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    A Compendium of Collective Nouns: From an Armory of Aardvarks to a Zeal of Zebras
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    A Compendium of Collective Nouns: From an Armory of Aardvarks to a Zeal of Zebras
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    A Compendium of Collective Nouns: From an Armory of Aardvarks to a Zeal of Zebras

    By Woop Studios and Jay Sacher

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    This illustrated guide compiles over 2,000 collective nouns and brings them to life in stunningly colorful, graphic artwork from the design dynamos at Woop Studios. Chock-full of treasures of the English language, the diversity of terms collected here covers topics from plants and animals (a parade of elephants, an embarrassment of pandas) to people and things (a pomposity of professors, an exultation of fireworks) and range from the familiar (a pride of lions) to the downright obscure (an ooze of amoebas). Pronunciations, definitions, etymologies, and historical anecdotes make this beautiful book an entertaining read, a standout reference, and a visual treat. Language lovers and art appreciators alike will be captivated by this gem, rich in word and image.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChronicle Books Digital
    Release dateSep 17, 2013
    ISBN9781452129525
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    • 4/5
      This was a fun book to pore over and gain a little bit of knowledge behind how some of our favorite collective nouns came about. Honestly, I'm not going to remember the majority of them. But this book would make a great conversation starter...especially when I regale friends with a groan of puns!
    • 3/5
      This is more of a reference book than something I would read all the way through. Completed 25%