Download or read book Wicked Good Words written by Mim Harrison and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to sound like you're from here, no matter where you are in America "Simultaneously full of witty asides and linguistic erudition, Wicked Good Words is one of those rare books that you will read too fast and will find yourself wishing you could read for the first time all over again." -Ammon Shea, author of Reading the OED "As someone who grew up in the land of wicked pissa Sox games, what a delight it was to read about alligator pears, sundogs, piggling, sad cakes, doodinkus, jacklegs, and so many other American regionalisms." -David Wolman, author of Righting the Mother Tongue Wicked Good Words is a collection of words and phrases from places across the United States. Organized by region and peppered with engaging sidebars, it's a uniquely American road trip. You'll discover: *In Ohio, that titillating talk about a four-way is all about a type of chili. *When you rush the growler in Appalachia, you're filling your lunch pail with beer. *A frog strangler in the South will send you running for cover: it's a heavy rain. *In Louisiana and Texas, someone caught pirooting is nosing around. *In the Northwest, something that's spendy is too expensive. *A skeeter hawk, darning needle, snake feeder, spindle, ear sewer, needle, snake doctor, and stinger all refer to the same thing: a mosquito, depending on where you get attacked.
Download or read book Good Girls Finish Last written by Sarah Parvis and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treasury of remarks on bad behaviour from some of the sharpest, funniest women.
Download or read book Sin and Syntax written by Constance Hale and published by Crown. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully revised and updated edition with writing prompts and challenges in every chapter Today’s writers need more spunk than Strunk: whether it's the Great American e-mail, Madison Avenue advertising, or Grammy Award-winning rap lyrics, memorable writing must jump off the page. Copy veteran Constance Hale is on a mission to make creative communication, both the lyrical and the unlawful, an option for everyone. With its crisp, witty tone, Sin and Syntax covers grammar’s ground rules while revealing countless unconventional syntax secrets (such as how to use—Gasp!—interjections or when to pepper your prose with slang) that make for sinfully good writing. Discover how to: *Distinguish between words that are “pearls” and words that are “potatoes” * Avoid “couch potato thinking” and “commitment phobia” when choosing verbs * Use literary devices such as onomatopoeia, alliteration, and metaphor (and understand what you're doing) Everyone needs to know how to write stylish prose—students, professionals, and seasoned writers alike. Whether you’re writing to sell, shock, or just sing, Sin and Syntax—now celebrating 20 years in print—is the guide you need to improve your command of the English language.
Download or read book Sin and Syntax written by Constance Hale and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2001-12-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today’s writers need more spunk than Strunk: whether it's the Great American e-mail, Madison Avenue advertising, or Grammy Award-winning rap lyrics, memorable writing must jump off the page. Copy veteran Constance Hale is on a mission to make creative communication, both the lyrical and the unlawful, an option for everyone. With its crisp, witty tone, Sin and Syntax covers grammar’s ground rules while revealing countless unconventional syntax secrets (such as how to use—Gasp!—interjections or when to pepper your prose with slang) that make for sinfully good writing. Discover how to: *Distinguish between words that are “pearls” and words that are “potatoes” * Avoid “couch potato thinking” and “commitment phobia” when choosing verbs * Use literary devices such as onomatopoeia, alliteration, and metaphor (and understand what you're doing) Everyone needs to know how to write stylish prose—students, professionals, and seasoned writers alike. Whether you’re writing to sell, shock, or just sing, Sin and Syntax is the guide you need to improve your command of the English language.
Download or read book Wicked Words written by Various and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-02-23 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wicked Words - a collection of saucy and compelling short stories Outrageously sexy and deliciously decadent, Wicked Words short stories are the best in contemporary sexy fiction. The series is a showcase of writing by women at the cutting edge of erotic literature, pushing the boundaries of desire to bring you fantasies of unashamed indulgence. Fun, irreverent and arousing, this anthology combines humour and attitude with wildly imaginative, sensual writing.Lively and entertaining, seductive and daring. Wicked Words collections are the juiciest erotic stories to be found anywhere in the world.
Download or read book Wicked Words Poisoned Minds written by Firpo W. Carr and published by Scholar Technical Institute of Research. This book was released on 2004 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The School for Good and Evil The School for Good and Evil Book 1 written by Soman Chainani and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and many more! A dark and enchanting fantasy adventure for those who prefer fairytales with a twist. The first in the bestselling series.
Download or read book Wicked as They Come written by Delilah S. Dawson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dawson's darkly tempting debut drops her unsuspecting heroine into a strange faraway land for a romantic adventure that's part paranormal, part steampunk . . . and completely irresistible. Original.
Download or read book Wish of the Wicked written by Danielle Paige and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Danielle Paige puts a dark YA spin on Cinderella's fairy godmother in this brand new origin story, perfect for fans of These Violent Delights and A Curse So Dark and Deadly. Everyone knows a fairy godmother helped Cinderella get to the ball. But no one knows why. For centuries, Farrow's family-the Entente-have been magical advisors to the Queen. Their wisdom and foresight kept the Thirteen Queendoms in harmony. Until a new queen, Magrit, takes power, outlaws magic, and executes the Entente. Only Farrow survives, with her magic warped beyond repair. She can now use it only to fulfill the feeble wishes of commoners. Since that day, Farrow has dreamed of revenge. The one way to reach the queen is through her son, Prince Mather, who is nearing the age when he must select a bride. When a special ball in his honor is announced, Farrow sees her opportunity. All it will take is a young woman named Cinderella who dreams of true love. With one night, one chance to reclaim her magic and destroy the queen, Farrow will stop at nothing. Set in a lush, dangerous world rooted in our beloved fairy tales, New York Times bestselling author Danielle Paige launches a brand-new Fairy Godmother origin story full of intrigue, magic, and romance.
Download or read book The Secret Book Scone Society written by Ellery Adams and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miracle Springs, North Carolina, is a place of healing. Strangers flock here hoping the natural hot springs, five-star cuisine, and renowned spa can cure their ills. If none of that works, they often find their way to Miracle Books, where, over a fresh-baked "comfort" scone from the Gingerbread House bakery, they exchange their stories with owner Nora Pennington in return for a carefully chosen book. That's Nora's special talent--prescribing the perfect novel to ease a person's deepest pain and lighten their heaviest burden. When a visiting businessman reaches out to Nora for guidance, she knows exactly which novels will help. But before he can keep their appointment at Miracle Books, he's found dead on the train tracks. Stunned, Nora forms the Secret, Book, and Scone Society, a group of damaged souls yearning to gain trust and earn redemption by helping others. To join the society, members must divulge their darkest secret--the terrible truth that brought each of them to Miracle Springs in the first place. Determined to uncover the truth behind the businessman's demise, the women meet in Nora's cramped and cozy bookstore to share stories and trade support. And as they untangle a web of corruption, they also discover their own courage, purpose, and a sisterhood that will carry them through every challenge--proving it's never too late to turn the page and start over...--Amazon.com.
Download or read book Per My Last Email written by Stephanie K. Wright and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offices are a breeding ground for odd expressions and hackneyed platitudes. Why are we peeling onions and putting irons in the fire? Why is our plate always full? And most importantly, how is it even possible to give 110%? Per My Last Email provides you with fresh new words to sprinkle throughout your workday and lift you out of your office-speak rut while making you laugh at the same time. With unexpected and entertaining phrases to boost the productivity of your meetings, revitalize your email game, and even the occasional office-appropriate swear, this book is a fun and informative send-up of stale corporate lingo that will help you freshen up your own workplace communication.
Download or read book Witty Women written by Ariel Books and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 1994-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether poet, politician, homemaker, or diplomat, with wise and wicked words, these women take aim and always hit their mark.
Download or read book Wicked Good Witches the Complete Series Steamy Witch Mystery Supernatural Romance written by Ruby Raine and published by Rachel Humphrey - D'aigle. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 1344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wicked Good Witches the Complete Series (Steamy Witch Mystery & Supernatural Romance) The Rules of Being a Howard Witch: Bring new witches into the world to replenish the bloodline. Don't expect to live long enough to meet your grandchildren. And now, our parents are dead and we're the last three witches who can keep the family legacy alive. Only, I've been bitten by a werewolf so falling for a human is too dangerous. My younger brother's plans don't include being a witch—he wants a life without magic. And our little sister can't even leave the house without having a panic attack and is not-so-secretly crushing on our longtime family ally, a vampire who's sworn off love altogether. So, no pressure or anything. And like we need more problems – the body of a dead tourist has been found and the murder linked to a beloved and deceased family member. We must now embark on a supernatural mission to prove their innocence… or their guilt. This is going to require a trip to the café for a serious amount of coffee and the latest in local gossip, plus a whole heck of a lot of wicked good magic… Wicked Good Witches the Complete Series is a Steamy Witch Mystery & Supernatural Romance! Volume 1: Wicked Moons (440 Pages / 119,000 Words) Includes Original Books 1-3 Magic, Blood, and Bone The Fallen Shifter Mermaid Sisters Screaming Volume 2: Wicked Souls (459 Pages / 124,000 Words) Includes Original Books 4-6 The Ghastly Soul, She Persisted Trick or Treat? Surprise Me! Red Sky at Night, Witches Burn Bright Volume 3: Wicked Truth (900 Pages / 244,000 Words) Includes Original Books 7-10 Look for Me at Red Dawn Breaking Night Moves the Vampire to Murder Witch Unraveled, the Dark is Calling Dead Witch Walking on Hollow Graves Volume 4: Wicked Destiny (546 Pages / 148,000 Words) Includes Original Books 11-14 Total Eclipse of the Vampire's Heart Guardians of The Demon Slayer Sing a Song of Sixth Sense Who Wants to Witch Forever?
Download or read book Millrat written by Michael Casey and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poetry. "In reading Casey's poems we ought to remember that poetry often arises from an exhilaration and even an intoxification with the sounds of speech."--Ted Kooser "If poetry were the singular truth of a poet, Casey's MILLRAT would be a masterpiece."--Harvard Review"
Download or read book Sex and Shopping written by Lindsay Gordon and published by Virgin Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Francesca exchanges the man in her life after an encounter in the men's changing rooms. * Juliet gets a ladder in her stockings, but meeting the mysterious stranger who replaces them hits a few snags. * Adele creates an internet shopping experience with a twist: her new online business launches with only one item for sale: herself. Who says shopping is a sex-substitute? Wicked Words discovers it's just the best time to make all kinds of deals and special purchases - transactions of the sensual variety that keep the tills and senses ringing long after the stores have closed. Whether you're shopping for shoes, jeans, a corset, or the guy that delivers it to your door, Sex...and Shopping is a must-have item.
Download or read book A Wicked Awesome Tough Broad written by Frank Prevost and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-05-28 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Wicked, Awesome, Tough Broad tells the story of one woman’s valiant fight against cancer. Told through the eyes of her devoted husband of thirty-two years, it details the struggles and triumphs of a beautiful lady who died too soon. The story is inspiring, touching, informative, and entertaining. The book is an honest portrayal of the emotional ups and downs of a four-year journey. It illustrates the conundrum of conflicting medical advice and the importance of taking charge of one’s own medical care. It shows how one woman celebrated life to the fullest despite facing a terminal illness. It also demonstrates that there is life and love after the death of a spouse as it takes the reader through the grieving process. The book will move you, it will inform you, it will make you cry, and it will make you laugh. The book will appeal to anyone facing a serious illness or having a loved one with a serious illness. It will also be of interest to anyone that wants to find humor in difficult situations as well as to those struggling with the death of someone close to them.
Download or read book The Great Mental Models Volume 1 written by Shane Parrish and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast. This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity. This book will teach you how to: Avoid blind spots when looking at problems. Find non-obvious solutions. Anticipate and achieve desired outcomes. Play to your strengths, avoid your weaknesses, … and more. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.
