Grandiloquent Words A Pictoric Lexicon Of Ostrobogulous Locutions

Author : Jason Travis Ott
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781682688007

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Grandiloquent Words: A Pictoric Lexicon of Ostrobogulous Locutions by Jason Travis Ott Pdf

This recondite caboodle of glosses panegyrizes the boggles of our palaver.* Words confirm and deny, guarantee and deceive, elucidate and obfuscate. The more words you know, the better you can express yourself and the more you can do in life. The founder of Grandiloquent Word of the Day accordingly presents a voluptuary of verbiage encompassing rare and obscure terms that confound or delight, antiquated argot from myriad epochs, and lexemes for venturesome bibliophiles. Featuring a short, insightful introduction, Grandiloquent Words offers more than 250 preternatural terminologies for you to ingurgitate and brandish with aplomb for countless occasions. Bask in cataracts of mundane morphemes, bookish locutions, beef-witted blatteroons, corporeal catastrophes, playful patois, and jolly jubilations. These always-extra expressions encompass timeless topics and modern phenomena, painting a group portrait of our foibles and joys. Replete with pronunciations, etymologies, examples, and whimsical illustrations, it will edify and entertain. *This rare collection of definitions celebrates the marvels of our language.

Author : Russell Rocke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035921373

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The Grandiloquent Dictionary by Russell Rocke Pdf

Author : Jason Ott
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1727631196

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The Grandiloquent Word of the Day Daily Journal by Jason Ott Pdf

A grandiloquent soft cover journal to write down your favorite fancy words as you find them.

Author : Ross Petras,Kathryn Petras
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780399578083

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You're Saying It Wrong by Ross Petras,Kathryn Petras Pdf

For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse. With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to pronounce boatswain like an old salt on the deck of a ship, trompe l'oeil like a bona fide art expert, and haricot vert like a foodie, while arming us with the knowledge of why certain words are correctly pronounced the "slangy" way (they came about before dictionaries), what stalks of grain have to do with pronunciation, and more. With bonus sidebars like "How to Sound like a Seasoned Traveler" and "How to Sound Cultured," readers will be able to speak about foreign foods and places, fashion, philosophy, and literature with authority.

Author : Sue Butler
Publisher : Macmillan Publishers Aus.
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781760983253

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Rebel Without A Clause by Sue Butler Pdf

The English language is changing constantly. We invent new words and phrases, we mash up idioms, we mispronounce, misuse, misappropriate. Sue Butler has heard it all and is ready to defend and disagree with common usage. Veering from tolerance to outrage, she examines how the word sheila took a nose-dive after World War II, considers whether we should hunker or bunker down, and bemoans the emptiness of rhetoric. She shouts 'down with closure' as it leaps from the psychoanalyst's couch, explains why we've lost the plot on deceptively, untangles the manuka honey stoush, fathoms why the treatment of famous is infamous, and ponders whether you would, could or should ... Rebel without a Clause is a fascinatingly idiosyncratic romp through the world of words by lexicographer and former Macquarie Dictionary Editor, Sue Butler.

Author : Josefa Heifetz Byrne
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1616086505

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The Indispensable Dictionary of Unusual Words by Josefa Heifetz Byrne Pdf

From aasvogel (the South African vulture) to knurry (full of knots), from melangeur (a machine for making chocolate syrup) to zumbooruk (a small cannon fired from the back of a camel), the words in this book are guaranteed to expand your vocabulary and confound your friends. They may be obscure and even preposterous, but every entry in this eye-opening book has been accepted as a formal or legitimate English word by at least one major dictionary. This dictionary does not claim or attempt to be complete. It is based completely on the editor’s sense of wonder and absurdity. It is educational, yes, but also more fun than any dictionary has a right to be!

Author : Samantha Hahn
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1419719858

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Stories for My Child (Guided Journal) by Samantha Hahn Pdf

Looking for a gift for a mom--for Mother's Day or a baby shower? This gorgeous journal provides a special place to answer your child's inevitable questions about: "What was I like when I was little?" Jot down the things that you remember most about those first Saturdays with the new baby, what it was like to explore the world with your toddler, and how it felt to send your little buddy off to school for the first time. Illustrated by Brooklyn-based artist Samantha Hahn, Stories for My Child: A Mother's Memory Journal provides an opportunity to create a beautiful keepsake. It contains dozens of prompts that can be filled in at any stage. More than a record of milestones, this journal is a collection of your experiences as a mother, filled with stories that your child will one day treasure. This is simply a precious keepsake designed to become a family heirloom. You'll be eager to follow the prompts and share your stories with your child (or children). Some pages have sweet quotes from wise women like Maya Angelou and Jean de Brunhoff that may bring a knowing smile to your face or a tear to your eye. Record, mindfully, the moments that have meaning in your life and collect them here to share with your children in a really special way. Your child will cherish this journal for a lifetime. Stories for My Child is published in conjunction with A Mother Is a Story, a stunning collection of hand-lettered quotes and artwork celebrating every chapter of motherhood. Together or separately, they make the perfect gift for mom on Mother's Day, at baby showers, or any day, anytime.

Author : Joseph Piercy
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781789291674

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A Word a Day by Joseph Piercy Pdf

A Word a Day contains 365 carefully selected words that will enhance and expand your vocabulary, along with their meanings, origins and sample usage and fascinating word-related facts and trivia. It is estimated that on average an English-speaking adult has acquired a functioning vocabulary of 25,000 words by the time they reach middle age. That sounds like a lot - and more than enough for the daily purposes of communicating with each other in speech and writing. However, it is hard to feel quite so sanguine about our word power when considering those 25,000 words account for less than fifteen per cent of the total words in current usage in the English language. Furthermore, new words are created all the time and, as the word pool flourishes, can we afford to allow our vocabulary to stagnate? Logophile Joseph Piercy has the answer: a simple challenge to learn A Word a Day from this user-friendly onomasticon (that's a word list designed for a specific purpose - in case you were wondering .). Each of the 365 words have been carefully selected for their elegance and pertinence in everyday situations and every entry contains a clear and concise outline of meaning, origin and sample usage in context, alongside fascinating word related facts and trivia. A Word a Day is a treasure trove of fascination and fun for all language lovers - delve in and enhance your vocabulary.

Author : Lisa A. Dicke,J. Steven Ott
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000874129

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Understanding Nonprofit Organizations by Lisa A. Dicke,J. Steven Ott Pdf

There are no easy solutions to the complexities faced by nonprofit leaders and managers. This textbook addresses the governance, leadership, and management functions of the thousands of organizations in the nonprofit sector that provide an enormous range of services. This thoroughly revised fourth edition of Understanding Nonprofit Organizations does not simply recount and summarize seminal literature; it presents 22 of the most important and informative articles, chapters, and essays written about the workings of nonprofit organizations, alongside 18 case studies that illustrate the complex governing, leading, and managing issues raised in the chapters. The introductions that open each of the sections explore important issues and concepts, provide context, and explain what students should be looking for as they read each of the chapters. Each section introduction has been extensively rewritten or updated to address recent movements and changes in the nonprofit field, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of nonprofit organizations’ functions and ability to raise funds, increasing social and political divides within countries and communities, the gains and problems that have arisen with dramatic expansion of social media, and the need for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our organizations and our society. Understanding Nonprofit Organizations provides a cohesive set of relevant readings for a course on nonprofit organizations and management, and instructors and students will appreciate the original case studies that parallel the major themes presented. The book is also designed for individuals who are hoping or planning to move into paid or voluntary leadership and management positions in nonprofit organizations—as well as for those already involved with nonprofits seeking to improve their skills and understanding of their chosen field.

Author : Mark A. Norell,Laurel Kendall,Richard Ellis
Publisher : Sterling Signature
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Animals, Mythical
ISBN : 1454922192

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Mythic Creatures by Mark A. Norell,Laurel Kendall,Richard Ellis Pdf

Based on the American Museum of Natural History exhibition "Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids," curated by Dr. Mark A. Norrell, this stunning volume explores an array of mythological creatures and the real animals that inspired them. For thousands of years, humans everywhere sometimes inspired by living animals or even fossils have brought imaginary creatures to life in stories, songs, and pictures. Based on the popular AMNH traveling exhibition "Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids," this volume explores everything from the powerful dragon to the soaring phoenix, tracing them through legend and natural history. Glowing photos showcase rare objects from around the world as well as models of creatures like dragons, unicorns, and krakens, along with fossils of actual extinct animals such as the six-foot-tall primate called "Gigantopithecus" and "Aepyornis," a bird that stood over nine feet tall. Also included are maps, drawings, and ephemera from the Middle Ages to modern times. Today, these legendary beings continue to thrill, terrify, and enchant us."

Author : Kurt Vonnegut
Publisher : Dial Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307422972

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God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut Pdf

“[Vonnegut] at his wildest best.”—The New York Times Book Review Eliot Rosewater—drunk, volunteer fireman, and President of the fabulously rich Rosewater Foundation—is about to attempt a noble experiment with human nature . . . with a little help from writer Kilgore Trout. God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater is Kurt Vonnegut’s funniest satire, an etched-in-acid portrayal of the greed, hypocrisy, and follies of the flesh we are all heir to. “A brilliantly funny satire on almost everything.”—Conrad Aiken “[Vonnegut was] our finest black humorist. . . . We laugh in self-defense.”—The Atlantic Monthly

Author : Jungwook Hong
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-23
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781118050583

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Korean For Dummies by Jungwook Hong Pdf

Studying Korean for business or travel? Learn the fun and easy way with this practical guide that teaches the basics of the Korean language and culture Korean For Dummies is a no-nonsense guide to Korean culture and the basics of Korean language. Pick up basic phrases and commonly used words so that you can converse with Koreans in both business and personal situations. You'll learn Korean for everyday life and task-specific expressions for Korean on the go. In addition, you’ll discover important and fascinating aspects of Korean culture. This handy guide won't burden you with lists of grammar rules; just look up the phrases and cultural phrases you need or read through the whole book for a general overview. You'll be able to place material in a daily context with cultural tidbits, phonetic spelling of Korean words, and the recorded Korean dialogues on the accompanying CD. Chapter-based exercises will jog your memory and reinforce everything you learn (answers are provided in an appendix). Find out how to: Use basic phrases and words correctly Converse intelligently about Korean culture Do business with a Korean company Say task-specific expressions Pronounce Korean words Put material in a real-world context Make a good first impression with Koreans This book has four top ten lists to help you learn even more about Korean culture and language: Tips for learning Korean quickly Phrases that will help make you sound Korean Expressions that Koreans like to use Things to avoid doing in Korea or around a Korean This practical guide includes an appendix on Korean verbs, a Korean-English mini-dictionary, and a list of what’s on the CD. Get your copy of Korean For Dummies to begin speaking basic Korean and understanding the fundamentals of Korean culture.

Author : Nam H Nguyen
Publisher : Nam H Nguyen
Page : 4510 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Essential 120000 English-Hindi Words Dictionary by Nam H Nguyen Pdf

The Essential 120,000 English-Hindi Words Dictionary is a great resource anywhere you go; it is an easy tool that has just the words you want and need! The entire dictionary is an alphabetical list of English words and their Hindi equivalent translations. It will be very useful for everyone (home, school, students, travel, interpreting and learning Hindi or English). The words you will learn will help you in any situation! आपके पास कहीं भी 120,000 अंग्रेजी-हिंदी शब्द शब्दकोश एक महान संसाधन हैं; यह एक आसान उपकरण है, जो आपके पास केवल वही शब्द हैं जो आप चाहते हैं और चाहते हैं! पूरे शब्दकोश अंग्रेजी शब्दों की एक वर्णमाला सूची और उनके हिंदी समकक्ष अनुवाद हैं। यह सभी के लिए बहुत उपयोगी होगा (घर, विद्यालय, छात्र, यात्रा, हिंदी या अंग्रेजी सीखना और सीखना)। जो शब्द आप सीखेंगे वे किसी भी स्थिति में आपकी मदद करेंगे!

Author : Melvyn Bragg
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781611450071

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The Adventure of English by Melvyn Bragg Pdf

A history of the English language traces its evolution from a Germanic dialect around 500 A.D. to its modern form, noting the influence of such groups and individuals as early Anglo-Saxon tribes, Alfred the Great, and William Shakespeare.

Author : Tracey Medeiros
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781581571660

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The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook: 150 Home Grown Recipes from the Green Mountain State by Tracey Medeiros Pdf

Shares recipes and personal stories from farmers, chefs, and restaurateurs in Vermont.