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Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
A collection of quotations that are appropriate for 150 different occasions, including quotes for every special date in the calendar year, interviews, speeches, becoming a parent, getting engaged, losing a loved one, and other memorable events.
Publisher
Lyons Press
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life. --Brooke Shields, during an interview to become a spokesperson for a federal anti-smoking campaign "Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country." --Mayor Marion Barry, Washington, D.C. "Hawaii has always been a very pivotal role in the Pacific. It is in the Pacific. It is a part of the United States that is an island that is right...
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
"The nature of true love has fascinated lovers, poets, philosophers, and troubadours throughout the centuries. for many it is the words of the collected here are some of the most beautiful and most profound expressions of love ever written."--
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Hand-lettered inspiration from the beloved indie artist and bestselling author of Whatever You Are, Be a Good One. A treasure trove of inspiring quotations, this volume from beloved author and artist Lisa Congdon gathers rousing wisdom from history's great minds on how to be bold, stay strong, and take courage. Congdon lends her signature style of brilliant hand lettering to sage advice on such subjects as perseverance ("If you fell down yesterday,...
Author
Publisher
Abrams / Vearsa Limited
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
From the publisher of the acclaimed collector's Wodehouse editions, P.G. Wodehouse In His Own Words is a sparkling collection of excerpts from the master's own writings that reveals a wonderfully entertaining gloss on Wodehouse's own life story. Quotations from a literary career spanning more than seventy years are arranged in chapters that move from childhood, to school years, to the various preoccupations of the grown man. a linking narrative, skillfully...
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Whether wine is a nourishment, medicine, or poison is a matter of dosage.-Paracelsus For the wine lover on your list, this clever collection entertains and reminds us that it's always time to drink wine. Lift a glass, kick back, and enjoy the wit and wisdom of Frank Sinatra, William Shakespeare, Dorothy Parker, and other jovial imbibers. Now is the time to drink!-Horace A man ought to get drunk at least twice a year . . . so he won't let himself get...
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This book is a compendium of phrases from Shakespeare that have been used for hundreds of years. Sections of the book include epigrams, invectives, poems of philosophy, and beautiful literary expressions, all of which make Shakespeare such an enduring and timeless writer"--
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Wise words from great minds: "Revisit this colorful read whenever you need a pick-me-up--or a push--to get out there and make the most of your day." -- Real Simple A quote book like no other, this thought-provoking collection compiles the timeless wisdom of great original minds-- from Marie Curie to Stephen King, Joan of Arc to Jack Kerouac, Oscar Wilde to Harriet Tubman--brilliantly hand-lettered by beloved indie artist Lisa Congdon. You'll find...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Zen Pencils: Creative Struggle is a call to wake up the creative spirit inside you. Through Zen Pencils cartoon quotes on creativity from inspirational artists, musicians, writers, and scientists, you'll discover what inspired each of the subjects to reach the full potential of their creativity. In each comic, the speaker of the quote is the character in the story. Imagine cartoon versions of Albert Einstein, Frida Kahlo, Marie Curie, and Vincent...
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Presenting the best of the best from AllGreatQuotes.com, this uproarious volume features gems on every topic, from sex and money to spouses and politics. From the witty quips of Mark Twain to the unintentionally hilarious gaffs of today's celebrities, this collection of snappy quotes puts readers in hysterics. This uproarious volume has clever gems on every topic imaginable. It ranges from Oscar Wilde's devious perspective on people ("Always forgive...
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In this timeless collection of quotes, readers can revisit their favorite moments from all nine original Little House books, alongside beautiful black-and-white illustrations. A thoughtful graduation gift for the Little House fan in your family. Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series captured her childhood adventures growing up on the American frontier. This illustrated collection of thoughtful words and wisdom showcases her poignant wit...
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A collection of quotes by famous notables, including Vincent van Gogh, Virgil, Ovid, and Charles Dickens, echoes Pete the Cat's thoughts on love.
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