Download or read book Proverbial Wisdom written by Robert Masello and published by McGraw-Hill/Contemporary. This book was released on 1993 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A charming collection of over 1,000 of the most memorable, amusing, and useful proverbs spanning cultures, centuries, and topics. Each saying is identified by country or culture, making this book an invaluable reference tool as well as an entertaining anthology of wit and wisdom collected from all over the globe.
Download or read book A Treasury of Essential Proverbs written by Rodney Dale and published by Collector's Library. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garnered from the four corners of the world and classified according to their key words, this collection of proverbs is intended for any reference library.
Download or read book A Treasury of Proverbs written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wise Words for Boys 31 Days of Proverbs written by Denia Petruzella and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before beginning his glorious reign, King Solomon requested that God give him wisdom to rule over the people. Solomon used this wisdom granted to him by God; the teachings of his father, King David; and his own life experiences, to write hundreds of Proverbs. Many were directed specifically to his own sons and to young men in general. These words of wisdom are just as applicable to life situations today, as they were 3,000 years ago. This book is 31 day devotional which includes a compilation of over 31 Proverbs, and other scriptures from the Old and New Testaments, designed especially to be shared with your sons. Each daily Proverb includes a short discussion of the verse in modern language; a prayer to say with your child; and a "Walk the Walk" or "Talk the Talk" segment for parents with tips to aid you in being the role models our sons need.
Download or read book Treasury of Proverbs and Epigrams written by Ottenheimer Publishers and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chinese Stories for Language Learners written by Vivian Ling and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly anticipated next book in Tuttle's Stories for Language Learners series is here! This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them. The stories are bilingual, with the Chinese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each includes an explanation of how the proverb is used today, cultural notes, vocabulary and discussion questions. Online audio recordings of the tales by native speakers give students a chance to improve their pronunciation and comprehension. Some of the proverbs featured in this collection include: "Painting the Eyes on the Dragon" Based on the story of a famous court painter in 6th century China who painted dragons, this proverb refers to the finishing touches needed to bring a work of art or literature to life. In a discussion, it refers to the final statements used to clinch the argument. "Waiting for Rabbits by a Tree Stump" Based on an ancient folktale about a foolish farmer who sees a rabbit kill itself in front of him by running into a tree stump, then gives up tilling his field to wait for more rabbits by the stump. This saying is applied to people who wait passively for luck to strike again. It also refers to impractical people who stick to one way of doing things only because it has worked for them once in the past. "Pure Water Has No Fish; Perfect People Have No Friends" Many versions of this historical tale exist. The one told here is about a 2nd century AD official sent to govern a far-flung outpost on the Silk Road who is fastidious in applying strict rules and thereby causes the local people to rebel against him. In the professional world, it is used to refer to people who do not like to work with an overly strict supervisor or colleague. Whether being used in a classroom or for self-study, Chinese Stories for Language Learners provides an educational and entertaining way for intermediate Mandarin learners to expand their vocabulary and understanding of the language.
Download or read book A Treasury of Virtues written by Al-Qadi al-Quda and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Treasury of Virtues is a collection by the Fatimid Shafi‘i judge al-Quda‘i (d. 454 H/1062 AD) of sayings, sermons, and teachings attributed to ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (d. 40 H/661 AD). ‘Ali was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, the first Shia Imam and the fourth Sunni Caliph. An acknowledged master of Arabic eloquence and a sage of Islamic wisdom, Ali was renowned for his words, which were collected, quoted, and studied over the centuries, and extensively anthologized, excerpted, and interpreted. Of the many compilations of ‘Ali’s words, A Treasury of Virtues arguably possesses the broadest compass of genres, and the largest variety of themes. Included are aphorisms, proverbs, sermons, speeches, homilies, prayers, letters, dialogues and verse, all of which provide instruction on how to be a morally upstanding human being. The shorter compilation included here, One Hundred Proverbs, is attributed to the eminent writer al-Jahiz (d. 255 H/869 AD). This volume presents a new critical edition of the Arabic based on several original manuscripts, the first English translation of both these important collections, and an extended introduction.
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 1348 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 Proverbs written by Walter C. Kaiser, Jr. and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1995 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book of Proverbs is the world's greatest treasury of wisdom. It offers practical insights for day-to-day discussions and provides moral guidelines for living in an immoral world. As you unearth the riches of Proverbs, you will discover why "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" for all the affairs of everyday life.
Download or read book A Topical Treasury of Proverbs written by Thomas B. Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the NET Bible, A Topical Treasury of Proverbs attempts to add thematic presentation to this organization. Each verse of the Book of Proverbs is classified into one or more topic of one hundred topics. With this approach, we can stay with a topic, meditate on it, and let the Word of God dwell richly in our hearts. The text of the verses in the Topical Treasury of Proverbs have not been altered in any way from the NET Bible except in the following ways: Some have been combined in such a way as to emphasize a point. Bold has been added to help understand why the verses are categorized as they are.
Download or read book A World Treasury of Folk Wisdom written by Reynold Feldman and published by Harpercollins. This book was released on 1992 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiles folk sayings from around the world, arranged in one hundred categories, including beauty, faith, love, friendship, peace, jealousy, and greed
Download or read book LIKE A YETI CATCHING MARMOTS written by Padma-tshe-dbang (Śāstrī.) and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This enchanting little book contains 108 traditional Tibetan proverbs--conveying the wit and wisdom of one of the world's most unique cultures. The proverbs appear in English and Tibetan script, along with a brief explanation of how and when to use each saying.
Download or read book WISDOM OF GOD written by Y. WHITEMAN and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Treasury of Proverbs written by Herbert Applebaum and published by Frances Lincoln. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Old Testament holds a rich store of insights into every aspect of human experience. The epigrams and precepts in this collection have been chosen from the Old Testament books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon. In addition, the collection includes maxims from the Wisdom of Solomon and Jesus ben-Sirach's Ecclesiasticus, two books in the Apocrypha known for their proverbial thought.
Download or read book Preaching Proverbs written by Alyce M. McKenzie and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alyce McKenzie offers preachers an effective way to reclaim proverbs in preaching. She corrects popular misconceptions about the nature of proverbs, highlights their usefulness in contemporary situations, and demonstrates their ability to confirm (or subvert) the status quo. Six sermons are provided to illustrate proverbs at work in dealing with contemporary concerns.
Download or read book The Wisdom of God written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book written by Ruthanne Lum McCunn and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2002-12 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents more than fifty Chinese proverbs in Chinese characters and English, along with color illustrations.
