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Is ‘feague’ the most disturbing word in The Horologicon?
Posted on 2013/01/21 in General, tagged as
Gabriella at timelordsandwizards reviews The Horologicon by Mark Forsyth and talks about her favourite #lostwords (and the most disturbing!). The Horologicon is available now from all good bookshops. Find out more about the book here and discover more lost words on Tumblr here.
Five brand new Practical Guides added to the series!
Posted on 2013/01/18 in General, tagged as
Five Introducing Practical Guides – Body Language, CBT for Work, Emotional Intelligence, Getting the Job You Want and Assertiveness – have recently been added to our popular self-help series! These jargon-free and easy-to-read guides offer straightforward and realistic advice, helping you to stop negative thoughts before they affect your work and well-being, set the right goals by working out what you really want, understand non-verbal messages s… Read more »
Last chance to grab some of Icon’s best books for 99p!
Posted on 2013/01/07 in General, tagged as
Icon Books currently has some fantastic titles in the 12 Days of Kindle sale. It ends at 11:59 pm tonight so do not miss out on your chance to grab some new titles for your back-to-work commute! You’ll find some of Icon’s most popular science titles, including The Epigenetics Revolution, Quantum and The Universe Inside You. Two books from our hugely successful 30-Second series are also available: 30-Second Theories and 30-Second Philosophies, as… Read more »
Exercise better, train smarter and live longer with The First 20 Minutes
Posted on 2013/01/02 in General, tagged as
Are you already planning to get fit in 2013? Writing down New Year’s resolutions that you are doubtful that you’ll keep? The First 20 Minutes by Gretchen Reynolds makes it a little easier by drawing on cutting-edge scientific research and using it to offer advice that will help you improve the way you exercise. ‘This is a science book, first and foremost … you will learn about the current state of physiology, biology, psychology, and the neurolo… Read more »
Merry Christmas from Icon!
Posted on 2012/12/25 in General, tagged as
“A room without books is like a body without a soul,” Cicero. One might say the same of an ereader. If you have been lucky enough to receive one of these for Christmas, here’s a Yuletide selection of Icon’s titles available in ebook form, and some available as real books and ebooks with which to start a new leaf, a New Year, or simply a new train of thought. For those wishing to load an ereader with thought-provoking, quality non fiction: … Read more »
‘Really witty, really funny … This would be a lovely gift for Christmas’
Posted on 2012/12/14 in General, tagged as
The Horologicon has received a brilliant review from yet another lovely Booktuber! You can watch Candice’s (also known as candysomething on YouTube) review below. The Horologicon is available now from all good bookshops. Find out more about the book here and read an extract from The Horologicon here.
Christmas Words with Mark Forsyth
Posted on 2012/12/12 in General, tagged as
Christmas is swiftly approaching and to celebrate, here’s a video of Mark Forsyth explaining the origins of common Christmas words – tangerine, walnut, turkey, and what exactly a Yule hole is… The Horologicon is available now from all good bookshops. Find out more about the book here and read an extract here. Follow our Tumblr to discover more #lostwords.
Mark Forsyth’s Gemel Edition on offer in the Guardian Bookshop – and win a special limerick penned by Mark
Posted on 2012/12/07 in General, tagged as
Mark Forsyth’s Gemel Edition – a beautiful box set containing both The Horologicon and The Etymologicon – is currently on special offer for £16 (normally £25) in the Guardian Bookshop. One lucky person will find a secret message from Mark Forsyth in their copy of The Horologicon. It contains a secret code word, which means you’ve won a limerick penned especially for you by Mark, using your own name! Purchase the box set from the Guardian Bookshop… Read more »
‘I absolutely loved The Horologicon’
Posted on 2012/12/07 in General, tagged as
Sanne, also known as booksandquills on YouTube, has recorded a fantastic review of Mark Forsyth’s The Horologicon, and even reads a passage from the book. Check it out below! The Horologicon is available now from all good bookshops. Find out more about the book here and read an extract from The Horologicon here.
Do not miss out on Mark Forsyth’s ONLY central London event!
Posted on 2012/12/06 in General, tagged as
Mark Forsyth’s ONLY central London event is on Tuesday 11th December, 6:30-8pm at Blackwell’s Charing Cross Road.Come and hear Mark Forsyth talk about The Horologiconand the beautiful but forgotten words he’s unearthed. There will also be a Q&A session followed by a signing.Reserve your (free!) place now by contacting events.london@blackwell.co.uk or 020 7292 5100. Find out more information about the event here and Mark’s other upcoming event… Read more »
