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“mardy grothe”

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  • I Never Metaphor I Didn't Like

    A Comprehensive Compilation of History’s Greatest Analogies, Metaphors, and Similes

    by Mardy Grothe ...

    $11.49 USD

  • Metaphors Be With You

    An A to Z Dictionary of History's Greatest Metaphorical Quotations

    by Mardy Grothe ...
    Respected quotation anthologist and author of Oxymoronica and Viva la Repartee Dr. Mardy Grothe is at his best in Metaphors Be with You, an A to Z dictionary of 2,750 of history’s greatest metaphorical quotations, meticulously curated for writers, readers, and quotation lovers everywhere.In Metaphors Be with You, Dr. Mardy Grothe has created the definitive reference on English’s finest metaphors, ... Read more

    Was $13.99 USD Now $7.99 USD

  • Deconstructing Trump: The Trump Phenomenon Through the Lens of Quotation History

    by Dr. Mardy Grothe ...
    If history's greatest thinkers, writers, and political leaders were around today, what would they say about Donald Trump? Happily for us, they've said amazing things on this very subject, often in prescient and compelling ways. In the fourth century B.C., for example, Plato described Trump perfectly in his Laws:"There is simple ignorance, which is the source of lighter offenses, and double ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ifferisms

    An Anthology of Aphorisms That Begin with the Word "IF"

    by Mardy Grothe ...
    Perfect for linguaphiles and lovers of quotes, Ifferisms is a lively compendium of wit, wisdom, and wordplay from Dr. Mardy Grothe, author of I Never Metaphor I Didn’t Like, Viva La Repartee, and Oxymoronica. A collection of aphorisms—pithy observations that communicate some kind of truth about the human experience—Ifferisms contains those that begin with “if.” From “If life hands you lemons, make ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Oxymoronica

    Paradoxical Wit and Wisdom from History's Greatest Wordsmiths

    by Mardy Grothe ...

    $13.49 USD

  • Neverisms

    A Quotation Lover's Guide to Things You Should Never Do, Never Say, or Never Forget

    by Mardy Grothe ...
    From Mardy Grothe, the author of Ifferisms,Oxymoronica,and I Never Met a Metaphor IDidn’t Like, comes a new collection of witty and wise quotations about what never to do in life. Remember, “never let the fear of striking out get in your way” (BabeRuth), "never hit anyone if you can help it, but never hit soft"(Theodore Roosevelt); "never be afraid tosit awhile and think" (Lorraine Hansberry); and ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Viva la Repartee

    Clever Comebacks and Witty Retorts from History's Great Wits and Wordsmiths

    by Mardy Grothe ...

    $13.99 USD

  • Never Let a Fool Kiss You or a Kiss Fool You

    Word Play for Word Lovers

    by Mardy Grothe ...
    What do Mae West, John F. Kennedy, Victor Hugo, and H. L. Mencken have in common? They all indulged in chiasmus-a literary device in which word order is reversed to hilarious or poignant effect. When Mae West said, "It's not the men in my life, it's the life in my men," she was using chiasmus; when John F. Kennedy said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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  • That Woman

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    by Anne Sebba ...
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  • At Home

    A Short History of Private Life

    by Bill Bryson ...
    In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • Sh*t My Dad Says

    by Justin Halpern ...
    “This book is ridiculously hilarious, and makes my father look like a normal member of society.” —Chelsea HandlerTuesdays with Morrie meets F My Life in this hilarious book about a son’s relationship with his foul-mouthed father by the comedy writer who created the massively popular Twitter feed of the same name.A few months ago, comedy writer Justin Halpern, 29, found himself living at home with ... Read more

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