Understanding and Speaking British and American English Metaphorically

Understanding and Speaking British and American English Metaphorically was created for those professionals who use English as a means rather than as an end, such as advertisers, writers or composers. Special attention has been paid to those words used by persons who are interested in hip-hop and their rhymes. A Book is for anyone, native speaker or non-native speaker who manipulates languages. In a nut shell, Understanding and Speaking Br. and Amer. English Metaphorically: A Book was compiled for those persons who need to have at their finger tips words which astound, astonish, amaze, disconcert, dazzle, electrify, floor or take one’s breath away.

Describes the psychotherapeutic use of metaphor in its three basic forms: symbol, story and ritual. Case studies are used to illustrate metaphorical strategies for facilitating new patterns of thought. Exercises are also offered to help therapists develop confidence in thinking metaphorically.