Verbivore S Feast Second Course
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Verbivore S Feast Second Course
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Author : Chrysti Mueller Smith
language : en
Publisher: Farcountry Press
Release Date : 2015-09-12
Verbivore S Feast Second Course written by Chrysti Mueller Smith and has been published by Farcountry Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-12 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In this companion edition to her popular Verbivore's Feast, Chrysti the Wordsmith, host of the much-loved radio show of the same name, once again examines the evolution and history of the English language, using the odd expressions and cliches that pepper it. Exploring words such as lollygag and quack, and phrases ranging from break a leg to shake a stick and from Adam's apple to trip the light fantastic, Chrysti the Wordsmith uncovers the fascinating stories about their origins.
Verbivore S Feast
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Author : Chrysti Mueller Smith
language : en
Publisher: Farcountry Press
Release Date : 2012-09-12
Verbivore S Feast written by Chrysti Mueller Smith and has been published by Farcountry Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-12 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
What led to the expression "let the cat out of the bag"? Why do we call blondes "towheads"? For Pete's sake, what is a fangle? In this humorous and engaging collection of word origins and histories, the famed host of the Chrysti the Wordsmith series (heard on Yellowstone Public Radio, Montana Public Radio, Montana State University's KGLT-FM, and Armed Forces Radio and Television Service) shares the stories behind the words. This irresistible medley is a must for word lovers everywhere.
Exploring Idioms
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Author : Valeri R. Helterbran
language : en
Publisher: Maupin House Publishing, Inc.
Release Date : 2008
Exploring Idioms written by Valeri R. Helterbran and has been published by Maupin House Publishing, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Americanisms categories.
Idioms are everywhere whether you break a leg, make a mountain out of a molehill, or let the cat out of the bag and they spice up English in the most delightful way. Mastery of idioms promotes fluency and lively, colorful self-expression. And now, with Exploring Idioms, you can use them to develop your students¿ critical-thinking skills, too. In Exploring Idioms, Valeri Helterbran provides opportunities for middle-grade students to actively work with and connect to 120 common American idioms, as well as more than 300 related idiomatic phrases students can investigate on their own. The critical-thinking activities in Exploring Idioms give you an easy and effective way to begin or end the day, to prepare students to respond to questions about idioms on state assessments, and to help ELL students master this difficult English-language concept while having fun at the same time. Have your students put on their thinking caps and explore the creative world of idioms.
Crazy English
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Author : Richard Lederer
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2010-05-11
Crazy English written by Richard Lederer and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-11 with Education categories.
In what other language, asks Lederer, do people drive on a parkway and park in a driveway, and your nose can run and your feet can smell? In CRAZY ENGLISH, Lederer frolics through the logic-boggling byways of our language, discovering the names for phobias you didn't know you could have, the longest words in our dictionaries, and the shortest sentence containing every letter in the alphabet. You'll take a bird's-eye view of our beastly language, feast on a banquet of mushrooming food metaphors, and meet the self-reflecting Doctor Rotcod, destined to speak only in palindromes.
Faith Film And Philosophy
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Author : R. Douglas Geivett
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2009-09-20
Faith Film And Philosophy written by R. Douglas Geivett and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-20 with Religion categories.
"Those who tell stories rule society." Plato So who today are our principal storytellers? Not philosophers, but filmmakers. For those who know both the enormous entertainment potential and the culture-shaping power of film, this book will stir mind and imagination. For great stories freight world-sized ideas, ideas worthy of contemplation and conversation. Great cinema inspires wonder. But another philosopher, Aristotle, reminds us that wonder is the true source of philosophy. So perhaps Plato or Aristotle might have a shot at ruling society, even today--if they took an interest in film. These fourteen essays consider classic and current films together with several major philosophical themes, all within the context of Christian faith: (1) the human condition, (2) the human mind and the nature of knowing, (3) the moral life, and (4) faith and religion. Citizen Kane, Big Fish and Pretty Woman contribute to an in-depth consideration of the human condition. The Truman Show, The Matrix, Being John Malkovich and It's a Wonderful Life, among others, illuminate reflection on the human mind and the nature of knowing. Looking at the moral life, contributors interact with such notable films as Pleasantville, Bowling for Columbine, Mystic River and The Silence of the Lambs. The final section pursues the theme of faith and religion traced through a number of Hong Kong martial arts films, Contact, 2001: A Space Odyssey and U2's music documentary Rattle and Hum. A veritable film festival for all those who want to nurture the wonder of philosophical inquiry and the love of Christian theology through an engagement with the big ideas on the big screen.
American Book Publishing Record
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
American Book Publishing Record written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with American literature categories.
Lederer On Language
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Author : Richard Lederer
language : en
Publisher: Marion Street Press
Release Date : 2012-07
Lederer On Language written by Richard Lederer and has been published by Marion Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07 with English language categories.
Confessions of a verbivore--A celebration of English. Our abounding English language; Doing a number on English ; A guide to Britspeak, A to Zed --This American language. A declaration of language independence ; Talking turkey ; All-American dialects ; Slang as it is slung ; A circus of words ; Words from oure presidents ; Stamp out fadspeak! ; Like, what's happening to our language? -- The glamour of grammar. Conan the grammarian ; Laying down the law--without lying down on the job; Sex and the singular pronoun ; An open letter to Ann Landers--Spellbound. Under a spell ; I before E, except?..;Fairly familiar phrases--Getting the word out. Writing is ... ; How I write; Plane talk; Radio days; English with a Russian dressing--The collide-o-scope of language. How wise is proverbial wisdom? ; Words that never stray ; Heads without tails ; Our uppity English language ; On palindromes ; The long and the short of English--The romance of words. Toothsome etymologies ; Haunted words ; My kids the poker players ; On paradox ; A primer of political words; The true meaning of Christmas ; Literature lives!--It's a punderful life. Jest for the pun of it ; Pun your way to success ; Nothing works for me ; A bilingual pun is twice the fun ; My favorite monsters.
A Taste Of Wyoming
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Author : Pamela Sinclair
language : en
Publisher: Farcountry Press
Release Date : 2008-03-19
A Taste Of Wyoming written by Pamela Sinclair and has been published by Farcountry Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-19 with Cooking categories.
A Taste of Wyoming: Favorite Recipes from the Cowboy State is a divine blend of Wyoming's rich culinary heritage and contemporary cuisine. This exquisite cookbook features sophisticated interpretations of Western dishes from Wyoming's finest restaurants, lodges, and bed-and-breakfasts, as well as classic Cowboy State favorites. Take a seat at the table for mouthwatering Western cuisine: Blue Ribbon Caramel Cinnamon Rolls, Pine Nut-Crusted Goat Cheese, Warm Green Bean Salad, New West Clam Chowder, Lamb Ossobucco, Brandied Apricot-Stuffed Pork Loin with Port Wine Glaze, Pan-Fried Rocky Mountain Trout with Hazelnut Butter, Sour Cream Cherry Pie, and Wild Huckleberry Muffins with Orange Glaze. Complementing the delectable recipes and gorgeous photographs are excerpts from the works of Wyoming writers and delightful historical images. Author Pamela Sinclair has struck a culinary chord with Wyomingites, according to Wyoming author Alyson Hagy, who writes in the foreword, "Sinclair has discovered a knotty little Western secret. She has toured our kitchens and our stubborn gardens and our memories. She has listened to the way our stomachs growl before we head off on a brisk hike or after we've spent a twilight hour shoveling snow. She knows our hearts are half-hitched to our dinner plates."
The Miracle Of Language
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Author : Richard Lederer
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2010-05-11
The Miracle Of Language written by Richard Lederer and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-11 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Master verbalist Richard Lederer, America's "Wizard of Idiom" (Denver Post), presents a love letter to the most glorious of human achievements... Welcome to Richard Lederer's beguiling celebration of language -- of our ability to utter, write, and receive words. No purists need stop here. Mr. Lederer is no linguistic sheriff organizing posses to hunt down and string up language offenders. Instead, join him "In Praise of English," and discover why the tongue described in Shakespeare's day as "of small reatch" has become the most widely spoken language in history: English never rejects a word because of race, creed, or national origin. Did you know that jukebox comes from Gullah and canoe from Haitian Creole? Many of our greatest writers have invented words and bequeathed new expressions to our eveyday conversations. Can you imagine making up almost ten percent of our written vocabulary? Scholars now know that William Shakespeare did just that! He also points out the pitfalls and pratfalls of English. If a man mans a station, what does a woman do? In the "The Department of Redundancy Department," "Is English Prejudiced?" and other essays, Richard Lederer urges us not to abandon that which makes us human: the capacity to distinguish, discriminate, compare, and evaluate.
Farmers Almanac 2008
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Author : Peter Geiger
language : en
Publisher: Geiger
Release Date : 2007
Farmers Almanac 2008 written by Peter Geiger and has been published by Geiger this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Almanacs, American categories.
The Farmers Almanac is an annual publication published every year since 1818. It is the only publication of its kind which generations of American families have come to trust. Its longevity speaks volumes about its content which informs, delights, and educates. Best known for its long-range weather predictions, the Farmers Almanac provides valuable information on gardening, cooking, fishing, and more.