{"product_id":"thesaurus-of-the-senses-9780998552903","title":"Thesaurus of the Senses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA u\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enique reference tool for writers and students to expand their sensory vocabulary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe difference between the \u003cem\u003ealmost right word\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eright word\u003c\/em\u003e is the difference between a \u003cem\u003elightning bug\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003elightning\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Twain once wrote. Throughout history, the timely use of the apt word has held enormous sway, in literature, speeches, and texts. How is it that some words hold such power? One thing we know: great words often engage the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThesaurus of the Senses\u003c\/em\u003e expands your possibilities to see, hear, touch, taste, and smell to describe the world around you. It collects some of the best English sensory words in one place to enliven your writing and build persuasive descriptions. Unlike ordinary thesauri that contain all manner of words--the mesmerizing as well as the mundane--this thesaurus contains the gems of the literary world. Here writers will find excellent company among the \u003cem\u003ecareening\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eclanging\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eunflinching\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003efrothy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003esplendorous\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003evelvety \u003c\/em\u003ewords that will add depth, color, and spice to their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores rich facets of each of the five senses including shapes, textures, aromas, colors, facial expressions, speech and utterances, visceral responses, mouthfeel, flavors, and the delightful music of onomatopoeia. Also included are exercises to help writers connect with the senses, along with full word and subject indexes. It's an indispensable reference tool for writers, poets, students, teachers, editors, storytellers, bloggers, communicators, and word lovers alike to add more spark to their writing and expand their sensory vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A unique spin on an age-old resource...In an age when we seem to rely more and more on just a few hyperbolic descriptors, this book offers writers, professionals, and students a vast array of more accurate and engaging alternatives.\" \u003c\/em\u003e--\u003cem\u003eWriter's Digest\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e book contest judge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHart, Linda:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Linda Hart is a technical editor, writer, word collector, and native of Ohio. A graduate of University of Wisconsin, Linda has a bachelor's degree in chemistry and master's degrees in biochemistry, library science, and journalism.","brand":"Four Cats Publishing LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726789579026,"sku":"9780998552903","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_89508e61-01c4-4dd6-a16c-d8e0e9276ccf.jpg?v=1734883527","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thesaurus-of-the-senses-9780998552903","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}