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Author: Publisher: Wordsworth Editions ISBN: 9781840222807 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 308
Book Description
It s a long road that has no turning... Empty vessels make the most noise... such sayings are an essential part of our communication equipment; of our everyday speech. This collection presents sayings both so usual that we use them without thinking, and so unusual that they bring us up short when we hear them. But, as the introductory essay discusses, even the most obscure saying is immediately recognisable for what it is, and its meaning and use are instantly clear. This Wordsworth collection acts both as a classified list of sayings, and as a source of bon mots for brightening up one's conversational skills, and will provide a welcome and amusing companion for your other reference books.
Author: Publisher: Wordsworth Editions ISBN: 9781840222807 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 308
Book Description
It s a long road that has no turning... Empty vessels make the most noise... such sayings are an essential part of our communication equipment; of our everyday speech. This collection presents sayings both so usual that we use them without thinking, and so unusual that they bring us up short when we hear them. But, as the introductory essay discusses, even the most obscure saying is immediately recognisable for what it is, and its meaning and use are instantly clear. This Wordsworth collection acts both as a classified list of sayings, and as a source of bon mots for brightening up one's conversational skills, and will provide a welcome and amusing companion for your other reference books.
Author: Clifford Sawhney Publisher: Pustak Mahal ISBN: 8122308546 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 151
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While there are numerous Indian and foreign books on proverbs, what sets this book apart is that this is the only one to list proverbs by country and culture with entries from A to Z. Besides, many of the annotations are comprehensive with extra information on certain cultures and customs, which will enhance readers' general knowledge. And readers seeking proverbs on specific topics can simply flip to the Index and find what they are looking for. Furthermore, the emphasis of this book is on uncommon proverbs, which ensures readers more value for money. There is a special section on Indian sayings, under the heading Oriental Proverbs. the book contains almost 25 per cent Indian proverbs. the universal insights and moral teachings in these proverbs will undoubtedly help readers broaden their mental and spiritual horizons.
Author: Rodney Dutton Publisher: R.C. Dutton Books ISBN: 9780999333006 Category : Languages : en Pages : 140
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Unusual Sayings for Usual Days contains 130 funny, witty, and paraprosdokian sayings, accompanied by practical advice, kind actions, and fun activities. (An unusual word: paraprosdokian noun. 1. a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence, phrase, or larger discourse is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part.)
Author: A. P. Sarma Publisher: Unicorn Books Pvt Ltd ISBN: 9788178060958 Category : Languages : en Pages : 140
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The book aims to display uncommon expressions that look common but are uncommon in usage and meaning. the uncommon expressions are interwoven within the conversations fitted into suitable situations. Dialogues containing common and uncommon expressions, phrases and idioms are developed in a most fascinating style displaying a rich vocabulary and appropriate language that provides a modern touch. In this respect, the reader will have a face to face chance to experience varied and trying situations during different sets of conversations. the book not only provides new vistas of vision as regards learning how to converse with the people, but also extends before the reader new sets of situations knitted in dialogues enabling one to enriching the linguistic capabilities.
Author: Henry James Loaring Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780364995037 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 240
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Excerpt from Common Sayings, Words, and Customs: Their Origin and History Agap/e Love feasts, or feasts Of charity, among the primitive Christians, at which liberal collections were made for the poor. These feasts were held at first without scandal. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Skyhorse Publishing Publisher: Skyhorse ISBN: 9781510765719 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 528
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Broken down by category, this comprehensive reference is the go-to guide for readers and writers who want to expand their knowledge of language. This unique reference book strives to define words and phrases that the average person often encounters but which may not be immediately familiar. Batten, kiosk, proctor, coup de grace, alliteration, parsec, corona, renal, joystick, decant, citadel. Broken down into over fifty categories—from cultural essentials like art, history, and sports to modern obsessions like text messaging and hip hop slang—this book is a word lover's dream and a useful handbook for any student. It covers theatre. It even has a section of foreign words commonly used in English. Expand your vocabulary. Improve your writing. Broaden your horizons!
Author: James Chapman Publisher: ISBN: 9781524861469 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 208
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A brightly illustrated comic guide to sayings and expressions from around the world, comparing the ways different cultures interpret the same ideas. You might say that an annoying person is called "a bad apple," but Venezuelans would call them "a pineapple under the arm." On a wet day, you might think "it's raining cats and dogs," but the rest of the world has some different ideas on what's falling from the sky. This book looks at the unique ways different languages express common ideas like "too many cooks spoil the broth" and getting stuck "between a rock and a hard place," as well as unique sayings about cats, beards, dancing, and much, much more. With over 330 illustrated phrases from Vietnam to Venezuela, A World of Wisdom is a fun and funny guide to all the phrases you might ever need!
Author: Philip A. Fisher Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119143128 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 320
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Widely respected and admired, Philip Fisher is among the most influential investors of all time. His investment philosophies, introduced almost forty years ago, are not only studied and applied by today's financiers and investors, but are also regarded by many as gospel. This book is invaluable reading and has been since it was first published in 1958. The updated paperback retains the investment wisdom of the original edition and includes the perspectives of the author's son Ken Fisher, an investment guru in his own right in an expanded preface and introduction "I sought out Phil Fisher after reading his Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits...A thorough understanding of the business, obtained by using Phil's techniques...enables one to make intelligent investment commitments." —Warren Buffet
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