Download or read book A book of English proverbs written by Vere Henry Collins and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Book of English Proverbs with Origins and Explanations written by Vere Henry Collins and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book English Proverbs Explained written by Ronald Ridout and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Book of English Proverbs with Origins and Explanations written by Vere Henry Collins and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins written by Linda Flavell and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the origins and histories of over 400 proverbs, detailing their meaning and usage.
Download or read book A Book of English Proverbs written by V. H. Collins and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Apple a Day written by Caroline Taggart and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Old Testament proverbs to modern phrases like "the best things in life are free," An Apple a Day takes a fun look at expressions that "have stood the test of time." Read through from start to finish or search through the list of hundreds of the most common proverbs, arranged from A to Z for easy reference. You'll learn about each proverb's surprising origins, why some are valid and others are not, the derivation and meanings behind them, and their relevance in today's society. Includes entries like: Two heads are better than one: Like the less-familiar "Four eyes see better than two," this proverb extols the benefits of having someone else help you make up your mind-and it's a view that goes back to at least the fourteenth century. But while it is always useful to have a second opinion (A sounding board? Someone else to blame?) it might also be worth bearing in mind the disadvantages of design or decision-making by committee: something that really pleases no one. So whereas two heads may well be better than one, three could be a crowd. Laughter is the best medicine: This idea is an ancient one and is found in, appropriately, the book of Proverbs: "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones." It has prompted a surprising amount of research, with the result that some scientists claim that laughter has the same benefits as a mild workout-it stretches muscles, sends more oxygen to the tissues, and generally makes you feel healthier. One study even claims that laughing heartily for 10-15 minutes burns 50 calories. But let's pause for thought here. The world may laugh with you over a joke or a rerun of Seinfeld, but if you make a habit of laughing heartily for 10-15 minutes for no apparent reason, the world is going to think you are nuts and cross the street to avoid you. It may be worth striving for a happy medium. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: A common British folk saying, this is one of the few proverbs that can be taken at face value. All it means is that apples are good for you. The Romans knew this and so did the Anglo-Saxons, who listed the crabapple as one of the nine healing plants given to the world by the god Woden. They probably didn't know, as we now do, that apples contain fiber, antioxidants, and sundry vitamins and minerals that help to prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, and various forms of cancer. But they did know that they were cooling, cleansing, and soothing, whether taken as a natural diuretic or applied externally to inflammations. An anonymous medieval text called The Haven of Health recommended eating an apple to "relieve your feelings" if you were going to bed alone, while Ayurvedic medicine says that apples cure headaches and promote vitality. So the jury is out on whether or not apples are good for your sex life, but they are certainly good for pretty much everything else. Guaranteed to amuse and inform, this is the perfect gift for any language lover. Make this and all of the Reader's Digest Version books a permanent fixture on your eReader, and you'll have instant access to searchable knowledge. Whether you need homework help or want to win that trivia game, this series is the trusted source for fun facts.
Download or read book The Proverb written by Archer Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proverb Lore written by Frederick Edward Hulme and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases Collected from the Most Authentic Sources written by William Carew Hazlitt and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dictionary of American Proverbs written by Wolfgang Mieder and published by New York : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Selected Writings on Proverbs written by Archer Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases written by Various and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' curated by Thomas Preston, is a seminal collection that weaves together the rich tapestry of English proverbs, illuminating the cultural, historical, and linguistic complexities inherent in these concise phrases. This anthology does not merely list proverbs but explores their origins, variations, and the contexts in which they have been employed across centuries. It encompasses a broad spectrum of literary styles, from the archaic to the contemporary, demonstrating the dynamic evolution of the English language and its reflections on societys evolving values and beliefs. Highlighting standout entries, the collection diligently traces the lineage of each proverb, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of their enduring significance. The contributing scholars, under the astute editorship of Thomas Preston, bring together a collective expertise in linguistics, folklore, and cultural studies, providing a multidimensional exploration of English proverbs. These authors mine historical records, literary works, and oral traditions to present a compilation that aligns with various literary and cultural movements, encapsulating the wisdom of ages and the perennial nature of human experiences. Their collective scholarship enriches the anthology, allowing it to serve as a bridge between past and present, and inviting reflection on the human condition. This collection is an invaluable resource for students, educators, and enthusiasts of language and culture, offering an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the wisdom encapsulated within English proverbial phrases. It encourages readers to appreciate the nuance and depth of these phrases, fostering a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical contexts that shape our language and our lives. The 'Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' is not just a scholarly endeavor; it is an invitation to engage in a dialogue with the past, and through that dialogue, gain insights into the present and future of human cultural expressions.
Download or read book A Book of English Proverbs written by V. H. Collins and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Origin of the Proverb written by Bartlett Jere Whiting and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wise Words and Wives Tales written by Stuart Berg Flexner and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alphabetically arranged compendium of facts about the history and evolution of the most time-honored words of folk wisdom.
Download or read book Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins written by Linda Flavell and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprinted 17 times since it was published in 1992, Dictionary of Idioms has been fully rewritten."This sort of book has two purposes. The first is to be a work of reference ... The second is to entertain ... Linda and Roger Flavell are discerning in their choice of phrase and assiduous in uncovering their origins." --Times Literary Supplement
