An Apple A Day Folk Proverbs And Riddles

Author : Gus Snedeker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1422292584
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Apple a Day: Folk Proverbs and Riddles written by Gus Snedeker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you heard these common proverbs? Let sleeping dogs lie. Where there's smoke there's fire. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Or what about these riddles? What is black and white and red (read) all over? Why did the chicken cross the road? Why is 6 afraid of 7? Proverbs and riddles are tiny, bite-size pieces of folklore. They make us think. They tease our brains. They may make us laugh. But most of all, they tell us something about who we are and how we see the world.

Author : Caroline Taggart
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1606522884
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Apple a Day written by Caroline Taggart and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Old Testament proverbs to modern phrases like "the best things in life are free," An Apple a Day takes a fun look at expressions that "have stood the test of time." Read through from start to finish or search through the list of hundreds of the most common proverbs, arranged from A to Z for easy reference. You'll learn about each proverb's surprising origins, why some are valid and others are not, the derivation and meanings behind them, and their relevance in today's society. Includes entries like: Two heads are better than one: Like the less-familiar "Four eyes see better than two," this proverb extols the benefits of having someone else help you make up your mind-and it's a view that goes back to at least the fourteenth century. But while it is always useful to have a second opinion (A sounding board? Someone else to blame?) it might also be worth bearing in mind the disadvantages of design or decision-making by committee: something that really pleases no one. So whereas two heads may well be better than one, three could be a crowd. Laughter is the best medicine: This idea is an ancient one and is found in, appropriately, the book of Proverbs: "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones." It has prompted a surprising amount of research, with the result that some scientists claim that laughter has the same benefits as a mild workout-it stretches muscles, sends more oxygen to the tissues, and generally makes you feel healthier. One study even claims that laughing heartily for 10-15 minutes burns 50 calories. But let's pause for thought here. The world may laugh with you over a joke or a rerun of Seinfeld, but if you make a habit of laughing heartily for 10-15 minutes for no apparent reason, the world is going to think you are nuts and cross the street to avoid you. It may be worth striving for a happy medium. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: A common British folk saying, this is one of the few proverbs that can be taken at face value. All it means is that apples are good for you. The Romans knew this and so did the Anglo-Saxons, who listed the crabapple as one of the nine healing plants given to the world by the god Woden. They probably didn't know, as we now do, that apples contain fiber, antioxidants, and sundry vitamins and minerals that help to prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, and various forms of cancer. But they did know that they were cooling, cleansing, and soothing, whether taken as a natural diuretic or applied externally to inflammations. An anonymous medieval text called The Haven of Health recommended eating an apple to "relieve your feelings" if you were going to bed alone, while Ayurvedic medicine says that apples cure headaches and promote vitality. So the jury is out on whether or not apples are good for your sex life, but they are certainly good for pretty much everything else. Guaranteed to amuse and inform, this is the perfect gift for any language lover. Make this and all of the Reader's Digest Version books a permanent fixture on your eReader, and you'll have instant access to searchable knowledge. Whether you need homework help or want to win that trivia game, this series is the trusted source for fun facts.

Author : Caroline Taggart
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 1843176521
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Apple A Day written by Caroline Taggart and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2011-01-28 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lighthearted but authoritative, An Apple A Day proves that proverbs are as useful today as they ever were.

Author : Unforgettable Notes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781922191588
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Apple a Day - More Illustrated English Proverbs written by Unforgettable Notes and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vibrantly illustrated traditional saying on each page, supported by a quiz every seven pages

Author : Karina Diazleal
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1098046846
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Apple a Day written by Karina Diazleal and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know why an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Proverbs are a fun and playful way to learn simple life lessons! Join our farmer friends as they show us that eating healthy can be tasty and nutritious!

Author : Thomas Arkham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1422292614
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book You're It! Tag, Red Rover, and Other Folk Games written by Thomas Arkham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever played cards on a rainy afternoon? Do you and your friends play jump rope, play hide-and-go-seek, or play Red Rover? If you did, then you were enjoying a folk game. Learn more about these games, including the long history behind: • face cards • tag • hide-and-go-seek • some board games • baseball. Games help us deal with life. They give us physical exercise. They challenge our minds . . . and most of all they fill our lives with fun.

Author : Thomas Arkham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1422292568
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Black Cats and White Wedding Dresses: Folk Customs written by Thomas Arkham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that if you drop a spoon, someone will kiss you soon? Did you ever hear that three spiders crawling on the wall are a sign you will soon hear of a death? Or did you know that if rabbits play in a dusty road, rain is on its way? These beliefs are folk customs found in North America. Discover more, including: • ways to predict the future • weather lore • good luck superstitions. Folklore is shared through customs and traditions. These are patterns that shape our lives. Even in today's world, we still depend on these old ways to make sense out of life.

Author : Gus Snedeker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1422292606
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Celebrations Throughout the Year written by Gus Snedeker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special days are times for fun and togetherness. They also link us to the Earth's seasons, and they help us keep track of how time passes. Most of all, they are deeply rooted in folk tradition. Learn more about: • the winter holidays, like Christmas and Hanukkah. • spring celebrations like Easter and Asian New Year's.• fall festivals, like Halloween and the Day of the Dead. • summer celebrations, like the Fourth of July. Holidays and festivals draw us together. They remind us of who we are, where we come from, and what we believe. As we travel through the year, folk festivals give us strength. And they make life more fun!

Author : Gus Snedeker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1422292592
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heroes, Fools, and Ghosts: Folk Tales and Legends written by Gus Snedeker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you heard of Anansi, the mischief-making spider from Africa? Do you know about the Blackfoot woman who married a star? Or have you heard stories about Jack, the hero who always wins both the treasure and the princess's heart? Discover stories from North America's folklore, including tales about: • why the world is the way it is • heroes and fools • ghosts and horrors • death and the world to come. Stories have power. They share the wisdom of other generations. They stir our imagination. They give us hope and courage. And sometimes they just make us laugh!

Author : Bill Palmer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1422292525
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book And to All a Good Night: Christmas Folklore written by Bill Palmer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that today's jolly Santa Claus was originally a Catholic bishop? Or that Santa Claus is connected to Saturn, an ancient Roman god? Or that in some places, Santa rides a camel? Christmas is a holiday of light and giving, and Santa Claus has become a traditional symbol for the season's deepest meanings. Learn more about:• Santa • the Christ Child • Christmas animals • the Wise Men • Christmas plants • Christmas songs and cards. Across North America, Christmas is an occasion for love and joy and celebration. Discover the traditions and folklore that make this holiday so special.