Foyle's Philavery

Foyle's Philavery
Author: Christopher Foyle
Publisher: Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2007
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

The word 'philavery' was invented to describe this book - a collection of words chosen simply on the grounds of their aesthetic appeal. Some of these words appeal because of their aptness, some for their obscurity, some for their euphony, and some for their quirkiness.

Foyle's Further Philavery

Foyle's Further Philavery
Author: Christopher Foyle
Publisher: Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2008
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

A fascinating new collection of uncommon and intriguing words

Foyles

Foyles
Author: Penny Mountain
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2003
Genre: Booksellers and bookselling
ISBN: 9780954495206

A light-hearted, anecdotal history of Foyles published to celebrate the shop's Centenary. It is one hundred years since brothers William and Gilbert Foyle embarked on an enterprise that was to become the world's greatest bookshop.

The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang

The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
Author: John Ayto
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780198610526

A dictionary of modern slang draws on the resources of the "Oxford English Dictionary" to cover over five thousand slang words and phrases from throughout the English-speaking world.

The Jo Fletcher Books Anthology

The Jo Fletcher Books Anthology
Author: Frank P. Ryan
Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2016-11-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1784297909

Whatever you fancy - enthralling epic fantasy or spine-tingling ghost-story, mythical thriller or riveting alternate history - Jo Fletcher Books has it all. Here at Jo Fletcher Books we pride ourselves on publishing high quality fantasy, science fiction and horror, of all types (we don't like to be bored). To demonstrate this, we've put together an anthology featuring a collection of short stories written by our wonderful authors. The Jo Fletcher Books Anthology includes stories from award-winning and bestselling writers including Lisa Tuttle, Alison Littlewood and Christopher Golden as well as many others: a showcase of the fantastic talent contained within this small but perfectly formed Imprint. Whatever your taste, there is something in here for everyone

Beeleigh Abbey

Beeleigh Abbey
Author: Christopher Foyle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2012
Genre: Abbeys
ISBN: 9780954889623

Fanged

Fanged
Author: Theresa Basile
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 149311171X

Sean is a sixteen-year-old vampire who just wants to finish high school. Blending in isn’t easy: two vampires in his group can’t stand him, he’s barely passing math, and Becky, the pretty cheerleader, smells a little too good to him. With the help of Hannah, the group leader and his best friend, he manages to fly under the radar and keep out of trouble. But when the junior class president is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the truce among Sean and his fellow vampires falls apart. As each person reveals a secret that could threaten their lives, Sean tries to control his hunger. Will he be able to turn over a new leaf, or will the temptation for Becky’s blood be too strong to overcome?

Other-Wordly

Other-Wordly
Author: Yee-Lum Mak
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2016-10-11
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1452163111

Discover words to surprise, delight, and enamor. Learn terms for the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees, for dancing awkwardly but with relish, and for the look shared by two people who each wish the other would speak first. Other-Wordly is an irresistible ebook for lovers of words and those lost for words alike.

Dictionary of the Strange, Curious and Lovely

Dictionary of the Strange, Curious and Lovely
Author: Robin Devoe
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2017-03-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781545109274

A dictionary of English's 3500 most interesting and/or beautiful words. Many are obscure words -- this book is not useful for foreigners learning English, but best enjoyed by fluent or native speakers. A book for word-lovers who enjoy learning and appreciating more of the English language. Includes some poetical quotes showing usage and select etymologies.