The Word Book
Worth buying if: You enjoy books organized around words and general-interest language.
Skip it if: You are looking for a novel with characters, plot, and a sustained story.
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Summary
Published by Parkwest Pubns in 1999, The Word Book is a 227-page book by Gyles Brandreth. Its title and general-interest classification point to a word-centered reading experience.
Why this book now
A 1999 word book offers a chance to revisit how general-interest language reference was presented before today’s digital search habits.
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- You enjoy books organized around words and general-interest language.
- You like dipping into compact reference-style books rather than reading one continuous narrative.
- You are looking for a novel with characters, plot, and a sustained story.
- You want a newly published language guide or an updated digital reference.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780860516705
Worth buying if: You enjoy books organized around words and general-interest language.
Skip it if: You are looking for a novel with characters, plot, and a sustained story.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At 227 pages, this is a moderate-length book suited to short sessions or a steady read.
What stands out here
This record identifies the 1999 Parkwest Pubns edition, a 227-page general-interest publication.
Best way to approach it
Approach it as a browseable word book: read consecutively or dip in wherever a word-focused entry catches your attention.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780860516705
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