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Author: Sol Steinmetz Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595098371 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 278
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Youthopia USA tells the story of a future government run by juveniles. The anti-hero of the novel is a Juvenocrat, Booper Simms, who finds himself at odds with the ruthless demands of his job and in the end becomes a criminal and fugitive. This is an antic, intriguing, funny, and deftly written novel in the futuristic vein of Huxley, Orwell, and Burgess. Sol Steinmetz is a noted American lexicographer. He lives in New York and this is his first work of fiction.
Author: Sol Steinmetz Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595098371 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 278
Book Description
Youthopia USA tells the story of a future government run by juveniles. The anti-hero of the novel is a Juvenocrat, Booper Simms, who finds himself at odds with the ruthless demands of his job and in the end becomes a criminal and fugitive. This is an antic, intriguing, funny, and deftly written novel in the futuristic vein of Huxley, Orwell, and Burgess. Sol Steinmetz is a noted American lexicographer. He lives in New York and this is his first work of fiction.
Author: Sol Steinmetz Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0307717631 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 258
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Word geeks (1984), rejoice! Crack open these covers and immerse yourself in a mind-expanding (1963) compendium of the new words (or new meanings of words) that have sprung from American life to ignite the most vital, inventive, fruitful, and A-OK (1961) lexicographical Big Bang (1950) since the first no-brow (1922) Neanderthal grunted meaningfully. From the turn of the twentieth century to today, our language has grown from around 90,000 new words to some 500,000—at least, that’s today’s best guesstimate (1936). What accounts for this quantum leap (1924)? In There’s a Word for It, language expert Sol Steinmetz takes us on a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (1949) joyride (1908) through our nation’s cultural history, as seen through the neato (1951) words and terms we’ve invented to describe it all. From the quaintly genteel days of the 1900s (when we first heard words such as nickelodeon, escalator, and, believe it or not, Ms.) through the Roaring Twenties (the time of flappers, jalopies, and bootleg booze) to the postwar ’50s (the years of rock ’n’ roll, beatniks, and blast-offs) and into the new millennium (with its blogs, Google, and Obamamania), this feast for word lovers is a boffo (1934) celebration of linguistic esoterica (1929). In chapters organized by decade, each with a lively and informative narrative of the life and language of the time, along with year-by-year lists of words that were making their first appearance, There’s a Word for It reveals how the American culture contributed to the evolution and expansion of the English language and vice versa. Clearly, it’s must-reading (1940). And not to disparage any of the umpteen (1918) other language books on the shelf—though they have their share of hokum (1917) and gobbledygook (1944)—but this one truly is the bee’s knees and the cat’s pajamas (1920s).
Author: Sol Steinmetz Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 9780742543874 Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 234
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Dictionary of Jewish Usage: A Guide to the Use of Jewish Terms is a unique and much needed guide to the way many Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic words and meanings are used by English speakers. Sol Steinmetz draws upon his years of dictionary editorial experience, as well as his lifelong study of Jewish history, traditions, and practices, to guide the reader through the essentially uncharted territory of Jewish usage. Dictionary of Jewish Usage clarifies the meanings of Jewish terms that have been absorbed into English, as well as the transliterated Hebrew terms from sacred texts that reflect differing pronunciations. The Dictionary also explains terms that are often misused, sheds light on the meaning of clusters of terminology, and delineates the etymology and pronunciation of many words, making this Dictionary an invaluable guide for anyone curious about Jewish usage.
Author: Sol Steinmetz Publisher: Random House Reference ISBN: 0307496465 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 397
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If time travelers from the nineteenth century dropped in on us, our strange vocabulary would shock them just as much as our TVs, cars, and computers. Society changes, and so does its word stock. The Life of Language reveals how pop culture, business, technology, and other forces of globalization expand and enrich the English language, forming thousands of new words every year. In this fascinating and jargon-free guide, lexicographers Kipfer and Steinmetz reconstruct the births of thousands of words, including infantries, poz, mobs, Soho, dinks, choo choos, frankenfoods, LOL, narcs and perps. · A word lover’s guide to etymology, written in a fun, informal, and accessible style · An excellent resource for vocabulary building; a word's root helps readers understand its meaning · Beautifully packaged paperback with French flaps From the Trade Paperback edition.
Author: Sol Steinmetz Publisher: Random House Reference ISBN: 030749778X Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 290
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"My favorite popular word book of the year" -William Safire, NY Times 6/22/2008 A fun, new approach to examining etymology! Many common English words started out with an entirely different meaning than the one we know today. For example: The word adamant came into English around 855 C.E. as a synonym for 'diamond,' very different from today's meaning of the word: "utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion." Before the year 1200, the word silly meant "blessed," and was derived from Old English saelig, meaning "happy." This word went through several incarnations before adopting today's meaning: "stupid or foolish." In Semantic Antics, lexicographer Sol Steinmetz takes readers on an in-depth, fascinating journey to learn how hundreds of words have evolved from their first meaning to the meanings used today.
Author: Stephanie Burridge Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317341384 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 213
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A comprehensive overview of the dance culture of Singapore, this book embodies storytelling, personal reflections, memories, and histories of the artists. The extensive calendar of events encompassing companies and soloists from diverse dance practices, such as Indian, Malay and Chinese and a variety of Western contemporary dances, underline Singapore as a vibrant player in the evolution of Asian culture.
Author: Joeri Van den Bergh Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers ISBN: 0749462515 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 272
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Generation Y (13-29 year olds) are the most marketing savvy and advertising critical generation ever. Three times the size of the previous Generation X, they have a much bigger impact on society and business. But what drives them and how do you develop the right brand strategies to reach this critical generation? How Cool Brands Stay Hot reveals what drives Generation Y and how you can reach them. Based on important new research, it provides insights into the consumer psychology and behaviour of 'the Millennials'. It will help you to re-connect with the new generation of consumers by understanding their likes and dislikes, and how you can make your advertising, marketing and branding relevant to them.Full of statistics and case studies including Nokia, Nivea, PlayStation, Coca Cola, Volkswagen, Smirnoff, Red Bull, H&M, and Levi's, How Cool Brands Stay Hot provides you with creative ideas on how to position, develop and promote your brands to the new consumer generation. Twenty-five per cent of this book's net royalties will be donated to the Staying Alive Foundation - a global HIV/AIDS charity empowering young people. http://foundation.staying-alive.org
Author: Mendoza Ronald U Publisher: World Scientific ISBN: 9813236507 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 452
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Containing the latest research and insights of academics and development practitioners pursuing political and economic reforms in the ASEAN region, Building Inclusive Democracies in ASEAN recognizes that a well-functioning democracy is part of what ultimately fosters inclusive growth and development. Inequitable access to democratic processes and mechanisms produce government policies and initiatives that are inconsistent with the needs of the majority.The chapters include empirical research on the symptoms and effects of traditional patron-client politics, experiences, insights, analyses, and policy recommendations, as well as reflections, on reform efforts along the lines of citizens' participation, transparency, and evidence-based policymaking.
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