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Bartlett's Familiar Quotationsby John Bartlett
Warner 2002; US$ 8.99First published in 1855, BARTLETT'S FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS has been completely updated and revised for the seventeenth edition by Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Justin Kaplan. This 17th edition, under Kaplan's splendid direction, contains over 20,000 quotations, representing 2,500 authors, 90 of whom are new to BARTLETT'S. New comers include Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Tony Kushner, Tammy Wynette, Margaret Atwood, Mary Oliver, Maya Angelou, Frank O'Hara, Martin Amis, Kingsley Amis, Mother Teresa, Jacques Cousteau, Rudolph Giuliani, Alfred Hitchcock, L. M. Montgomery, Eric Ambler, Jerry Seinfeld, J.K. Rowling, Katharine Graham, and Emma Goldman. With quotations presented in chronological order, in the famous BARTLETT'S tradition, BARTLETT'S... more...
Brit Witby Susie Jones
Summersdale Publishers Ltd. 2004; US$ 7.99'It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations.' Sir Winston Churchill Ever been at a loss for words? Ever wished you had the perfect put-down or wry remark for every socially awkward situation? The great, the good, the intellectual and the downright insulting can all be found in Brit Wit. Densely overpopulated with wonderful one-liners from such formidable figures as Churchill and Shakespeare, to the more recent luminaries of British stage, screen and society, Brit Wit celebrates all that makes Britain brilliant. We are amused. more...
They Never Said Itby Paul F. Boller Jr.; John George
Oxford University Press 1990; US$ 26.00Abraham Lincoln never said, "You cannot fool all the people all the time." Thomas Jefferson never said, "That government is best which governs least." And Horace Greeley never said, "Go west, young man." In They Never Said It, Paul F. Boller, Jr. and John George examine hundreds of misquotations, incorrect attributions, and blatant fabrications, outlining the origins of the quotes and revealing why we should consign them to the historical trashcan. Many of the misquotes are quite harmless. Some are inadvertent misquotes that have become popular (Shakespeare actually said, "The best part of valor is discretion"), others, the inventions of reporters embellishing a story (Franklin Roosevelt never opened a speech to a DAR group with the salutation,... more...
The Routledge Dictionary Of Religious And Spiritual Quotationsby Geoffrey Parrinder
Taylor & Francis 2000; US$ 30.95This collection of over 3000 quotations uncovers the diversity of fundamental questions concerning God and Man, drawing on all the great books of the world's religions. Here are the words of prophets, scholars, mystics on matters spiritual and moral. more...
Golden Nuggetsby John Marks Templeton
Templeton Foundation Press 2008; US$ 6.99This inspiring collection of sayings by Sir John Templeton provides a welcoming book for a person seeking deeper meaning in life. Practical and uplifting advice, based on a lifetime of experience, is gathered in an attractive package for oneā??s personal use or as a perfect gift. Juxtaposed to his sayings are short essays that elaborate on the ideas and make them easier to understand and apply. The thoughts are arranged by themes such as thanksgiving, forgiveness, positive thinking, love, humility, and happiness. For young or old, rich or poor, this wisdom will find many applications in peopleā??s lives. Some samples of the sayings are: Beautiful thoughts build a beautiful soul. An attitude of gratitude creates blessings. Happiness comes... more...
The Concise Dictionary of Scottish Quotationsby Betty Kirkpatrick
Crombie Jardine 2007; US$ 9.99A concise but comprehensive collection of famous Scottish quotes. more...
101 Reasons Not to Do Anythingby Robert Bircher
Summersdale Publishers Ltd. 2007; US$ 7.99If you have trouble getting up in the morning, if you find that you lack motivation in your work, if you find that you really can't be bothered with your family and friends anymore, this book provides you with some of the world's finest cynical and defeatist thoughts. more...
It Takes Twoby Frank Sennett
McGraw-Hill 2002; US$ 12.95''There are two kinds of people in the world . . .'' So begin the 300 engaging quotes about romantic attraction between opposites featured in this inspirational collection. Boasting quotes from such notable figures as Erma Bombeck, Tom Stoppard, Jimmy Cliff, Rob Brezsny, Deion Sanders, Tennessee Williams, Marlo Thomas, and Indira Gandhi, It Takes Two focuses on the myriad ways in which opposites attract. This charming book is perfect for anyone seeking a small gift to express love and appreciation. more...
Dictionary of Quotationsby Una McGovern
Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd 2005; US$ 45.00The most up-to-date dictionary of quotations available, Chambers Dictionary of Quotations gives you a huge choice of more than 21,000 quotations from over 3,500 authors, from ancient times to the present day. With a truly international outlook, these quotable quotes are drawn from a wide variety of sources including television programmes, political speeches, films, literature, newspaper headlines, songs and advertisements. Contributors range from Socrates to Stalin, Buddha to George W Bush, Quentin Tarantino to Bill Bryson. Arranged alphabetically by author and with mini-biographies to put the quotes in context, Chambers Dictionary of Quotations is an invaluable reference book for academics, writers and public speakers. more...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Great Quotes for All Occasionsby Elaine Bernstein Partnow
Penguin Group Inc. 2008; US$ 12.99Say the right thing at the right time. This essential reference brings together well-known (and not-so-well-known!) speakers? including those from the Bible, actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures?whose ideas, activism, services, talent, and labor have influenced society. Perfect for speeches for every occasion, including graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, public speaking engagements, and so on. * Presented in an intuitive, cross-referenced organization * Includes hilarious anecdotes and a short bio of each author, a brief contextual note for each quote, and an index of keywords to help you find the appropriate words for any occasion quickly more...