{"product_id":"etymology-tales-sandy-tran-9798247059004","title":"Etymology Tales: Curious Journeys Through Words","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Secret Lives of Words\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered where your favorite words come from, how they evolved, or why some sound mischievous while others feel wise? \u003cb\u003eETYMOLOGY TALES: Curious Journeys Through Words\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003etakes you on a playful journey through the history of language, uncovering the hidden stories behind the words you use every day. From \"salary\" and \"sinister\" to \"nice\" and \"gossip,\" each chapter explores the origins, surprises, and humor woven into the fabric of speech.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you'll explore: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fascinating \u003cb\u003eetymology\u003c\/b\u003e of common and curious words\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow words \u003cb\u003ecarry culture, history, and mischief\u003c\/b\u003e across centuries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayful insights into language, from poetic \"feet\" to the secret life of \"salt\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWords that \u003cb\u003emarch, wander, hide, and tangle\u003c\/b\u003e in ways you never noticed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini linguistic stories perfect for lovers of \u003cb\u003ehistory, humor, and trivia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a \u003cb\u003eword nerd, language lover, or curious reader\u003c\/b\u003e, this book reveals that words are not just tools - they are living stories. Delight in the twists, turns, and surprises of \u003cb\u003eEnglish etymology, vocabulary history, and playful linguistics\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandy Tran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798247059004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.55d","brand":"Sandy Tran","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454391234815,"sku":"9798247059004","price":9.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7d39ce16-406e-4784-9947-ff92d2896b30.jpg?v=1777305934","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/etymology-tales-sandy-tran-9798247059004","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}