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Oxford Dictionary of Quotations by Subject is a collection of over
7,000 quotations arranged thematically for easy look-up. Covering
nearly 600 subjects, this book features a wealth of topics relevant
to modern society, from Beauty, Baseball, and Belief to Patriotism,
The Past, and Power. Themes new to this edition include Babies,
Birthdays, Nine-Eleven, Retirement, Thanks, and Toasts. Quotations
have been taken from a vast range of people around the world from
ancient times to the present day, including philosophers,
journalists, saints, comedians, poets, monarchs, singers,
politicans, scientists, writers, journalists, actors, and
sportsmen. Brief author descriptions are given with every
quotation, and an index makes it easy to search by author. New to
this edition are an increased number of contemporary and
motivational quotations to inspire all readers and an improved
layout to make reading, browsing, and searching this delightful
book easier and more pleasurable than ever. 'I like my body better
since I became a mother. I feel sexier as a result.' Halle Berry 'I
just blew my mind. And I blew the world's mind.' Usain Bolt 'Making
money from money should be replaced with making money from making.'
James Dyson 'Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no
questions, they pass no criticism.' George Eliot 'Design is not for
philosophy - it's for life.' Issey Miyake
Here's a secret: you are already amazing Being amazing doesn't mean
having a so-called flawless body, a brilliant career or a
picture-perfect relationship. The fact is, there is nobody quite
like you, and this alone is absolutely remarkable. Brimming with
thought-provoking advice, quotes and affirmations, this book will
help you to push your boundaries, embrace your inner confidence and
learn to truly love yourself. So be inspired, be optimistic and be
assured, because life is too short to spend doubting yourself.
There's nothing much left to feel good about these days if you're
British, but one of the few things where we all agree that we're
still a world leader is our defining sense of humour. Thematically
covering every subject imaginable, from God to dogs, this
collection is the seminal gathering of our national wit and a
picture of who we are as a nation - a monument to our monumental
silliness. 'An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms an orderly
queue of one.' George Mikes Jane Austen, Jo Brand, Craig Brown,
Winston Churchill, Alan Clark, Jeremy Clarkson, Billy Connolly,
Peter Cook, Tommy Cooper, Stephen Fry, A.A. Gill, Boris Johnson,
Samuel Johnson, Maureen Lipman, Spike Milligan, Eric Morecambe,
William Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Frank Skinner, Sue
Townsend, Peter Ustinov, Queen Victoria, Oscar Wilde, P.G.
Wodehouse, Victoria Wood and many more.
Beautifully 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!
Great Wines and Great Writers are a Wonderful Blend"Guides to the
wide world of wine are many but this is the first book on the
market to pair books with wine by an author who is a preeminent
expert on both." -Thriftbooks.com #1 Best Seller in Wine &
Spirits Buying Guides A fact-filled, jargon free guide to wine,
bursting with entertaining anecdotes, literary quotes and
compelling humor that teaches you everything you always wanted to
learn about wine but were too scared to ask. The pleasures of great
wine and great writers. Under the careful guidance of his father,
Patrick Alexander began drinking wine with his meals at the age of
five. At the same age, encouraged by his mother, he began a
lifelong love-affair with books. The twin pleasures of wine and
writing remained his passion up to this day. He has raised his own
children in many of the world's great wine growing regions, from
Bordeaux and Piedmont in Europe to the Santa Cruz mountains of
California while researching and writing his definitive guide to
the novels of Marcel Proust. History of wine and some of the best
wines. For several years, Patrick has been teaching a sold-out wine
appreciation class at the nation's No.1 independent bookstore,
Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. The Booklovers' Guide
to Wine is based on this very successful class and blends Patrick's
passion for the culture and history of wine and his love of
literature for the world's great writers. A literary twist on
traditional food and wine pairings, this book explores how great
wines and great writers can be combined to enhance the enjoyment of
both. The book describes the history of wine from the time of Noah
to the birth of two-buck Chuck. If you are a fan of wine books such
as Cork Dork, Wine Folly, Wine Simple, or The Wine Bible, and
appreciate great literature, you will love The Booklovers' Guide to
Wine.
Writer, broadcaster, and wit Gyles Brandreth has completely revised
Ned Sherrin's classic collection of wisecracks, one-liners, and
anecdotes. With over 1,000 new quotations from all media, it's easy
to find hilarious quotes on subjects ranging from Argument to
Diets, from Computers to The Weather. Add sparkle to your speeches
and presentations, or just enjoy a good laugh in company with Oscar
Wilde, Mark Twain, Joan Rivers, Kathy Lette, Frankie Boyle, and
friends. 'Now we have the World Wide Web (the only thing I know of
whose shortened form-www-takes three times longer to say than what
it's short for)' Douglas Adams 'Not only is there no God, but try
getting a plumber on weekends' Woody Allen 'Never go to bed mad.
Stay up and fight' Phyllis Diller 'Having a baby is like getting a
tattoo on your face. You really need to be certain it's what you
want before you commit' Elizabeth Gilbert 'The trouble with having
an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along
and trying to put things in it' Terry Pratchett 'Retreat, hell!
We're only attacking in another direction' American general Oliver
P. Smith
Zen Cat MindfulnessReaders of Start With Why, You Are Here and
Whatever You Are, Be A Good One will love the quotes and teachings
of Zen Cats Advice from Zen Leaders: Join some cuddly kittens for a
collection of sayings from the Buddha in Zen Cats. Don't let the
adorable cats fool you-they have plenty of mindfulness wisdom to
share in the form of quotes and verses. These timeless verses,
taken from the Dhammapada, will continue to be helpful and relevant
to your life for years to come. Daily Mindfulness: Meditate along
with these verses daily to gain a greater understanding of you,
your life and your purpose. Learn from the clever cat to be true in
body and mind. If you appreciated the mindfulness encouragement
from Peace Is Every Step, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching and
Together Is Better, you will love the quotes in Zen Cats. Let your
inner Zen Cat guide you to enlightenment.
Perhaps no other city has been spoken of as often or as
passionately as Jerusalem. This book brings together the
kaleidoscopic impressions and perspectives of a representative
group of those who have responded to the wonder of the Holy City
from the biblical period to the present: Jews, Christians, and
Muslims; pilgrims as well as sceptics, travellers, conquerors,
scholars, and statesmen. The work gives expression to the
discordant notes of contrasting perspectives about the meaning of
Jerusalem. At the same time, it reflects the citys unique
distinction as the embodiment of mankinds highest ethical and
spiritual aspirations.
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