Автор: Brandreth, Gyles Название: Have You Eaten Grandma? ISBN: 0241352630 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241352632 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 1319.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In this brilliantly funny tirade and guide, Gyles Brandreth anatomizes the linguistic horrors of our times, tells us where we`ve been going wrong (and why) and shows us how, in future, we can get it right every time. Is ` alright` all right? You`ll find out right here. From dangling clauses to gerunds, you`ll also discover why Santa`s helpers are subordinate clauses. In this book, he waxes lyrical about the importance of language as, after all, it is what we use to define ourselves and, ultimately, is what makes us human.
Scott the Shotis a fun and fictional picture book that was written to educate childrenabout the mainreason for receiving shots. Scott the Shotis a dear friend of the children of Childrensburg. He can often be found playing with children, but noticed that when his friends got sick, their pills and cough syrups wouldn't help them feel better. Scott the Shotdecides to begin a journey to find the Medicine Makerwith the hope that he can make a medicine to prevent the children from becoming so sick. Scott the Shotfinds the Medicine Maker, but runs into an obstacle: the Medicine Maker has made all kinds of medicines to help the children, but can't seem to find a way toinject the medicine into the children's bodies.Scott the Shotsuddenly finds himself in a unique position to help the Medicine Maker give these special medicines to his friends. The story is thirty-two pages in length and is filled with twenty-eight vibrant illustrations.The author has also included a website that has coloring pages, mazes, and additional information on injections.
Описание: 100 hilarious essays, based on blindingly obvious questions, from the creators of Geeks Who Drink--led by six-time Jeopardy champion, Christopher D. Short. The best trivia questions are usually the ones that are right on the tip of your tongue--so obvious that you may not know the answer offhand, but you should. In Duh, America's foremost masters of pub quiz, Geeks Who Drink, will take trivia lovers on a voyage through 100 of our face-palmiest questions. Along the way, we'll explore the blind hills and corners that make random knowledge so much fun. In hilarious, informative, bite-size essays, we'll explore such not-really-mysteries as: -How many stars are on the Texas state flag? -Odlaw is the nemesis of what kid book character? -What's the last word in the King James Bible? Even if you already know the "what"--and you might not --we'll fill in the "why." And the when, where, and how. By the end you may feel dumber, but you'll be smarter. We almost guarantee it By the way, that would be one (lone) star, Waldo, and "Amen." Duh
Описание: In life, just as in sports, you miss all of the shots you don't take. 'Shoot Your Shot' provides a unique and entertaining approach to the self-help book genre by identifying the key principles that the world's most elite basketball players--such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry--have applied to their lives and relates how you, the reader, can use those exact same principles to help you navigate through life and realize your dreams. Divided into "Quarters" and reading as if you are in an actual game, 'Shoot Your Shot' provides a never-before-seen yet effective and enjoyable approach on how to accomplish your goals and attain success. By utilizing examples of techniques employed on the court, the stories of current and former NBA players and personnel, as well as personal recollections from the author, 'Shoot Your Shot' gives you the winning formula on how to live your best life. This book is perfect for any age, background, and standing in life
Автор: Moran, Joe Название: The Word Cure ISBN: 0241978491 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241978498 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 1385.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: 'What a lovely thing this is: a book that delights in the sheer textural joy of good sentences ... Any writer should read it' Bee Wilson 'Thoughtful, engaging, and lively ... when you've read it, you realise you've changed your attitude to writing (and reading)' John Simpson, formerly Chief Editor of the OED and author of The Word DetectiveThe sentence is the common ground where every writer walks.
A poet writes in sentences, but so does the unsung author who came up with Items trapped in doors cause delays. A good sentence can be written (and read) by anyone if we simply give it the gift of our time, and it is as close as most of us will get to making something truly beautiful. Enter acclaimed author Professor Joe Moran.
Using minimal technical terms, First You Write a Sentence is his unpedantic but authoritative explanation of how the most ordinary words can be turned into verbal constellations of extraordinary grace. Using sources ranging from the Bible and Shakespeare to George Orwell and Maggie Nelson, and scientific studies of what can best fire the reader's mind, he shows how we can all write in a way that is clear, compelling and alive. Whether dealing with finding the ideal word, building a sentence or constructing a paragraph, First You Write a Sentence informs by light example: much richer than a style guide, it can be read not just for instruction but for pleasure and delight.
And along the way it shows how good writing can help us notice the world, make ourselves known to others and live more meaningful lives. It's an elegant gem in praise of the English sentence. 'Moran is a past master at producing fine, accessible non-fiction' Helen Davies, Sunday Times 'Joe Moran has a genius for turning the prosaic poetic' Peter Hennessy
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