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  | | The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, Second Edition(2nd Edition) by Christine Ammer Paperback, 512 Pages, Published 2013 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN-13: 978-0-547-67658-6, ISBN: 0-547-67658-1 "Bite the bullet, make no bones about it, take the cake. Expressions like these abound in English, yet they can’t be understood literally based solely on the meanings of the words they’re made up of. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms is a detailed exploration of these and other idiomatic expressions, including phrasal verbs such as kick back, proverbs such as too many cooks spoil the broth, interjections such as tough beans, an ..." |
 | | The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches(3rd Edition) (Facts on File Library of Language and Literature) by Christine Ammer Hardcover, 556 Pages, Published 2011 by Facts On File ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-8353-4, ISBN: 0-8160-8353-3 "Praise for the previous edition: ..".an excellent resource for word lovers...inherently fascinating and an excellent place to look for old chestnuts galore..." Library Journal ..".[thorough]...Recommended for all libraries..." Booklist The Facts On File Dictionary of Clich s, Third Edition is the largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind. Featuring hundreds of new clich s, this updated and expanded edit ..." |
 | | The Encyclopedia of Women's Health(6th Edition) (Facts on File Library of Health and Living) by Christine Ammer, M.D. Manson Joann E., Elizabeth F. Brigham Hardcover, 480 Pages, Published 2009 by Facts On File ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-7407-5, ISBN: 0-8160-7407-0 ""The Encyclopedia of Women's Health, Sixth Edition" covers the full range of women's health issues in clear, straightforward language. More than 1,100 A-to-Z entries offer up-to-date information on issues specific to women, as well as material on general health issues such as diet, exercise, and disease treatment. Perfect for students and professionals alike, this new resource explains the latest medical discoveries and treatments, prov ..." |
 | | The A to Z of Foreign Musical Terms From Adagio to Zierlich a Dictionary for Performers and Students by Christine Ammer Paperback, Published 1989 by Ec Schirmer Music Co ISBN-13: 978-0-911318-15-9, ISBN: 0-911318-15-1 "This is a FANTASTIC reference for your music library" |
 | | Unsung(2nd Edition) A History of Women in American Music by Christine Ammer, Christopher Ammer Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 2003 by Amadeus Press ISBN-13: 978-1-57467-061-5, ISBN: 1-57467-061-1 "Discrimination against women in music goes back centuries to the all-male chapel choir with its ecclesiastical injunction: "Women must be silent in church." Unsung: A History of Women in American Music discusses the place of women in every musical field, their successes and failures, and most especially the obstacles they have always faced--and still face--in gaining artistic recognition and professional acceptance, and what they h ..." |
 | | The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms(Reprint) by Christine Ammer Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 2003 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN-13: 978-0-618-24953-4, ISBN: 0-618-24953-2 "Nothing expresses the vitality, history, and character of a language quite like its idioms. Ask any non-native English speaker to make sense of a phrase such as "beg the question" or "keep your eyes peeled"; they can't do it. Idioms don't translate, which is what makes them such intriguing mirrors of how a culture evolves along with its speech. The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms includes almost 10,000 of these figures of ..." |
 | | The Dictionary of Clichés(1st Edition) A Word Lover's Guide to 4,000 Overused Phrases and Almost-Pleasing Platitudes by Christine Ammer Paperback, 544 Pages, Published 2013 by Skyhorse Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-62636-011-2, ISBN: 1-62636-011-1 "The largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clichés features more than four thousand unique clichés and common expressions. Author Christine Ammer explores the phrases and terms that enliven our language and uncovers expressions that have long been considered dead. With each entry, she includes a thorough definition, origin of the term, and an insightful example. Some of the clichés br ..." |
 | | Dictionary of Business and Economics, Rev. Ed.(Updated) by Christine Ammer, Dean S. Ammer Paperback, 520 Pages, Published 1986 by Free Press ISBN-13: 978-0-02-901480-6, ISBN: 0-02-901480-8 "By then, many labor unions tended to have an elaborate bureaucracy not unlike that of big business, with leaders who were professional administrators, far removed from the 19th- century concept of the working class. In keeping ... Between 1975 and 1985, however, total union membership declined from almost 30 million to about 20 million. Laf fer curve A ... installment credit to personal income sidered significant enough to make up ..." |
 | | Unsung(Updated) A History of Women in American Music by Christine Ammer Paperback, 600 Pages, Published 2016 by Bookbaby ISBN-13: 978-1-4835-7699-2, ISBN: 1-4835-7699-X "This updates and expanded edition of the classic text in the field describes hundreds of women musicians -- composers, instrumentalists, orchestra and opera managers, music educators, and music patrons, and their activity from the 18th to 21st centuries. It includes their most important compositions and awards, including the Pulitzer Prize and Gravemeyer Award. It also includes descriptions of women's ensembles, both classical, such as ..." |
 | | The Facts on File Dictionary of Clichés (The Facts on File Writer's Library) by Christine Ammer Paperback, 488 Pages, Published 2001 by Facts On File ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-4357-6, ISBN: 0-8160-4357-4 "From "beware of Greeks bearing gifts" to "sink or swim", this dictionary of cliches explains the meanings and origins of more than 3000 cliches and common expressions. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including the Bible, Shakespeare, and other works of literature, this book details the meaning of the cliche or expression, its source, early uses, the history of the phrase over time, and its level of use in contemporary English. Sam ..." |
 | | The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms(1st Edition) by Christine Ammer Hardcover, 736 Pages, Published 1997 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN-13: 978-0-395-72774-4, ISBN: 0-395-72774-X "Nothing expresses the vitality, history, and character of a language quite like its idioms. Ask any non-native English speaker to make sense of a phrase such as "beg the question" or "keep your eyes peeled"; they can't do it. Idioms don't translate, which is what makes them such intriguing mirrors of how a culture evolves along with its speech. The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms includes almost 10,000 of these figures of spe ..." |
 | | The HarperCollins Dictionary of Music(3rd Edition) by Christine Ammer Paperback, 528 Pages, Published 1995 by Collinsref ISBN-13: 978-0-06-461049-0, ISBN: 0-06-461049-7 "Identifies musical instruments and important composers, defines and explains musical theory, and briefly discusses concepts of musical theory This completely revised and updated edition of the popular HarperCollins Dictionary of Music is a ..." |
 | | The Harper Dictionary of Music(2nd Edition) Terms, History and Biography with Illustrations by Christine Ammer Hardcover, 493 Pages, Published 1987 by Harper & Row ISBN-13: 978-0-06-181020-6, ISBN: 0-06-181020-7 "THE HARPER DICTIONARY OF MUSIC TERMS, HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY WITH ILLUSTRATIONS SECOND EDITION After the first edition of The Harper Dictionary of Music appeared, it quickly earned a reputation as one of the most informative, authoritative, and wide-ranging yet detailed guides to the field of music available. It was praised for the clear drawings of instruments, for tables and charts that instantly conveyed essential information, and for ..." |
 | | The New A to Z of Women's Health(6th Edition) by Christine Ammer, Joanne E. Manson, Elizabeth F. Brigham Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 2009 by Facts On File ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-7408-2, ISBN: 0-8160-7408-9 "The definitive resource on women's health - updated. "The New A to Z of Women's Health, Sixth Edition" covers the full range of women's health issues in clear, straightforward language. More than 1,100 entries offer up-to-date information on issues specific to women, as well as material on general health issues such as diet, exercise, and disease treatment. Perfect for general readers and professionals alike, this new resource explains ..." |
 | | The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches(2nd Edition) Meanings And Origins of Thousands of Terms and Expressions (Writers Library) by Christine Ammer Paperback, 544 Pages, Published 2006 by Checkmark Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-6280-5, ISBN: 0-8160-6280-3 "This updated and expanded edition of a popular title explains the meanings and origins of almost 4,000 cliches and common expressions. Each entry in "The Facts On File Dictionary of Cliches, Second Edition" includes the meaning of the cliche or expression, its origin and early uses, the historical development of the phrase, and its present-day usage. For this second edition, the author has added hundreds of new cliches, including many f ..." |
 | | Harpercollins Dictionary of Music(2nd Edition) by Christine Ammer Paperback, 496 Pages, Published 1991 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-06-461014-8, ISBN: 0-06-461014-4 "This valuable reference tool for music lovers, professionals, or students includes important musical terms that may be foreign, obscure, or unfamiliar with in-depth explanations and examples." |
 | | The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches(3rd Edition) Meanings and Origins of Thousands of Terms and Expressions, Third Ed. (Writer's Library) (Facts on File Writer's Library) by Christine Ammer Paperback, 592 Pages, Published 2011 by Facts On File, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-8354-1, ISBN: 0-8160-8354-1 "More than 4,000 cliches compiled in one fun, easy-to-use guide. Praise for the previous hardcover edition:"...an excellent resource for word lovers...inherently fascinating and an excellent place to look for old chestnuts galore..." Library Journal"...[thorough]...Recommended..." Booklist The Facts On File Dictionary of Cliches, Third Edition is the largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind. Featuring hund ..." |
 | | The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches(2nd Edition) Meanings and Origins of Thousands of Terms and Expressions (Facts on File Library of Language and Literature) by Christine Ammer Hardcover, 534 Pages, Published 2006 by Facts On File ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-6279-9, ISBN: 0-8160-6279-X "This updated and expanded edition of a popular title explains the meanings and origins of almost 4,000 cliches and common expressions. Each entry in "The Facts On File Dictionary of Cliches, Second Edition" includes the meaning of the cliche or expression, its origin and early uses, the historical development of the phrase, and its present-day usage. For this second edition, the author has added hundreds of new cliches, including many f ..." |
 | | The Facts on File Dictionary of Music(4th Edition) by Christine Ammer Paperback, 495 Pages, Published 2004 by Checkmark Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-5267-7, ISBN: 0-8160-5267-0 "Features over three thousand musical terms covering major subjects including techniques, styles, instruments, and notation." |
 | | Fruitcakes and Couch Potatoes(1st Edition) And Other Delicious Expressions (Wordwatchers) by Christine Ammer Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 1995 by Plume ISBN-13: 978-0-452-27368-9, ISBN: 0-452-27368-4 "Traces the history and explains the usage of more than 1,000 food-related expressions, arranged into thirteen categories that cover the main kinds of food like fruits, vegetables, and meat, as well as terms from dining and cooking." |
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