Metaphors Be with You: An A to Z Dictionary of History's Greatest Metaphorical Q

Description: Metaphors Be with You by Dr. Mardy Grothe Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description For three thousand years, great thinkers and writers have relied on the device of metaphor to articulate profound thoughts, give voice to powerful emotions, and creatively explain complex ideas. But metaphorical language is not the sole province of poets, philosophers, and playwrights. If youve ever tried to describe what its like to have a broken heart, a thankless child, or a glorious triumph, you know how valuable—and compelling—the perfect metaphor can be. In Metaphors Be With You, respected quotation anthologist Dr. Mardy Grothe has created the definitive collection of historys greatest metaphorical quotations. While crafting his lists of "The Ten Best Things Ever Said" on 250 topics of deep human interest, Dr. Mardy examined more than five million observations from literature, politics, philosophy, religion, history, pop culture, and more.Essential for writers, readers, and language aficionados, this remarkable sourcebook breaks new ground by using QR Codes to digitally integrate it with Dr. Mardys Dictionary of Metaphorical Quotations (DMDMQ), the worlds largest online database of metaphorical quotations. The elegant synergy between print and technology provides detailed source information for all quotations, innumerable "Error Alerts," and countless quotation backstories for curious readers to further their knowledge and deepen their understanding of favorite quotations. Whether youre crafting a speech, writing a novel, or simply searching for fresh ways to express yourself, this meticulously curated compendium is as delightful to read as it is invaluable to own—and sure to inspire with the perfect metaphor every time. Author Biography DR. MARDY GROTHE is a retired psychologist, management consultant, and platform speaker; the author of six "word and language" books, including Oxymoronica and Viva la Repartee; and the creator of Dr. Mardys Dictionary of Metaphorical Quotations. Dr. Mardy-as his many fans worldwide know him-is one of Americas most beloved quotation anthologists. He lives in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with his wife, Katherine Robinson. Details ISBN 0062445340 ISBN-13 9780062445346 Title Metaphors Be with You Author Dr. Mardy Grothe Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 528 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc GE_Item_ID:138850983; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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