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Words from the Heart: An Emotional Dictionary turns its attention inward, gathering hundreds of real but little-known words that capture precise shades of feeling, from the sting of a bad haircut to the quiet joy of another's happiness. Dent pairs crisp definitions with vivid, relatable examples, making it both a practical vocabulary builder and a charming exploration of the emotional life language can describe. Interesting Stories About Curious Words rounds out the set with a lively tour through red herrings, cock-and-bull stories, nine-day wonders, and other phrases whose origins are stranger than you'd expect. Dent digs into the real history behind everyday sayings, uncovering surprising links to folklore and popular culture. 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