A compendium of collective nouns : from an armory of aardvarks to a zeal of zebras
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San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2013].
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9781452108230, 1452108234
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Published
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2013].
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Book
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236 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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9781452108230, 1452108234

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-225) and indexes.
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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"--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Faulkner, M., Filho, E. L., Logan, H., Mina, M., & Sacher, J. (2013). A compendium of collective nouns: from an armory of aardvarks to a zeal of zebras . Chronicle Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Mark, Faulkner et al.. 2013. A Compendium of Collective Nouns: From an Armory of Aardvarks to a Zeal of Zebras. Chronicle Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Mark, Faulkner et al.. A Compendium of Collective Nouns: From an Armory of Aardvarks to a Zeal of Zebras Chronicle Books, 2013.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Faulkner, Mark,, et al. A Compendium of Collective Nouns: From an Armory of Aardvarks to a Zeal of Zebras Chronicle Books, 2013.

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