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Rowman & Littlefield Little Book of Country Music Wcb
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Rowman & Littlefield The Most LowDown Lousiest Loathsome Things Ever
Book SynopsisA nasty insult (is there any other kind?) can be offensive and infuriating, but we've all had those moments when we've employed one or just wished we had come up with the perfect nasty thing to say. Even better, having the perfect comeback to one of these rude remarks brings us all the personal satisfaction in the world. The Nastiest Things Ever Said gathers together the very sharpest of these barbs from a wide variety of sources with some of the wickedest put-downs from the literary, political, and entertainment worlds, and everywhere else people say nasty things to each other.
£9.99
Rowman & Littlefield Living Like Audrey
Book SynopsisLiving Like Audrey is a captivating and insightful look at an iconic woman who was an inspiration to many and whose style, personality, and uniqueness inspires generation after generation. Victoria Loustalot (author of This Is How You Say Goodbye) offers a fresh spin on what made Audrey Hepburn so popular on film and off, what she had to say about life and living it fully, and why we still have such a strong emotional connection with her. With seldom-seen photos and quotes from Audrey and those who loved her throughout, Living Like Audrey turns the spotlight on this remarkable woman's defining characteristics and contains lessons on how we all can be a little more Audrey in our daily lives.
£15.29
Globe Pequot The Best Advice Ever Given New and Updated
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£10.79
Rowman & Littlefield Bless Your Heart Mind Your Mama
Book SynopsisY''all best be fixin'' to be a grinnin'' like a possum eatin'' a sweet tater. Southerners sure do have a way with words! Who needs simple and direct when you can color every conversation with Southern style. There seems to be a Southern saying for every occasion. Some are inspiring and uplifting while others have that biting tongue-in-cheek humor Southerners adore, and Bless Your Heart and Mind Your Mama brings together the best phrasin'' south of the Mason Dixon. So sit back on yer bohunkus and dig into a collection of Southernisms that''ll make you slap a knee and call your mama.
£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield Trail Mix
Book SynopsisTrail Mix: Wit & Wisdom from the Outdoors is a collection of quotes, poetry, and passages from classic books that provide outdoor inspiration to those in the woods, on the mountain, beside the water, or at home. Featured throughout the book is a pantheon of outdoor lovers, nature writers, and environmental conservationists, including John Muir, Henry David Thoreau, John Wesley Powell, George Perkins Marsh, and many more whose love and respect for the outdoors remains a model for today.Table of ContentsIntroduction by Corinne Gaffner Garcia Adventure Beauty The Call of the Wild Conservation Happiness Healing Lessons Reflection Whimsy Acknowledgments About the Author
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Rowman & Littlefield The Funniest Things Ever Said New and Expanded
Book SynopsisHere are1,237 laugh-out-loud quotes, quips, and jokes, all in one packed-to-the-brim volume. Yes, folks, sit back and enjoy this collection of inadvertent gaffes, thigh-slappers, puns, and everything and anything else that''ll tickle your funny bone. There's something old, something new, something stolen, and something bluefrom favorite comedians, sports and political figures, and literary wits. There are even giggles for the kids and groaners for the grown-ups. Just a few among the 1,237 funniest things ever said:I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewelry.Rita RudnerI don't know if it's good for baseball, but it sure beats the hell out of rooming with Phil Rizzuto.Yogi Berra on being told that Joe DiMaggio was to marry Marilyn MonroeI made my money the old-fashioned way. I was very nice to a wealthy relative right before he died.Malcolm ForbesThe Dalai Lama visited the White House and told the President that he coul
£10.79
Globe Pequot The Quotable John Wayne The Grit and Wisdom of an
Book SynopsisThis gem of inspiration contains John Wayne quotes on God and country, the old West, friends and family, and acting, as well as quotes from others about John Wayne the actor and John Wayne the man.
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Quotable Southerner Centuries of Wit and Wisdom
Book SynopsisSoutherners have always had something to say. Focusing on the unique qualities of both the landscape and people, Quotable Southerner showcases the linguistic insight of the region’s native and adopted sons and daughters. Sometimes insightful, sometimes hilarious, these quotes will have readers smiling, laughing, and shaking their heads.
£12.34
Rowman & Littlefield I Cant Believe They Said That
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£17.09
Tyndale House Publishers Phillips Book of Great Thoughts and Funny Sayings
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£15.29
Threshold Editions The Art of the Donald Lessons from Americas
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£15.99
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
£12.30
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
£17.99
Skyhorse Publishing Smart Words and Wicked Wit of William Shakespeare
Book Synopsis“Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit,” said the world’s greatest and most preeminent English writer of all time, William Shakespeare.Have you ever wanted to quote the most quoted writer in the English language? Deliver the most inventive and debasing Shakespearean insult (“Would thou wert clean enough to spit upon!”)? Recite titillating love poetry like a modern-day Romeo to his (or her) Juliet? Or commit a learned wisdom about life’s woes to memory? The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of William Shakespeare is the perfect pocket book to carry around in your arsenal. Laugh, cry, rage, and muse along with beloved (or not so beloved) Shakespeare characters like Hamlet, Lady Macbeth, King Lear, and Cleopatra on the topics of love, art, beauty—as well as life’s most irreverently relevant insights. Full of savvy wisdoms from works such as Twelfth Night, Othello, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, and many others, this inspiring collection compiles the wisest and wittiest Shakespearean quotations that speak of the writer’s enduring legacy—even in contemporary pop culture.
£9.99
Skyhorse Publishing The Sarcasm Handbook
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestselling Snark series comes the premiere guide to satire, sneering, jeering, and mockery in their finest forms. A surviving knight of many a verbal joust, Larry Dorfman has become an expert at backhanded sass and cathartic banter.Featuring life lessons from the master himself, as well as quotes and quips by some of history’s sarcastic greats, The Sarcasm Handbook teaches readers how to deflect stupidity and express their inner dissatisfaction with a keen sensibility, hushing subtlety, and wisecrack wit. Included in these invaluable teachings are chapters on achieving the right tone, sarcastic bastards in history, as well as scenarios depicting some of the greatest moments in sarcasm.So pick up your copy today and start learning the art of disparagement through passive aggressiveness!
£8.99
Skyhorse Publishing Life's a Pooch: Quotes about Dogs by People Who
Book SynopsisLife’s a Pooch is, pardon the expression, catnip for dog lovers. Its five riveting chapters comprise hundreds of celebrity quotes and anecdotes about everyone’s best friend. By turns funny, touching, surprising, and informative, it embraces every aspect of the human-dog bond and explores our furry companions’ sometimes baffling world and celebrates their impact on ours. Those quoted range from animal superheroes Betty White and Doris Day to Leonardos da Vinci and DiCaprio to dog trainers, Lassie costars, singers and actors, presidents, Walt Disney, and Martha Stewart--to name a few!Did you know that . . . Comparing canines with people, Marilyn Monroe once said, “A dog will never tell you to shut up”? Aldous Huxley explained the pooch’s popularity: “To his dog, every man is Napoleon,” while President Harry Truman advised, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog”? For Renee Zellweger, “Finding exactly the right dog is a lot like falling in love”? Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz felt, “Happiness is a warm puppy”? And singer Adele is happy to be “my dog’s best friend”? Poignant, silly, and heart-warming, Life's a Pooch is a must-have for every dog lover!Trade Review"Read this with your dog—you’ll both love it!" —Betty White"It’s true, no other animal is as human as a dog, from Chihuahuas to Saint Bernards." —Paris Hilton"Read this and smile, laugh, learn, and be touched." —Perez Hilton"This reminds me why dogs are so wonderful—they love women without their makeup." —Cindy Williams (Laverne and Shirley)"A good dog and a good book—what better combination?"—Jon Hamm (Mad Men)"Read this with your dog—you’ll both love it!" —Betty White"It’s true, no other animal is as human as a dog, from Chihuahuas to Saint Bernards." —Paris Hilton"Read this and smile, laugh, learn, and be touched." —Perez Hilton"This reminds me why dogs are so wonderful—they love women without their makeup." —Cindy Williams (Laverne and Shirley)"A good dog and a good book—what better combination?"—Jon Hamm (Mad Men)
£10.99
Skyhorse Publishing The Little Red Book of New York Wisdom
Book SynopsisWhether you love its pace or are mystified by its immensity, New York City has a seemingly limitless capacity to spark both refreshingly blunt observations and eloquent descriptions of its daily life and motion. It has inspired countless artists, musicians, and even politicians, all of whom embody the essence of the city: profound, prophetic, quirky, amusing, tough, and amazingly varied.Inside you’ll find words of wisdom from a plethora of noteworthy New Yorkers, including:Joe Namath Donald Trump Edie Falco Woody Allen Marilyn Monroe Joan Rivers Rudy Giuliani Bette Midler Spike LeeAnd many, many more!New York boasts a cast of colorful characters like nowhere else, and in The Little Red Book of New York Wisdom they’ll tell you all about their beloved home, as only real New Yorkers could.
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Skyhorse Publishing The Gigantic Book of Running Quotations
Book SynopsisWith over 3,000 pieces of wit and wisdom from runners famous and humble, here is an important running resource and a great gift for any runner. George Sheehan, a celebrated running writer, philosopher, and physician, once wrote, "The more I run, the more certain I am that I am heading for my real goal: to become the person I am." Today, many runners—whether they are training for the Olympics or whether they fit runs into their lunch hours—would agree that for them the sport is much more than a way to stay in shape. Their running defines who they are and leads them to achieve goals that they might never have thought possible. This tremendous collection of wisdom captures the spirit and passion of those who run in over 3,000 entries, covering topics such as training, gear, running philosophy, and running in youth and old age. The Gigantic Book of Running Wisdom will inspire everyone from seasoned marathoners to running novices. It includes thoughts from famous athletes, writers, politicians, and more, including Percy Cerutty, Carl Lewis, Tom Brokaw, David Letterman, William Shakespeare, Farrah Fawcett, Emil Zátopek, Bill Rodgers, Friedrich Nietzsche, Sebastian Coe, Bill Clinton, Grete Waitz, Roger Bannister, and hundreds of others. The one thing they all have in common is their understanding that, as Amby Burfoot put it, "As we run, we become." 16 b/w illustrations. "You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming."—Frank Shorter "I love the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me."—Wilma RudolphSkyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
£16.99
Skyhorse Publishing The Little Blue Book of Nurses Wisdom
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£17.11
Skyhorse Publishing Words from the Wise: Over 6,000 of the Smartest
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£17.99
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 1,000 Favorite Quotes: Much Wisdom in Short Sayings
£11.74
Workman Publishing Change Happens: A Compendium of Wisdom
Book SynopsisA COMPENDIUM OF WISDOM “Just when I discovered the meaning of life, they changed it.” – GEORGE CARLIN When change comes we have two options: Resist it, and lose. Or go with the flow, and grow. Which means there’s really just one option—embracing change is the only path to living your true life. So laugh at it, with George Carlin. Celebrate it, like Patti Smith and David Bowie. Above all, grow with it, like Maya Angelou, Stephen Hawking, Rebecca Solnit, Rumi, and so many others. Arranged alphabetically by subject—including Adapting, Control, Faith, Letting Go, New Beginnings, Surprises—CHANGE HAPPENS is the book that says: You can do this…as often as you need to hear it. “Change is not merely necessary to life—it is life.” – ALVIN TOFFLER Exciting. But often painful. Exhilarating, but unsettling. Clarifying. Bewildering. Unpredictable, and yet inevitable. And usually all of those things at the same time. Like it or not, change happens, and when it does, here is a little book that offers true support—a collection of very wise words by very changed people who know just how you feel.
£10.44
Workman Publishing Keep Calm and Carry On PageADay Calendar 2026
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£15.29
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Little Book of Meditations
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£11.69
Andrews McMeel Publishing Things Heroes Say: A Fantasy Artbook & Phrasebook
Book SynopsisFor anyone in need of a pithy one-liner, a harrowing phrase, or a jaunty quip for their next story or role-playing game, this collection of fantasy artwork and phrases will be the ultimate resource for fun and creativity.When attacked by a dragon, some might say, “My shield is strong and my sword is sharp. Stand behind me if you want to live.” Others might say, “Dead or alive, that thing is going in my lunch-pack.” Even more players, however, might not know what to say at all, and need a little help.Things Heroes Say is a collection of fantasy illustrations alongside some go-to phrases for when you're playing a tabletop RPG—a companion book to help start conversations or unleash that killer one-liner when it’s time to fight. For storytelling, character building, or the occasional hilarious catchphrase, this book will be a source of inspiration for years to come.
£14.27
Ebury Publishing We Are Fearless Queens: Killer clapbacks from
Book Synopsis'I'm not looking for a man, let's start there' - RihannaIt's time to turn your sass level up to 100! This collection of words of wisdom from trailblazers such as Bllie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Beyoncé, and Ariana Grande, will show you how.From fierce clapbacks in the face of sexism to inspiring quotes about equality, relationships, body positivity, and careers, let these icons make you feel stronger, more empowered, and teach you how to be the ultimate Queen.
£7.59
Ebury Publishing I Feel That: Uplifting Quotes and Inspiring
Book SynopsisQuotes are instant sympathy. A good quote says, "I've been there, too," in just a few words. And the perfect quote in the perfect moment can be just the reminder you need that you're not alone, and you're going to get through this.That is why Christina Scotch started @QuotesByChristie, her popular Instagram page - to reach out across the Internet void and embrace all of the people going through it, too. In this colourful collection, Scotch shares fan favourites and all new material to hit all of your highs and lows.Perfect for birthdays, graduations, and any other giftable occasion, I Feel That is sure to be an inspiration for readers everywhere.
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Quotes for Conservatives: Wit, Wisdom, and
Book SynopsisThis extraordinary collection of quotes drawn from history's timeless conservative thinkers is the perfect gift and resource for students, speech-makers, politicians and anyone else looking for inspiration.Conservatism has a history as deep and rich as the founding of the United States of America. In a time when conservatives find themselves continually attacked by self-righteous liberals, Quotes for Conservatives celebrates conservative ideologies and policies. Quotes for Conservatives includes quotes from the greatest conservative thinkers throughout history, from Andrew Jackson and Thomas Paine to Rush Limbaugh and Tom Wolfe. The book covers all the quintessential conservative topics: the deep state, immigration, taxes, capitalism, political correctness, religion, and much more. Garry Apgar has gathered all the wit, insight and humour of these quotes into one classic collection beautifully designed with line drawings. Quotes include:"America is the only country ever founded on an idea. The only country that is not founded on race or even common history. It's founded on an idea and the idea is liberty." - Charles Krauthammer"A government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth." - Ronald Reagan "Politics is downstream from culture." - Andrew Breitbart"To say that animals evolved into man is like saying that Carrara marble evolved into Michelangelo's David." - Tom Wolfe "Political correctness is tyranny with manners." - Charlton Heston "We live in a world of intolerance masked as tolerance." - Rush Limbaugh QUOTES FOR CONSERVATIVES is the perfect gift for any of the proud conservatives in your life.
£12.34
Taylor Trade Publishing That Cat Won't Flush
Book SynopsisA dictionary of country sayings translated into English for every day folk. This book is funny, entertaining, and a great gift for anyone interested in country speak.
£9.49
Applewood Books Quotations of John F Kennedy
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Applewood Books Quotations of George Washington
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£11.66
Applewood Books Quotations of Benjamin Franklin
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£10.36
Applewood Books Quotations of Thomas Jefferson
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£11.66
Applewood Books Vision: Quotes of Inspiration
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£9.45
Hampton Roads Publishing Company Buddhas' Little Book of Life: Daily Wisdom from
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£15.26
Surrey Books,U.S. Famous Black Quotations for the Twenty-First
Book SynopsisAn inspiring collection of pithy, easy-to-recall one-liners and quotable short passages from historic and contemporary thought leaders throughout the African Diaspora. Famous Black Quotations, first published in 1986, has long been the go-to resource for the eloquent words of Black history makers. In this new, expanded edition, Famous Black Quotations for the Twenty-First Century, editor Janet Cheatham Bell includes the words of people who have come to prominence in recent decades, such as Barack and Michelle Obama, Alicia Garza, John Legend, Colin Kaepernick, Kamala Harris, and Nikole Hannah-Jones. Bestselling author Bell has curated more than five hundred quotes along with dates, sources, and biographical information of the people quoted. This guide to significant events in the experiences of people of African descent can be used to educate and inspire. Much has changed in the past few decades as Black Americans speak out to demand fair treatment and equal opportunity, and Famous Black Quotations for the Twenty-First Century has been updated and repackaged to inspire a new generation.Trade Review“There is nothing like a timely, well-placed quote to make one’s writing, speaking, or presentations sparkle. And to find that perfect quote, there is no more convenient or easy-to-use source than Famous Black Quotations. . . . Highly recommended.” —The Black Collegian “Janet Cheatham Bell has extracted the best from the best and packed it all into one small but powerful space!” —Les Brown, motivational speaker “Everywhere I go all over this country, African American leaders are using Famous Black Quotations.” —Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., Pastor Emeritus, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago “Famous Black Quotations is a valuable resource.” —Susan L. Taylor, Editor-in-Chief, Essence 1981-2000 “[Famous Black Quotations] is an excellent and much-needed addition to the literature.” —Earl G. Graves (1935-2020), Editor/Publisher, Black Enterprise “I have been using my first copy of Famous Black Quotations since it came out in 1986. It is a wonderful collection and an extremely useful resource.” —Deborah Prothrow-Stith, M.D., dean and professor of medicine, Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine “An invaluable reference. . . . The book provides a saying of substance for a variety of occasions. Famous Black Quotations is truly a godsend.” —Judy Richardson, series associate producer, Eyes on the Prize; and coproducer, Malcolm X: Make It Plain “Famous Black Quotations is right here in my study; I use it all the time.” —Dennis Kimbro, Ph.D. co-author Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice “Janet Cheatham Bell is a pioneer in doing books of Black quotations.” —Henry Louis Gates Jr., host, Finding Your Roots; director, Hutchins Center for African & African American Research, Harvard UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Preface Abbreviations Struggle: Resisting White Supremacy Identity: Defining Ourselves Women: Overcoming Handicaps Men: Finding That Balance Children: Preparing the Future Love: Willing Sacrifices America: Contending Multitudes Challenges: Creating Opportunities Power: Claiming Our Destiny Appendix: Bill to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals Appendix: Lift Every Voice and Sing Index Acknowledgments About the Curator
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Surrey Books,U.S. Oprah Winfrey: In Her Own Words
Book SynopsisThe public's appetite for all things Oprah Winfrey has waned little since her Chicago TV debut in 1983. Known as a self-help guru and the "Queen of All Media," Oprah has been shining light on social issues and encouraging fans to "live your best life" for more than 30 years, revolutionizing her corner of the entertainment industry in the process. Winfrey's unprecedented influence and celebrity often overshadow her indisputable entrepreneurial prowess and business acumen. Even though Oprah has stated that she wouldn't consider herself a businesswoman, her ever-expanding media empire and record-breaking multibillion-dollar fortune say otherwise.Oprah Winfrey: In Her Own Words provides a unique look into the wisdom and thought processes of one of the most adored, respected, and powerful women in the world.Fortune has called O: The Oprah Magazine, now in its 22nd year of publication (now as a digital entity), "the most successful startup ever in the industry." In its infancy, the magazine became a highly profitable addition to the Hearst portfolio, amassing ever-increasing ad sales and a paid circulation larger than industry giants such as Vogue and Martha Stewart Living. Over the last several years, her media holdings and interests have also included an award-winning movie production studio, a satellite radio channel, the cable-TV company Oxygen Media, and the burgeoning OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network.Few entrepreneurs have been savvy enough to leverage their resources with the foresight Oprah has demonstrated in her decades-long career. Oprah's key asset, developed over the course of decades, is herself: a brand she controls by shrewdly choosing partnerships and endorsement deals and not kowtowing to convention. At the outset of her career, Oprah decided to start a company rather than take the conventional talent-for-hire path. She, along with a few close executives, took her initial TV success and grew it into a multibillion-dollar media conglomerate, with one woman at the helm. Her influence in the marketplace is unprecedented. Just look at the long-term impact her recommendations and endorsements have had in the fields of consumer products and book publishing, among others.Newly updated and repackaged from its original publication in 2016 as Own It: Oprah Winfrey in Her Own Words, this book collects Oprah’s most insightful quotations, centered around her media career, life lessons, entrepreneurship, and remarkable personal story. Oprah's next venture is unknown, but its success, like her other triumphs, depends on Oprah—and the self-reliance, values, and vision on which she has built her empire.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR AGATE B2'S NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING SERIES, IN THEIR OWN WORDS:"[I, Steve] is the same treatment given such luminaries as Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln and Christopher Hitchens and offers Jobs's views on life, death, technology and design, among other topics.”—Timothy R. Smith, The Washington Post"[Impatient Optimist] is like eating salted peanuts: Once you start reading, it's hard to stop."—Anne Fisher, CNN Money"A new book revealing many of Steve Jobs' most illuminating quotes..."—Lance Whitney, CNET"A 160-page collection of quotes from the most iconic product pitchman since P.T. Barnum."—Ben Popper, The New York Observer BetaBeat blog"A much better Jobs product is coming soon. It’ll entertain you for hours, and no—it is not a Jobs-branded iPad or anything similarly high-tech. It is, friends, an old-fashioned book!"—Hillary Reinsberg, Mogulite"Inspirational reading pleasure."—Courtney Boyd Myers, The Next Web"The kind of book that you read, think about, and then pass on to a friend or colleague...I learned a lot about Jobs’ thinking process."—Allen Stern, CenterNetworks"[Boy Billionaire] reveals the intimate thoughts and beliefs of the man who has arguably created one of the world's largest companies…and who is also one of the world's greatest social connectors."—Strategy Driven"A short work to be dipped into for nuggets of business (or law firm) wisdom..."—Michael Roach, Law Technology News
£9.49
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Black Voices: Inspiring & Empowering Quotes from
Book SynopsisFind wisdom, inspiration, and new insight in this definitive volume of empowering quotes from the Pan African world. With over 60 quotations—carefully researched by National Black Cultural Information Trust founder, Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor—Black Voices is your go-to source for powerful words from both famous Black individuals in history and new and lesser-known voices. From this diverse spectrum of perspectives and experiences, gain a deeper understanding of Black culture and history. Some of the inspirational quotes include:“I’m very interested in, ‘What does it mean for us to cultivate together?’ Community that allows for risk, the risk of knowing someone outside your own boundaries, the risk that is love. There is no love that does not involve risk.” —bell hooks, African American feminist scholar“Our youth, our drive, our diversity and openness, our boundless capacity for risk and reinvention means that the future should be ours. But that potential will only be realized if our democracy works. Only if our politics better reflects the decency of our people.” —Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States and the first Black American president Spotlighting Black writers, artists, scholars, politicians, activists, and visionaries from all eras and backgrounds, each quote is accompanied by a short biography of its writer or speaker. This engaging and information-packed book touches on aspects and subjects relevant to Black lives, including and featuring, among many others, the voices of: Culture and History: Werewere Liking, author (Cameroon) Education and Knowledge: Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo, author, poet, and playwright (Kenya) Justice, Civil Rights, and Human Rights: Ida B. Wells, journalist and activist (USA) Race and Racism: Paul Stephenson, civil rights activist (UK) Gender, Feminism, and Womanism: Ketanji Brown Jackson, first Black woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court (USA) Peace and Love: Basetsana Kumalo, businesswoman and television personality (South Africa) Inspiration, Hope, and Perseverance: Dudley Laws, activist (Canada) Freedom and Liberation: Claudia Jones, political activist and cofounder of Notting Hill Carnival (UK) Politics: Francia Márquez, 13th vice president of Colombia Blackness: Walter Rodney, scholar and activist (Guyana) Pan Africanism: Amy Jacques Garvey, Pan Africanist, journalist, and civil rights activist (Jamaica) The book also features the lush, vibrant artwork of six Black artists from around the world: Affen Segun, Nigerian painter (Instagram: @affensegun) Erin K. Robinson, American illustrator (Instagram: @brooklyndolly) Gilles Mayk Navangi, Belgian painter, illustrator, and sculptor (Instagram: @ngm_world) Nicole Collie, Bahamian painter (Portfolio: nicolecollie.com) Rendani Nemakhavhani, South African illustrator, visual artist, and art director (Instagram: @prsdnthoney) Uzo Njoku, Nigerian American visual artist (Portfolio: uzonjoku.com) Black Voices is a must-have reference to Pan African culture and history.
£14.24
Fairview Press,U.S. The Little Book of Positive Quotations
Book SynopsisFeaturing more than 1,000 life-affirming maxims to motivate and inspire everyone and anyone, "The Little Book of Positive Quotations" is arranged into 22 easy to use chapters, and then into more than 100 sections - including: Joy and Love; Faith and Belief; Goal Setting; Risk-taking; Adjusting to change; and Helping others. This volume is a "must have" for anyone who needs occasional words of inspiration.
£9.95
Fairview Press,U.S. The Book of Positive Quotations for Our Golden
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of the best-selling "The Book of Positive Quotations", this volume brings together more than 100 life-affirming maxims for growing old with happiness, grace and, above all, enjoyment. "The Book of Positive Quotations for Our Golden Years" also features 180 meditations on the new opportunities that come your way in the second half of life. Divided into four sections: Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer, the quotes are arranged thematically into uplifting topics such as age and wisdom, enjoying retirement, celebrating health, and feeling young inside. With its delightful illustrations, and inspirational text, this collection makes a valued and thoughtful gift.
£9.95
Fairview Press,U.S. The Little Book of Positive Quotations
Book SynopsisThis book contains more than 1,000 life-affirming quotations on topics such as: Joy and Love; Faith and Belief; Persistence; Helping Other; Goal-setting; Risk-taking; Adjusting to Change; Personal Vision and much more. A handy marker ribbon helps readers easily bookmark their favorite passages. New to this gift edition are a comforting, squeezable binding, high quality paper stock, decorative typography, and a full-color interior packed with 50 beautiful photographs.
£10.95
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. Canadian Wit, Wisdom & Humour: The Complete
Book SynopsisCanadian Wit, Wisdom & Humour collects the very best of humorous quotes, witty observations and funny one-liners from famous--and not-so-famous--Canadians. Collecting over 1000 of the wittiest remarks, deepest thoughts and side-splitting one-liners ever attributed to a Canuck, Canadian Wit, Wisdom & Humour features those writers, actors, comedians, politicians, and personalities that best represent the nation of Canada, including Margaret Atwood, Pierre Légaré, O.A. Battista, Norm McDonald, Mike Myers, Jim Carrey and many, many more!
£12.75
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. The Joy of Running: An Inspired Collection of
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Hatherleigh Press,U.S. The Joy of Swimming: An Inspired Collection of
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£8.72
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.
£12.74
Hatherleigh Press,U.S. The Rotary Book Of Readings
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£10.79
