Uncle John's Curiously Compelling Bathroom Reader
Uncle John's Curiously Compelling Bathroom Reader

Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 1607106078

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The latest, greatest volume in the popular Uncle John’s series, flush with fun facts and figures and plenty of trademark trivia. Uncle John’s Curiously Compelling Bathroom Reader, the 19th edition of this best-selling series, has more than 500 pages of the perfect reading material for the throne room. Settle in and read about: Great Moments in Bad TV, the First Detective, the Story of Prohibition, the Queen of the Roller Derby, and the jiggly history of Jello. Plus all of your bathroom reading favorites are back: Dumb Crooks, Amazing Luck, Forgotten History, Pop Science, Celebrity Gossip, Brainteasers, and much, much more. So cultivate your curiosity with this truly compelling read!

Psychotherapy and the Grieving Patient
Psychotherapy and the Grieving Patient

Author: E. Mark Stern

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780866565141

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Leading therapists illustrate how they help clients cope with the many facets of the grieving process in this compassionate book. They clarify many aspects of how we can all suffer grief and how grief is a compendium of rage, guilt, self-accusation, and other negative emotions. The experts explore the grieving process as it relates to persons suffering from a great loss, as well as to dying patients, children of alcoholics, adult incest survivors, Vietnam veterans, and elders dealing with retirement and chronic physical disabilities.

Verbivore's Feast
Verbivore's Feast

Author: Chrysti Mueller Smith

Publisher: Farcountry Press

Published: 2012-09-12

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 1560375280

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What led to the expression "let the cat out of the bag"? Why do we call blondes "towheads"? For Pete's sake, what is a fangle? In this humorous and engaging collection of word origins and histories, the famed host of the Chrysti the Wordsmith series (heard on Yellowstone Public Radio, Montana Public Radio, Montana State University's KGLT-FM, and Armed Forces Radio and Television Service) shares the stories behind the words. This irresistible medley is a must for word lovers everywhere.

Resource Guide for Food Writers
Resource Guide for Food Writers

Author: Gary Allen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-06-29

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1136763007

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The Resource Guide for Food Writers represents the first comprehensive listing of resources for food writers and culinary enthusiasts. A feast for all who love food, it is both a research tool for finding out facts about food and a guide to food writing. Author Gary Allen presents an impressive menu of relevant resources, ranging from specialty libraries and booksellers to periodicals, organizations, and web sites. Allen goes on to provide genuine guidance on how writers can utilize those resources for writing about food and getting published. This authoritative reference and handbook is essential for every epicurean who wants to learn more about food, from the food­service professional to the ambitious home gourmet.

Verbivore's Feast: Second Course
Verbivore's Feast: Second Course

Author: Chrysti Mueller Smith

Publisher: Farcountry Press

Published: 2015-09-12

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1560375302

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In this companion edition to her popular Verbivore's Feast, Chrysti the Wordsmith, host of the much-loved radio show of the same name, once again examines the evolution and history of the English language, using the odd expressions and cliches that pepper it. Exploring words such as lollygag and quack, and phrases ranging from break a leg to shake a stick and from Adam's apple to trip the light fantastic, Chrysti the Wordsmith uncovers the fascinating stories about their origins.

Reading First and Beyond
Reading First and Beyond

Author: Cathy Collins Block

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2005-04-07

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1452215960

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Packed with enriching ideas for all educators, this guide summarizes the key areas of the Reading First program to provide a comprehensive understanding of its components.