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Word Nerds Unite
$14.99Why are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does “putting your best foot forward” mean you hope to make a good impression? Why is rowdy and prankish behavior called horseplay and what does it have to do with the rarity of horses? Word Nerds Unite! shares 200 fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.
You’ve probably used words or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But you’ll be surprised and interested to discover the fascinating and sometimes curious origins to these fun sayings!
In Word Nerds Unite! you’ll find:
*200 quirky, interesting words, phrases, and colloquial terms
*Backstory for these colorful sayings still used today
*How some of our favorite expressions have evolved through the yearsYou’ll discover such fascinating word and phrase origins for:
*handwriting on the wall
*play for keeps
*raining cats and dogs
*break the ice
*bull’s eye
*and many more!Word Nerds Unite! is perfect for word lovers, Wordle enthusiasts, homeschoolers, and anyone curious about the illuminating history of 200 words that pepper our everyday dialogue and how they gained contemporary use. Organized by subject, each chapter begins with a quote, an introductory paragraph, and a list of what you’ll discover! This fun read is great for sharing with and gift-giving to the Word Nerd in your life–even you!
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Civil War Trivia And Fact Book
$19.99Think you know your Civil War History? No matter how well-versed you think you are in Civil War facts and trivia, this book will enlighten and entertain you with little-known details of one of the most important events in American history.
Civil War Trivia and Fact Book is your ultimate resource for mastering the minutia of America’s War Between the States. Compiled by Civil War expert Webb Garrison, this book is packed with more than 2,000 fascinating facts about the war, its prelude, and its aftermath.
This treasure trove of trivia and information includes:
*events that happened in both the North and South between 1861 and 1865
*the distinguished military and political leaders of the day
*key issues that defined the Union and the Confederacy
*famous first events of the war, and moreThis wealth of information is presented in simple question-and-answer format and is a perfect book for a history buff or someone interested in learning more about this historical and signature event in American history.
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Why You Say It
$19.99Are you at the end of your rope, wouldn’t it be nice if someone would throw you an olive branch at the eleventh hour instead of passing the buck? Why You Say It explores the history of these and over six hundred other common and uncommon phrases in an intriguing and entertaining way. Have you ever wondered what rhubarb and angry mobs have in common, why we call them red-letter days, or what loaded for bear actually means? With delightful insight into how our language grows and changes Why You Say It is intellectually stimulating and easy to read.
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Friendly Fire In The Civil War
$17.99Through stories of defective ammunition, accidental shooting, inexperienced troops, and deliberate firings, this book is the first to identify when Yankee killed Yankee and Confederate killed Confederate. These tragic accounts strip away the romanticism of the Civil War.
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Amazing Women Of The Civil War
$14.99Fascinating true stories of some of the most interesting and influential personalities of the Civil War. Their heroic deeds and selfless acts ranged from caring for the wounded to fighting on the battlefields. Included are Harriet Tubman, Belle Boyd, Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, and many others.
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