Another outstanding collection of quotes from the bestselling motivational speaker and author. This time there are over 650 words of wisdom to inspire and nurture body, mind, and soul, all arranged thematically to cover such topics as friendship, laughter, nature, faith, happiness, and much more. A wonderful gift.
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We all use language in different ways, depending on the situations we find ourselves in. In formal contexts we are usually expected to use a formal level of Standard English-the English codified in grammars, usage guides, and dictionaries.
In May I Quote You on That? Stephen Spector offers a new approach to learning Standard English grammar and usage. The product of Spector’s forty years of teaching courses on the English language, this book makes the conventions of formal writing and speech easier and more enjoyable to learn than traditional approaches usually do. Each lesson begins with humorous, interesting, or instructive illustrative quotations from writers, celebrities, and historical figures. Mark Twain appears alongside Winston Churchill, Yogi Berra, Woody Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Stephen Colbert, Oprah, Lady Gaga, and many others. These quotations allow readers to infer the rules and word meanings from context. And if they stick in readers’ memory, they can serve as models for the rules they exemplify. The lessons then offer short essays, written in a conversational style, on the history of the rules or the words being discussed. But because English is constantly changing, the essays offer not only the traditional rules of Standard English, but also the current opinions of usage panelists, stylists, and language specialists. When rules are controversial, Spector offers advice about stylistic choices. A companion website features a workbook with practice drills.
This book will appeal to anyone who wants to write well. It’s aimed at those who are applying to college, taking the SAT, or writing a job application, an essay, or anything else that requires clear and effective communication.
Bernie Rhodenbarr has gone legit — almost — as the new owner of a used bookstore in New York’s Greenwich Village. Of course, dusty old tomes don’t always turn a profit, so to make ends meet, Bernie’s forced, on occasion, to indulge in his previous occupation: burglary. Besides which, he likes it.
Now a collector is offering Bernie an opportunity to combine his twin passions by stealing a very rare and very bad book-length poem from a rich man’s library.
The heist goes off without a hitch. The delivery of the ill-gotten volume, however, is a different story. Drugged by the client’s female go-between, Bernie wakes up in her apartment to find the book gone, the lady dead, a smoking gun in his hand, and the cops at the door. And suddenly he’s got to extricate himself from a rather sticky real-life murder mystery and find a killer — before he’s booked for Murder One.
Alice in Wonderland Keepsake Journal, Lewis Carroll’s fantastic and zany world of nonsense and impossibilities, now adorns a beautifully unique illustrated journal!
Fans of Alice in Wonderland, both old and new, will delight in this beautiful keepsake journal, which pays homage to the ever popular and whimsical Lewis Carroll tale. Each of this journal’s 128 pages is lushly designed and features well-known quotes from the classic story. Enjoy a short biography of the author and ten unique card stock prints of zany quotes from memorable characters such as the Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, or the Catipillar. An ideal gift idea for any lover of literature or aspiring writer, it evokes an appreciation for words as well as inspirational ideas.
* 55 brainteasers available for the first time in book form
* All notable quotables
Former DISNEY Leader, Peter A. LaPorta Author of the highly acclaimed , “Who Hired These People?” and the work named by Amazon to be one of the top 20 motivational leadership books in print, ” Ignite the Passion, A Guide to Motivational Leadership”. “LaPorta is an expert who makes it easy to understand” – Gary Roen, The Midwest Book Review “Every page of this book takes you into one of Peter’s seminars” -Greg DellaCorte, DAVCO, Inc. “Like having your own personal trainer for the inner soul” -Jeff Fuller, Body Coach, LLC “A Quote for Every Day” is a calendar of insight; full of thought provoking ideas. Each and every page will challenge you and give you hours of conversation around the water cooler. Some of the greatest quote authors in history adorn the pages within. Franklin, Roosevelt, Lincoln, Poe, Jefferson, Truman, Clinton, and Mandela. Washington, Einstein, Powell, Steinbeck and Fitzgerald. While you soak in their infinite knowledge, you are kept entertained by some of the least likely quote people. Stern, Rickles, Carlin, Belushi, and Imus tickle your funny bone. You will find yourself singing along with the lyrics of The Beatles, Journey, Presley and Morrison. A cavalcade of stars keep you constantly striving for more. “A Quote for Every Day” is not your typical quote book. While several of the quotes are motivational in nature, many others cover a variety of topics to keep you engaged page after page. Quotes on laughter, nature, success, patriotism, and parenthood will keep your gears changing as the days roll by. Love, marriage, religion, and discrimination quotes stir up even the most docile feelings to keep you wanting more. Exploration of the quotes within this book will broaden your mind, inspire you, and make you ponder concepts you never even thought of. Peter A. LaPorta is a world renowned speaker on motivational matters and has become the guru of customer service for companies and organizations around the globe. His messages have stirred audiences and sparked conversations for generations to come. He has led thousands to greater endeavors and sparked the passion within. Whether you seek enlightenment through motivation or humor in the service world, the collection of books by Peter A. LaPorta will send you on a journey of fulfillment.
From the introduction: “We are Generation X, born between the mid-sixties and early eighties, raised in the shadow of the Cold War in industrialized Western nations. Underneath our consumer-friendly façade loomed a near-constant fear of nuclear annihilation. Images of disintegrating people and houses that turned instantly to ashes haunted our dreams. We were the first latchkey-kid generation. Our parents believed in free love, and for many of us, that meant broken homes. We are known to be anti-authoritarian, anti-institutional, and notoriously antireligious—more likely to quote Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Monty Python, or Star Trek than the Bible. We are self-reliant, intellectual, discerning, and postmodern to a fault. Be this as it may, an increasing number of us find that something is missing . . . something vague . . . something—dare I say—spiritual. . .” In utter frustration, Generation X, more than any previous generation, has asked the question: “Isn’t there any way to be spiritual without denying rationality?” This book attempts to answer that question. As such, it is a must read for anyone from Generation X who has ever struggled with his or her spiritual identity. More than anything else, this book is an attempt to start an important cultural dialogue. You will want to discuss the ideas it has to offer, as they affect your life directly. The book begins with gusto, offering a sensible critique of current spiritual choices, everything from going to church to practicing twelve step spirituality to becoming spiritual-but-nonreligious, and then moves on to explore what it has meant for us to be the first postmodern generation. Finally, the book ends by demonstrating what a trans-rational approach to spirituality could look like. Written in unapologetic language by a self-described GenX poster child, and riddled with pop culture quotes, this book will spur you to think, and most certainly challenge your ideas about religion and spirituality. By the end, it will bring you closer to a personal approach that includes, but is not limited to, rationality.
Tom Hiddleston Quote Journal by Quotie Journals is a 118-page journal with a sketch of Tom Hiddleston along with one of his witty or beautiful quotes on every other page. The journal/notebook is softbound with lined pages.
