First You Write a Sentence:The Elements of Reading, Writing ... and Life by Joe Moran
$22.99 AUD
Category: Etymology
The sentence is the common ground where every writer walks. A poet writes in sentences, but so does the unsung author who came up with Items trapped in doors cause delays. A good sentence can be written (and read) by anyone if we simply give it the gift of our time.Enter widely-acclaimed author Professo ...Show more
Dear Reader: The Comfort and Joy of Books by Cathy Rentzenbrink
$32.99 AUD
Category: Etymology
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Last Act of Love.'Reading has saved my life, again and again, and has held my hand through every difficult time' For as long as she can remember, Cathy Rentzenbrink has lost and found herself in stories. Growing up she was rarely seen without her nose in ...Show more
Guarded by Dragons - Encounters with Rare Books and Rare People by Rick Gekoski
$32.99 AUD
Category: Etymology | Reading Level: very good
Rick Gekoski has been traversing the rocky terrain of the rare book trade for over fifty years. The treasure he seeks is scarce, carefully buried and often jealously guarded, knowledge of its hiding place shared through word of mouth like the myths of old.In Guarded by Dragons, Gekoski invites readers i ...Show more
Wonderworks: The 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature by Angus Fletcher
$39.99 AUD
Category: Etymology
'Fascinating. It blew my mind!' - Malcolm Gladwell Wonderworks reveals that literature is among the mightiest technologies that humans have ever invented, precision-honed to give us what our brains most want and need. Literature is a technology like any other. And the writers we revere - from Homer to ...Show more
Word Perfect: Etymological Entertainment For Every Day of the Year by Susie Dent
$35.00 AUD
Category: Etymology
'Susie Dent is a national treasure' Richard Osman'WORD PERFECT is a golden vaulted cave of fascinating and funny hidden gems' JO BRANDWelcome to a year of wonder with Susie Dent, lexicographer, logophile, and longtime queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner.From the real Jack the Lad to the theatrically ...Show more
How to Tell a Story by The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness, Kate Tellers
$34.99 AUD
Category: Etymology
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The MothYou are a multitude of stories. Every joy and heartbreak, every disappointment and dizzying high, has the makings of an u ...Show more
The Way of the Fearless Writer: Ancient Eastern Wisdom for a Flourishing Writing Life by Beth Kempton
$34.99 AUD
Category: Etymology
A new, mindful approach to the writing lifeIn a radical departure from standard advice about creative success, effort, critique, and competition, The Way of the Fearless Writer will show you that there is another way to thrive--a writing path of ease, trust, wonder, and joy.You are invited to embark on ...Show more
Bibliomaniac by Robin Ince
$34.99 AUD
Category: Etymology
In this warm and witty celebration of the written word, the popular comedian and presenter takes the reader on a journey across Britain as he explores his lifelong love of books and bookshops. Why play to 12,000 people when you can play to 12? In Autumn 2021, Robin Ince's stadium tour with Professor Bri ...Show more
Books that Changed History by Dk; James Naughtie (Foreword by)
$45.00 AUD
Category: Etymology
With a foreword by James Naughtie (British radio and news presenter for the BBC).Turn the pages of the most famous books of all time and marvel at the stories behind them. Over 75 of the world's most celebrated, rare, and seminal books are examined and explained in this stunning treasury.Books That Chan ...Show more
Story Out of the Box - Creativity Games for Writers of All Ages by Leander Deeny; Nicky Hoberman
$24.99 AUD
Category: Etymology
Unleash thousands of stories from the depths of your imagination Pick a subject card and a technique card and use them to create your own madcap tales. These 80 cards will provide hours of storytelling and creative writing entertainment. All you need is a pencil and paper, and a pirate ship, and a warri ...Show more
Write for Life: A Toolkit for Writers by Julia Cameron
$39.99 AUD
Category: Etymology
The essential guide to writing by the Queen of Creativity, Julia Cameron Legendary author of The Artist's Way Julia Cameron has pioneered the field of creative recovery, inspiring millions of people around the world to discover their true creative selves. Now in Write for Life, the 'Queen of Creativity' ...Show more
How to Grow Your Own Poem by Kate Clanchy
$34.99 AUD
Category: Etymology
Do you want to write a poem? This book will show you 'how to grow your own poem'...