 2023-10-05
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Art, History
Goodreads rating: 4.41
(rated by 99 readers)

Description

Susie Dent, bestselling author, broadcaster and word expert, is on a mission to find light in the deepest, darkest corners of our language. It takes just a short browse through the dictionary to spot how it is filled with negative words. But Susie has searched far and wide to unearth happy and uplifting words and phrases that, in some cases, are long forgotten, while others have only just been discovered. Paired with beautiful illustrations, this is the perfect book to lift you out of your mubble fubbles (a slightly sad mood), make you grin like a gigglemug (someone who never stops smiling), and have you feeling forblissed (extremely happy) in no time. This joyous collection of 100 positive words and their origins will show readers young and old just how wonderful language can be - and how you can use your words to make the world a happier place.
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Uplifting etymological journey; language's joy rediscovered.

If words and their histories captivate you, you'll feel right at home with Susie Dent's "Roots of Happiness." It's not just a book; it's a linguistic treasure hunt that spotlights the brighter side of the English language. As you turn the pages, you'll be reminded of the power words have to uplift, comfort, and bring sheer delight—an ideal pick-me-up for any lexicon lover or anyone in need of a little linguistic sunshine.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.