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Green weenies and due diligence

insider business jargon-- raw, serious and sometimes funny business and deal terms from an entrepreneur's diary that you won't get from school or a dictionary
2005

It's raining cats and dogs

an autism spectrum guide to the confusing world of idioms, metaphors, and everyday expressions
2012
Provides individuals with autism with a guide to understanding everyday idioms, metaphors, and expressions. Features black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Fiske 250 words every high school freshman needs to know

2009
Presents a guide for high school freshmen to increase their vocabulary, with two hundred fifty defined vocabulary words, along with example sentences.

Fiske 250 words every high school graduate needs to know

2009
Presents a guide for high school graduates to increase their vocabulary, and provides two hundred and fifty defined vocabulary words, along with example sentences, word origins, and more.

Settler sayings

1994
Explains the source of various sayings and expressions from the American frontier, as well as how they are used today. Includes such sayings as "cut and dried" and "apple of one's eye.".

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