Pull Your Finger Out

Author: Craig Harper
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742536859
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 476

Book Description
What do you want to change today? Want to stop wasting your time, talent and opportunities? Want to break the cycle of almost, but never quite, getting things done? Want to take control of your career, your body and your life? Want to overcome your fears and succeed in your goals? Want to stop making and breaking the same promises? Craig Harper is here to tell you how. He presents 101 no-nonsense, straight-talking ways to help you get the most out of yourself - from breaking habits and getting motivated to developing self-knowledge and learning when to say no. Drawing on his vast experience as a motivational speaker, AFL conditioning coach, educator, corporate consultant and presenter, Craig offers practical, personal and effective advice that will set you on the road to realising your potential. The self-help book for people who hate self-help.

A Dictionary of Catch Phrases

Author: Eric Partridge
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134929986
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 1315

Book Description
A catch phrase is a well-known, frequently-used phrase or saying that has `caught on' or become popular over along period of time. It is often witty or philosophical and this Dictionary gathers together over 7,000 such phrases.

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 618

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Bridging Cultures: Essential English Proverbs for Chinese Learners 跨越文化：中文学习者必备的英文谚语

Author: DAVID YAO
Publisher: Legoo Mandarin
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 397

Book Description
Bridging Cultures: Essential English Proverbs for Chinese Learners 跨越文化：中文学习者必备的英文谚语 Proverbs are short, commonly known expressions that convey wisdom, truth, morals, and traditional beliefs in a concise and often metaphorical manner. English proverbs have been passed down through generations, reflecting the cultural values, experiences, and common sense of the English-speaking world. These pithy sayings are integral to the language, offering insights and practical advice for everyday situations. The beauty of proverbs lies in their brevity and depth, encapsulating complex ideas in a few memorable words. They are used to teach lessons, reinforce norms, and provide comfort and guidance in times of uncertainty. Whether in conversation, literature, or public speaking, proverbs add a layer of richness and resonance to the message being conveyed. Understanding and using English proverbs can enhance one’s communication skills, providing a way to express ideas vividly and effectively. As you delve into the world of English proverbs, you will uncover a treasure trove of wisdom that has shaped and continues to shape the way people think, speak, and live.

Life According to Fred

Author: Ernie Stech
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1426941218
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
A young man from Chicago travels west where he is intercepted by Fred, a guru, on the banks of the Colorado River in Utah. Fred invites the young man to go on a journey. It begins with a soul quest in the Utah desert near Moab. He is introduced to Venus, a flesh-and-blood goddess who teaches him about the sensuous. Fred has the young man spend a summer at a small lake where he learns about fishing but more importantly about the real lives of ordinary people. There is also a stay with a cynical professor who holds strong views on the futility of communication. Finally Fred and the young man visit a Trappist monastery. This spiritual and bodily journey takes three years and results in transformation for the young man. Between each of the yearly experiences the young man goes on hiatus to Las Vegas and Phoenix. Eventually he finds his mission in life and his soul place and soul mate. Along the way he accumulates the wisdom of Fred in pithy sayings. Freds wisdom, offbeat but profound, includes lessons for everyone.

A Dictionary of Catch Phrases

Author: Eric Partridge
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134929994
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 604

Book Description
New cover design - all titles in the Partridge collection now have the same style covers. Group shot of titles will be made available, together with an order form The first edition had life sales of over 19000 copies (hardback), the second edition sold out after selling 6000 copies (hardback) and the paperback has sold nearly 5000 copies in 2 editions

A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English

Author: Eric Partridge
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415065682
Category : Americanisms
Languages : en
Pages : 1426

Book Description
Eric Honeywood Partridge, renowned philologist, etymologist and lexicographer, dedicated his life to the study of language but it is for his work on slang, and in particular for his flagship dictionary, The Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, that he is most widely remembered and admired. Now for the first time from Routledge, the eighth, and current, edition of Partridge's renowned dictionary is available in paperback. Originally published in 1984, this edition was published posthumously but had been worked upon by Partridge until six weeks before his death. Its place in the history of the lexicography of slang is assured as the last edition to feature original work by Partridge himself. Book jacket.

Oxford Dictionary of Idioms

Author: John Ayto
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192584383
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 876

Book Description
What is it to 'cock a snook', where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more!) in the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. This dictionary uncovers the meanings of myriad phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language, encompassing more than 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs. More than 400 idioms have been added to this new edition, and comprise recently coined and common sayings alike. New additions include 'back of the net', 'drag and drop', 'go it alone', 'how come?', 'if you ask me', 'make your skin crawl', and 'woe betide'. Illustrative quotations sourced from the Oxford corpora give contextual examples of the idioms and their standard usage, and many entries include background information on the origins of the idiom in question. An updated thematic index makes for easy navigation, and anyone who is interested in the origins and diversity of English vernacular will have hours of fun browsing this fascinating dictionary.

The Child's Book of Nature

Author: Worthington Hooker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 556

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Risk-Proofing Your Family

Author: Donald M. Joy
Publisher: William Carey Library
ISBN: 9780878087631
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 300

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