{"product_id":"dictionary-of-fine-distinctions-nuances-niceties-and-subtle-shades-of-meaning-hardcover","title":"Dictionary of Fine Distinctions: Nuances, Niceties, and Subtle Shades of Meaning - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEli Burnstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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. It resolves a great deal of puzzlement over confusable terms, and its endearing illustrations and lighthearted explanations multiply the satisfaction.\" --Steven Pinker, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Language Instinct \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eRationality\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What's the difference between mazes and labyrinths? Proverbs and adages? Clementines and tangerines? Join author Eli Burnstein on a hairsplitter's odyssey into the world of the ultra-subtle with \u003ci\u003eDictionary of Fine Distinctions\u003c\/i\u003e. Illustrated by New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck, this humorous dictionary takes a neurotic, brain-tickling plunge into the infinite (and infinitesimal) nuances that make up our world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The perfect gift for book lovers, word nerds, trivia geeks, and everyday readers, this illustrated gem is more than just a book--it is an indispensable resource akin to a thesaurus but filled with charm and wit. Each entry, from \"latte vs. flat white\" to \"Great Britain vs. The United Kingdom,\" is accompanied by mnemonic aids, quirky asides, and detailed illustrations, making it a standout dictionary for any bibliophile or language enthusiast's library. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eFoyle's Philavery: A Treasury of Unusual Words\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDictionary of Fine Distinctions\u003c\/i\u003e promises to be a cherished addition to the genre that offers clarity, joy, and a deeper appreciation for the subtleties of the English language. The quintessential librarian gift and English teacher gift, it's an educational odyssey that's as entertaining as it is enlightening.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEli Burnstein\u003c\/b\u003e is a humor writer whose work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMcSweeney's Internet Tendency\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSlackjaw\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWeekly Humorist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Offing\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePoints in Case\u003c\/i\u003e. He runs a spelling bee (Spelling Bae) that has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eNational Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and on CBC Radio. Burnstein is Canadian and lives in London, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 7.09 x 5.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748773331232,"sku":"9781454952350","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/17cdb4cce5fb6c2b26e6a3d0ed5d44ed.webp?v=1779915766","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/dictionary-of-fine-distinctions-nuances-niceties-and-subtle-shades-of-meaning-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}