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"A unique reference tool for writers and students to expand their sensory vocabulary The difference between the almost right word and the right word is the difference between a lightning bug and lightning, Mark Twain once wrote. Throughout history, the timely use of the apt word has held enormous sway, in literature, speeches, and texts. How is it that some words hold such power? One thing we know: great words often engage the senses. Thesaurus of the Senses expands your possibilities to see, hear, touch, taste, and smell to describe the world around you. It collects some of the best English sensory words in one place to enliven your writing and build persuasive descriptions. Unlike ordinary thesauri that contain all manner of words--the mesmerizing as well as the mundane--this thesaurus contains the gems of the literary world. Here writers will find excellent company among the careening, clanging, unflinching, frothy, splendorous, and velvety words that will add depth, color, and spice to their work. The book explores rich facets of each of the five senses including shapes, textures, aromas, colors, facial expressions, speech and utterances, visceral responses, mouthfeel, flavors, and the delightful music of onomatopoeia. Also included are exercises to help writers connect with the senses, along with full word and subject indexes. It's an indispensable reference tool for writers, poets, students, teachers, editors, storytellers, bloggers, communicators, and word lovers alike to add more spark to their writing and expand their sensory vocabulary. ""A unique spin on an age-old resource...In an age when we seem to rely more and more on just a few hyperbolic descriptors, this book offers writers, professionals, and students a vast array of more accurate and engaging alternatives."" --Writer's Digest book contest judge"

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"""A unique spin on an age-old resource...In an age when we seem to rely more and more on just a few hyperbolic descriptors, this book offers writers, professionals, and students a vast array of more accurate and engaging alternatives."" --Writer's Digest book contest judge ""A good, sturdy word resource a bit like a reverse dictionary. Gives you words you might have been looking for, or words that would be more apt."" --Goodreads reviewer, writer ""Wonderful book that opens up avenues of my imagination. I have it as one of my primary go to reference books. I would suggest buying this book to anyone that has a love for any form of writing."" --Amazon reviewer ""Great addition to any writer's library. I was extremely pleased with the scope of its content and highly recommend it to others."" --Amazon reviewer Thesaurus of the Senses paperback edition reached #5 on the Amazon Best Seller list in the category of Thesauruses."

A unique spin on an age-old resource...In an age when we seem to rely more and more on just a few hyperbolic descriptors, this book offers writers, professionals, and students a vast array of more accurate and engaging alternatives. --Writer's Digest book contest judge A good, sturdy word resource a bit like a reverse dictionary. Gives you words you might have been looking for, or words that would be more apt. --Goodreads reviewer, writer Wonderful book that opens up avenues of my imagination. I have it as one of my primary go to reference books. I would suggest buying this book to anyone that has a love for any form of writing. --Amazon reviewer Great addition to any writer's library. I was extremely pleased with the scope of its content and highly recommend it to others. --Amazon reviewer Thesaurus of the Senses paperback edition reached #5 on the Amazon Best Seller list in the category of Thesauruses.

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Linda Hart is a technical editor, writer, word collector, and native of Ohio. A graduate of University of Wisconsin, Linda has a bachelor's degree in chemistry and master's degrees in biochemistry, library science, and journalism.

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