Cheap At Half The Price

Author : Jeffrey Archer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:625106420

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Cheap at Half the Price by Jeffrey Archer Pdf

Author : Jeffrey Archer
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250149343

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Cheap at Half the Price by Jeffrey Archer Pdf

In Cheap at Half the Price, by #1 New York Times bestselling author and master of the short story Jeffrey Archer, the conniving Consuela Rosenheim hunts down her ideal birthday present – and next husband – in London. Will she accomplish her biggest swindle yet, or will she finally get her just desserts? The wily woman is, as Archer opens, “naturally superior to men,” and a pure joy for Archer fans new and old.

Author : Jeffrey Archer
Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429967327

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The Collected Short Stories by Jeffrey Archer Pdf

International bestselling author Jeffrey Archer has enthralled readers with his riveting suspense, surprise denouements, and unforgettable storylines. Now Archer's three acclaimed collections of short fiction are brought together in one irresistible volume. THE COLLECTED SHORT STORIES A Quiver Full of Arrows takes readers on a journey of encounters that befall an assortment of kindly strangers, wary old friends, and long-lost loves. Sly reflections on human nature are at the center of A Twist in the Tale in which blindly adventurous game-players compete for stakes higher than they dreamed. Expect the unexpected and you'll still be surprised in Twelve Red Herrings, a dozen tales of betrayal, love, murder and revenge capped with a startling twist. Thirty-six stories in all, each poised to astonish and inspire, revealing "master entertainer" (Time) Jeffrey Archer at his artfully entertaining best.

Author : Eric Partridge
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1315 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781134929986

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A Dictionary of Catch Phrases by Eric Partridge Pdf

A catch phrase is a well-known, frequently-used phrase or saying that has `caught on' or become popular over along period of time. It is often witty or philosophical and this Dictionary gathers together over 7,000 such phrases.

Author : Eric Partridge
Publisher : Scarborough House
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461660408

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Dictionary of Catch Phrases by Eric Partridge Pdf

A catch phrase is a well-known, frequently-used phrase or saying that has `caught on' or become popular over along period of time. It is often witty or philosophical and this Dictionary gathers together over 7,000 such phrases.

Author : Harry Oliver
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781101478271

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Flying by the Seat of Your Pants by Harry Oliver Pdf

Let's "cut to the chase" and "make no bones about it"-this book will have you "pleased as punch." Sowing your wild oats, throwing in the towel, painting the town red...Harry Oliver reveals the fascinating stories behind these and other strange turns of phrase steeped in the weird and wonderful history and traditions of everyday life. From quirky terms to street and city names and more, this book answers the questions you never thought to ask. ? What ancient empire coined the phrase "green with envy"? ? Who was the first person to "get someone's goat"? ? Which writer first penned, "I'll eat my hat!"

Author : Eric Partridge,Paul Beale
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Americanisms
ISBN : 9780812885361

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A Dictionary of Catch Phrases, American and British, from the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day by Eric Partridge,Paul Beale Pdf

Author : Dave Guthmann
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-18
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780557087389

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Inside a Dog by Dave Guthmann Pdf

Inside of Dog

Author : Albert Jack
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-10-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780141912226

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Shaggy Dogs and Black Sheep by Albert Jack Pdf

The English language is crammed with colourful phrases and sayings that we use without thinking every day. It's only when we're asked who smart Alec or Holy Moly were, where feeling in the pink or once in a blue moon come from, or even what letting the cat out of the bag really means that we realize that there's far more to English than we might have thought. Luckily enough, we now have Albert Jack. And rather than resting on his laurels after the enormous success of Red Herrings and White Elephants, he has continued his search around the world, exploring the origins of hundreds more phrases. The fascinating stories he has uncovered come from the rich traditions of the navy, army and law to confidence tricksters and highwaymen, from the practices of ancient civilizations to Music Hall and pubs. Determined to chase each shaggy dog story to the bitter end, his discoveries are even stranger and more memorable this time round. Shaggy Dogs and Black Sheep is a compulsively readable, highly enlightening look at the phrases we use all the time but rarely consider. From the skin of your teeth to the graveyard shift - you'll never speak (or even think) English in the same way again.

Author : Rosalind Fergusson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781134856060

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Shorter Dictionary of Catch Phrases by Rosalind Fergusson Pdf

This collection will appeal to everyone who has ever wondered about the origin of phrases like "all part of life's rich pattern" and "long time no see". It covers a wide range of catch phrases in current use in all parts of the English-speaking world. Most entries are drawn from the second edition of Eric Partridge's Dictionary of Catch Phrases (second edition, edited by Paul Beale), but have been completely rewritten in the light of recent research, and there are many additions. Catch Phrases include: close your eyes and think of England! have I got news for you! ... refreshes the parts that other ... cannot reach some mothers do'ave'em! you are awful, but I like you.

Author : Paul S Shaw
Publisher : Paul Shaw Publications
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-05
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Survival Guide to British Catchphrases by Paul S Shaw Pdf

So how exactly has the English Language grown over the years? And how many people speak English today? In 2006 it was believed that there were some 400 million native speakers of English and a further 400 million people who use English as the second language. Despite this many local dialects and catchphrases have divided the language so much so that to some English speakers, the language is still confusing. With catchphrases being used so naturally in some quarters, that will seem incomprehensible to others. Many catchphrases are from a local dialect and others are steeped in history. The British use catchphrases without thinking and it is generally assumed that others will ‘get the gist’ and fully understand the meaning. Further to these numbers of English speakers it is estimated that some 600 – 700 million people across the globe speak some English as a foreign language. So, in short that is well over a billion people in the world today can communicate in some sort of English language. These are figures from over 10 years ago, so the number might well have increased. From this it is reasonable to assume that approximately 1.5 billion people across the world are capable of communicating in English. This Book helps people to understand British Catchphrases. A must have for people who have English as a second language.

Author : Alan Axelrod
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781616084028

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The Cheaper the Crook, the Gaudier the Patter by Alan Axelrod Pdf

The Cheaper the Crook, the Gaudier the Patter: Forgotten Hipster Lines, Tough Guy Talk, and Jive Gems explores the rich vocabulary of gangsters, hipsters, jazz musicians, and military personnel of the 1930s and '40s. Entries include definitions, etymology, and examples of usage. This delightful compendium celebrates the linguistic gems cut and polished during the Great Depression, World War I, and the postwar fifties--now forgotten or in danger of being forgotten.

Author : Michael Quinion
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780141909042

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Port Out, Starboard Home by Michael Quinion Pdf

Can it really be true that 'golf' stands for 'Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden'? Or that 'rule of thumb' comes from an archaic legal principle that a man may chastise his wife, but only with a rod no thicker than his thumb? These and hundreds of other stories are commonly told and retold whenever people meet. They grow up in part because expressions are often genuinely mysterious. Why, for example, are satisfying meals 'square' rather than any other shape? And how did anyone ever come up with the idea that if you're competent at something you can 'cut the mustard'? Michael Quinion here retells many of the more bizarre tales, and explains their real origins where they're known. This is a fascinating treasure-trove of fiction and fact for anyone interested in language.

Author : Robert Allen
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-07
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780141917689

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Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases by Robert Allen Pdf

Allen’s Dictionary of English Phrases is the most comprehensive survey of this area of the English language ever undertaken. Taking over 6000 phrases, it explains their meaning, explores their development and gives citations that range from the Venerable Bede to Will Self. Crisply and wittily written, the book is packed with memorable and surprising detail, whether showing that 'salad days' comes from Antony and Cleopatra, that 'flavour of the month' originates in 1940s American ice cream marketing, or even that we’ve been 'calling a spade a spade' since the sixteenth century. Allen’s Dictionary of English Phrases is part of the Penguin Reference Library and draws on over 70 years of experience in bringing reliable, useful and clear information to millions of readers around the world – making knowledge everybody’s property.

Author : Jeffrey Archer
Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429954228

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Twelve Red Herrings by Jeffrey Archer Pdf

The bestselling author Jeffrey Archer once again astonishes, delights, and electrifies with this collection, Twelve Red Herrings. Archer, the internationally bestselling author of Honor Among Thieves and Kane & Abel, serves up this inventive collection of a dozen short stories -- with a twist. Cleverly styled, with richly drawn characters and ingeniously plotted story lines, each of the twelve pieces ends with a delightfully unexpected turn of events. An imprisoned man is certain that his supposed murder victim is very much alive....A female driver is pursued relentlessly by a menacing figure in another vehicle....A young artist gets the biggest break of her career....A restless beauty manages the perfect birthday celebration....An escaped Iraqi on Saddam Hussein's death list pays an involuntary visit to his homeland. In each tale, human beings are given an opportunity to seize, a crucial problem to solve, or a danger to avoid. How will they react? How would you? Capping off the collection are two additional rewards. In the final story, Archer offers a choice of four endings. And buried in each story is another diversion -- a red herring which Archer challenges his readers to uncover.