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Author | : Michael Macrone |
Publisher | : Gramercy |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780517202845 |
Here is a fabulous and fun reference guide to the Latin and Greek origins of such words and expressions as "windbag" and "seize the day," as well as a lively tour through the literature and life of ancient times. With fun black-and-white illustrations, this irreverent and informative book provides history, maps, and even a glossary for a unique way to revisit the ancient classics.
Author | : Michael Macrone |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1994-05-18 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0062720449 |
From Homer's Iliad (bite the dust) to Plato's Phaedo (swan song), this fascinating fun-filled sequel to Brush Up Your Shakespeare! reveals the classical origins of many common English phrases. Macrone is an erudite guide.--San Francisco Chronicle. 40 illustrations.
Author | : Michael Macrone |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1994-04-08 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0062720198 |
A synopsis of classical myths and how they have lent their names and stories to our language.
Author | : Julie Appel |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781402735660 |
Invites young readers to touch Baroque and Renaissance paintings, including Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," Botticelli's "Birth of Venus," and Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring." On board pages.
Author | : Bryn Greenwood |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 466 |
Release | : 2020-08-25 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0525541853 |
A new provocative love story from the New York Times bestselling author of All the Ugly and Wonderful Things. “The story of Zee and Gentry is the reason we read.” —Brunonia Barry Their journey will break them—or save them. A moving and complicated love story for our time, The Reckless Oath We Made redefines what it means to be heroic. Zee has never admitted to needing anybody. But she needs Gentry. Her tough exterior shelters a heart that’s loyal to the point of self-destruction, while autistic Gentry wears his heart on his sleeve, including his desire to protect Zee at all costs. When an abduction tears Zee’s family apart, she turns to Gentry—and sets in motion a journey and a love that will change their lives forever. “[A] mind-blowing book that has left me scrambling to pick up the pieces of my brain and my shattered heart . . . Prepare to have your mind and heart expanded to their limits.” —The Oklahoman
Author | : Michael Macrone |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Classical dictionaries |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Munro Leaf |
Publisher | : Universe Publishing(NY) |
Total Pages | : 58 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0789315947 |
Originally published in 1943 as: Health can be fun.
Author | : Nancy Conner |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2010-02-10 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1440502404 |
Romance, betrayal, passion, tragedy, violence, and scandal! Now you have an easy-to-follow guide to the drama and intrigue of classical myths.
Author | : Henrik Lange |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Anthologies |
ISBN | : 9789185869299 |
With four illustrated squares depicting each renowned novel, the reader can storm through the world famous classics in a matter of hours. This is the first illustrated compilation of must-read books and includes quirky facts about each author.
Author | : Benjamin Dreyer |
Publisher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2019-01-29 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0812995716 |
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • Paste • Shelf Awareness “Essential (and delightful!)”—People We all write, all the time: books, blogs, emails. Lots and lots of emails. And we all want to write better. Benjamin Dreyer is here to help. As Random House’s copy chief, Dreyer has upheld the standards of the legendary publisher for more than two decades. He is beloved by authors and editors alike—not to mention his followers on social media—for deconstructing the English language with playful erudition. Now he distills everything he has learned from the myriad books he has copyedited and overseen into a useful guide not just for writers but for everyone who wants to put their best prose foot forward. As authoritative as it is amusing, Dreyer’s English offers lessons on punctuation, from the underloved semicolon to the enigmatic en dash; the rules and nonrules of grammar, including why it’s OK to begin a sentence with “And” or “But” and to confidently split an infinitive; and why it’s best to avoid the doldrums of the Wan Intensifiers and Throat Clearers, including “very,” “rather,” “of course,” and the dreaded “actually.” Dreyer will let you know whether “alright” is all right (sometimes) and even help you brush up on your spelling—though, as he notes, “The problem with mnemonic devices is that I can never remember them.” And yes: “Only godless savages eschew the series comma.” Chockful of advice, insider wisdom, and fun facts, this book will prove to be invaluable to everyone who wants to shore up their writing skills, mandatory for people who spend their time editing and shaping other people’s prose, and—perhaps best of all—an utter treat for anyone who simply revels in language. Praise for Dreyer’s English “Playful, smart, self-conscious, and personal . . . One encounters wisdom and good sense on nearly every page of Dreyer’s English.”—The Wall Street Journal “Destined to become a classic.”—The Millions “Dreyer can help you . . . with tips on punctuation and spelling. . . . Even better: He’ll entertain you while he’s at it.”—Newsday