Word nerd : dispatches from the games, grammar, and geek underground
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New York : Liverlight Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, [2015].
ISBN
9780871407733, 0871407736
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Bloomingdale Public Library - Nonfiction | 793.734 WIL | On Shelf |
| Cicero Public Library - Stacks | 793.734 WIL | On Shelf |
| Evergreen Park Public Library - Stacks | 793.734 WIL | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Liverlight Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, [2015].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xii, 216 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780871407733, 0871407736
Notes
Description
"Explores anagrams, palindromes, the highest-scoring Scrabble plays of all time, [and] the birth of the World Scrabble Championship, as well as many of the more colorful figures that inhabit this subculture. Die-hard word fans will find ... tips on how top players see their boards and racks to come up with the best play, how they prepare, and the psychology of tournament competition. Those uninitiated in the mysteries of Scrabble mania will find a ... memoir about all the fun people have with language and how words shape our lives and culture in unexpected ways"--Dust jacket flap.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Williams, J. D. (2015). Word nerd: dispatches from the games, grammar, and geek underground (First edition.). Liverlight Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Williams, John D.. 2015. Word Nerd: Dispatches From the Games, Grammar, and Geek Underground. Liverlight Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Williams, John D.. Word Nerd: Dispatches From the Games, Grammar, and Geek Underground Liverlight Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Williams, John D.. Word Nerd: Dispatches From the Games, Grammar, and Geek Underground First edition., Liverlight Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, 2015.
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