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Moore, Christopher J. 1943-
Most widely held works by
Christopher J Moore
In other words : a language lover's guide to the most intriguing words around the world by C. J Moore (
Book
)
12
editions published
between
2004
and
2005
in
English
and held by
609
libraries
worldwide
In this short but enthusiastic book, linguist Moore selects, from languages across the world, words and phrases that are impossible to translate neatly into English. In many cases the difficulty arises because our culture simply doesn't share the same experiences as others. Other untranslatable words are those used for a feeling or situation that English describes in a roundabout way. This book will appeal to anyone who loves linguistic oddities
That's amore! : the language of love for lovers of language by Erin McKean (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
86
libraries
worldwide
"Just as a rose would smell as sweet by any other name, so it is with love. Love is powerful, enduring, and magical in any language. For That's Amore! word maven Erin McKean has scoured the world looking for the most colorful and seductive expressions to honor your loved one, and among the more than forty-six languages featured in this book, you're sure to find the right thing to say!"--Jacket
The Queen's English : an A to Zed guide to distinctively British words by C. J Moore (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2011
in
English
and held by
81
libraries
worldwide
Alissa by C.J MOORE (
Sound Recording
)
2
editions published
between
2002
and
2005
in
English
and held by
79
libraries
worldwide
Alissa houdt erg van lezen. Ze zou graag naar school gaan, maar haar vader stuurt haar uit werken. Met kleurenillustraties, opdrachten en een cd. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar
In other words : a language lover's guide to the most useful and intriguing word from around the world by Christopher J Moore (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
38
libraries
worldwide
My Alsace by Hansi (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
17
libraries
worldwide
Les plus jolis mots du monde /: Christopher Moore ; traduit et adapté par Mickey Gaboriaud by C. J Moore (
Book
)
3
editions published
in
2006
in
French
and held by
12
libraries
worldwide
Mister Moores Wortgestöber : ein Wegweiser durch die Sprachen der Welt by C. J Moore (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2007
in
German
and held by
12
libraries
worldwide
How to speak Brit : the quintessential guide to the King's English, Cockney slang, and other flummoxing British phrases by C. J Moore (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2014
in
English
and held by
11
libraries
worldwide
" The quintessential A to Z guide to British English-perfect for every egghead and bluestocking looking to conquer the language barrier Oscar Wilde once said the Brits have "everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language." Any visitor to Old Blighty can sympathize with Mr. Wilde. After all, even fluent English speakers can be at sixes and sevens when told to pick up the "dog and bone" or "head to the loo," so they can "spend a penny." Wherever did these peculiar expressions come from? British author Christopher J. Moore made a name for himself on this side of the pond with the sleeper success of his previous book, In Other Words. Now, Moore draws on history, literature, pop culture, and his own heritage to explore the phrases that most embody the British character. He traces the linguistic influence of writers from Chaucer to Shakespeare and Dickens to Wodehouse, and unravels the complexity Brits manage to imbue in seemingly innocuous phrases like "All right." Along the way, Moore reveals the uniquely British origins of some of the English language's more curious sayings. For example: Who is Bob and how did he become your uncle? Why do we refer to powerless politicians as "lame ducks"? How did "posh" become such a stylish word?Part language guide, part cultural study, How to Speak Brit is the perfect addition to every Anglophile's library and an entertaining primer that will charm the linguistic-minded legions. "--
A comparative study of forest and grassland micrometeorology by C. J Moore (
Archival Material
)
2
editions published
in
1974
in
English
and held by
10
libraries
worldwide
Ishtar et Tammuz : Légende de la Babylone antique by Christopher J Moore (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1996
in
French
and held by
6
libraries
worldwide
Waiting for Mr. Right : a novel by C. J Moore (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2008
in
English
and held by
5
libraries
worldwide
"Dolores is smart. Doloress is sexy. And at the age of thirty-two, Dolores is still a virgin. Just when she is about to commit body and soul to her fiancè Brad, she catches him cheating. After years of waiting for Mr. Right, she says the hell with love and calls on her promiscuous best friend Liz to help her get laid. But in her journey to disciver carnal knowledge, Dolores finds out what life, love, and sex are all about."-- P. [4] of cover
Color images of physical phenomena by C. J Moore (
file
)
1
edition published
in
1998
in
English
and held by
4
libraries
worldwide
Med andra ord : språkälskarens guide till världens märkligaste ord och uttryck by C. J Moore (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2006
in
Swedish
and held by
4
libraries
worldwide
The fastest trolley in the world by C. J Moore (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1992
in
English
and held by
3
libraries
worldwide
God's child : a novel by C. J Moore (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
3
libraries
worldwide
All Ray Peterson ever wanted was to escape the rough, unforgiving neighborhood he grew up in; for him that meant working hard... all the time. Eventually, Ray's life would include all the trappings of a good one. However, the sacrifices he made to get there cut too deep. It isn't until tragedy strikes that Ray realizes that his family needed more
Jacaranda by C. J Moore (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1988
in
English
and held by
2
libraries
worldwide
Le lézard lubrique de Melancholy Cove by C. J Moore (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2006
in
French
and held by
2
libraries
worldwide
Melancholy Cove est une petite station balnéaire de la côte californienne où les habitants dépriment. Quand un des habitants se suicide, la psychiatre locale craint une réaction en chaîne. Mavis, serveuse bionique greffée, a engagé le bluesman Catfish Jefferson, qu'accompagne un lézard libidineux connu sous le nom de Steve. Catfish est hanté par le souvenir d'un ami dévoré par un monstre marin
Violent for peace by Roger (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1970
in
Undetermined
and held by
2
libraries
worldwide
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