Download or read book Crooked as a Dog s Hind Leg written by Toni L. P. Kelner and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a New York Times–bestselling author, seven cozy mystery stories set in a Southern small town full of colorful characters and dark secrets. From Toni L. P. Kelner, the Agatha award-winning author of the Laura Fleming Southern cozy mystery series, comes Crooked as a Dog’s Hind Leg, a new collection of short stories set in and around Laura Fleming’s hometown Byerly, North Carolina. Brought together for the first time, these seven stories feature fan favorite characters such as Sue Randolph, Wynette Weston, Belva Tucker, and Byerly police chief Junior Norton, in addition to all the quirky aunts, uncles, and cousins that make up the extended Burnette family. Crooked as a Dog’s Hind Leg also includes two Laura Fleming stories, as well as the Agatha Award-nominated “The Death of Erik the Redneck” and the Anthony and Macavity awards-nominated "Bible Belt." Packed with the same smart, witty storytelling that’s made the Laura Fleming mystery series a hit with readers and reviewers alike, Crooked as a Dog’s Hind Leg is a true Byerly homecoming. Includes: “Gift of the Murderer” - “Marley’s Ghost” - “The Death of Erik the Redneck” - “An Unmentionable Crime” - “Bible Belt” - “Old Dog Days” - “Lying-in-the-Road Death”
Download or read book Dictionary of Proverbs written by George Latimer Apperson and published by Wordsworth Editions. This book was released on 2006-05-10 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary aims to help users to find the most appropriate word to use on a wide range of occasions. It is designed in particular for students, those writing reports, letters and speeches, and crossword solvers, but is also useful as a general word reference. Special features include: an alphabetical A-Z listing; numbered senses for words with more than one meaning; British and American variants; and specially marked colloquial uses.
Download or read book Cheater s Guide to Speaking English Like a Native written by Boye Lafayette De Mente and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increase your fluency of English through the mastery of common English idioms and expressions. All Native English-speakers use a large number of proverbs and colloquial expressions in their daily conversations. These common sayings, which evolved over the centuries, are like "codes" that reveal the cultural values and attitudes of the speakers. To obtain complete fluency in the English language it is necessary to be familiar with these expressions and know how and when to use them. With a user-friendly format, The Cheater's Guide to Speaking English like a Native is a shortcut to achieving that goal.
Download or read book JFK written by Oliver Stone and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1992 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides the complete script for JFK, which details the investigation into President Kennedy's assassination, and includes reponses and comments about the film, and official reports and documentation
Download or read book Body Language from Head to Toe written by Per-Olof Hasselgren and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a physician, Body Language – from Head to Toe is a “dictionary” of American idioms and other expressions that contain the name of a body part. The use of body part-related expressions is both interesting and fun. This book contains about 2,000 such idioms, words, and expressions, such as “with the back against the wall,” “brainstorming,” “sweet tooth,” and “tongue in cheek.” Says author Per-Olof Hasselgren, “As a surgeon, I understand the importance of anatomy and the knowledge of organs and tissues. This book reflects my longstanding interest in idioms and other expressions referring to body parts, and it ‘connects’ anatomy with the spoken and written language.” This book was written for three main reasons. First, anatomy matters, particularly in surgery. During the last several years, collecting such expressions became a hobby for the author. Second, as someone moving to this country from another part of the world, Dr. Hasselgren is interested in the peculiarities of the American language. Idioms, slang, and other expressions are specific for any given language and quite often cannot be directly translated. Third, when one starts to be aware of them, written and spoken body language can become quite entertaining.
Download or read book Intensifying Similes in English written by Torsten Hilding Svartengren and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dale Tales written by Sandra Looney and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-04-02 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the first hand account of growing up in a poor family of 15 children in rural Appalachia. Experience how God, love, and family allowed the Dale family make it through all the good and bad times. This book is full of stories from all the children and grandchildren of Woodrow and Tennessee Dale.
Download or read book In Our Burgh written by Philip Sulley and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bringing Maggie Home written by Kim Vogel Sawyer and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decades of Loss, an Unsolved Mystery, and a Rift Spanning Three Generations Hazel DeFord is a woman haunted by her past. While berry picking in a blackberry thicket in 1943, ten-year old Hazel momentarily turns her back on her three-year old sister Maggie and the young girl disappears. Almost seventy years later, the mystery remains unsolved and the secret guilt Hazel carries has alienated her from her daughter Diane, who can’t understand her mother’s overprotectiveness and near paranoia. While Diane resents her mother’s inexplicable eccentricities, her daughter Meghan—a cold case agent—cherishes her grandmother’s lavish attention and affection. When a traffic accident forces Meghan to take a six-week leave-of-absence to recover, all three generations of DeFord women find themselves unexpectedly under the same roof. Meghan knows she will have to act as a mediator between the two headstrong and contentious women. But when they uncover Hazel’s painful secret, will Meghan also be able to use her investigative prowess to solve the family mystery and help both women recover all that’s been lost?
Download or read book Dictionary of Idioms written by Mahesh Sharma and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It rained cats and dogs”, “I know where his shoe pinches”, “Yes, it was really a blessing in disguise”… These idioms are often used in common language in our day to day talk or even correspondence. Their usage makes the communication and message to be conveyed quite effective. Dictionary defines idiom as “a group of words whose meaning is different from the meaning of the individual words.” Idiom is a combination of words with figurative meanings. It often creates a picturesque image and that image conveys the meaning. For e.g. ‘where the shoe pinches’ the image automatically creates the image of pain and trouble and the place where there is trouble. Similarly, ‘add fuel to the fire’—it creates the image of fire blazing more and the meaning of aggravation comes out. The following example is widely employed to illustrate the point. Dictionary of Idioms by Mahesh Sharma: "Dictionary of Idioms: Unlocking the Meanings Behind Expressions" by Mahesh Sharma is a comprehensive reference guide that explores the world of idiomatic expressions. This dictionary provides explanations and interpretations of common idioms used in the English language, offering readers a deeper understanding of their meanings, origins, and usage. It serves as a valuable resource for students, language enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of idiomatic expressions. Key Aspects of the Book "Dictionary of Idioms: Unlocking the Meanings Behind Expressions": Extensive Collection: "Dictionary of Idioms" contains an extensive collection of idiomatic expressions commonly used in the English language. It covers a wide range of idioms, from everyday phrases to more specialized expressions, enabling readers to expand their vocabulary and grasp the nuances of idiomatic language. Meaning and Origins: The book provides detailed explanations of the meanings and origins of each idiom, shedding light on their historical context and usage. It helps readers understand the figurative nature of idiomatic expressions and how they contribute to effective communication. Usage and Examples: Along with explanations, the dictionary offers usage guidance and illustrative examples to demonstrate the proper context and application of idiomatic expressions. This enhances readers' comprehension and enables them to use idioms appropriately in spoken and written communication. Mahesh Sharma, a language enthusiast and expert in idiomatic expressions, presents the "Dictionary of Idioms: Unlocking the Meanings Behind Expressions" as a comprehensive resource for understanding idiomatic language. With a passion for linguistics and a deep knowledge of idiomatic expressions, Sharma offers readers valuable insights into the meanings and origins of common idioms. His book serves as a guide to unraveling the complexities of idiomatic language and enriching one's communication skills. "Dictionary of Idioms" is an indispensable tool for language learners, writers, and anyone seeking to enhance their understanding and usage of idiomatic expressions in the English language.
Download or read book The Lingo Dictionary written by John Miller and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book contains a list of the words and phrases that make Australian English so distinctive, together with explanations of meaning and origin."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Dialect Notes written by and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Granny s Old Sayings written by Joy Cope and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Kowloon Contract written by Philip Atlee and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Operative Joe Gall heads to Hong Kong to identify a bizarre new weapon and the mysterious forces behind it in this thriller from the Edgar Award nominee. What could’ve caused the sudden, multiple miscarriages among the ordinary, healthy women working at an innocuous Asian company? To solve the mystery, Joe Gall must head to Hong Kong—where he will tangle with a Taiwanese businessman and Soviet agents to uncover a complicated conspiracy . . . “[Philip Atlee is] the John D. MacDonald of espionage fiction.” —Larry McMurtry, The New York Times “I admire Philip Atlee’s writing tremendously.” —Raymond Chandler
Download or read book Scriptorium written by Melissa Range and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Poetry Series Winner A collection of poems exploring religious and linguistic authority, from medieval England to contemporary Appalachia—with a foreword by Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith The poems in Scriptorium are primarily concerned with questions of religious authority. The medieval scriptorium, the central image of the collection, stands for that authority but also for its subversion; it is both a place where religious ideas are codified in writing and a place where an individual scribe might, with a sly movement of the pen, express unorthodox religious thoughts and experiences. In addition to exploring the ways language is used, or abused, to claim religious authority, Scriptorium also addresses the authority of the vernacular in various time periods and places, particularly in the Appalachian slang of the author’s East Tennessee upbringing. Throughout Scriptorium, the historical mingles with the personal: poems about medieval art, theology, and verse share space with poems that chronicle personal struggles with faith and doubt.
Download or read book Fight For Me written by Hayden Braeburn and published by Hayden Braeburn. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cassidy Everett planned on nursing her brother’s protector back to health and moving on, but when an old foe resurfaces, her plans change. Quickly. Dylan Black may have been shot saving Mason Everett’s life, but that doesn’t mean he can’t protect his own–-and Cassidy is his whether or not she wants to admit it. His injuries don’t matter; all that matters is keeping his Cassie safe. When the threats towards Cassidy turn lethal, will the fight to survive bring Cassidy and Dylan together or tear them apart?
Download or read book Report 8th written by Devonshire association for the advancement of science, literature, and art comm. on Devonshire verbal provincialisms and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
