The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasions
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasions

Author: Elaine Bernstein Partnow

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1436255937

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Say the right thing at the right time. This essential reference brings together well-known (and not-so-well-known!) speakers- including those from the Bible, actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures-whose ideas, activism, services, talent, and labor have influenced society. Perfect for speeches for every occasion, including graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, public speaking engagements, and so on. * Presented in an intuitive, cross-referenced organization * Includes hilarious anecdotes and a short bio of each author, a brief contextual note for each quote, and an index of keywords to help you find the appropriate words for any occasion quickly

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Right Words for Any Occasion
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Right Words for Any Occasion

Author: Marylou Ambrose

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Published: 2008-02-05

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 0241882982

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What to say and how to say it. Birthdays, funerals, marriages, divorces-each of these occasions require a personal response, often in the form of a note. But finding the appropriate phrase or sentiment to convey is often difficult. With over 250 sample notes for nearly every occasion and dozens of tips, this is the perfect book to help readers express their feelings to friends, relatives, and loved ones. ? A must-have reference for any home ? Includes over 250 sample notes

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weird Word Origins
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weird Word Origins

Author: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9781592577811

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What does it mean to 'chew the fat'? Why do we put things in 'apple-pie order'? And what on earth is a 'hat trick'? Readers will learn all this and more in this fun and engaging new addition to the Complete Idiot's Guide® series, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weird Word Origins. This humorous book provides entertaining insight on the often metaphorical, always taken-for-granted phrases and expressions used every day. In it, language expert Paul McFedries takes readers through the sometimes surprising, always amusing world of weird words and expressions, and the fascinating stories that surround them. Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, this book takes readers on a journey through the bizarre and eccentric origins that make up our everyday speech.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Parenting a Teenager
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Parenting a Teenager

Author: Kate Kelly

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780028612775

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Offers advice on understanding and communicating with teenagers; discouraging drug and alchohol use; instilling healthy habits and work ethics; and preparing teens for life after high school

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Reformation & Protestantism
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Reformation & Protestantism

Author: James S. Bell

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9780028642703

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An easy-to-understand history of the Reformation and how it created modern Protestantism, for anyone interested in understanding why the Protestant churches, denominations and beliefs are what they are today.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Literature
The Complete Idiot's Guide to American Literature

Author: Laurie E. Rozakis

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780028633787

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Looks at American authors from Washington Irving to John Updike and provides brief biographical sketches, excerpts and summaries of major works, and explanations of major literary movements