terminology

"Food and words--we rely on both to sustain our daily lives. We begin each morning hungry for nourishment and conversation, and our happiest moments and fondest memories are often filled with ample servings of both. Food historian Judith Tschann celebrates this glorious intersection of linguistic and culinary affinities with . . . [a] romp through the history of food words"--Provided by publisher.

"From the . . . author . . . , comes a simple and colorful introduction to the first 100 art words every baby should know. Each spread in this primer of the arts focuses on 8 to 12 words related to painting, photography, theater, music, film, and even history"--Provided by publisher.

"Put on your bucket, pick up your twig, and put the biscuit in the basket! Learn the lingo of [hockey]. . . . Explore the origin of these words and phrases--from five-hole to face wash--and discover how collegiate and NHL players use them on and off the ice"--Provided by publisher.

In the game of football, every position is an important one. Many people have an idea about what a quarterback does. However, they might not know the difference between a free safety and a strong safety or what special teams do. This motivating book details the essential positions that make up an American football team and how each contributes to a championship team. Sidebars and fact boxes include more in-depth information about each position as well as clearly explained definitions of common football terms. Spectacular, full-color photographs of athletes in action are certain to thrill fans of the game!.

Throw a Hail Mary! Pass the pigskin! Catch a pick six! Discover the meaning of these gridiron terms and more in Football Talk . Created with Sports Illustrated Kids, this nonfiction book presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from the football field. Explore the origin of these words and phrases: from touchdown to red zone: and discover how collegiate and pro players use them on the gridiron. With action-packed photos and rapid-fire text, this book is sure to be a solid hit with young football fans!.

An . . . exploration of . . . musical terms depicts an animated conductor and his orchestra of animals, who succinctly define and riotously demonstrate the meaning of common musical words in Italian, from 'allegro' to 'fortissimo'"--Provided by publisher.

Contains a collection of definitions and trivia to learn the language and history of golf.

In this virtuosic array of poems, lists, shards, and sequences, Sharif assembles her family's and her own fragmented narratives in the aftermath of warfare.

An introduction to race car driving and the terminology.