  “It’s a strange world of language in which skating on thin ice can get you in hot water.” |
 The Language-Lover’s Lexipedia “Astonishingly, addictively entertaining”—Benjamin Dreyer, the New York Times best-selling author of Dreyer’s English From the team that brought you League of the Lexicon, The Language-Lover's Lexipedia leads you on a delightful rollick through language unlike any you’ve ever experienced. Joshua Blackburn has created an A–Z that’s part-encyclopedia, part–treasure map, and an all-around joy for anyone interested in words and language. |
 The Dictionary of Obscure and Enchanting Words Do you revel in rare words? Swoon over poetic turns of phrase? This dictionary is your passport to a world of linguistic wonder—where forgotten gems and modern curiosities meet. From the soaring spirit of aliferous to the bold brilliance of zazzy, every page connects you to words that inspire, amuse, and expand the way you see the world. Welcome to the dictionary for those who believe words aren’t just tools but tiny works of art. |
 The World of The Great Gatsby: |
 The World of Jane Austen: |
 The World of Frankenstein: |
 STET! A Game for Language Lovers, Grammar Geeks, and BibliophilesWhats’ wrong with this sentence? If that misplaced apostrophe leapt right off the page, this game—based on the New York Times bestseller—is for you. One hundred sentences await you, the copyeditor, to correct—or to STET (a copyeditor’s term that means “let it stand”). |
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“I Wish You All the Joy” Silver Shakespeare BraceletThis stylish silver cuff bracelet is etched with this succinct blessing from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice: “I wish you all the joy that you can wish.” This timeless piece is a perfect gift for lovers of the Bard or anyone celebrating one of life’s joyful moments. |
Silk Chiffon Scarves
The hems of the scarves are hand-rolled and sewn, not machine-stitched. The colors are bright and clear, but because the scarves are chiffon, they have a certain transparency. They are easily tied in a variety of ways and are large enough to wear as light shawls.
Gustav Klimt
Silk Chiffon Scarf
The floral pattern on this multi-color silk scarf was created from a detail of Klimt’s painting The Dancer, his first painting exhibited in the United States, which features the refined design and patterning that characterize his work.
Van Gogh Sunflowers
Silk Chiffon Scarff
This vibrant yellow, orange, and green scarf is inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers series, a set of seven paintings made in Arles, France, between 1888 and 1889.
 The Snooty Bookshop PostcardsThis postcard set celebrates more than a decade of Tom Gauld’s contributions to The Guardian, with fifty of his most beloved strips. A master of condensing grand, highbrow themes into one- to eight-panel comics, his weekly strips embody his trademark British humor. |
 Writer’s Pencils “The shorter and plainer the better.”—Beatrix Potter Twenty pencils with quotations from Sarah Orne Jewett, Mark Twain, Mary Seacole, Thomas Mann, and Beatrix Potter, offering advice and insights to inspire writers. |
 Solar System PaperweightLet your thoughts turn heavenwards as you gaze at the colorful solar system paperweight with its galaxies and planets. This glass paperweight combines style and functionality as a beautiful accent piece for any home or office. |
Rechargeable Dimmable Magnifiers
These lightweight, ergonomic, optical-grade 4x magnifiers recharge in just two hours, providing up to twelve hours (on medium-brightness mode) of non-diminishing light, the brightest LED magnifier available. A micro-USB cable and rechargeable 750 mAh battery are included. The magnifiers are ready to use, no need to buy batteries.
Rechargeable Handheld Dimmable Magnifier
Rechargeable Dimmable Page Magnifier
Hourglass
The hourglass is a recurring image that evokes not only the passage of time but also balance, the sky and the earth, the female figure, and more. This richly symbolic object is also a calming and beautiful desk accessory. Choose among four colors and between five- and thirty-minutes.
 Walt Whitman Earrings“Resist much, obey little.” The poet’s rallying cry for individual and collective liberty, from the 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass, is stamped on these sterling silver domed disc earrings for pierced ears. They are handmade in the US by artist Amy Volchok. |
 Classic French Market BagPull out the Larousse: you’ll run out of the superlatives you’ll need to describe this classic net tote. Maybe the company that makes it says it best: Le IT BAG écolo (the ecological IT BAG). Chic as Chanel, it’s eminently practical: it takes up hardly any space and is machine washable, durable, inexpensive, and 100% cotton. |
Mugs
Made in Scotland, in a factory on Loch Lomond, by a family business run by three generations of women. The company tells us, “Each mug is printed and decorated in the UK by our cheery, hardworking, skilled, and experienced staff.”
The company has produced bespoke bone china mugs for Orla Kiely, Paul Smith, Lulu Guinness, Vivienne Westwood, the Tate, the National Galleries, the National Trust, and many schools, churches, galleries, and other organizations.
Writers and Characters Mug
Absolutely the most stimulating (yet blessedly silent) breakfast companions with whom to share a cuppa: Charlotte Brontë and Mr. Rochester, Seamus Heaney and The Naturalist, Hilary Mantel and Anne Boleyn, J. R. R. Tolkien with Bilbo and Smaug, Agatha Christie with Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, and many more.
Time Spent Reading Is Never Wasted Mug
This heirloom quality bone china mug is decorated with Quentin Blake’s irresistible illustration of a storytelling dragon reading to four captivated children, with the reminder: “Time spent reading is never wasted.”
Periodic Table of Elements Mug
Beyond nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur, there are fermium, thulium, ytterbium, nobelium, mendelevium, and dozens more. Make friends with all 118, and think elemental thoughts.
 Libraries Save Democracy PinShow your support for public libraries and the essential role they play in a democracy by wearing this enamel pin on a collar, lapel, backpack, or tote. |
 Read Banned Books Enamel PinThe best way to protest the banning of books is to read them. Spread the word by pinning this “Read Banned Books” pin to a lapel, backpack, or bookbag. |
 Play with Matisse Activity Kit Jump into the bold and bright world of Henri Matisse, one of history’s most playful artists, as you make a paper masterpiece inspired by the artist. This is an innovative and original craft kit that will be enjoyed by adults as much as children. |
 Zig & Go Musical Chain Reaction Construction Set This set contains a myriad of chain reaction and wooden construction components, as well as chimes, bells, a gong, and other “instruments” that can produce sound when positioned to do so. The possibilities are endless as kids learn about the ingenuity and magic involved in chains of movement. |
Crane Scissors
These embroidery scissors, first spotted in a notions shop in Rome, are heirloom tools that you will use for years to come. The scissors are cast in the lovely shape of a crane and are finely engraved with feathers and other details. The blades are nickel-plated, and a thin layer of 24-karat gold has been applied to the rest of the scissors for a beautiful finish.
Ruler and Letter Opener
Add an element of old-fashioned elegance to your desk with this letter opener and ruler. Crafted in Italy from hard-tempered steel, this graceful yet practical tool features a refined gold-plated handle and engraved imperial measurements. A thin layer of 24-karat gold is applied to the letter opener, giving it a beautiful, shining gold finish.
Paper Scissors
The best scissors are designed for specific cutting projects. To this end, we are pleased to introduce our Paper Scissors, which are engineered specifically for cutting paper. Crafted in Italy, these scissors trace their design back to the 1950s, when flat-handled scissors were first made. Each pair features an elegant gold-plated handle paired with durable carbon steel blades.
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