Dictionary of Animal Words and Phrases

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Did you know that a horse apple is actually a type of orange? Or that a whiffletree is not a tree at all? You will, after you pore through this delightful dictionary of old-fashioned words that are quickly slipping from America’s vocabulary. With over 100 illustrations, and steeped in nostalgia, it makes for a fun trip down memory lane. Wander into America’s past and play a game of Rolley Holley, buy a Tin Lizzy, and make friends with some doughboys. And if you want to know where to put a snaffle or when to perform the Green Corn Stomp Dance, the answers are here. With its convenient format, this guide is great for anyone curious about what things were really like “back in the day.”

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Gave me the creeps..in a good way!.......2006-01-19

I was riveted to this book from the first page. Very visually appealing and written in a light-hearted way, it is a great guide for "ghost-chasers" and those who just love to see weird places. I also love how the authors never judge someone based on their personal testimony about places and events in the book and believe me, there are some wacked-out stories that you think just can't be true! I have only owned the book for a week and already have visited about 1/2 dozen of the places mentioned. I have even planned future weekend trips around some of the creepier areas in the book. Great fun! It is hard to tell where some of the things mentioned are at...specific directions are few and far between and that would be my only problem with the book. You won't be sorry you bought this book...it has something for everyone.

Bathroom Book of Ohio Trivia: Weird, Wacky, Wild (Bathroom Book Of...)

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Bathroom Book of Ohio Trivia: Weird, Wacky, Wild (Bathroom Book Of...)
Alicia Adams , and Lisa Wojna
Manufacturer: Blue Bike Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1897278314

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Required Reading for All of Us

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entertainingly innacurate

Not just for the grammatically challenged

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Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay: Practical Advice for the Grammatically Challenged
Richard Lederer , and Richard Dowis
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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ASIN: 0312263945

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That tireless verbivore Richard Lederer is at it again, this time providing, in cahoots with coauthor Richard Dowis, a quick-and-dirty grammar guide. In a time when Sing and Snore Ernie says, "It feels good to lay down," and Columbia University professor Edward Shapiro employs a whom where who is called for (in his book Shakespeare and the Jews), we are clearly in need of Lederer and Dowis to set us straight. In Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay, the authors steer us away from problematic words and phrases (such as Aren't I); remind us of definitions we may have, er, confused (of, say, flotsam and jetsam, podium and lectern, prone and supine); and teach us to use comprise correctly.

But Lederer and Dowis are hardly anachronous sticklers. Their section on grammatical myths advocates the judicious splitting of an infinitive, using a preposition "to end a sentence with," and even, sometimes, embracing clichés. "Different from" is almost always right, they say, but "if your ear tells you otherwise, choose different than." Their "rule" concerning comma use states that "If the addition or omission of a comma makes the meaning clearer, add it or remove it even if doing so seems to violate some other rule." How refreshing it is to encounter grammarians who do not live in a vacuum, who know that "connotations are often more important than definitions, and that the true meaning of a word or phrase is the effect it has on readers." --Jane Steinberg

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For years Richard Lederer has entertained fans of the English language with his keen insights, common-sense advice, and witty patter. Now Lederer and Richard Dowis take readers on another journey through our most "wiggy" of languages. How many times have we all heard the word "viable" used in company meetings? The authors show us how "viable" was at one time extracted from medical books, where it is literally defined as "capable of living," and placed into our consumer marketplace. Then there is the confusion between "lay" and "lie," which the authors clear up once and for all. These and dozens of delightful examples make this book pure pleasure for language buffs, writers, and teachers.AUTHORBIO: Richard Lederer is the author of a shelf of books on language and grammar, including, most recently, THE BRIDE OF ANGUISHED ENGLISH.He co-hosts a weekly show on NPR in San Diego, and speaks throughout the country.He lives in San Diego, California. Richard Dowis is president of the Society for the Preservation of English Language and Literature.He is author of THE LOST ART OF THE GREAT SPEECH and, with Richard Lederer, the co-author of THE WRITE WAY.He lives in Waleska, Georgia.

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Required Reading for All of Us.......2004-09-12

"Our children need to 'score' better in math and science." Whenever I hear this plaintive mantra so common in both Canada and the U.S.A. nowadays, I want to retort with a primal scream: LET THEM BECOME LITERATE FIRST! This excellent reference book belongs in every student's backpack, in every home, in every office. (In a perfect world, every English teacher would be required to memorize it.)

Entertaining Language Guide.......2004-08-06

This book contains many useful and entertaining snippets of English language usage (none of which are used in this review). The topics range from busting language myths to clearing up common word misuses. Personally, I found the Ten Minute Writing Lesson to be the most helpful chapter (again, none of the tips are employed here).
Overall, it is an entertaining way to beef-up your writting.

entertainingly innacurate.......2003-08-19

The book is entertaining, and as long as you already know the correct use of the English language, you might enjoy the read. The author presents us with a self assured "I am right, and PLBPLBLB on those who may disagree..." type of attitude, which would be OK if only the author was correct. But the book is full of errors and opinions, along with correct and accurate information. So, if you can sort it out yourself, you're all set. Otherwise, I'd find some more qualified authors work to base my education on.

Not just for the grammatically challenged.......2003-01-09

This is an instructional book with a sense of humor. Rather than be lulled to sleep with rules, this book wittily explains some of the finer points of writing.

Tips abound in this volume of insight into the world of grammar. A fair part of this book is focused on commonly confused words. Knowing the difference in the words will help any writer overcome the false confidence that spell-check and grammar-check give. This book is not just about grammar. The authors included a section on improving spelling and a section on improving writing in general. Each is explained well and has examples.

Another feature of this book worth mentioning is the quizzes given. The answers are in the back, which allows the readers to test their knowledge.

Although the wording is easy to follow, beginners may not get the most out of this book unless they are already familiar with the parts of speech. As a reference for those wanting to upgrade their writing, this fits the bill. I would recommend it.

strange book.......2002-03-05

This is not really a book about grammar; for example, if you misuse the word "literally" or "penultimate" because who don't know what it means, well, bob's your uncle, but you are not struggling with grammar. The book has a lot of examples like these, but doesn't address many of the really difficult grammatical mistakes that I make and that I hear.

I am extremely surprised, for example, that the author does not mention the use of "Fred and I" when "Fred and me" should be used, in for example "Jane played golf with Fred and me". Strangely, the author does mention the use of "myself" in place of "me" (thus, "Jane played golf with Fred and myself") but seems to think people say "myself" because they feel it pretentious to say "me". I believe they say "myself" because they are not sure if "me" or "I" is correct. Maybe it's just I, but me hear people say "with Fred and I" all the time now, and it's driving I crazy, believe you myself.

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Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay: Practical Advice for the Grammatically Challenged
Richard Lederer , and Richard Dowis
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0965032515

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Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay: Practical Advice For The Grammatically Challenged
Richard Lederer
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTK7ZA

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Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay: Practical Advice for the Grammatically Challenged
Richard Lederer; Richard Dowis
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTFZ4I

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Drawing Modern illustrates major pieces by some of the twentieth century's most important artists, including Louise Bourgeois, Arshile Gorky, Eva Hesse, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Paul Klee, Roy Lichtenstein, Brice Marden, Bruce Nauman, and Cy Twombly. Works by a younger generation of artists are also included, among them William Kentridge, Gabriel Orozco, and Rosemary Trockel. Drawn from the extensive private collection of Agnes Gund, president of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the works on paper collected here represent a panoramic view of the major developments in American art from Abstract Expressionism onward.

This remarkable group of drawings evinces an inclusive and pluralistic vision, comprising an unusual variety of media and styles, even as they are clearly grounded in a high-modernist aesthetic, and invested in the notion of the art object as an autonomous, organic whole. The abstraction characteristic of this work enables a complex personal, and even emotional, engagement. As Ms. Gund herself puts it, in her Foreword to the volume, "An especially well-rendered work makes my heart sing and my stomach get the squishy feeling of falling in love."

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This price is valid only online at Petco.com. Not available in stores at this price. For local in-store prices, please call your favorite Petco Store.At last, a book about geckos that emphasizes total care and companionship! You'll not only learn about how to choose the right gecko for you, but also how to make lizard-keeping an enjoyable, educational experience for you and your family. This book explores appropriate housing for geckos, how to feed geckos and what you can do to keep your lizard in the best of health.The Gecko is written by an expert and includes a unique discussion of the many species of geckos in the world, their anatomy and physiology, their prehistoric origins and efforts to maintain the natural environments of lizards.Best of all, the book is filled with color photos, info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet lizard easy and enjoyable.

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THE GECKO : AN OWNER'S GUIDE TO A HAPPY HEALTHY PET.......2000-08-02

GREAT BOOK. IF YOU HAVE A LEAPORD GECKO YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BOOK. I GIVE A 10 STAR RATING

I don't know what to do.......1999-02-09

Actually I haven't read the book, but I have three questions if you don't mind. I put 24 crickets in an equarium with only one Gecko is that okay? And I can't tell if he's been eating or not, how do I determin that? How often do geckos' eat?

The Leopard Gecko: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

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Extremely basic book for the beginner
Good book but Leopard Gecko Manual is a better choice

The Leopard Gecko: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
Lyle Puente
Manufacturer: Howell Book House
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Binding: Hardcover

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This price is valid only online at Petco.com. Not available in stores at this price. For local in-store prices, please call your favorite Petco Store.At last, a book about geckos that emphasizes total care and companionship! You'll not only learn about how to choose the right leopard gecko for you, but also how to make lizard-keeping an enjoyable, educational experience for you and your family. This book explores appropriate housing for geckos, how to feed geckos and what you can do to keep your lizard in the best of health.A reptile expert has written The Leopard Gecko, and it includes a unique discussion of the variations of leopard geckos and the history of the gecko.Best of all, the book is filled with color photos, info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet lizard easy and enjoyable.

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Extremely basic book for the beginner.......2001-03-23

I found this book to be a useful resource for general knowledge, but it lacked lots of important information that is needed to properly keep leopard geckos. The author's style of writing is refreshingly free of overly technical terms and "scientific" language, so this book would be appropriate for younger keepers or those who want only the most elementary information. The book make numerous glaring ommissions on proper care though, while adding extraneous information that does little to help. An example of this is the 3 page discussion on types of heaters that never even mentions at what temperature geckos should be kept. Overall, it's not a bad book but it was frustrating for me to try and find detailed technical information that simply was not included. Although it does well to introduce leopard geckos to the novice, this book is definitely not a stand alone resource for the serious keeper.

Good book but Leopard Gecko Manual is a better choice.......2000-04-19

I think this book worth the money. If you can, buy it and buy the Leopard Gecko Manual too. If you must pick up just one, LGM is a better choice. You will find more information on that book

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One star is over-rated.......2002-12-25

I collect antique music boxes and have several books on the subject. I would say that around 90% of this book is devoted to modern toys and there is mere lip service to the exquisite machines from which they were derived.

I also found it personally insulting that he claims to include restoration. If I tried to restore a music box after his instructions I would end up with a pile of parts and their condition would be irreperable--more damage than help.

Music Boxes: The Collector's Guide to Selecting, Restoring,.......2002-02-08

This book is not what I expected.The content is not very informative and it lacks any real knowledge of collecting music boxes.

RESTORING MUSICAL BOXES AND MUSICAL CLOCKS

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Excellent coverage of technical aspects of restoration

RESTORING MUSICAL BOXES AND MUSICAL CLOCKS
ARTHUR W.J.G. ORD-HUME
Manufacturer: MAYFIELD BOOKS
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0952327023

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Excellent coverage of technical aspects of restoration.......1999-10-22

The author does a great job of presenting all aspects of repaing musical boxes and clocks at a museum or advanced collectors level. No quick and dirty repairs here. He also presents some information on musical theory which is helpful to rectify problems which might have been created by previous "repair persons" who just "fixed" things. A generally good book which will be refered to repeatedly.

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Solid Information, clear drawings & beautiful photos

Welcoming Wildlife to the Garden: Creating Backyard and Balcony Habitats for Wildlife
Catherine J. Johnson , and Susan McDiarmid
Manufacturer: Hartley and Marks Publishers
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ASIN: 0881792012

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Welcoming Wildlife to the Garden offers ecologically sound gardening and landscaping techniques to turn barren lawns and concrete spaces into hospitable environments for birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. The book takes readers through the planning, design, and realization of wildlife habitats, and includes the basics of ecology and wildlife behaviors. The authors explain how to encourage the survival of many native plant and animal species in North America, creating important pathways for wildlife, one garden at a time.

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Solid Information, clear drawings & beautiful photos.......2005-04-01

I checked this out of the library so many times that I finally desided to purchase a copy of my own. This book describes how to make your outdoor area more wildlife friendly from a small balcony to larger acreage. Although this book focuses mostly on attracting smaller animals such as birds and squirrles, it is still an excellent resource. The main requirements of wildlife are discussed: water, food and shelter. In addition, there are many items that you can build both to amuse yourself and provide something of value to the local wildlife. The projects are accompanied by clear illustrations and instructions. The photos would make the book worth the price on its own.

Welcoming Wildlife: Creating Backyard and Balcony Habitats for Wildlife

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Welcoming Wildlife: Creating Backyard and Balcony Habitats for Wildlife
Susan McDiarmid , and Edward Turner
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Help make your outdoor space a natural oasis by creating wildlife habitats for animals, birds, reptiles, and beneficial insects. Learn to landscape for wildlife, build nesting boxes and feeders, and grow seeds and other foods for birds, bees, frogs, lizards, butterflies, and more. This book also shows you how to protect your space from the wildlife that you don't want to attract. Detailed instructions and skill ratings for 65 projects are provided, along with color photos and illustrations throughout.

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Adobe PageMaker 7.0 delivers the features you've asked for: seamless integration with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, the ability to merge text and images from database and spreadsheet applications, and ways to view and create PDFs--and even open and edit QuarkXPress documents--directly in PageMaker, to name just a few. PageMaker 7.0 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide takes you step-by-step through these and all the other key features of this award-winnning page-layout stalwart.

Novices and pros alike will find this an indispensable guide to the latest version of PageMaker. If you're new to the program--or to page layout entirely--you can start with PageMaker basics: its desktop environment, creating a new document, and working with layouts, margins, and palettes. You'll never get lost in dense text or jargon. The book's clear, concise directions and plentiful screenshots ensure that you stay on track. Those who've worked with previous versions of PageMaker can use the page tabs to delve into more advanced topics, like the intricacies of type management, working with graphics, and putting the finishing touches on files for output in print or on the Web.

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