The Ultimate A-to-Z Resource to Common Expressions and Curious Words from the Bible

Martin Manser is a professional reference-book editor and Bible scholar who has compiled and edited more than 70 titles, including dictionaries and biblical reference works. He holds the BA Honours degree in linguistics and an M Phil degree, and he resides with his wife and children in England.

This work brings together in one volume the diverse and articulate voices of 17 Irish women writers from a variety of backgrounds and geographic locations. It examines the complicated maps of experience that these women's public, private, and literary lives represent, particularly as they engage with both feminism and postcolonialism. Acknowledging Mary Robinson's revised view of Irish identity as global rather than insular, this work recognizes the importance of identity as a site of mobility. The interviews reveal how complex the terms feminism and postcolonialism are; they examine how the...

Mastering the art of writing is one of the most important, yet most challenging tasks for many people. Without proper writing skills, completing the easiest assignment can quickly become an insurmountable problem. From English to business to economics, writing is an essential skill for nearly every subject and career. Offering clear, straightforward guidance, The Facts On File Guide to Good Writing outlines the basics of writing for anyone looking to improve writing skills or knowledge of the English language. From grammar and its correct usage to the process of drafting and editing a variety...

- What Is Style?: understanding what constitutes clarity, elegance, and vigor in writing
- Writing with Style: choosing words, constructing sentences, and finding the appropriate tone
- Choosing a Style: adapting writing to suit circumstance, audience, and purpose
- Style in Presentation: choosing the appropriate style for letters, e-mails, business reports, promotional writing, and other specific requirements.

Finding a style and voice helps people become clear and concise writers. The perfect companion to The Facts On File Guide to Good Writing, this book helps readers refine and improve their writing style.

This updated dictionary includes more than 1,700 English-language proverbs--200 of which are new--that are widely recognized today. This second edition has been expanded to include more familiar, long-established proverbs as well as more modern ones; modern variants; and selected lists of proverbs from other languages and cultures.

Completely updated and expanded, The Facts On File Dictionary of Proverbs, Second Edition includes more than 1,700 English-language proverbs that are widely recognized today--with more than 200 new to this edition. Arranged alphabetically, entries provide the meaning of each proverb, the date it was first recorded, variant forms, other proverbs that are similar and opposite to it in meaning, and examples of the proverb's use. This second edition has been expanded to include more familiar, long-established proverbs (such as "Call a spade a spade" and "It takes one to know one") as well as more...

This invaluable dictionary presents new and updated information on the origins and usage of more than 4,500 foreign expressions, more than 500 new to this edition, from a wide range of fields. Entries include pronunciations in American English, parts of speech, languages of origin, concise definitions, examples of use. and etymological backgrounds.

The Facts on File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases, Second Edition presents new and updated information on the origins and usage of more than 4,500 foreign expressions. This invaluable dictionary clarifies and explains worlds and phrases spanning a wide range of fields, from law and music to philosophy and cuisine. Entries include pronunciations in American English, parts of speech and other relevant grammatical information, languages of origin, concise definitions, examples of use, and etymological backgrounds. More than 500 entries have been added to this new edition.

"Fine words butter no parsnips" is an expression dating back 400 years. "Twocking" and "chav" are popular new arrivals in the ever-growing vocabulary of British slang. What do words and phrases like these have in common, and what sets them apart? That's what this fascinating book sets out to explore. Along the way, it illuminates the whole process of word formation and proliferation. How are new words and phrases born? What's special about the ones that enter common usage? How do mistakes and jokes affect a word's career? Why do some words die, never to be used again? With examples ranging...