{"product_id":"metaphors-be-with-you-an-a-to-z-dictionary-of-historys-greatest-metaphorical-quotations-paperback","title":"Metaphors Be with You: An A to Z Dictionary of History's Greatest Metaphorical Quotations - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMardy Grothe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRespected quotation anthologist and author of \u003cem\u003eOxymoronica\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eViva la Repartee\u003c\/em\u003e Dr. Mardy Grothe is at his best in \u003cem\u003eMetaphors Be with You\u003c\/em\u003e, an A to Z dictionary of 2,750 of history's greatest metaphorical quotations, meticulously curated for writers, readers, and quotation lovers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMetaphors Be with You\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr. Mardy Grothe has created the definitive reference on English's finest metaphors, sourced from literature, politics, philosophy, Hollywood, religion, sports, comedy, history, religion, pop culture, and more. Arranged into two sections--\"The Ten Best Things Ever Said\" and \"The Single Best Thing Ever Said\"--\u003cem\u003eMetaphors Be with You\u003c\/em\u003e includes quotations on five hundred human interest topics and an introduction to the nature, importance, and sheer joy of metaphorical language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential for writers, readers, and language aficionados, this breathtaking, beautifully designed sourcebook also contains elegantly integrated digital access to Dr. Mardy's Dictionary of Metaphorical Quotations, the world's largest online database of quotations containing metaphors, similes, and analogies. This one-of-a-kind synergy between print and technology offers a comprehensive look at the diversity of words and phrases we use to relate to, understand, and describe our world by providing access to detailed source information, innumerable \"Error Alerts,\" and fascinating quotation backstories that will engage readers as they delve into metaphorical language and discover their own favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a speech, writing a novel, or simply searching for new ways to express yourself, this remarkable compendium is sure to inspire you with the perfect metaphor every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor three thousand years, great thinkers and writers have relied on metaphor to articulate profound thoughts, give voice to powerful emotions, and creatively explain complex ideas. But metaphorical language is not the sole province of poets, philosophers, and playwrights. If you've ever tried to describe what it's like to have a broken heart, a thankless child, or a glorious triumph, you know how valuable--and compelling--the perfect metaphor can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential for writers, readers, and language aficionados, this remarkable sourcebook breaks new ground by using QR Codes to digitally integrate it with \u003cem\u003eDr. Mardy's Dictionary of Metaphorical Quotations\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e(DMDMQ)\u003c\/em\u003e, the world's largest online database of metaphorical quotations. The elegant synergy between print and technology provides detailed source information for all quotations, innumerable \"Error Alerts,\" and countless quotation backstories for curious readers to further their knowledge and deepen their understanding of favorite quotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from more than five million observations from literature, politics, philosophy, religion, history, pop culture, and more, Dr. Mardy's meticulously curated compendium is as delightful to read as it is invaluable to own--and sure to inspire with the perfect metaphor every time.\u003c\/p\u003e--James Geary, author of \u003cem\u003eI Is an Other: The Secret Life of Metaphor and How It Shapes the Way We See the World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor three thousand years, great thinkers and writers have relied on metaphor to articulate profound thoughts, give voice to powerful emotions, and creatively explain complex ideas. But metaphorical language is not the sole province of poets, philosophers, and playwrights. If you've ever tried to describe what it's like to have a broken heart, a thankless child, or a glorious triumph, you know how valuable--and compelling--the perfect metaphor can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential for writers, readers, and language aficionados, this remarkable sourcebook breaks new ground by using QR Codes to digitally integrate it with \u003cem\u003eDr. Mardy's Dictionary of Metaphorical Quotations\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e(DMDMQ)\u003c\/em\u003e, the world's largest online database of metaphorical quotations. The elegant synergy between print and technology provides detailed source information for all quotations, innumerable \"Error Alerts,\" and countless quotation backstories for curious readers to further their knowledge and deepen their understanding of favorite quotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from more than five million observations from literature, politics, philosophy, religion, history, pop culture, and more, Dr. Mardy's meticulously curated compendium is as delightful to read as it is invaluable to own--and sure to inspire with the perfect metaphor every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 7.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45168689512550,"sku":"9780062445346","price":25.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/SEpPVHFOS2JrRmQ1WEZFc2g1RDVLdz09.webp?v=1773424234","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/metaphors-be-with-you-an-a-to-z-dictionary-of-historys-greatest-metaphorical-quotations-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}