Lists the meaning and origin of more than 1,700 traditional and contemporary English proverbs.

Lists the meaning and origin of more than 1,500 traditional and contemporary English proverbs.

"This book presents a composite picture of the richness of proverbs as significant expressions of folk wisdom as is manifest from their appearance in art, cultu

Provides exercises and examples on style, usage, grammar, and punctuation for becoming a better writer.

“A powerful and timely addition to the literature of rhetoric and folklore.” —Choice In 1860, Abraham Lincoln employed the proverb Right makes might—opp

While most courses in Egyptian Arabic teach the essentials of syntax, morphology, and vocabulary, this second in a series of three books takes the student a ste

Lists over 750 sources focusing on the reference needs of adults. The primary objective was to select quality reference tools which cover many different topics.

Defines and classifies proverbs, and explores their occurrence in oral tradition, literature, art, and popular culture.

Dictionary of Authentic American Proverbs offers a comprehensive reference guide for distinctly American proverbs. Compiled by Wolfgang Mieder, a key figure in