Respected quotation anthologist and author of Oxymoronica and Viva la Repartee Dr. Mardy Grothe is at his best in Metaphors Be with You, an A to Z dictionary of 2,750 of history's greatest metaphorical quotations, meticulously curated for writers, readers, and quotation lovers everywhere.
In Metaphors Be with You, Dr. Mardy Grothe has created the definitive reference on English's finest metaphors, sourced from literature, politics, philosophy, Hollywood, religion, sports, comedy, history, religion, pop culture, and more. Arranged into two sections--The Ten Best Things Ever Said and The Single Best Thing Ever Said--Metaphors Be with You includes quotations on five hundred human interest topics and an introduction to the nature, importance, and sheer joy of metaphorical language.
Essential for writers, readers, and language aficionados, this breathtaking, beautifully designed sourcebook also contains elegantly integrated digital access to Dr. Mardy's Dictionary of Metaphorical Quotations, the world's largest online database of quotations containing metaphors, similes, and analogies. This one-of-a-kind synergy between print and technology offers a comprehensive look at the diversity of words and phrases we use to relate to, understand, and describe our world by providing access to detailed source information, innumerable Error Alerts, and fascinating quotation backstories that will engage readers as they delve into metaphorical language and discover their own favorites.
Whether you're crafting a speech, writing a novel, or simply searching for new ways to express yourself, this remarkable compendium is sure to inspire you with the perfect metaphor every time.
--James Geary, author of I Is an Other: The Secret Life of Metaphor and How It Shapes the Way We See the World
Автор: Shakespeare Название: Arden dictionary of shakespeare quotations ISBN: 1903436680 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781903436684 Издательство: A & C Black Рейтинг: Цена: 10880.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: In this addition to the Arden Shakespeare series, approximately 3000 quotations, both familiar and little-known, are drawn from throughout Shakespeare`s work, both plays and poems. Quotations are selected for their intrinsic interest and organized by topic.
Автор: Monakov Mikhail, Rohwer Jurgen Название: Stalin`s Ocean-Going Fleet: Soviet Naval Strategy and Shipbuilding Programs, 1935-53 ISBN: 0415761255 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415761253 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 57150.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The book describes in detail the discussions about the naval strategy and the shipbuilding progams in the Soviet political and military leadership from 1922 to the death of Stalin in 1953.
Автор: Metcald Fred Название: Biteback Dictionary of Humorous Literary Quotations ISBN: 1849542260 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781849542265 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 7470.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Part of a brilliant new series of quotation books compiled and edited by the editor of The Penguin Dictionary of Modern Humorous Quotations, in print since 1986.
Автор: Brandreth Gyles Название: Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations ISBN: 0199681376 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199681372 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 15830.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Writer, broadcaster, and wit Gyles Brandreth has completely revised Ned Sherrin`s classic collection of wisecracks, one-liners, and anecdotes. Add sparkle to your speeches and presentations, or just enjoy a good laugh in company with Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Joan Rivers, Kathy Lette, Frankie Boyle, and friends.
Автор: Ratcliffe Susan, Knowles Elizabeth, Cresswell Juli Название: Little Oxford Gift Box: Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs; Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins ISBN: 0198753578 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198753575 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 21110.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: The perfect gift for every occasion, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, and the Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins offer a choice of words and sayings to add colour to any subject or special event.
Автор: Gaither Carl C., Cavazos-Gaither Alma E. Название: Gaither`s Dictionary of Scientific Quotations ISBN: 0387710795 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780387710792 Издательство: Springer Цена: 18590.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: Scientists and other keen observers of the natural world sometimes make or write a statement pertaining to scientific activity that is destined to live on beyond the brief period of time for which it was intended. This book serves as a collection of these statements from great philosophers and thought–influencers of science, past and present. Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations allows the reader quickly to find relevant quotations or citations to spearhead an oral or written presentation of their research. Organized thematically and indexed alphabetically by author, this work makes readily available an unprecedented collection of approximately 21,000 quotations related to a broad range of scientific topics including astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics. With its unique thematic organization of the quotations, this book accomplishes its goal of presenting a large array of entries in each discipline and enabling the reader to choose a quotation on a particular subject from a variety of sources and perspectives. The resulting compendium allows the reader to conceptualize and embrace the written images of scientists, laymen, politicians, novelists, playwrights, and poets about humankind’s scientific achievements. Quotations are listed with the credited author, title, chapter, page number, birth/death date and occupation where possible.
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