Spilling The Beans On The Cats Pajamas

Author : Judy Parkinson
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 184317667X
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas written by Judy Parkinson and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm? What do chips on shoulders have to do with inferiority complexes? And who is the face that launched a thousand ships? Did you know that 'the rule of thumb' refers to the use of the thumb to make measurements, as the first joint of the average adult thumb measures one inch? Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas provides us with the meanings of these well-worn and much-loved phrases by putting these linguistic quirks in context, and explaining how and why they were first used. Absorbing, diverting and fascinating - Spilling the Beans really is the bee's knees!

Author : Judy Parkinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pajamas written by Judy Parkinson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Judy Parkinson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1606522841
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pajamas written by Judy Parkinson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Make no bones about it"--here's a "grand slam" for anyone seeking the meanings of catch phrases and quotes that enrich our everyday speech. It "rounds up the usual suspects"--hundreds of expressions that keep our language flourishing--and makes them easy to find in an A-to-Z format. If "all goes according to plan," you'll soon know: The expressions "all that glitters is not gold" and "apple of the eye" have each been in use for more than 1,000 years. "To bark up the wrong tree" comes from the sport of raccoon hunting. "The big enchilada" was used to describe someone on the infamous Watergate tapes. "Flavor of the month" was a generic advertising phrase of the mid-1940s used to describe new ice cream flavors. "Baker's dozen" is 13, one more than the standard dozen, and goes back to medieval times, when Henry III called for the severe punishment of any bakers caught shortchanging customers. English bakers developed the habit of including an extra loaf of bread when asked for a dozen to ensure that they wouldn't be condemned. "Drop of a hat" alludes to the frontier practice of dropping a hat as a signal for a boxing or wrestling match to begin, usually the only formality observed. "Sleep tight" dates back to when beds were made of rope and straw. Before going to sleep at night, people would have to pull the ropes tight, as they would have loosened during the course of the previous night's sleep. With this clever book on hand, you'll never have to "throw in the towel" during a battle of wits. Make this and all of the Blackboard Books(tm) a permanent fixture on your shelf, and you'll have instant access to a breadth of knowledge. Whether you need homework help or want to win that trivia game, this series is the trusted source for fun facts.

Author : Ida Chittum
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780819310293
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cat's Pajamas written by Ida Chittum and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fred spends a lot of time and effort making his cat a pair of pajamas, but the cat won't wear them.

Author : Ray Bradbury
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780931771033
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cat's Pajamas written by Ray Bradbury and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ray Bradbury
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0060777338
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cat's Pajamas written by Ray Bradbury and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2005-07-26 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the winner of the National Book Foundations' 2000 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters comes a "sweet, funny . . . thought–provoking" (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) collection of short stories. As in his most recent major fiction collections, One More for the Road (1999) and Driving Blind (1997), Ray Bradbury has once again pulled together a stellar group of stories sure to delight readers of all ages. In The Cat's Pyjamas we are treated to a treasure trove of Bradbury gems old and new –– eerie and strange, nostalgic and bittersweet, searching and speculative –– all but two of which have never been published before. The Cat's Pyjamas is a joyous celebration of the lifelong work of a literary legend.

Author : Ray Bradbury
Publisher : Turtleback Books
ISBN 13 : 9781417775453
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cat's Pajamas: Stories written by Ray Bradbury and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of short stories by the science fiction author includes tales of twentieth-century rural life, Halloween terrors, and flights of fancy on Martian shores.

Author : Jaycee Dugard
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451629192
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Stolen Life written by Jaycee Dugard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revelatory memoir about a young woman whose life was stolen when she was kidnapped in 1991 and remained an object of captivity for 18 years.

Author : Shirley Jackson
Publisher : Lightyear Press
ISBN 13 : 9780899685328
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book We Have Always Lived in the Castle written by Shirley Jackson and published by Lightyear Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Merricat Blackwood protects her sister, Constance, from the curiosity and hostility of the villagers after murders occur on the family estate.

Author : Emily Wight
Publisher : arsenal pulp press
ISBN 13 : 1551525801
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Well Fed, Flat Broke written by Emily Wight and published by arsenal pulp press. This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A down-to-earth cookbook that proves you don't need a lot of money to create nutritious, beautiful meals at home. In this winsome cookbook, blogger Emily Wight offers fantastic recipes, ideas, and advice on how to prepare imaginative, nutritious, and delectable meals without breaking the bank. Perfect for students, families, and anyone on a budget. Well-Fed, Flat Broke proves that while you may occasionally be flat broke, you can always be well fed. This collection of 120 recipes ranges from the simple (perfect scrambled eggs, rice and lentils) to the sublime (Orecchiette with White Beans and Sausage, Mustard-fried Chicken). Chapters are organized by ingredient so that you can easily build a meal from what you have on hand. Well Fed, Flat Broke has flavours to please every palette including Thai, Dutch, Indonesian, and Latin American-inspired recipes such as Kimchi Pancakes, Salvadoran Roast Chicken, and Pantry Kedgeree, reflecting a diverse array of affordable ingredients and products in grocery stores, markets, and delis. Emily is a working mother and wife who lives with a picky toddler in one of Canada's most expensive cities. She offers readers real-talk about food, strategic shopping tips, sound advice for picky eaters, and suggestions on how to build a well-stocked, yet inexpensive pantry. Cooking every night can be challenging for busy families who are short on time and lean in budget; Emily includes plenty of one-pot dishes to keep everyone healthy, full, and happy. With friendly charm and practical advice, Well Fed, Flat Broke will have you eating like a millionaire without having to spend like one. Emily Wight is a writer and home cook who's been blogging about food for the past six years.