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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Sword of the Lord Publishers
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1980-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0873987888
"Wit, humor, quotations, sayings, poems, attention-getters, sentence sermons -- 1,344 delightful scraps"--Cover
Author : Wolfgang Mieder
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 1348 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780195053999
Americans have a gift for coining proverbs. "A picture is worth a thousand words" was not, as you might imagine, the product of ancient Chinese wisdom -- it was actually minted by advertising executive Fred Barnard in a 1921 advertisement for Printer's Ink magazine. After all, Americans are first and foremost a practical people and proverbs can be loosely defined as pithy statements that are generally accepted as true and useful. The next logical step would be to gather all of this wisdom together for a truly American celebration of shrewd advice.A Dictionary of American Proverbs is the first major collection of proverbs in the English language based on oral sources rather than written ones. Listed alphabetically according to their most significant key word, it features over 15,000 entries including uniquely American proverbs that have never before been recorded, as well as thousands of traditional proverbs that have found their way into American speech from classical, biblical, British, continental European, and American literature. Based on the fieldwork conducted over thirty years by the American Dialect Society, this volume is complete with historical references to the earliest written sources, and supplies variants and recorded geographical distribution after each proverb.Many surprised await the reader in this vast treasure trove of wit and wisdom. Collected here are nuggets of popular wisdom on all aspects of American life: weather, agriculture, travel, money, business, food, neighbors, friends, manners, government, politics, law, health, education, religion, music, song, and dance. And, to further enhance browsing pleasure, the editors have provided a detailed guide to the use of the work. While it's true that many of our best known proverbs have been supplied by the ever-present "Anonymous," many more can be attributed to some very famous Americans, like Ernest Hemingway, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain, J. Pierpont Morgan, Thomas Alva Edison, Abigail Adams, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, to name but a few offered in this fascinating collection.Who wouldn't want to know the origin of "the opera ain't over till the fat lady sings?" This uniquely American proverb and many more are gathered together in A Dictionary of American Proverbs. A great resource for students and scholars of literature, psychology, folklore, linguistics, anthropology, and cultural history, this endlessly intriguing volume is also a delightful companion for anyone with an interest in American culture.
Author : James F. Toole,Robert J. Joynt
Publisher : University Rochester Press
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Law
ISBN : 1580460690
"In response to an invitation by President Jimmy Carter to the American Academy of Neurology in May 1994, James F. Toole, neurologist, and Arthur S. Link, biographer of Woodrow Wilson, established the Working Group on Presidential Disability whose members include medical doctors, politicians, and former administration members. This book represents the papers and discussions of the Working Group, as well as its final report on and recommendations for determining how and when the Twenty-Fifth Amendment is to be used. The findings and deliberations of the Working Group were issued in a set of nine recommendations for the effective use of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment, which are included in this book, along with commentary on the recommendations."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Alex Stewart
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007-08-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780520249547
Challenges conventional jazz historiography by demonstrating the role of big bands in the development of jazz. This book describes how jazz musicians found big bands valuable. It explores the rehearsal band scene in New York and rise of orchestras. It combines historical research, ethnography, and participant observation with musical analysis.
Author : G. Llewellyn Watson
Publisher : Tallahassee : Florida A & M University Press ; Gainsville, Fla. : University Presses of Florida
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0813010535
“A rich and compelling collection that will make a significant contribution to the study of Jamaican/West Indian/black folklore and culture” –Daryl Cumber Dance, Virginia Commonwealth University “A fantastic collection from the rich storehouse of Jamaican traditional oral literature” –Rex Nettleford, University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica “A Wealth of Information…. The author carries the presentation of the proverbs/sayings to the level of socio-anthropological significance” –E. Valerie Smith, Florida A&M University In 1992, Jamaicans throughout the world celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Jamaica’s formal independence from Britain this collection of Creole sayings contributes to the lively interest in cultural preservation which exists this year in anticipation of the event. The sayings, an archive of the wit and wisdom of many generations, aim to trigger reflection and thought. They are never fully explained, and, says the author, “in the most extreme situation one might well need an entire week to ponder and think seriously” about their meaning. They exert pressure to conform to community standards, and they influence conduct in much the same way as religion does. Strong in imagery and often poetic, the maxims draw upon a variety of well-known flora, fauna, and real or imaginary creatures the anansi, for example, famous for “playin’ de fool fe ketch wise” (playing foolish in order to catch the wise), is regarded as a favorite hero in folklore. Creole, initially constructed as a coded language, employs a number of West African linguistic traditions. These Creole sayings, a valuable addition to the literature and ethnography of the Caribbean region, link Jamaican culture to its African past. They offer delightful reading to Latin American scholars, to students of comparative sociology and anthropology, and to the general public. G. Llewellyn Watson is professor of sociology at the University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetowwn, Canada.
Author : Topsy M. Durham
Publisher : Swingin' the Blues Durham
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-11
Category : Music
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The most famous Jazz icon you never heard of, is... Eddie Durham wrote the book for the original Count Basie Orchestra out of Kansas City, many of its compositions and at first, all arrangements. He also played in the Basie Orchestra trombone section and as a featured soloist on electric guitar. That he had been such a primary in the intro of amplification on the guitar, was as significant as anything ever done, not just by him. Because the electric guitar had a prominence certainly in the 2nd half of the 20th Century, the first electric guitarist is the foundation to an astounding set of developments in music. Eddie Durham is that first practitioner. He’s also taught Charlie Christian. If he was unobserved, as he certainly is, he would already through this 1 triumph have this accolade of the most unobserved musical genius of the 20th Century. But, there’s also his composing - his blues compositions alone put him on the map forever. “Sent For You Yesterday, Here U Come Today”, “Good Morning Blues”, “1 O’Clock Jump, “I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire”, “Topsy”, “Swinging the Blues”. Also one of the masterful genius' of the composers/arrangers to the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra "Wham, ReBop, BoomBam". And Durham arranged “In The Mood” for the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1939. It's the soundtrack of America and Durham's ticket to the NARAS Hall of Fame.... Scouted by band leaders as a "hit-maker", Eddie's unique story from the inside, has never been told. UNTIL NOW. Don't miss this gem!
Author : Roger A. McCain
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781849802208
Game theory is useful in understanding collective human activity as the outcome of interactive decisions. In recent years it has become a more prominent aspect of research and applications in public policy disciplines such as economics, philosophy, management and political science, and in work within public policy itself. Here Roger McCain makes use of the analytical tools of game theory with the pragmatic purpose of identifying problems and exploring potential solutions in public policy. In practice, the influence of game theory on public policy and related disciplines has been less a consequence of broad theorems than of insightful examples. Accordingly, the author offers a critical review of major topics from both cooperative and noncooperative game theory, including less-known ideas in noncooperative game theory and constructive proposals for new approaches. In so doing, he provides a toolkit for the analysis of public policy as well as a clearer understanding of the public policy enterprise itself. The author s unique approach and treatment of game theory will be a useful resource for students and scholars of economics and public policy, as well as for policymakers themselves.
Author : Jerry DeWitt
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780306822506
Atheism’s leading lights have long been intellectuals raised in the secular and academic worlds: Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and the late Christopher Hitchens. By contrast, Jerry DeWitt was born and bred into the church and was in fact a Pentecostal preacher before arriving at atheism through an extraordinary dialogue with faith that spanned more than a quarter of a century. Hope After Faith is his account of that journey. DeWitt was a pastor in the town of DeRidder, Louisiana, and was a fixture of the community. In private, however, he’d begun to question his faith. Late one night in May 2011, a member of his flock called seeking prayer for her brother who had been in a serious accident. As DeWitt searched for the right words to console her, speech failed him, and he found that the faith which once had formed the cornerstone of his life had finally crumbled to dust. When it became public knowledge that DeWitt was now an atheist, he found himself shunned by much of DeRidder’s highly religious community, losing nearly everything he’d known. DeWitt’s struggle for identity and meaning mirrors the one currently facing millions of people around the world. With both agnosticism and atheism entering the mainstream—one in five Americans now claim no religious affiliation, according to a recent study—the moment has arrived for a new atheist voice, one that is respectful of faith and religious traditions yet warmly embraces a life free of religion, finding not skepticism and cold doubt but rather profound meaning and hope. Hope After Faith is the story of one man’s evolution toward a committed and considered atheism, one driven by humanism, a profound moral dimension, and a happiness and self-confidence obtained through living free of fear.
Author : Robert Joyner D.B.S Th.D. Ph.D
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781098005498
Everybody should read this book. ""Sarah Evalina Fitzpatrick The best Christian book I have ever read. ""Jim Silence, Atlantic Beach Resident This is an excellent collection of articles on various truths of the Bible and the Christian life. This book contains bite-sized chapters, making it attractive and profitable to most people who do not enjoy reading long treatises. ""Bill Marshall, Retired Presbyterian Pastor Dr. Robert Joyner is a serious student and outstanding preacher of the Bible. The Treasure Chest of Bible Knowledge is the result of Dr. Joyner's more than sixty years of faithful study and is a wonderful resource for everyone who desires a better understanding of biblical truths. ""Dr. Peter Hipple Pastor of Community Bible Church, Murrysville, Pa This book is informative, insightful, interesting and easy to find information. ""Billy Knox, Pastor Community Baptist Church, Newport, NC
Author : Percy El Jacobs
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-25
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781682899502
Percy Jacobs 8380 Back Cover Summary When you think the odds are against you, it ultimately comes down to the choices you make. Author Percy El Jacobs uses his personal reflections of his life and choices made in finding and loving himself against the odds. In this introspective and eye-opening book, This Is Where I Am: A Fearless Approach to Knowing Yourself, Your Spouse, Significant Other, Mate, Etc., it will make you be aware of self, in you and in your physical self. It will help you understand that everybody is somebody because you exist. It will show you how you can understand who you are and what you are and how to find yourself and love yourself. It will have you thinking beyond imagination and let you know that you exist and the one on high is in control. From point A to Z, this is a must read and will show you how to be a better you.
Author : Curt Iles
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781449722326
Late summer 1941. Louisianas piney woods are engulfed by a tidal wave of soldiers engaged in the largest army maneuvers ever undertaken on American soil. For many of these young men, as well as the isolated Southern communities, life will never be the same. Although no one knows it, our nation will be at war in three months. Elizabeth Reed is a young Louisiana schoolteacher who dislikes soldiers. Harry Miller is a Wisconsin soldier who hates Louisiana. It only makes sense that they should meet and fall in love. Their story begins with a bulletan empty cartridge tossed from a truckload of soldiers. The note inside it will change the destinies of these two young people. In the midst of large-scale battles between the red and blue armies, Harry and Elizabeth are each fighting their own war with dark secrets from their pasts. They have nothing in common except mutual desires to escape these pasts. In spite of clashing at every turn, they run right into each others arms as they jointly learn that the hardest person to forgive is yourself. Within this clash of cultures lies the core message of A Spent Bullet. Rural Louisiana is never the same, and neither are the soldiers who learn about Louisiana mud, mosquitoes, and misery mixed with memorable Southern hospitality. More than a love story, A Spent Bullet recreates a memorable but largely forgotten time in Louisiana and our nations history. Told in the warm and touching style loved by readers of his previous eight books, Curt Iles weaves a story of love, history, and redemption.
Author : Jasper S. Lee
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781480867611
Tragedy and trauma often create human hardship. Such is the case for Jasper Henry Lee. Born in Mississippi in 1910 and known to his friends and family as Henry, he loses his right arm in a farming accident in 1943, an event that changes his life forever. The views and attitudes of his family, the medical community, farmers, and others on his state as an amputee affect his health both physically and mentally. A few people believe Henry is no longer a complete man capable of operating a farm—responses that strike a blow to his self-confidence. From early childhood, he has been raised as the only male heir to the plantation; it is his duty to continue the farm and build success. What Henry has, however, is an old, somewhat dilapidated plantation that barely survived the hardships of the Civil War, the Great Depression, and, of course, the arrival of the cotton boll weevil. In spite of this, the Lee farm holds history and potential. Can Henry adapt to changing times and new technologies in order to keep his family’s dream alive? This biographical novel tells the story of one man’s adjustment after a tragic accident and how the love and commitment in his marriage kept him going in the face of adversity.
Author : Sharon Lynette Jones
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : African American authors
ISBN : 9781438126937
Zora Neale Hurston, one the first great African-American novelists, was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance and an inspiration for future generations of writers. Widely studied in high school literature courses, her novels are admired for their depiction of Southern black culture and their strong female characters. Critical Companion to Zora Neale Hurston is a reliable and up-to-date resource for high school and college-level students, providing reliable information on Hurston's life and work. This new volume covers all her writings, including Their Eyes Were Watching God; her landmark works of folklore and anthropology, such as Mules and Men; and shorter works, such as her story The Gilded Six-Bits.
Author : Jack Jenkins
Publisher : Author House
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781456795306
Houston is a big city, with a crime rate to match that of most big cities. Violent crimes occur daily. On this particular day, Matt Wakefield, a young HPD Robbery Investigator was dispatched to a robbery by firearms at a convenience store, with added info of Shots Fired! A two-time ex-con had attempted a carjacking. Matt arrived after the victim was rushed to a hospital by a Houston Fire Department ambulance. There, he learned Alice Renfro was DOA, and met her husband, Jim. Capital Murder charges would now take precedence over robbery charges. A suspect, identified by a witness, was arrested blocks from the scene. Jim was stunned at the loss of his beloved wife. Matt tried to comfort the devastated man, staying with him until the Coroners Office sent a Unit to transport her to the County Morgue. He attended her funeral and kept Jim apprised of progress on the case. The suspect was indicted, tried, found guilty of Capital Murder and sentenced to death. Typically, execution didnt occur for 15 years or more, due to repeated appeals, on the taxpayers dime, and support from Anti-Death Penalty groups. The convicted murderer was placed on Death Row at the Polunsky Unit in East Texas to await death. But Alice didnt get an extra 15 years. Jim met grief-stricken Celia Gomez at a Victims Support Group; her husband had also been murdered by a hijacker. Seeking justice, they changed identities, becoming employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division. After almost 4 years, they worked on Death Row, on the night shift, with the required jobs. They were patient and smuggled pistols on to The Row; one foggy night the time was right. Their revenge would not be denied. They escaped to Mexico, but Matt was coming after them.
Author : Alexander Margulis,Asya Kholodnaya
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476609577
This dictionary contains 2,375 Russian sayings and proverbs and their English counterparts. Variants of each saying are included, and careful attention is given to the differences in British and American versions. For example, the Russian saying that is interpreted as “Children behave in a childish way, and they cannot be expected to act like grown-up people,” is first given in Russian (in the Cyrillic alphabet) and then in English, and is then followed by the nearest English-language equivalent sayings in Britain and the United States: “Young colts will canter” (British) and “Boys will be boys” (American). The proverbs and sayings are arranged alphabetically by the first Russian word (in the Cyrillic alphabet) and are cross-referenced so the reader can find analogous Russian versions of English sayings. There is a keyword index for each language (one in English, one in Russian in the Cyrillic alphabet), which allows the reader to find a proverb or a saying without knowing the first word. Proverbs and sayings are current and include those popular in both spoken Russian and literature. The prefatory matter is in both English and Russian, for readers who have a command of either language.