As with all major writing projects, the scope of this book evolved and expanded over time. Initially I intended to define and describe the origins of a relatively limited set of concepts important to the history of American business. It quickly became apparent that certain people played vital roles in inventing or innovating devices, mechanisms, or processes that profoundly shaped how business was and is conducted in the United States.
The collection of dialect profiles that led to American Voices began innocently. But it was hardly by accident. In fact, it developed from a shared vision by the co-editors of this volume. In 1997, publisher Ben Ward launched a magazine dedicated to bringing language issues to the attention of allied service professionals and to the American public in an attractive, readable format. Book only!
An Outline of American Literature A survey of the English prose, poetry and drama of the United States from Colonial times to the1980s. Discusses the work of major writers in their historical context, with quotations, examples and illustrations. Glossary of literary terms.
This book makes American English phrases "duck soup." If you "take the bull by the horns" are you taking decisive action or running for your life? When you "smell a rat" are you sensing something's wrong or calling an exterminator? For American English speakers, these phrases are part of their everyday language. But if English is your second language, they can be a source of confusion.
"101 American English Idioms" takes the mystery out of these common U.S. expressions and explains their meanings in context. On the audio CD, native speakers read each of the 101 idioms, so you can hear how American English sounds and practice what you have learned. What Americans really mean when they say . . .Drive someone up a wall--annoy someone greatly Raise a stink--protest strongly Pull someone's leg--fool someone All thumbs--clumsy Shoot the breeze--chat informally Feel like a million dollars--feel wonderful Duck soup--easy, effortless Note from Admin: we have already had this book appear at Englishtips, but that was a half-book, text-only version, while pictures do make a difference! I will shortly delete that publication, as this one is latest edition, full and contains AudioCD. REDUCED VERSION by Pumukl
Hundreds of idiomatic expressions to give an edge in English! Idiomatic expressions are as essential to natural sounding English as strong vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. But they can be challenging to remember, and even harder to use in conversation. This program can help you, through. Easy American Idioms is a simple and straightforward way to master hundreds of useful and common idiomatic expressions. Best of all, you don’t need to use a book, so you listen anywhere and anytime it’s convenient. All you have to do is listen and repeat, and soon your English will sound more natural and confident – it’s piece of cake.
