The fun and fascinating follow-up to the international bestseller Red Herrings and White Elephants Why do people put their "skeletons in a closet," "have a hunch," "get the cold shoulder," "get dressed up to the nines," or "call a spade a spade?" These phrases are used every day, yet most people have little or no idea where most of them come from. In Black Sheep and Lame Ducks, Albert Jack takes readers on a journey through the curious- and often bizarre-origins of hundreds of their favorite...
Writing is never easy, but this book can make it easier. With attentiveness and experience, Claudia Kousoulas gives readers applied writing, editing, and production approaches that provide a clear path to completing a document and tools that ensure it is engaging and professional. The book follows a project's path from initial assignment and conception, through sorting out what's significant, shaping it into a message, and guiding readers to an action. It addresses the different types of documen...
Reach for your trusty pen or pencil and tackle this bumper collection of word challenges at your leisure. Arranged in themes, they will provide a mental workout and relaxation therapy at the same time. How quickly can you find the words in the grid? You will find the solutions at the back of the book. Relax and give your brain a workout. Ideal for whiling away your time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.
Wuthering Heights is the only published novel by Emily Bronte, written between October 1845 and June 1846[1] and published in July of the following year. It was not printed until December 1847, after the success of her sister Charlotte Bronte's novel Jane Eyre, under the pseudonym Ellis Bell. A posthumous second edition was edited by Charlotte. The title of the novel comes from the Yorkshire manor on the moors of the story. The narrative centres on the all-encompassing, passionate, but ultimatel...
A challenging quiz collection, this book aims to test your knowledge of more than 400 incredible words and surprising definitions, and increase your vocabulary. Each word is used in a sentence, and is accompanied by three or four possible definitions. The book includes words like cockarouse, shilly-shally, hornswaggle and hugger-mugger, and can be played alone or with friends.
If it's time for a rhyme, or you need a satiric lyric, the Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the fastest and easiest way to refine your line. The most accessible way to find the rhyme you need. Other rhyming dictionaries are characterised by the use of obscure words for padding, subsections for disyllabic and trisyllabic rhymes, and reverse phonetic order - but we avoid such complications and, as a result, have the most practical rhyming book available. The most satisfactory rhym...
Vocabdaily Assessment Instructor's Manual Level 2-3 (Vocabdaily Assessment Instructor's Manual, #3)
by Iesha Rogers
Calling all word search wizards! Here are over 300 astounding new puzzles that will have you hunting for hours. Inside you'll find a wonderful world of 300 thematic word searches to explore, with some real brain teasers along the way. Whether you're playing at home with a cup of tea, on the train, or lounging by a sunny pool: these are the puzzles for you!So sit back, relax, and prepare for a non-stop word search extravaganza! Solutions appear in the back.
Hundreds of wide-ranging word lists to help with solving cryptic and quick crossword clues. The lists are sorted alphabetically and by length, and provide an invaluable reference for all crossword solvers. A must for all crossword solvers, this updated edition of the Bradford's Crossword Lists has been compiled from the Collins thesaurus database under the direction of Anne Bradford. It gives hundreds of useful wordlists covering a wide range of subjects, with each list sorted by lengt...
'You're never too old to become younger' - Mae West Are you a KIPPER? What is NANG, for goodness' sake? Where the heck is the RHUBARB TRIANGLE? Do you suffer from AFFLUENZA? Are you (gasp) BUFF? What is a FLASH MOB, a BLOG, and SLOW FOOD? And what on earth is CHICKENABILITY? All is made clear in Bling, Blogs and Bluetooth. Collated from The Oldie's 'Modern Life' columns, every new, trendy, obscure or just downright odd aspect of modern living, from speed-dating to Pilates, is described with wry...
Random House Webster's Handy American Dictionary, Second Edition (Handy Reference)
An all-new second edition, with new words for 2001-2002, Random House Webster's Handy American Dictionary contains clear and accessible definitions. And, with its small size, this dictionary is the perfect companion for students, travelers, and business people alike. Contents Include: • Over 50,000 concise definitions, idioms, and phrases • Helpful usage notes, pronunciation keys, and a handy ready-reference guide • Portable, small paperback fits perfectly into a purse, backpack, or briefcase
With an easy-to-grasp approach and user-friendly style, this newest offering in the Made Simple series includes directions and explanations that are completely bilingual, making this book easy for native Spanish speakers' use and reference. Where appropriate, the lessons have been adapted to teach English in the context of American culture.
Based on the contention that we do not utillize speech to its fullest extent, this guide is an essential aide to unlocking our "passive" vocabularies and developing a keener appreciation of the richness of language. Indispensable For Writers, Speakers, Teachers! -- Enrich your vocabulary -- Express yourself clearly -- and beautifully -- Fun and easy to use!
Para insultar con propiedad. Diccionario de insultos / How to Insult with Meanin g.Dictionary of Insults
by Algarabía
Una divertida guía que pone al alcance del lector más de 2 000 formas para ofender a quien más desee. Más de 2 000 insultos tomados de diccionarios, legajos, textos literarios, pasquines y del uso coloquial del habla para formar un diccionario que le haga honor al Arte de Insultar y nos ayude a hacerlo "con propiedad". Un libro escrito por los mismos autores del popular Chingonario . Aprender a insultar es todo un arte, ya lo decía el gran Schopenhauer. Se trata del último recurso cuando toda...
David Letterman's Book of Top Ten Lists
by David Letterman and David Letterman Writers
David Letterman's Book of Top Ten Lists and Zesty Lo-Cal Chicken Recipes by David Letterman and the Late Show with David Letterman Writers It's like watching TV -- with the added danger of paper cuts! Top Ten Apologies to People Buying This Book: 10. Cheap glue will only hold the thing together for about six days. 9. Some kids sneaked into the printing plant and added the word "ass" to a lot of the lists. 8. It costs about a dime to print one of these babies -- now take a l...
‘Brilliantly funny and sweet, so heartwarming and relatable. I couldn’t stop reading it!’ Lucy Vine ‘Warm, witty, romantic and oh-so relatable, I couldn’t put this book down’ Zara Stoneley Can love ever be as easy as ABC? If you want to know the A-Z of love then it starts with Alice and ends with Zach. Alice is a self-confessed cynic when it comes to love. She’s never had a serious relationship and after sup...
Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate reader friendly type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords. This edition of Frankenstein includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Keith Neilson. When obsessed university studen...