Quotations, proverbs and sayings Books
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Elgar Dictionary of Economic Quotations
Book SynopsisThe Elgar Dictionary of Economic Quotations is a unique compendium of quotations on subjects of interest to economists and those who are generally intrigued by the social sciences. The coverage is not merely confined to economists, but includes quotes from essayists, jurists, philosophers, politicians, religious leaders, revolutionaries, scientists, and numerous other important figures who have contributed to our understanding of economic matters. Presented in a highly readable format, this impressive volume contains the thoughts and opinions of hundreds of individuals on issues relating to the economy, government, money, poverty, wealth, and a host of other important topics. Complemented by an extensive list of references and comprehensive subject index, this dictionary will be an invaluable source of reference for anyone who wants to know the answer to the question, 'Who said what about that?'.Trade Review'We owe the editor of this book a debt of gratitude for assembling, alphabetically by author, this entertaining collection of quotations. Moreover, it is complemented with 26 pages of references and a very useful 66-page subject index. . . This collection will save the researcher a lot of time looking for particular quotations and provide a guide to those original sources that contain more extended discussions of particular topics. Another pleasing feature is that the coverage is not just restricted to economists - scientists, politicians, philosophers, jurists and essayists are included. . . Readers of this Review will find amusement and profundity in the collected quotations assembled in this volume.' -- John Lodewijks, History of Economics Review'This is a handy book to have on one's shelf. It is at once useful, fun, interesting, and conversation-stimulating. . . It will be a "book that launched a thousand epigrams", the device used by those of us plodders who cannot think of something sufficiently witty or profound (or both) of our own with which to begin our articles and books.' -- Steven G. Medema, Journal of the History of Economic Thought'This dictionary offers expanded coverage not often seen in books of quotations. The quotation or phrase does not stand alone, rather the entries are presented within the original sentence or paragraph as appropriate to convey the full meaning of the quotation. This unique approach not only adds detail to the entries, but encourages the reader to consider the quote within a broader historical context. An extensive list of source references, useful for further research, follows the collection. The topic index includes detailed subdivisions for ease in locating particular quotes, although the reader may enjoy simply perusing the entries of favorite contributors.' -- Polly D. Boruff-Jones, American Reference Books Annual'McCann provides an interesting and useful source for quotations in economics. Unlike most quote books, entries are entire paragraphs instead of just simple phrases, giving greater context for each quotation. . . Because the book is arranged by author, it has a very detailed subject index. The bibliography of sources for the quotations makes it easy to locate more of the context for a particular quotation. Recommended. General and academic readers.' -- D.G. Ernsthausen, ChoiceTable of ContentsContents: Preface Notes on Appearance Acknowledgements Dictionary of Economic Quotations References Index
£164.00
Bodleian Library Paris in Quotations
Book SynopsisOver the centuries, Paris has intrigued, revolted, scandalized and most of all captured the heart of many a visitor. For Dickens it is the ‘most extraordinary place in the world’, for Hazlitt, ‘a beast of a city’, and for French writers, the essence of civilization: ‘I maintain that, for people of breeding, there is no salvation out of Paris.’ claimed playwright Molière. Describing the capital variously as a city of lovers, gastronomy, fashion and filth, myriad quotations – sometimes poetic, sometimes humorous and always fizzing with insight – are collected here.
£7.56
Bodleian Library Chicago in Quotations
Book Synopsis‘I have struck a city– a real city – and they call it Chicago ... I urgently desire never to see it again. It is inhabited by savages,’ so wrote Rudyard Kipling on his tour of America in 1899. From these inauspicious beginnings rose the ‘windy city’, home to the first skyscraper, gateway to the Great Lakes, birthplace of modern advertising and shorthand for stories about violent crime during America’s prohibition and Al Capone’s dominance of the ganglands. This book offers candid views of an extraordinary town, which has attracted citizens from all over Europe and the rest of the world. They have made the city what it is today – and written about it variously with affection, loyalty, disgust and amazement.
£7.56
Bodleian Library New York in Quotations
Book Synopsis‘Make your mark in New York and you are a made man’ wrote Mark Twain, encapsulating both the naked ambition of its citizens and the opportunities up for grabs in the Big Apple. Others take a more cynical approach: it’s ‘an aviary over-stocked with jays’ (O. Henry), ‘a sucked orange’ (Ralph Waldo Emerson) or ‘fantastically charmless and elaborately dire’ (Henry James). Over the last three-and-a-half centuries this glamorous, twenty-four hour city has attracted a multitude of thinkers, poets, novelists and playwrights, many of whom have brilliantly encapsulated its unique spirit through verse, prose or the ultimate wisecrack.
£7.56
Bodleian Library Revolution!: Sayings of Vladimir Lenin
Book Synopsis‘Without a revolutionary theory there can be no revolutionary movement.’ Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, leader of the Bolshevik Revolution and founder of the USSR, was profoundly aware of the power of words. As a zealous orator and prolific writer, he used his words to launch a soaring critique of imperialist society and to theorize the development of the world’s first socialist state. Much of his writing was translated into English in order to further the Socialist cause. This book is a compilation of some of Lenin’s most famous sayings, taken from speeches, tracts, letters and recorded conversations. They expose his views on topics ranging from democracy to terrorism, from religion to Stalin’s untrustworthiness and from education to music. Accompanied by a range of arresting images, including contemporary propaganda posters, photographs, portraits, illustrations and Soviet art, these aphoristic proclamations offer an insight into the atmosphere of pre- and post-Revolutionary Russia and the mind of one of the twentieth century’s most defining political figures.
£9.49
Taylor & Francis Ltd Physically Speaking
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£52.24
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Encyclopedia of Supreme Court Quotations
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£147.25
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Neverisms
Book SynopsisNever let 'em see you sweat. Never bring a knife to a gun fight. Never underestimate the power of a woman. Never trust someone who tells you to never trust someone. This title tells the backstories behind some of history's best-known pieces of advice.
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Listomania A World of Fascinating Facts in
Book SynopsisAddresses such questions as: ever wonder how many potato chips really exist? Whether any spot on Earth is still unexplored? And, why there's a spatula orbiting the planet? This title covers questions on human behavior, trivia facts about geography, etymology, mythology, ancient and recent history, as well as pop culture.
£21.88
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Extraordinary Wing Women
Book SynopsisJoy hopes to inspire and teach us that we, too, have our own wings and can soar higher than ever before with our wing women beside us.The book includes a blank spread at the end which readers can use to honor the Extraordinary Wing Woman in their own lives by writing or drawing their own tribute story.
£22.50
Random House USA Inc If Ignorance Is Bliss Why Arent There More Happy
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£18.69
Little, Brown & Company Bartletts Familiar Black Quotations
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£28.50
Hachette Books The Literary Book of Answers
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£17.99
Random House Publishing Group Dictionary of Cliches
Book Synopsis'The best kind of reference book--one that amuses as it instructs. I fell for it hook, line, and sinker.'CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALERRIN A NUTSHELL, here's a terrific A TO Z listing of the meanings and origins of over 2,000 common or particularly interesting cliches for everyone who delights in the pleasure of words.
£9.86
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group I Just Keep Talking
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£28.00
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Expect a Miracle
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel shares her favorite words of wisdom, sayings, and quotes that she has turned to time and time again for inspiration and comfort. When Danielle Steel was a young girl, her grandmother gave her a beautiful antique book with blank pages inside. She wasn’t quite sure what to do with it. Draw? Write? Soon, she began to discover quotes she liked—words from other people that she wanted to keep and hold on to. She started to write them down on those smooth ivory pages. That habit of gathering sayings has stayed with Danielle throughout the years. And now, after a lifetime of collecting, she shares the quotations that have meant the most to her—lines from books and magazines, pieces of poetry, short passages from the Bible, and quotes gathered from the world around her. These are the words that bring her wisdom and humor, inspiration and comfort, and, above all, joy. May Expect a Miracle bring the same to you, too.
£12.00
Tyndale House Publishers The Quotable Lewis
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£33.76
Peter Pauper Press Inc,US Abraham Lincoln Wisdom and Wit
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£7.90
Chronicle Books House Blessings Prayers Poems and Toasts
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£15.26
Castle Point Books Dolly An Unauthorized Collection of Wise Witty
Book SynopsisA book of quotes from America’s most beloved country singer.
£11.39
Thomas Nelson Gods Gift for the Graduate NKJV
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£10.99
Thomas Nelson Publishers Gods Promises Just for You
Book SynopsisAre you searching for hope, encouragement, and comfort for a difficult time you’re going through? The God’s Promises Just for You deck is a good place to start, with 60 biblical promises that will speak directly to you in your time of need.
£9.99
Sourcebooks, Inc The Founding Fathers Quotes Quips And Speeches
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£9.99
Applewood Books Quotations of Ida B. Wells
£12.42
Pelican Publishing Co Maxims of General Patton The
Book SynopsisGen. George S. Patton was one of the most tenacious, unstoppable players in the United States' European Campaign of World War II. A contemplative side of this dynamic man is displayed in this collection of poems, journal entries, quotations, and speeches. This in-depth journey through the mind of a truly remarkable American is accompanied by period photographs.
£12.59
Sourcebooks, Inc Great Quotes from Great Women
Book SynopsisLearn from some of the most influential women who changed our world! Great Quotes from Great Women features the inspirational words of twenty-nine great women, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, Helen Keller, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Mother Teresa, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michelle Obama, Sally Ride, and many others.
£14.18
Simple Truths, LLC Great Quotes from Great Leaders Words from the
Book SynopsisOver the last twenty years, PEGGY ANDERSON has compiled more than one dozen quotation books on various topics. Her books have sold more than 600,000 copies. She lives in northern Illinois.
£14.54
Tyndale House Publishers Phillips Book of Great Thoughts and Funny Sayings
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£15.29
Amazon Publishing Hemingway Didn't Say That: The Truth Behind
Book Synopsis”Extensive and brilliant investigations…a tour de force of detective work…Mr. O’Toole is a beacon of accuracy who should inspire all readers who prefer their facts real rather than phony.” —Wall Street Journal Everywhere you look, you’ll find viral quotable wisdom attributed to icons ranging from Abraham Lincoln to Mark Twain, from Cicero to Woody Allen. But more often than not, these attributions are false. Garson O’Toole—the Internet’s foremost investigator into the dubious origins of our most repeated quotations, aphorisms, and everyday sayings—collects his efforts into a first-ever encyclopedia of corrective popular history. Containing an enormous amount of original research, this delightful compendium presents information previously unavailable to readers, writers, and scholars. It also serves as the first careful examination of what causes misquotations and how they spread across the globe. Using the massive expansion in online databases as well as old-fashioned gumshoe archival digging, O’Toole provides a fascinating study of our modern abilities to find and correct misinformation. As Carl Sagan did not say, “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”Trade Review”The book grew out of a wonderful website O’Toole has been conducting since 2010…[O’Toole] brings mad research skills and dogged determination to tracking down the real stories behind famous quotations.”—The Chronicle of Higher Education ”In Hemingway Didn’t Say That, Mr O’Toole trains his analytical eye upon a series of well-loved quotations to find their true and unexpected origins. Famous names whom we discover to be not quite as pithy or witty as we thought include Ms Marilyn Monroe, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and (probably one of the most misquoted men ever), Mr Mark Twain.”—Mr. Porter ”Garson O’Toole is the Sherlock Holmes of quotation sleuths, and Hemingway Never Said That provides an intriguing, behind-the-scenes look into his case files. A thoroughly enjoyable book on its own, and an essential reference work for those who take their quotations seriously.” —Dr. Mardy Grothe, author of Metaphors Be With You ”There is not—and never has been—anyone better at elucidating the early history of quotations than Garson O’Toole.” —Charles Clay Doyle, co-compiler of The Dictionary of Modern Proverbs ”When I was compiling the Yale Book of Quotations, I thought that would be my greatest contribution to the quotation addicts of the world. Now I know that my real greatest contribution has been to inspire Garson O’Toole. Anyone who loves quotations, which is just about everybody on the planet, should devour Hemingway Didn't Say That.” —Fred R. Shapiro, editor of The Yale Book of Quotations ”You don't need to be a detective to appreciate all the research that went into this book. Along the way, pay attention to Garson O’Toole's bag of verification tricks. This entertaining book is a must for librarians, professors, journalists, and others who cherish accurate, properly attributed information.” —David H. Rothman, editor-publisher of TeleRead ”[A]n excellent introduction to the subject…of what today might be called literary ‘fake news.’" —The Washington Times ”Glorious…seldom is academia in the raw this much fun"—Buffalo News, Editor's Choice "Lovers of quotes will undoubtedly want to keep this book close at hand."—Bayou Catholic Monthly
£12.94
Hampton Roads Publishing Company Buddhas' Little Book of Life: Daily Wisdom from
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£15.26
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Celebrate Love: A Romantic Collection of Wedding
Book SynopsisWisdom of over a hundred notable authors, performers and celebrities on the key marriage themes of love, support and partnership. Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime experience full of precious memories made not just from the day, but in each moment leading up to and immediately after the event as well. Celebrate Love captures this spirit in a small and beautiful package, with over 200 quotes about the enduring nature of love, the thrill of new adventures, the meaning of partnership, the joy of celebration, and the bond of family. An affordable and meaningful gift, this inspirational title makes a thoughtful present for a new bride or groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen, as well as wedding guests. Simple and accessible, Celebrate Love features the wisdom of over a hundred notable authors, performers and celebrities on the key marriage themes of love, support and partnership.
£11.25
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. The Joy of Running: An Inspired Collection of
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£9.60
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. The Joy of Swimming: An Inspired Collection of
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£10.48
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Proverbs From Around The World: Over 3500 Quotes
Book SynopsisA collection of the best proverbs from all corners of the earth.
£13.49
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. When I Look To The Sky: A Collection of Quotes,
Book SynopsisA thoughtful collection of healing quotesm poems and prayers for persons experiencing the cycle of grief and loss.
£10.79
Select Books Inc Women's Quotations for Successful Living
Book SynopsisWomen's Quotations for Successful Living is a gift of pure inspiration. Bringing together the wisdom, humor, and love of over six hundred women, this compilation will guide, uplift, and then spur you to your greatest potential. Exalt in the messages of success, answer the call to greatness, the entreaty for passionate lives. The dedication, hard work, and perseverance of these extraordinary women will drive you to accept nothing less than your best possible existence. Women's Quotations profits from the three unique and accomplished minds responsible for compiling and editing the eleven hundred quotations found within its pages. Caroline Lalive Carmichael, a former Olympic alpine skier, knows what it is to set goals and succeed. Business manager and professional fitness trainer Sarah Coleman's get-up-and-go attitude motivates everyone around her. Howard Alan Levin has traveled the world as a spiritual healer and entrepreneur, and he has seen gender inequality. He knows that a balanced world needs female leaders—and the mentors and role models to inspire them. Together they have embarked on a mission to help women build their own extraordinary lives. The words of these successful women—including world leaders, actors, artists, athletes, executives, explorers, adventurers, and authors—is provided with all sources cited. This allows the reader the freedom to easily examine each quote's origin and gather the deeper meaning available within this wider context. Allow these remarkable women to accompany you on your journey to a better you.
£13.25
Thomas Nelson Publishers The Quotable Rogue: The Ideals of Sarah Palin in
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£11.14
The Library of America Thomas Jefferson: Selected Writings: A Library of
Book SynopsisThomas Jefferson defined, at the moment of our nation’s birth, the issues that still direct our political life. Displaying his extraordinary variety of interests and powerful and precise style, Jefferson’s writings are an invaluable and incisive record of the landscape, inhabitants, life, and daily customs of America in the Revolutionary and early national eras, as well as a testimony to the brilliance of one of the most influential and controversial figures in our nation’s history.
£12.56
Princeton Architectural Press The Lawyer Says: Quotes, Quips, and Words of
Book SynopsisThe Lawyer Says collects the wise words of preeminent legal minds across time, from Abraham Lincoln to Rosalie Abella, from Mahatma Gandhi to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, from Marcus Tullius Cicero to Michelle Obama. Witness the giants of the world’s most eloquent profession concur and contest each other on governance, education, discrimination, and more. A striking testament to the values of human rights, democracy, and free speech, The Lawyer Says is sure to please fans of Hamilton and supporters of “The Notorious RBG.” This latest addition to the Words of Wisdom series is the perfect gift for aspiring legal activists, newly minted JDs, and seasoned attorneys looking to keep the insights of their forebears close at hand.
£11.99
Princeton Architectural Press Vicious Nonsense: Quips, Snubs & Jabs by Literary
Book SynopsisThe pen is truly mightier than the sword in this collection of more than a hundred digs, jabs, and outright put-downs from the world's most respected writers, about—each other! Vicious Nonsense reveals the acerbic side of beloved authors who became brutal critics when writing about their fellow wordsmiths. James Baldwin writes on Langston Hughes, "Every time I read Langston Hughes I am amazed all over again by his genuine gifts—and depressed that he has done so little with them..." Dorothy Parker spares no love for Gertrude Stein: "To quote the only line of Gertrude Stein's which I have ever been able to understand, 'It is wonderful how I am not interested.'" Curated from letters, essays, and reviews, this sometimes stinging, sometimes good-natured, and always delightful collection will ignite the armchair critic in us all.
£12.34
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Beautifully Said: Quotes by Remarkable Women and
Book SynopsisBeautifully Said is a female-forward collection of 21 themed chapters of quotes and stories from brilliant, brave, captivating women and girls. Looking for a quote to inspire your daughter, sister, mother, teammate, or friend? Or are you a hand lettering artist looking for poignant subject matter? Beautifully Said is a personal inspiration gallery, organized by topic, spotlighting women and girls who believe, build, champion, coach, compete, design, discover, entertain, explore, give, heal, inspire, invent, laugh, lead, love, overcome, pioneer, preserve, teach, and write.Quotabelle’s first book is a serendipitous result of the startup’s Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. This female-powered company creates products that add missing voices back into history and ensure today’s remarkable thinkers and doers aren’t overlooked going forward. You’ll love seeing quotes by incredible women from bygone eras, like: Frida Kahlo Ella Fitzgerald Harriet Tubman Audrey Hepburn as well as contemporary figures like: Serena Williams Amy Poehler Malala Yousafzai Mindy Kaling and noteworthy up-and-comers, including: Everest-scaling mountaineer Alison Levine Space archaeologist Sarah Parcak Entrepreneur and founder of the first African-American cable network Sheila Johnson Dancer and Boston Marathon bombing survivor Adrianne Haslet-Davis Because sharing ideas and stories is how passions get sparked and role models emerge. Words of encouragement and inspiration from women around the world come together in the Everyday Inspiration series from Rock Point. Follow the journeys of hundreds of strong female leaders from past to present through thoughtful biographies and empowering quotes, and receive advice for how to live a more thoughtful and fulfilling life overall through performing acts of kindness for other or various methods of self-care. The perfect gift for family and friends, these gorgeous hardcovers featuring foiled covers and full-color interiors bring these amazing words of wisdom to life. Other titles in the series include: Grit & Grace; Find Your Glow, Feed Your Soul; Follow Your Bliss, Find Your Calm; and Hello Gorgeous!Trade Review"With contributions that range from Misty Copeland to Sonia Sotomayor, Michelle Obama to Amy Poehler – and with short biographies of each woman on the facing page – readers will find courage from old friends, and enlightenment from new and remarkable allies." * Simply Woman Magazine *
£14.99
Publications International, Ltd. The Book of 10,000 Incredible Facts
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£16.13
Publications International, Ltd. Brain Games Bible Word Search Angels Large
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£13.77
Publications International, Ltd. Brain Games Bible Word Search The Old Testament
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£12.73
Rose Publishing (CA) 100 Old Testament Quotes by Jesus: How Christ
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£6.95
North Star Press of Saint Cloud Inc Vintage Wisdom: A Collection of Reflections,
Book SynopsisEditor Jim Secord sent a letter out to over 160 of his friends and colleagues he has known in his eight decades of life, asking then to submit a small kernel of wisdom and knowledge that they have learned over the years. Some are short little quips, others more lengthy and involved, but all are authentically representative of the human experience and the pain and joys we collect on our journey through life.
£13.25
North Star Press of Saint Cloud Inc 20/20 Wisdom: A Collection of Expressions and
Book SynopsisIn keeping with his previous book, Vintage Wisdom, editor Jim Secord sent letters out to over 200 friends and family members, ranging in ages from 9-90, asking them to write down what they had learned and experienced during the pandemic lockdowns, uncertainties, and fears of 2020. The responses he received were as diverse as the people asked to respond, and taken together represent a small slice of the lives of everyday folks during a year that will not soon be forgotten.
£13.25
Hardie Grant Books Pocket Bowie Wisdom: Inspirational Words from a
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£11.39
