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The Godzone Dictionary
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Author : Max Cryer
language : en
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Release Date : 2019-08-01
The Godzone Dictionary written by Max Cryer and has been published by Exisle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-01 with Reference categories.
Visitors to New Zealand are frequently surprised — and puzzled — by local terms and expressions. This concise A–Z dictionary, now updated in a new expanded edition, is a quick and easy reference to understanding the words and phrases that make the New Zealand language and speech patterns so different. Language expert Max Cryer not only provides helpful definitions for the various entries, but also sheds light on their origins. Slang words feature heavily, while a key feature of the book is the large number of Māori words that have become part of the common language over the years. Popular names of sports teams are also included, while an appendix of New Zealand acronyms completes the book. From Rotovegas to the Naki, both Kiwis and visitors to New Zealand will find the lingo of Godzone explained simply and accurately. Never stuffy or academic, Max Cryer brings his expert knowledge and dry wit to a book that is sure to become an essential reference. Sweet as!
Godzone Dictionary 2nd Edition
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Author : MAX. CRYER
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Godzone Dictionary 2nd Edition written by MAX. CRYER and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
The Godzone Dictionary
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Author : Max Cryer
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2010-10-08
The Godzone Dictionary written by Max Cryer and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-08 with Foreign Language Study categories.
The Godzone Dictionary is a concise A-Z of the words and phrases that make our New Zealand language and speech patterns so distinctive and individual, from Aotearoa and Avondale spiders to Zambuck and Zespri. Sland words and expressions feature heavily, while one of the unique features of this book is the large number of Maori words that have be...
Curious English Words And Phrases
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Author : Max Cryer
language : en
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Release Date : 2015-03-10
Curious English Words And Phrases written by Max Cryer and has been published by Exisle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
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!
The Essential Lingo Dictionary
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Author : John Miller
language : en
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Release Date : 2015-06-01
The Essential Lingo Dictionary written by John Miller and has been published by Exisle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The Essential Lingo Dictionary is a warts-and-all look at the notoriously hilarious (and occasionally a little bit naughty) canon of Australian slang words and phrases, casting light on the quirky, intriguing and often bizarre Australian Aussie language. A must-have for every bookshelf! If you have wondered why his girlfriend is a ‘Sheila’ even though her name is Sophia, or why your colleagues in Melbourne’s suburbs are said to live ‘beyond the black stump’, then this book is for you. The author, John Miller, has been a journalist for over thirty-five years and is passionate about Australia’s history and heritage. As well as making extensive use of written references to compile this book, John interviewed Australians from all walks of life — from outback characters to school kids — to ensure he captured every nuance of Australia’s unique language as it is spoken today.
Who Said That First
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Author : Max Cryer
language : en
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Release Date : 2010-04
Who Said That First written by Max Cryer and has been published by Exisle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
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 store for you. 'I kid you not'. In this very readable book, he explores the origins of hundreds of expressions we use and hear every day – and comes up with some surprising findings. Never 'economical with the truth', he might just have 'the last laugh'. We learn what they didn't say...'We are not amused'; 'Elementary my dear Watson'; 'Let them eat cake'; 'First catch your hare'. We learn that the Bible doesn't mention Salome – or seven veils.... We learn about the origins of the infamous Mile High Club. Written in Max Cryer's delightfully witty style, WHO SAID THAT FIRST? is a wonderful book to dip into or settle a friendly dispute. Remember, good books are 'few and far between', and 'you get what you pay for'. So buy this book, 'go ahead, make my day'. Max Cryer is a writer, entertainer and broadcaster, who hosts a weekly radio slot on Radio Live on the quirks of the English language. In a long career, he has been a schoolteacher, a compere and television host, as well as a performer on the opera stage in London and in cabaret in Las Vegas and Hollywood. Now a full-time writer living in Auckland, he has written many books, including LOVE ME TENDER, THE GODZONE DICTIONARY and HEAR OUR VOICES, WE ENTREAT. The inspiration for WHO SAID THAT FIRST? During his years working in Hollywood, Max Cryer became acquainted with Lucille Ball – at the time the world's most popular comedy actress. One day when they were having lunch together, Max complimented her on the amount of pleasure she gave, and Lucille replied: 'I would be absolutely nothing without the writers. It's all to do with the way things are written – they create the springboard for me.' The remark stayed with Max for years, and he realised it was true. Very often the person who said an effective or memorable line didn't actually create it. As Lucille Ball had said, the person in the background should have the credit – but was usually invisible. This is was what motivated him to seek not just popular expressions – but who had actually originated them.
The Lingo Dictionary
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Author : John Miller
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2011-05
The Lingo Dictionary written by John Miller and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05 with Reference categories.
"This book contains a list of the words and phrases that make Australian English so distinctive, together with explanations of meaning and origin."--Provided by publisher.
Godzone
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Author : Mike Riddell
language : en
Publisher: SPCK
Release Date : 2011-09-22
Godzone written by Mike Riddell and has been published by SPCK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-22 with Religion categories.
Godzone is a book of mystery and illumination, a guide-book to the travels of the heart. With humour, story-telling and captivating originality, it entices the reader to join its hitchhiking author on the most important journey of all.
Finding The God Zone
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Author : Jana Alcorn
language : en
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Release Date : 2011-07-28
Finding The God Zone written by Jana Alcorn and has been published by Destiny Image Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-28 with Religion categories.
Over a period of four short years, Jana Alcorn's step-daughter and husband died, as well as three other loved ones. What do you do when your hopes and dreams have mercilessly disappeared? What do you do when life deals you one successive, deadly blow after another? How do you cope when you have to stop and bury your loved ones while hacking your way through a devastating personal wilderness? Hope is the Velcro of faith. Author Jana Alcorn opens her heart and the Scriptures to share that nothing is too difficult for God-hope and dreams can be restored! Life can be beautiful again. You may be facing: Death-yours or a loved one. Financial ruin. Health problems. Family challenges. Unemployment. Finding the God Zone provides hope in the midst of the chaos. Real-life stories of lost expectation and hope restored are combined with biblical principles. The companion Study Guide, Journal, and Scripture Index provide resources that help you delve deeply into life's twists and turns with prayerful reflection enlightening revelation.
Superstitions
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Author : Max Cryer
language : en
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Release Date : 2016-05-01
Superstitions written by Max Cryer and has been published by Exisle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-01 with Reference categories.
Some people casually say ‘touch wood’ when they speak of something they hope will happen. Others won’t allow peacock feathers into the house. And almost anyone who finds a four-leafed clover will treasure it and keep it. Why? Some superstitions are so ancient and have been practised for so long that they have come to be regarded as just harmless and widely observed ‘customs’, without people realising they are basically superstitions. For instance, many people wouldn’t bother tossing spilled salt over their left shoulder or avoid walking under a ladder. But they happily continue to wear a wedding ring and blow out candles on a birthday cake. They don’t know why — ‘it’s just a custom’. But both are actually superstitions. In a book full of surprises and revelations, Max Cryer explains the origins of many of the things we commonly say and observe and why we continue to include them in our lives: kissing under the mistletoe, the unlucky number thirteen, the significance of the bridal bouquet, saying ‘bless you’ after sneezing, the hanging of a horseshoe, ‘the Scottish play’, the danger in opals, the Leap Year proposal … so many aspects of our lives are coloured by superstition. Now you can discover the reasons for them in a book that is both witty and informative. Superstitions will provide many ‘Eureka’ moments and settle many family disputes.