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Grothe offers this clever, comprehensive, and fun compilation of the use of metaphor, analogy, and simile throughout literary history.The murals in restaurants are on a par with the food in museums. America is an enormous frosted cupcake in the middle of millions of starving people. Critics are li... More

This collection of history's cleverest comebacks and other truly great replies features contributions from Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Dorothy Parker, Mae West, Groucho Marx, Winston Churchill, Dolly Parton, and scores more.For most of us, that perfect retort or witty reply often escapes us when we nee... More

A "must have" for language lovers, this is a compilation of some of the most contradictory yet profound observations through history.ox-y-mor-on-i-ca (OK-se-mor-ON-uh-ca) noun, plural: Any variety of tantalizing, self-contradictory statements or observations that on the surface appear false or illog... More

Engaging new territory for word lovers, speech makers, and party show-offs--this quotable collections enshrines the classic linguistic trick of chiasmus.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 ord... More

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, ... More

Lauren Bailey is at the mercy of her uncle after her parents' deaths. She runs away finding refuge in the back of a supply wagon. Caleb Whitworth, the oldest son of a wealthy rancher finds more than his purchased goods on his way home. Will God answer Lauren's prayers for protection or will Caleb ab... More

Her mind cried for peace, while her body ached for relief from the pain. Wishing she was dead like her little brother Coy, something inside her cried "live." Could she?Her mind cried for peace, while her body ached for relief from the pain. Wishing she was dead like her little brother Coy, something... More

According to recent surveys, approximately 40% of American women between the ages of 18 and 44 do not have children. Yet these women are virtually missing from accounts of women's lives. In this important new work, Mardy Ireland defines a place for women outside the parameters of motherhood and give... More

Book One in the Young Vampires series. When their mentor, the Comte, delivers their nomination for Most Dull and Boring Vampires, Lynette Loring and Darlene DeMars realize they're in trouble. The Comte challenges Lynette and Darlene to "get a life"-the only way to avoid the prize. At San Francisco's... More