The Complete Idiot S Guide To Weird Word Origins
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The Complete Idiot s Guide to Weird Word Origins
Author | : Paul McFedries |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2008-08-05 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781101217184 |
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Get ready to chew the fat. This engaging, humorous new book explains the not-so-common origins of such commonly used phrases as “apple-pie order,” “chew the fat,” and “hat trick.” Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, it provides entertaining insight on metaphorical phrases, weird words, and strange expressions and takes readers on a journey through the bizarre and eccentric origins that make up our everyday speech. • Word books have gained in popularity not just with students and linguaphiles, but with a general population interested in the fascinating development of our language. • Contains back stories for 500 intriguing words and phrases. • Fun to flip through and also fun to read cover to cover.
Complete Idiot s Guide to Weird Word Origins
Author | : Paul McFedries |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 1336114061 |
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Uncle John s Weird Wonderful World Bathroom Reader
Author | : Bathroom Readers' Institute |
Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 612 |
Release | : 2023-09-05 |
Genre | : Humor |
ISBN | : 9781667205670 |
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Uncle John is back with the 36th annual Bathroom Reader, an all-new collection of entertaining articles that explore the weird and wonderful world we live in. In this 36th edition of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader, longtime fans and new readers alike will be astounded by a treasure trove of wonderfully weird (and true!) stories that explore the realms of pop culture, history, sports, science, and everyday folks, including the always popular misadventures of dumb crooks. Uncle John and his team at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute have reached into all corners of the world to bring you this all-new collection of entertaining and informative articles that include short reads for a quick trip to the throne room as well as longer page-turners for when you take an extended visit. You’ll also find a plethora of amusing lists, odd factoids, quotes, and quizzes that will tickle every trivia enthusiast’s fancy.
The Complete Idiot s Guide to Writing Well
Author | : Laurie Rozakis |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 475 |
Release | : 2000-01-09 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781429526579 |
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You're no idiot, of course. You know how to tap out an email to your boss, scrawl a note to your sweetheart, even throw in an extra flourish when you sign a greeting card. But when it comes to really writing that excruciating process of transferring your thoughts to paper without inventing some strange new language well, let's just say you think you lack the write stuff. The written word was a great achievement in human history; don't give up on it just yet! 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Well' is the writing book you've been waiting for everything you need to know to make writing of any kind as easy as thinking or speaking. In this 'Complete Idiot's' Guide, you'll get : -Expert advice on making your writing as clear, persuasive and painless as possible, whether it's a thank-you note, a school paper, or an executive briefing. Easy-to-follow guidelines on a structure, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and style. No-nonsense advice on figuring out the three hardest parts of any writing: the beginning, middle and end.
The Complete Idiot s Guide to U S History Graphic Illustrated
Author | : Kenneth Hite,Shepherd Hendrix |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 223 |
Release | : 2009-07-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781101060285 |
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History comes alive! Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated is a visually exciting and easy–to–understand alternative to boring textbooks. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time to witness these events and more: • The changing lives of the Native Americans • The abolishment of slavery • The achievement of suffrage • The scandals, wars, and assassinations of the twentieth century • America's famous and infamous historical figures
The Complete Idiot s Guide to a Smart Vocabulary
Author | : Paul McFedries |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0028639979 |
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Defines over 1,000 words in subject areas such as people, computers, business, law, culture, and government, as well as foreign terms and new words.
The Complete Idiot s Guide to World War II 3rd Edition
Author | : Mitchell G. Bard, Ph.D. |
Publsiher | : Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
Total Pages | : 559 |
Release | : 2010-04-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780241884324 |
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The Complete Idiots Guide® to World War II, Second Edition, will feature updated and expanded coverage of the fateful D-Day invasion, a critical timeline of major WW II events, and a WW II timeline highlighting the crucial and most important events of the war. It will include details about major battles on land, in the air, and on the sea-starting with Hitler's rise to power and his goal of European conquest; to Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor; to the decisive battles such as D-Day and the Battle of the Midway, which turned they tides of the war toward the Allies.
The Complete Idiot s Guide to Shakespeare
Author | : Laurie Rozakis |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 406 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0028629051 |
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Introduces Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, and narrative poems, and discusses major themes, characters, and dramatic techniques