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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Tiny Book - Learn a Word in a Week - Etymology is a delightful and insightful journey into the hidden life of words. In just ten chapters, this compact yet deeply enriching book unpacks the meaning, history, and substance of the word etymology-revealing why understanding where words come from can change the way we see language, culture, and ourselves.Designed for the curious reader, language enthusiast, or lifelong learner, this volume explores the literal definition of etymology, its ancient linguistic roots, and its evolution through centuries of scholarly tradition and everyday speech. But it doesn't stop there. With clarity and warmth, the book takes the reader into the heart of what etymology represents: a window into the history of human thought, culture, migration, invention, and identity.Each chapter is crafted to illuminate a specific angle: The literal and philosophical meanings of the word etymologyIts origins in Greek and Latin, and its early usesHow etymology became a formal field of studyThe role of etymology in dictionaries and educationIts connection to history, storytelling, and cultural memoryFascinating case studies of words that have transformed over timeThe future of etymology in the digital ageThe book invites readers to slow down and savor the beauty of words. It reminds us that every word we speak has a past-that even the simplest expressions carry echoes of different places, languages, and lives. It encourages us to approach language with curiosity and humility, and to appreciate how etymology connects us not only to history, but to each other.With poetic reflections, accessible explanations, and real-world examples, A Tiny Book - Learn a Word in a Week - Etymology offers a refreshing alternative to dense linguistic texts. It's ideal for readers who want to learn deeply without being overwhelmed. Whether you read a chapter a day or all at once, this book promises to leave you with a renewed love for language and a new lens through which to hear and use words.Part of the "A Tiny Book - Learn a Word in a Week" series, this edition continues the mission of exploring the world through a single word at a time. It's a perfect companion for writers, readers, educators, students, and anyone who finds joy in the rich and layered world of language. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What does a single word reveal about the world?In A Tiny Book - Learn a Word in a Week - Tariff, we take a deep and surprising journey into a word that seems simple on the surface but opens into a vast landscape of meaning beneath. Most of us encounter the word tariff in headlines about trade wars or economic policies. But how many of us pause to ask: Where does this word come from? What does it truly mean? And why does it matter beyond the pages of an economics textbook?This second volume in the A Tiny Book series invites readers to spend seven days immersed in the word tariff-not just as a technical term, but as a symbol, a story, and a reflection of human nature.Across ten compact but thoughtful chapters, this book explores the literal meaning and historical origins of tariff, tracing its roots from ancient marketplaces and Mediterranean ports to the global trade agreements of today. We examine how tariffs have shaped nations, influenced wars, protected industries, and sparked political revolutions. But we don't stop there.Beyond economics, tariff becomes a metaphor for how we create boundaries-between countries, between people, and even within ourselves. We ask: What do we protect? What do we restrict? What are we afraid of losing-or letting in? From philosophy and politics to art and ethics, this book widens the word's meaning and shows how language connects to every layer of life.Written in an accessible, lyrical style, Tariff is ideal for the curious reader who wants to think deeply about words, language, and the way our world is shaped by what we choose to name and define. It's not a textbook. It's a conversation starter. A reflection companion. A quiet reminder that every word carries more than its definition-it carries a way of seeing the world.Whether you're a lover of language, a student of society, a thinker, a teacher, or simply someone intrigued by the power of words, this tiny book offers big ideas in a compact form. Like its predecessor Universe, this volume continues the series' mission: to slow down, look closer, and rediscover the wonder tucked inside our everyday vocabulary.So if you've ever wondered how something as technical as tariff can reveal something as personal as your own values, boundaries, or fears-this book is for you.Spend a week with a word. Let it change the way you think. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.