Alternative form of book word

(linguistics) A word that is encountered in writing but not usually in speech, which people may therefore not know how to pronounce (correctly).

plural of book word

Teaching from textbooks, rather than by hands-on experience.

(historical) A book, in diary form, in which one's friends enter their birthdates in their own handwriting.

A smooth form of the Pahlavi script in which letters are joined to each other and often form complicated ligatures.

(authorship) A series of public events performed by authors in order to promote a newly-released book, including book signings, media appearances, etc.

A reference book containing practical information prepared by, or intended for, people doing fieldwork.

plural of book number

A unique number which identifies a published book, for example, an ISBN.