Books like The Penguin dictionary of troublesome words by Bill Bryson

A satirical dictionary compiling witty and biting definitions of English words, first published in a newspaper in 1881 and later revised into book form.

ARE YOU AT A LOSS FOR WORDS? Ask yourself these questions: ■ DO YOU ALWAYS USE THE PROPER WORD? ■ DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PRONOUNCE IT? ■ DO YOU KNOW HOW TO AVOID ILLITERATE EXPRESSIONS? ■ DO YOU SPEAK EASILY AND WITHOUT EMBARRASSMENT? Word power means success. Tests have proven again and again that people who do not possess large vocabularies are the ones who fail in today's competitive world. Modern life demands verbal knowledge. The person who can say what he means comes out on top in business, in school and in his personal affairs. WORD POWER MADE EASY will help you to achieve a fluent, powerful and effective vocabulary in three weeks. Utilizing the latest methods of research, it is simple, easy and entertaining to use. Now you can own this new edition of this authoritative book for an exceptionally low price.

David Crystal’s definitive survey of the English language explores its structure, global usage, and history, now fully revised with a new chapter on technology’s impact.

Explore the quirky world of euphemisms, slang, and rounded language with definitions, examples, and historical context in R.W. Holder’s handy guide.

"Edited by Archie Hobson, The Oxford Dictionary of Difficult Words focuses on words that are outside most people's normal vocabularies, but that are encountered relatively frequently. The dictionary spans many subject areas, including literature, science, law, philosophy, business, and art.". "With more than 10,000 words, and including parts of speech, easy-to-use pronunciations, concise definitions, and sample sentences showing the word in context, The Oxford Dictionary of Difficult Words is a handy dictionary to keep close by when reading, writing, or studying. Usage notes warn of easily confused words, and etymologies are given when they shed light on a word's meaning.". "Portable, affordable, and thorough, The Oxford Dictionary of Difficult Words is the first choice for readers, students, and people who want to expand their working vocabularies."--BOOK JACKET.

A comprehensive reference guide to English language usage and culture.