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Author : Martin H. Manser,Rosalind Fergusson
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Proverbs, English
ISBN : 9780816066735
Lists the meaning and origin of more than 1,700 traditional and contemporary English proverbs.
Author : Wolfgang Mieder
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 1348 pages
File Size : 48,9 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 Based on the fieldwork conducted over thirty years by the American Dialect Society, this volume is complete with historical references to the earliest written sources, and supplies variants and recorded geographical distribution after each proverb.Many surprised await the reader in this vast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 E. Tague
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781465314802
These essays were written more than twenty-five years ago for different newspapers. They contain thoughts on various subjects prevalent at the time, and were printed as opinion articles. Their relevancy remains so intact today that Jim decided to collect them from various files and republish them as a book. Most were printed in a local newspaper, the News of Delaware County where he had an opinion column, and then reprinted in other papers. As mentioned in the preface, his concerns about the steady erosion of the values and principles he once knew, have continued unabated to this day.
Author : Susan Ratcliffe
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780199609123
Contains quotations, proverbs, and phrases from throughout history and around the world, grouped by topic in over four hundred alphabetically arranged categories from Ability to Youth. Includes a list of themes and a keyword index.
Author : Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191084249
Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs features over 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world, arranged across 250 subjects - from 'Books' and 'Borrowing' to 'Dreams' and 'Drink'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of the proverbial treatment of the topic and each proverb is accompanied by information on its date, source, and meaning. Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're looking for. Beautifully produced and designed, it is the perfect gift for anyone who loves language. Drawing on Oxford's ongoing dictionary research and language monitoring, the second edition of this delightful book adds phrases that have come to prominence, or increased in popularity, since publication of the first edition, such as 'Never waste a good crisis' and 'Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have', which add a contemporary flavour to the selection of more traditional English proverbs, and the popular sayings used in the English-speaking world from Asia, Africa, Middle East, and many other cultures. Find phrases on all aspects of life in this fascinating little book.
Author : Yechiel Eckstein,Tremper Longman III
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781414388533
This year, learn to see Scripture in a whole new way as you embark on a deeper understanding of its history—and your faith’s deep roots in the land, events, people, and faith of Israel. The One Year Holy Land Moments Devotional contains 52 weeks of reflections from both a Jewish rabbi and a Christian theologian, demonstrating the timeless and universal themes in both the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and New Testament. Each day offers a fascinating glimpse into the Jewish faith, history, and perspective, while exploring the Christian interpretation of beloved biblical verses, places, people, and events. Spend a reflective moment each day contemplating the history of God’s work in the world, celebrating his word and love for you.
Author : Lori Ann LaRocco
Publisher : Agate Publishing
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781572847316
Known as the producer with the trillion-dollar Rolodex, Lori Ann LaRocco knows how to get business leaders and entrepreneurs to talk. Many of the world’s most well-known executives are so trusting of LaRocco, senior talent producer at CNBC, that she consistently gets scoops on billion-dollar deals before anyone else. In her newest book, Opportunity Knocking, LaRocco uses her close relationships with these organizational leaders to tell their stories—many of which have never been previously revealed, but offer brilliant insights into their minds. In Opportunity Knocking, readers will learn the full stories and secrets of success from some of the world's smartest, most innovative leaders, such as Ford CEO Alan Mulally’s strategy for creating a culture of promise that revitalized the American auto industry. This book provides real-world examples from leaders like Mulally and turns them into actionable, proven strategies for identifying and acting on opportunities. What makes Opportunity Knocking stand apart is the diversity of individuals who offer real-world strategies and advice instead of just one person’s opinion or vision. From the assembly line to the C-suite, Opportunity Knocking will provide both inspiration and a blueprint for achieving success by recognizing the right opportunity—and seizing it.
Author : Jennifer Speake,John Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780198734901
"First published as The concise Oxford dictionary of proverbs, edited by John Simpson, 1982"--Title page verso.
Author : Tim Moore
Publisher : Tim Moore Publishing LLC
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798985795127
WHAT IF LIFE IS SUPPOSED TO BE SO MUCH MORE? Have you thought that about your life before? Do you feel the gnawing ache of an unfulfilled story? Is there a dream or purpose lying dormant inside of you? If so, what you are feeling is the tension of Scary Faith. This isn’t just a faith that informs your beliefs, but a faith that opens the door to endless possibilities and miracles. Many of us have fallen for the lie that having faith means having no doubt or fear. Our thoughts are consumed with worries, insecurities, and uncertainties. Yet, no matter how hard we try to muster faith, we just can’t seem to take that step. We give up before we grow up and never take our first step to pursue our dreams and callings. In Scary Faith, you will discover one of the biggest hidden secrets about fear and faith. Through his personal journey and Scriptural insights, church planter and founding pastor of X Church, Tim Moore, unpacks how to follow God’s will and purpose for your life. Looking at the life of Peter from the New Testament, Tim reveals how we too can walk in faith as we follow Jesus. As you navigate the scary open waters with Tim, he will unfold the key to walking by faith while wrestling with fear. In Scary Faith, you will learn how to: • Recognize the voice of God • Find your purpose and calling • Discern God’s will for your life • Override your natural response to fear • Experience miracles in your life Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, an entrepreneur, a pastor, or a college student, all of us have God-given dreams yet to be fulfilled. The real question is whether you will settle in the plains of comfort or adventure by faith into your destiny.
Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780192584380
What is it to 'cock a snook', where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more!) in the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. This dictionary uncovers the meanings of myriad phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language, encompassing more than 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs. More than 400 idioms have been added to this new edition, and comprise recently coined and common sayings alike. New additions include 'back of the net', 'drag and drop', 'go it alone', 'how come?', 'if you ask me', 'make your skin crawl', and 'woe betide'. Illustrative quotations sourced from the Oxford corpora give contextual examples of the idioms and their standard usage, and many entries include background information on the origins of the idiom in question. An updated thematic index makes for easy navigation, and anyone who is interested in the origins and diversity of English vernacular will have hours of fun browsing this fascinating dictionary.
Author : S S Khanka
Publisher : S. Chand Publishing
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788121918015
This book is useful for B.Com., M.Com., and MBA students of all Indian Universities. Presentation of various aspects of entrepreneurship is the most salient features of this book. Clarity of all topics has been given throughout. Description of the most difficult topics, in a simple and easy to follow style, has been the authors main attempt. At the end of the each chapter Assessment Questions are included in this book. Glossary, Bibliography, Author Index, Subject Index and Abbreviations are incoporated at the end of the book.
Author : Douglas Fairbanks
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : EAN:4064066052119
Laugh and Live praises the power of positive thinking and self-confidence in raising one's health, business and social prospects. It is written by Douglas Fairbanks, American actor and producer, known as The First King of Hollywood. The sole purpose of the book is to emphasize our first duty toward ourselves, which consists of doing our level best at everything we undertake, and making the best of every situation that arises to confront us.
Author : Anna Tóthné Litovkina,Wolfgang Mieder,Csaba Földes
Publisher : University of Vermont Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Humor
ISBN : IND:30000111467969
Author : Douglas Fairbanks
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000096876
“There is one thing in this good old world that is positively sure—happiness is for all who strive to be happy—and those who laugh are happy. Everybody is eligible—you—me—the other fellow. Happiness is fundamentally a state of mind—not a state of body. And mind controls”. Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr. was an American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films including The Thief of Bagdad, Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro, but spent the early part of his career making comedies.
Author : Teodor Flonta
Publisher : DeProverbio.com
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-28
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781465777638
This dictionary assembles more than 1450 English proverbs and their Romanian equivalents. Equivalent proverbs are those which express the same concept, be it literally, such as "All that glitters is not gold" = "Nu tot ce sclipeşte e aur", or with completely different words, such as "Every cloud has a silver lining" = "Nici un rău fără bine." The Dictionary is a very useful reference tool for scholars of the two languages, for researchers working in various associated fields such as linguistics, literature, folklore, anthropology, psychology, sociology, history, and for workers in newer areas such as advertising and contemporary media. The Dictionary is also of interest to diplomats and politicians who try to improve their communication by sharing ideas formulated in some common meaningful expressions; it will assist interpreters and translators, and teachers and students for whom it is important to understand not only what the target culture expresses in the same way as their own, but also what is formulated in a different way. The Dictionary is also of benefit to non-professionals who, for the sheer enjoyment of it, wish to savour the wisdom, wit, poetry and the colourful language of proverbs.
