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Author : Casey Malarcher
Release : 2003
Genre : Elementary education of adults
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 166/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories by : Casey Malarcher
Download or read book Illustrated Everyday Idioms with Stories written by Casey Malarcher. This book was released on 2003. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James McGuire
Release : 2019-01-28
Genre : Reference
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 604/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions by : James McGuire
Download or read book The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions written by James McGuire. This book was released on 2019-01-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 100+ full-page illustrations, The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions introduces readers to the fascinating, humorous, and often unbelievable origin stories behind the English language’s most common sayings! Why do we bring home the bacon, instead of some other salty meat? Whose beans are we spilling, exactly? Why was that cat in the bag to begin with? Every day, English speaking people turn phrase after phrase, idiom after idiom, with no actual idea what they are saying! Sure, the meaning of these expressions has long been established, but rarely do we stop to think about where they come from. The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions will profile 64 of the greatest idiom origin stories through simple text and captivating illustration. No longer will you wonder why getting a goat is so frustrating, or why hatters are so mad (and no, that one doesn’t come from Alice in Wonderland)! With The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions, everyday phrases come to life! Inside this charming little hardcover volume, the illustrated idioms will be arranged chronologically, with the oldest expressions appearing first, working all the way up to the present day. Each entry will provide the saying’s definition and origin story, laid out cohesively within a funny and captivating illustration of the strange and wonderful long-forgotten story. Whalen Book Works is an independent book publishing company that combines top-notch design, unique formats, and fresh content to create truly innovative gift books. We bring together a talented team of writers, designers, illustrators, and artists in order to develop strong editorial content that brings a book to life!
Author : Diane Costa
Release : 2020-04-25
Genre :
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 080/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Fresh as a Daisy by : Diane Costa
Download or read book Fresh as a Daisy written by Diane Costa. This book was released on 2020-04-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A multicultural book that teaches English idioms about nature. Includes popular idioms, idiom meanings, example sentences, and colorful illustrations of characters and settings from around the world. This book also provides an English audio recording and links to teaching resources. This is a great resource for diverse classrooms!
Author : Broukal
Release : 2001-08-01
Genre :
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 798/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Idioms For Everyday Use by : Broukal
Download or read book Idioms For Everyday Use written by Broukal. This book was released on 2001-08-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ella Frances Sanders
Release : 2016-09-13
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 343/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Illustrated Book of Sayings by : Ella Frances Sanders
Download or read book The Illustrated Book of Sayings written by Ella Frances Sanders. This book was released on 2016-09-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Lost in Translation and Eating the Sun, a charming illustrated collection of more than fifty expressions from around the globe that explores the nuances of language From the hilarious and romantic to the philosophical and literal, the idioms, proverbs, and adages in this illustrated collection address the nuances of language in the form of sayings from around the world. From the French idiom “to pedal in the sauerkraut” (meaning, “to spin your wheels”), to the Japanese idiom “even monkeys fall from trees” (meaning, “even experts can be wrong”), The Illustrated Book of Sayings reveals the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the world’s languages and cultures.
