terms and phrases

Alphabetically lists over 1,500 cliches, examines their origins, and provides examples for their use.

Traces the history of over nine thousand English words and phrases, including slang, proverbs, plant and animal names, place-names, phrases from literature, nicknames, historical expressions, and foreign-language expressions.

An illustrated introduction to the simile.

Explains the meaning and implication of 400 phrases commonly used throughout the English-speaking world, such as: eager beaver and sour grapes.

A lexicon that explores the culture, history, and language of time.

Contains captioned illustrations that demonstrate the American Sign Language signs for everyday words and phrases, covering greetings and introductions, shopping, sports, food and restaurants, directions, emergencies, and other topics.

Defines poetic terms and explains how formal structure and rhythm combine to form compelling poetry.

Examines over a thousand words and phrases that entered the English language between approximately 1980 and 2003, such as "regifting" and "starter marriage, " providing published examples of usage and discussing their meanings, sources, and sociological significance.