Download or read book P Is for Pterodactyl written by Raj Haldar and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller! A "raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." —The New York Times Let's get real—the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you! This whimsical, funky book from Raj Haldar (aka rapper Lushlife) turns the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, poking fun at the most mischievous words in the English language and demonstrating how to pronounce them. Fun and informative for word nerds of all ages!
Download or read book Middle School the Worst Years of My Life written by James Patterson and published by . This book was released on with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Rafe Khatchadorian enters middle school, he teams up with his best friend, "Leo the Silent," to create a game to make school more fun by trying to break every rule in the school's code of conduct.
Download or read book Nine Nasty Words written by John McWhorter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestseller now in paperback. One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much. Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an integral part of being human. In fact, our ability to curse comes from a different part of the brain than other parts of speech--the urgency with which we say "f&*k!" is instead related to the instinct that tells us to flee from danger. Language evolves with time, and so does what we consider profane or unspeakable. Nine Nasty Words is a rollicking examination of profanity, explored from every angle: historical, sociological, political, linguistic. In a particularly coarse moment, when the public discourse is shaped in part by once-shocking words, nothing could be timelier.
Download or read book Bethumpt the Best and Worst of the W rdos written by Jerry Reedy and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Bethumpt The Best and Worst of the Wördos” is a collaborative effort of Jerry Reedy, Ph.D. and Professor Emeritus of Classical Languages and Fred Webber, B.A., Journalism. The authors hope this book will give readers an understanding of the origin of words and their past and present meanings and usage. They also hope readers will enjoy the book. It’s not intended to be pedantic or instructional... just interesting and sometimes fun. Both authors belong to Wördos, a group of people who meet monthly to talk about the often careless use of English in the media. We believe that the failure to write clearly jeopardizes understanding and believability, and that writing well is important in establishing credibility and competence. There’s more about the Wördos in the book. And speaking of the book, if you’re wondering about the origin of “Bethumpt,” you’ll have to buy the book to find out!
Download or read book Words That Hurt Words That Heal written by Joseph Telushkin and published by William Morrow Paperbacks. This book was released on 1998-08-19 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joseph Telushkin is renowned for his warmth, his erudition, and his richly anecdotal insights, and in Words That Hurt, Words That Heal he focuses these gifts on the words we use in public and in private, revealing their tremendous power to shape relationships. With wit and wide-ranging intelligence, Rabbi Telushkin explains the harm in spreading gossip, rumors, or others' secrets, and how unfair anger, excessive criticism, or lying undermines true communication. By sensitizing us to subtleties of speech we may never have considered before, he shows us how to turn every exchange into an opportunity. Remarkable for its clarity and practicality, Words That Hurt, Words That Heal illuminates the powerful effects we create by what we say and how we say it.
Download or read book Words on Fire written by Jennifer A. Nielsen and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen transports readers to a corner of history with this inspiring story of a girl who discovers the strength of her people united in resisting oppression. Danger is never far from Audra's family farm in Lithuania. She always avoids the occupying Russian Cossack soldiers, who insist that everyone must become Russian -- they have banned Lithuanian books, religion, culture, and even the language. But Audra knows her parents are involved in something secret and perilous.In June 1893, when Cossacks arrive abruptly at their door, Audra's parents insist that she flee, taking with her an important package and instructions for where to deliver it. But escape means abandoning her parents to a terrible fate.As Audra embarks on a journey to deliver the mysterious package, she faces unimaginable risks, and soon she becomes caught up in a growing resistance movement. Can joining the underground network of book smugglers give Audra a chance to rescue her parents?
Download or read book It Was the Best of Sentences It Was the Worst of Sentences written by June Casagrande and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2010-07-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this wickedly humorous manual, language columnist June Casagrande uses grammar and syntax to show exactly what makes some sentences great—and other sentences suck. Great writing isn’t born, it’s built—sentence by sentence. But too many writers—and writing guides—overlook this most important unit. The result? Manuscripts that will never be published and writing careers that will never begin. With chapters on “Conjunctions That Kill” and “Words Gone Wild,” this lighthearted guide is perfect for anyone who’s dead serious about writing, from aspiring novelists to nonfiction writers, conscientious students to cheeky literati. So roll up your sleeves and prepare to craft one bold, effective sentence after another. Your readers will thank you.
Download or read book The Slangman Guide to Dirty English written by David Burke and published by SLANGMAN PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2003 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only thing more embarrassing than being called a dirty word is not knowing what it means! This humorous guide will teach you the most commonly used obscenities, insults, and curses used in the English language. The Slangman Guide to DIRTY ENGLISH offers you over 1,200 popular words and expressions, followed by a clear definition, plus two example sentences used in context. In some cases, you will find a Learn More section directly below the example sentences. This section offers helpful details on pronunciation, synonyms, variations, and special information on how to sound like an American.
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Download or read book Your Action Potential written by Jonathan Yalowchuk and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years of helping his patients achieve natural solutions to healthy living, well-known and highly-respected chiropractor, Dr. Jonathan Yalowchuk, is going public with his powerful, life-altering program, Your Action Potential. This first book reveals a revolutionary approach to true health and extended life, providing the information and vision needed to fulfill one's own potential both mentally and physically. Using the holistic techniques he developed over years of study and observation, Your Action Potential outlines the simple steps one can take to achieve real happiness and success in all aspects of life.
Download or read book Wisdom Ii written by George D. Johnson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-10-15 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history philosophers have sought to understand the nature of wisdom and how to achieve it, but Reverend George Johnson's Wisdom II explains that true wisdom comes from above and is a necessity for daily living. For centuries, many people grew up in homes defined by tradition and wisdom while others grew up in homes defined by whim and lack of knowledge. Wisdom II informs us that a wise person seeks understanding and knowledge, and anyone can receive it if he or she seeks it. Wisdom gives voice to the voiceless, help to the helpless, and hope to the hopeless. With this said, Johnson's own wisdom has directed him to construct Wisdom II using an ""unconventional pattern,"" where readers do not necessarily have to read prior chapters in order to understand future chapters. Wisdom's inspiring words captivate readers as each chapter tells a story, tells us what to do, and tells us what not to do. Wisdom II touches on every aspect of life from individuals getting rid of baggage that so easily weighs us down to learning how to enjoy life by ""smelling the roses."" To this end, Wisdom II is an inspirational manuscript full of voices of wisdom and ethics for everyday living.
Download or read book The Effective Health Care Supervisor written by Charles R. McConnell and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2007 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides proven, hands-on, practical applications of both classic and current management principles in the health care setting. Demonstrates strategies, techniques, and tools to build or reinforce management skills and meet the never-ending challenges that one may face daily as a health care supervisor. Each chapter still begins with a "Situation," a case study to consider while reading the chapter, and ends with a single case or exercise. With this revision, chapter review questions have been added to encourage consideration of some of the points made in the chapter.
Download or read book Introduction to the Devout Life written by St. Francis de Sales and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This masterpiece of Christian literature by a 16th-century priest explains how to live a holy life in the secular world. Drawn from the letters of St. Francis de Sales, it presents clear and direct advice about praying, resisting temptation, and maintaining devotion to God. A key figure in France's Counter Reformation, St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622) served as Bishop of Geneva and was canonized in 1665. The popularity of his prolific writings on spirituality led to his nomination as the patron saint of authors and journalists. Today's readers feel a special affinity for St. Francis, whose suggestions for living a truly Christian life don't involve withdrawal from the world. In this enduring spiritual guide, his remarkably modern advice appears in the form of letters. The saint's frank and practical counsel ranges from embracing meditations that strengthen the resolve to maintain a virtuous existence to performing daily exercises that renew the soul.
Download or read book Yours Unfaithfully Forever written by Hrithik Verma and published by Educreation Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-07 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You can't blame the gravity for falling in love" Albert Einstein. Welcome to the love story of pre internet era, a love story without any facebook and whatsapp. Welcome to the innocence of love. "Yours unfaithfully forever" is a story of "Hrithik" not Roshan but Verma, a boy from a small town Haldwani who falls in love with "Kavya" a daughter of a retired army man in his school "D.A.V". Kavya is not interested in Hrithik but Hrithik unremitting endeavor somehow yield some feelings in her heart, they both fall in love and suddenly one day Kavya disappears from his life. Years later Hrithik got the marriage card of Kavya, she was getting married to Sanjay who is the best friend of Hrithik. Hrithik is in Dubai and all he is having is 25 days to get back his love, can he get back the love of his life? Can he manage to inveigle Sanjay not to betray him? Is Kavya really unfaithful? If Kavya not then who is? What you do when your best friend is about to marry your first love, to find out more read the perdurable love story. Come fall in love all over again and feel the nostalgia of your first love. Feel the passion. Know what true love is all about.
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