Why Me?
Why Me?

Author: Robert Anthony Addis

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2012-05-09

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 146692201X

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Having dyslexia from childhood can make life difficult. I didn't let this phase me and worked at it to make something good come from it and I have in this autobiography. Its heartfelt, funny and serious and will leave you wanting to read more. From school days to holiday days, working life and living life, it's all here and all the uncertainties that life has to offer. By the time you get to the end you will understand, "why me?"

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published:

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13:

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A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English

Author: Eric Partridge

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-05-02

Total Pages: 1426

ISBN-13: 1134963653

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The definitive work on the subject, this Dictionary - available again in its eighth edition - gives a full account of slang and unconventional English over four centuries and will entertain and inform all language-lovers.

As Right as Rain
As Right as Rain

Author: Caroline Taggart

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books

Published: 2013-09-05

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1782430938

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This book will explain how on earth 'off the cuff' came to express improvisation, why a 'gut feeling' is more intuitive than a brainwave, and who the heck is 'happy' Larry.

An Idiot's Love of Idioms 2
An Idiot's Love of Idioms 2

Author: Nick Smethurst

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

Published: 2022-12-21

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1035816555

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Ever wondered where the sayings we commonly use originate? Sometimes the things we say, if we really think about it, make absolutely no logical sense. Take what I’m saying as read but not with a pinch of salt, I think this book will be a sight for sore eyes and will warm the cockles of your heart. This book won’t cost you an arm and a leg and you won’t have to push the boat out to buy it and I’m not trying to pull the wool over your eyes as there are no smoke and mirrors here. If you like idioms it might be right up your alley and I’ll stick my neck out and say you’ll find it top drawer. Hang fire you say, well, this kind of book only comes once in a blue moon so keep your hair on, don’t flip your lid and remember every cloud has a silver lining even if it’s not cloud nine. So don’t drop a clanger and cut me some slack, buy this book and I guarantee you I’ll have you in stitches.

Shorter Slang Dictionary
Shorter Slang Dictionary

Author: Paul Beale

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1134879520

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From abdabs to zit From pillock (14th century) to couch potato (20th century) From She'll be apples (Australia) to the pits (USA) This new collection brings together some 5,000 contemporary slang expressions originating in all parts of the English-speaking world. It gives clear and concise definitions of each word, supplemented by examples of their use and information about where and when they came into being. This entertaining reference work will be of use to students of English at all levels and a source of fascination to word-lovers throughout the world.

The Northeastern Reporter
The Northeastern Reporter

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Publisher:

Published: 1928

Total Pages: 972

ISBN-13:

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Includes the decisions of the Supreme Courts of Massachusetts, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, and Court of Appeals of New York; May/July 1891-Mar./Apr. 1936, Appellate Court of Indiana; Dec. 1926/Feb. 1927-Mar./Apr. 1936, Courts of Appeals of Ohio.