The author of the widely acclaimed book about good words, A Dictionary Of Euphemisms And Other Doubletalk, returns with the other side of the story in this witty, anecdote-filled guide to the many bad words with which the English language is blessed.
Revised and expanded for the new millennium, this pocket-sized volume contains more than 4,000 quotations of speakers, writers, and other historical figures, arranged alphabetically by subject. Extensively annotated with cross references, author data, source details, and English translation of foreign notes.
Fully indexed by author (including brief biographical sketches) and keyword, this is an essential reference for anyone interested in the great people and ideas of American history. Includes nearly 6,000 quotations on more than 500 topics.
The author of Wicked Words and A Dictionary of Euphemisms & Other Doubletalk brings together some 1,000 picturesque but spurious folk etymologies, those logical but mistaken explanations of the derivations of words and phrases. "A great snorting gallop of a book".--William R. Espy.
Features 96 pages of digitally enhanced, full-color maps for better readability and clarity, detailed maps of the U.S. and Canada, a 24-page index with over 11,000 entries, including all major cities and towns, and a concise gazetteer of facts and figures on the 30 most notable countries in the world, plus it accurately reflects all current ...
Here is the largest, easiest to use, most up-to-date compilation of quotations available in mass market paperback. With more than 3,700 entries from speakers and writers throughout history, this volume outdoes the competition with features usually found only in larger, more expensive hardcover books.
Here is a treasury of curses, insults, put-downs, and other formerly unprintable terms from Anglo-Saxon times to the present--from the author of A Dictionary of Euphemisms and Other Doubletalk. The book has a wide range of entries, from personal insults to ethnic slurs, political attacks to four-letter words.
This compendium of 3,000 biblical passages explores the meaning and significance of each quote and is divided into 400 alphabetized topics, including happiness, hatred, cities, and the environment.
This compendium of 3,000 biblical passages explores the meaning and significance of each quote and is divided into 400 alphabetized topics, including happiness, hatred, cities, and the environment.
Organized in a browser-friendly, single-column format, this Dictionary contains more than 5000 quotations on over 500 topics. Distinctive features are its fascinating, often extensive annotations and its chronological arrangement of quotations within each topic, allowing readers to trace the progress of key historical sequences. This reference is ...
A comprehensive, easy-to-use, and thoroughly enjoyable collection of timeless poetry, proverbs, and sayings from the most quotable author in literary history. Over 3,000 quotations are arranged into over 400 topics, and many entries include information on context, Elizabethan language, Shakespeare's sources, and historical illusions. Extensive ...
This is the perennially popular, witty and entertaining guidebook to thousands of linguistic fig leaves and intentionally vague terms that we all say, write and read every day to cushion the real meaning of what is intended--from Victorian examples like "delicate condition" to relatively recent inventions like "massage parlor" and "covert ...
A collection of all those real laws that govern our lives. Whether it be observations on the small but irritating occurrences that hamper our existence, or more profound statements on the essence of life. The rules cover a range of topics such as: business; sport; relationships; and DIY.
This compendium of 3,000 biblical passages explores the meaning and significance of each quote and is divided into 400 alphabetized topics, including happiness, hatred, cities, and the environment.
From Plato to Pogo, from Homer's epic poetry to the inspirational words of Martin Luther King--whether you're looking for a memorable way to make a point, double-checking the source of a quote, or exploring the words of history's most eloquent writers and speakers, here's a great place to start.
An anecdotal reference to the many "bad" words with which the English language is blessed. The author describes how the functions of abuse have evolved and how the conflict between taboo and freedom of expression continues to affect the way we express ourselves.
A collection of over 3,000 quotations from the plays, sonnets, and poetry of William Shakespeare organized by topic and covering over 400 subjects from "abstinence" to "youth". The book includes an introduction and a key-work index to allow readers to locate full quotations from the most famous and memorable lines.
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