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Book Synopsis Curious English Words and Phrases by : Max Cryer
Download or read book Curious English Words and Phrases written by Max Cryer and published by Exisle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting ones hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? Or where the words 'eavesdropping', 'nickname' and 'D-Day' come from? They are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. Max explains where these curious expressions come from, what they mean and how they are used. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths - Did Churchill originate the phrase 'black dog'? And if 'ivory tower' can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is 'the real McCoy'. From 'couch potato' to 'Bob's your uncle', you'll find the explanation here!
Book Synopsis The Illustrated Book of Sayings by : Ella Frances Sanders
Download or read book The Illustrated Book of Sayings written by Ella Frances Sanders and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Lost in Translation and Eating the Sun, a charming illustrated collection of more than fifty expressions from around the globe that explores the nuances of language From the hilarious and romantic to the philosophical and literal, the idioms, proverbs, and adages in this illustrated collection address the nuances of language in the form of sayings from around the world. From the French idiom “to pedal in the sauerkraut” (meaning, “to spin your wheels”), to the Japanese idiom “even monkeys fall from trees” (meaning, “even experts can be wrong”), The Illustrated Book of Sayings reveals the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the world’s languages and cultures.
Book Synopsis The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by : Mark Haddon
Download or read book The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time written by Mark Haddon and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2009-02-24 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—narrated by a fifteen year old autistic savant obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating excursion into a mind incapable of processing emotions. Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, Christopher is autistic. Everyday interactions and admonishments have little meaning for him. At fifteen, Christopher’s carefully constructed world falls apart when he finds his neighbour’s dog Wellington impaled on a garden fork, and he is initially blamed for the killing. Christopher decides that he will track down the real killer, and turns to his favourite fictional character, the impeccably logical Sherlock Holmes, for inspiration. But the investigation leads him down some unexpected paths and ultimately brings him face to face with the dissolution of his parents’ marriage. As Christopher tries to deal with the crisis within his own family, the narrative draws readers into the workings of Christopher’s mind. And herein lies the key to the brilliance of Mark Haddon’s choice of narrator: The most wrenching of emotional moments are chronicled by a boy who cannot fathom emotions. The effect is dazzling, making for one of the freshest debut in years: a comedy, a tearjerker, a mystery story, a novel of exceptional literary merit that is great fun to read.
Book Synopsis Curious Phrases (Collins Dictionary of) by : Leslie Dunkling
Download or read book Curious Phrases (Collins Dictionary of) written by Leslie Dunkling and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ebook edition of the Collins Dictionary of Curious Phrases is an updated and revised version of Leslie Dunkling’s classic work on curious and baffling phrases.
Download or read book Who Said That First? written by Max Cryer and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-03-25 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Believe it or not, this is probably the first book to attempt to identify the original sources of some of the English language's most common expressions. We might think we know who first said famous for fifteen minutes, annus horribilis, the cold war and let them eat cake. It's a no brainer, you might say, but Max Cryer has a surprise or two in ...
Book Synopsis Heavens to Betsy! by : Charles E. Funk
Download or read book Heavens to Betsy! written by Charles E. Funk and published by Harper Paperbacks. This book was released on 1993-07-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's as mad as a hatter! Whether it's like a bump on a log or a bat out of hell, these expressions have been around forever, but we've never really known why ... until now! Finally Dr. Funk explains more than 400 droll, colorful, and sometimes pungent expressions of everyday speech. Derived from classical sources, historic events, famous literature, frontier humor, and the frailties of humankind, each of these sayings has an interesting story behind its origin. If you've ever wondered why when you're in a hurry you are told to hold your horses, wonder no more!
Book Synopsis Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red by : Andrew Thompson
Download or read book Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red written by Andrew Thompson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover hundreds of entertaining and often hilarious etymological journeys, by the bestselling author of Can Holding in a Fart Kill You? English is filled with curious, intriguing and bizarre phrases. This book reveals the surprising, captivating and even hilarious origins behind 400 of them, including: • Read between the Lines • Cat Got Your Tongue? • Put a Sock in It • Close, but No Cigar • Bring Home the Bacon • Caught Red-Handed • Under the Weather • Raining Cats and Dogs Perfect for trivia and language lovers alike, this entertaining collection is the ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language.
Book Synopsis The Curious Christian by : Barnabas Piper
Download or read book The Curious Christian written by Barnabas Piper and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2017-03 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Barnabas Piper explores what curiosity is for Chrisitans, and how it affects relationships, how we view art, entertainment, media, and politics, pointing them to discover a deeper connection with God.
Book Synopsis Tomorrow's Change Makers by : Marilyn Price-Mitchell
Download or read book Tomorrow's Change Makers written by Marilyn Price-Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For democracy to thrive, we must inspire and empower young citizens. Through research and stories of civically-engaged American youth, Tomorrow's Change Makers reveals the relationships, experiences, and challenges that propel today's young people to play important roles in their communities and across the globe.
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs, and Ancient Customs, from the Fourteenth Century by : James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps
Download or read book A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs, and Ancient Customs, from the Fourteenth Century written by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Learn Portuguese: Must-Know Brazilian Portuguese Slang Words & Phrases by : PortuguesePod101.com
Download or read book Learn Portuguese: Must-Know Brazilian Portuguese Slang Words & Phrases written by PortuguesePod101.com and published by Innovative Language Learning. This book was released on 2019-05-22 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to learn Portuguese the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to master daily conversations and speak like a native? Then this is the book for you. Learn Portuguese: Must-Know Brazilian Portuguese Slang Words & Phrases by PortuguesePod101 is designed for Beginner-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of Portuguese teachers and experts. Here’s how the lessons work: • Every Lesson is Based on a Theme • You Learn Slang Words or Phrases Related to That Theme • Check the Translation & Explanation on How to Use Each One And by the end, you will have mastered 100+ Portuguese Slang Words & phrases!
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs, and Ancient Customs, from the Fourteenth Century by : James Orchard Halliwell
Download or read book A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs, and Ancient Customs, from the Fourteenth Century written by James Orchard Halliwell and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Archaic & Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs & Ancient Customs, Form the Fourteenth Century by : James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps
Download or read book A Dictionary of Archaic & Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs & Ancient Customs, Form the Fourteenth Century written by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs, and Ancient Customs, from the Fourteenth Century by James Orchard Halliwell by :
Download or read book A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs, and Ancient Customs, from the Fourteenth Century by James Orchard Halliwell written by and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Vocabulary; Or, Collection of Words and Phrases by : John Pickering
Download or read book A Vocabulary; Or, Collection of Words and Phrases written by John Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1816 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs, and Ancient Customs from the Fourteenth Century by : James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps
Download or read book A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs, and Ancient Customs from the Fourteenth Century written by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Bees Knees and Barmy Armies - Origins of the Words and Phrases We Use Every Day by : Harry Oliver
Download or read book Bees Knees and Barmy Armies - Origins of the Words and Phrases We Use Every Day written by Harry Oliver and published by Metro Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fromstiff upper lipto stomping grounds, an amusing look at the history behind commonly-used words and phrasesWhat makes someone "pleased as punch?" Why is New York City called "The Big Apple?" Why do we "dress to the nines?"And what does it mean to escape by the "skin of your teeth?" Every day speech is peppered with hundreds of phrases and expressions, but rarely are their origins contemplated. This intriguing survey delves deep into the history behind hundreds of common words and turns of phrase and uncovers their fascinating and amusing sources. From ancient idioms to up-to-the minute lingo, this is the perfect resource for etymologists and language-lovers alike."
