Author: Imogen Fortes
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
ISBN: 9781782439868
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Have you ever wondered exactly what déjà vu is? Have you made a faux pas? Voulez-vous an explanation of the above? Then voilà, here is a collection of les mots justes to help you bring that certain je ne sais quoi of the French language into everyday conversation.
Le Mot Juste
Author: Imogen Fortes
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
ISBN: 9781782439868
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Have you ever wondered exactly what déjà vu is? Have you made a faux pas? Voulez-vous an explanation of the above? Then voilà, here is a collection of les mots justes to help you bring that certain je ne sais quoi of the French language into everyday conversation.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
ISBN: 9781782439868
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Have you ever wondered exactly what déjà vu is? Have you made a faux pas? Voulez-vous an explanation of the above? Then voilà, here is a collection of les mots justes to help you bring that certain je ne sais quoi of the French language into everyday conversation.
Wooster Proposes, Jeeves Disposes
Author: Kristin Thompson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Le mot juste
Author: James Gauchez Anderson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Le mot juste
Author: Lionel Guierre
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Schottenfreude
Author: Ben Schott
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 039916670X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Schottenfreude is a unique, must-have dictionary, complete with newly coined words that explore the idiosyncrasies of life as only the German language can. Ever thought, There should be a German word for that? Well, thanks to the brilliantly original mind behind Schott’s Original Miscellany, now there is. In what other language but German could you construct le mot juste for a secret love of bad foods, the inability to remember jokes, Sunday-afternoon depression, the urge to yawn, the glee of gossip, reassuring your hairdresser, delight at the changing of the seasons, the urge to hoard, or the ineffable pleasure of a cold pillow? A beguiling, ideal gift book for the Gelehrte or anyone on your list—just beware of rapidly expanding (and potentially incomprehensible) vocabularies.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 039916670X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Schottenfreude is a unique, must-have dictionary, complete with newly coined words that explore the idiosyncrasies of life as only the German language can. Ever thought, There should be a German word for that? Well, thanks to the brilliantly original mind behind Schott’s Original Miscellany, now there is. In what other language but German could you construct le mot juste for a secret love of bad foods, the inability to remember jokes, Sunday-afternoon depression, the urge to yawn, the glee of gossip, reassuring your hairdresser, delight at the changing of the seasons, the urge to hoard, or the ineffable pleasure of a cold pillow? A beguiling, ideal gift book for the Gelehrte or anyone on your list—just beware of rapidly expanding (and potentially incomprehensible) vocabularies.
Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases
Author: Peter Mark Roget
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 730
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 730
Book Description
The Soul of Creative Writing
Author: Richard Goodman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351473611
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
"I have a faith in language," said the poet W. S. Merwin. "It's the ultimate achievement that we as a species have evolved so far." Language is a deep ocean of living words, as varied as undersea life. It is a gift inherited by each person when he or she is born; it can be corrupted and regulated, but it cannot be owned. It is an enormous, complex, inexhaustible gift. The Soul of Creative Writing is a tribute to language and to its potentials. It explores the elements of language, style, rhythm, sound, and the choice of the right word. Richard Goodman paints an image of how language can produce a life and meaning that otherwise cannot exist in the symbols themselves.Goodman's stunningly creative collection was written after a lifetime of working and struggling with language. He collects rich examples from writers of the past and present, both great and small, and uses them to illustrate how each element of our written language can be used. The book begins with an analysis of words and how they can be used to create music on the page. Goodman uncovers the strength of words, writing about the shades of meaning that make the search for the exact word both arduous and immensely rewarding. He discusses how to find the proper title and how to find a fitting subject. He show how to create nonfiction work that is vivid and memorable through the use of the same techniques fiction writers employ.Goodman's volume is written with humor and clarity--with fascination and reverence. Writers will find it an indispensable source of creative inspiration and instruction. In Goodman's words, "reading is a tour of a writer's efforts at manipulating language to create art, to create flesh and blood and mountains, cities, homes, and gardens out of inky symbols on the page." To literary critics, this book will be a guide to understanding the tools and devices of great writing.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351473611
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
"I have a faith in language," said the poet W. S. Merwin. "It's the ultimate achievement that we as a species have evolved so far." Language is a deep ocean of living words, as varied as undersea life. It is a gift inherited by each person when he or she is born; it can be corrupted and regulated, but it cannot be owned. It is an enormous, complex, inexhaustible gift. The Soul of Creative Writing is a tribute to language and to its potentials. It explores the elements of language, style, rhythm, sound, and the choice of the right word. Richard Goodman paints an image of how language can produce a life and meaning that otherwise cannot exist in the symbols themselves.Goodman's stunningly creative collection was written after a lifetime of working and struggling with language. He collects rich examples from writers of the past and present, both great and small, and uses them to illustrate how each element of our written language can be used. The book begins with an analysis of words and how they can be used to create music on the page. Goodman uncovers the strength of words, writing about the shades of meaning that make the search for the exact word both arduous and immensely rewarding. He discusses how to find the proper title and how to find a fitting subject. He show how to create nonfiction work that is vivid and memorable through the use of the same techniques fiction writers employ.Goodman's volume is written with humor and clarity--with fascination and reverence. Writers will find it an indispensable source of creative inspiration and instruction. In Goodman's words, "reading is a tour of a writer's efforts at manipulating language to create art, to create flesh and blood and mountains, cities, homes, and gardens out of inky symbols on the page." To literary critics, this book will be a guide to understanding the tools and devices of great writing.
Hard Reading
Author: T. A. Shippey
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 1781382611
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
An exploration of politics and the role of the 'soft sciences' in Science Fiction.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 1781382611
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
An exploration of politics and the role of the 'soft sciences' in Science Fiction.
Paris in Fifty Design Icons
Author: DESIGN MUSEUM ENTERPRISE LTD
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1840917563
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
In this series, the Design Museum looks at the fifty design icons of major cities around the world - icons that, when viewed together, inherently sum up the character of their city. Covering anything from buildings, monuments and iconic designers to a classic film or street sign, these books explore a tapestry of infamous designs, all with their own story to tell. One part design history, one part visual guidebook, this fascinating series unlocks the design stories of the biggest, most creative cities in the world. With entries on design icons from I.M. Pei's glass pyramid to the humble baguette, Le Monde newspaper to Le Corbusier's striking Maison La Roche, Paris in Fifty Design Icons builds an intricate portrait of Europe's most romantic city. With stunning photography, this book is the perfect gift for design enthusiasts and anyone who loves anything Parisian. Also available in the series: London in Fifty Design Icons New York in Fifty Design Icons Berlin in Fifty Design Icons
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1840917563
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
In this series, the Design Museum looks at the fifty design icons of major cities around the world - icons that, when viewed together, inherently sum up the character of their city. Covering anything from buildings, monuments and iconic designers to a classic film or street sign, these books explore a tapestry of infamous designs, all with their own story to tell. One part design history, one part visual guidebook, this fascinating series unlocks the design stories of the biggest, most creative cities in the world. With entries on design icons from I.M. Pei's glass pyramid to the humble baguette, Le Monde newspaper to Le Corbusier's striking Maison La Roche, Paris in Fifty Design Icons builds an intricate portrait of Europe's most romantic city. With stunning photography, this book is the perfect gift for design enthusiasts and anyone who loves anything Parisian. Also available in the series: London in Fifty Design Icons New York in Fifty Design Icons Berlin in Fifty Design Icons
Hide This French Book 101
Author: Eve-Alice Roustang-Stoller
Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishing Group
ISBN: 9789812467607
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
This book contains 101 of the hottest French expressions, including fun illustrations and easy-to-read pronunciation. Inside you'll find cool ways to say hi and bye, love lingo, language for fashionistas, partying French style, tech talk, and more.
Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishing Group
ISBN: 9789812467607
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
This book contains 101 of the hottest French expressions, including fun illustrations and easy-to-read pronunciation. Inside you'll find cool ways to say hi and bye, love lingo, language for fashionistas, partying French style, tech talk, and more.