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Outrageous Japanese
by Jack SewardThis is a user-friendly and concise Japanese phrase book and guide to Japanese slang and Japanese curses.The Japanese are extraordinarily polite and soft-spoken people who are always indirect and evasive in their dealings with each other. Right? Well, not really. They can be just as explicit, vicious, vile and downright vulgar as anyone else when they want to be. This little gem of a book teaches you hundreds and hundreds of Japanese taunts, threats, curses and expletives that you'll never find in any dictionary-showing you how the Japanese really talk to one another when they are angry or emotional. Fun and entertaining, it will help you to read Japanese, write Japanese, and speak Japanese. It leaves no taboo untouched and sets the record straight. Learn how to call somebody a lecher, a deadbeat, a tub of lard, (and much worse than we can show here)-and arm yourself with phrases such as "Drop dead" or "what sewer did you crawl out of jackass? Fun and instructive, it is the perfect antidote for those boring language classes you have been taking, and your Japanese friends will die when they hear you trying out new expressions like tonji (pig-child) and dauma-geisha (fat-bottomed geisha).
Outrageous Japanese
by Jack SewardThis is a user-friendly and concise Japanese phrase book and guide to Japanese slang and Japanese curses.The Japanese are extraordinarily polite and soft-spoken people who are always indirect and evasive in their dealings with each other. Right? Well, not really. They can be just as explicit, vicious, vile and downright vulgar as anyone else when they want to be. This little gem of a book teaches you hundreds and hundreds of Japanese taunts, threats, curses and expletives that you'll never find in any dictionary-showing you how the Japanese really talk to one another when they are angry or emotional. Fun and entertaining, it will help you to read Japanese, write Japanese, and speak Japanese. It leaves no taboo untouched and sets the record straight. Learn how to call somebody a lecher, a deadbeat, a tub of lard, (and much worse than we can show here)-and arm yourself with phrases such as "Drop dead" or "what sewer did you crawl out of jackass? Fun and instructive, it is the perfect antidote for those boring language classes you have been taking, and your Japanese friends will die when they hear you trying out new expressions like tonji (pig-child) and dauma-geisha (fat-bottomed geisha).
Outrageous Thai: Slang, Curses and Epithets (Thai Phrasebook)
by T. F. RhodenThis is a user-friendly and concise Thai phrase book and guide to Thai slang and Thai curses.The Thai people love fun and laughter. They appreciate foreigners who speak their language.<P><P> But how would they react to foreigners who throw insults in the Thai language and know how to make them blush at the use of direct and vulgar Thai words? This Thai phrasebook, while designed to teach non-Thais to understand that spoken language on the street or in everyday life, also teachers powerful words. So, be cautious. A non-Thai, will appreciate the opportunity to learn some really strong and direct language that his Thai colleagues would rather he not know. Learn how to call someone hot or ugly, a walrus or a potbelly, stupid or a hypocrite. Know how to put off lechers by saying "Piss off!" in the strongest possible way. Not just a simple phrasebook, Outrageous Thai teaches how to really speak Thai, and understand the Thai language. Know what Thais really mean and answer back. Features of this Thai phrasebook are:Compact travel sizeHundreds of colorful Thai phrases organized by topic and useExtensive explanations of context and cultureAll phrases shown in written Thai script, Romanized Thai and English
Outside Literature
by Tony BennettFirst published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Outside the Box: A Statistical Journey through the History of Football
by Duncan AlexanderIn football, numbers are everywhere. From touches in the opposition box to expected goals, clear-cut chances to win-loss ratios. In the modern game, these numbers help provide the narrative, the drama, and the conversation. They are scrutinised in order to justify results and to predict future outcomes. They even dictate transfer policy and drive clubs to achieve the impossible.But when did the numbers become so important and what do they mean?In Outside the Box, Duncan Alexander looks back at twenty-five years of the Premier League and beyond, uncovering the hidden truths and accepted myths that surround the game. Using the archives of OptaJoe and never-before-seen data, we discover why Liverpool have gone 27 years without winning a league title and why Lionel Messi is the best player in the game’s history. Or is he? Insightful, wry, and hugely entertaining, Outside the Box is an enlightening and accessible account of football across the decades, analysing data from the some of the greatest seasons, players, teams and managers.
Overcoming Obstacles: A Navy SEAL's Guide to Beating Adversity and Finding Success
by Don Mann Kraig BeckerWisdom and inspiration to help you achieve your goals. A former Navy SEAL and current motivational speaker, Don Mann specializes in helping others achieve success in every aspect of life— personal and professional—by using techniques employed by Navy SEALs. In Overcoming Obstacles, Mann zeroes in on finding ways to conquer the obstacles that readers face in their lives, no matter what they may be. This volume includes three subsections dedicated to helping the reader surmount life’s difficulties: Identifying the Obstacles in Your LifeGetting Out of Your Own WayFinding Success Featuring practical advice, inspirational quotes, engaging stories, and interesting anecdotes, Overcoming Obstacles will give readers the tools they need to triumph in the face of adversity.
Overhead Costs: Some Essays in Economic Analysis (Routledge Library Editions Economics #VI)
by W. Arthur LewisProfessor Lewis is to be congratulated upon being among the first economists to tackle the tricky subject of controlling the nationalised industries."Financial Times This book analyses some of the difficulties of costing and price formation that arise out of the existence of overhead costs in nationalised industry. Issues such as the law relating to monopoly and the accountability of public enterprise are considered, along with complex questions such as price formation and the problem of policy in public corporations.
Overleaf: An Album of British Trees
by Richard OgilvyAn illustrated natural history of British native trees, by a celebrated botanical artist and her forester brother-in-lawOur trees are among our greatest national treasures, and yet today many people have forgotten their names, their identifying features and the stories we used to tell about them. In Overleaf, the botanical painter Susan Ogilvy and the forester Richard Ogilvy reacquaint us with the trees of the British Isles through careful study of their leaves. From the water-loving alder to the long-lived yew, Susan paints every tree's leaf or needle in exquisite, jewel-like detail, at exactly life size, while Richard explores their natural history, the landscapes they inhabit and the ways we use their timber, leaves, flowers and fruit in craft, industry, food and medicine. As vivid and true to life as a book of freshly picked and pressed leaves, Overleaf will delight and inform tree-spotting beginners and seasoned naturalists alike.
Overlooking Conventions: The Trouble With Linguistic Pragmatism (Perspectives in Pragmatics, Philosophy & Psychology #29)
by Michael DevittThis book criticizes the methodology of the recent semantics-pragmatics debate in the theory of language and proposes an alternative. It applies this methodology to argue for a traditional view against a group of “contextualists” and “pragmatists”, including Sperber and Wilson, Bach, Carston, Recanati, Neale, and many others. The author disagrees with these theorists who hold that the meaning of the sentence in an utterance never, or hardly ever, yields its literal truth-conditional content, even after disambiguation and reference fixing; it needs to be pragmatically supplemented in context.The standard methodology of this debate is to consult intuitions. The book argues that theories should be tested against linguistic usage. Theoretical distinctions, however intuitive, need to be scientifically motivated. Also we should not be guided by Grice’s “Modified Occam’s Razor”, Ruhl’s “Monosemantic Bias”, or other such strategies for “meaning denialism”. From this novel perspective, the striking examples of context relativity that motivate contextualists and pragmatists typically exemplify semantic rather than pragmatic properties. In particular, polysemous phenomena should typically be treated as semantic ambiguity. The author argues that conventions have been overlooked, that there’s no extensive “semantic underdetermination” and that the new theoretical framework of “truth-conditional pragmatics” is a mistake.
Overrated
by Mark JudderyA cantankerous collection of the 50 most overhyped people, places and things in the world What do horoscopes, hemlock, Star Trek, the Oscars, and sliced bread have in common? They're all overrated-and systematically skewered in this hilariously opinionated takedown of all things overhyped. Discover the most overrated. . . Animal Movie Vegetable Sport News item Wonder of the world Tourist attraction Way to die Readers who are in no mood to celebrate Ulysses, doves, baby boomers, the curse of Tutankhamen, and many other icons of culture and lore will delight in this score-settling and take-no-prisoners volume. .
Overview of Math Literacy - WBM (World Bank Modules)
by BookshareThis comprehensive guide aims to assist educators in teaching math skills to students who are blind or visually impaired. It addresses the significance, challenges, and fundamental steps in math instruction for this demographic. Beginning with foundational concepts like size, weight, shape, color, and patterns, the document progresses to cover counting, number sense, and functional math skills applicable in daily life. It provides hands-on activities and games utilizing various objects, textures, sounds, and shapes to reinforce skills like counting, matching, sorting, categorizing, and discriminating. Additionally, the guide delves into representing numbers through manipulatives like boxes, stacking rings, beakers, and abacuses, elucidating techniques using detachable number lines and cubes for arithmetic operations. Exploring shapes in both 2D and 3D forms, it introduces tools like geoboards, flexiwires, and geometry kits while emphasizing the use of specialized aids for teaching color, shape, measurement, and algebra. Finally, it introduces computerized tools like MathType, MathPlayer, InftyReader, and ChattyInfty, aiming to make scientific content more accessible for partially sighted or visually impaired students.
Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern North America
by David L. Wagner J. Bolling Sullivan Richard C. Reardon Dale F. SchweitzerThis lavishly illustrated field guide features more than 800 species of the most common, interesting, beautiful, and important owlet (noctuid) caterpillars found in eastern North America. More than 2,100 color photographs include numerous stunning images, and the guide's introductory sections offer a wealth of information on noctuid natural history, morphology, larval diets, natural enemies, and classification; suggestions for finding and rearing owlet caterpillars; and much more. The 375 full-page species accounts treat similar species, range, phenology, and larval foodplants. A remarks section addresses behavior, life history, taxonomy, and a variety of other general interest topics. For full species accounts, two adult images are provided, one of a spread museum specimen and the other of a live adult: this is the first guide to comprehensively provide images of live adult moths in representative resting postures. An extensive glossary and foodplant index are also included.More than 800 species of eastern owlets More than 2,100 color photographs illustrating many species for the first time First North American insect guide to offer hundreds of images of live moths in their natural resting postures Extensive information on owlet biology, natural enemies, classification, and finding and rearing owlet caterpillars Includes foodplant records for each species and foodplant index
Owls
by Matt SewellAn enchanting illustrated guide to owl species of the world.In this beautiful and highly giftable art book, artist and ornithologist Matt Sewell captures 50 species of the world's most evocative bird: the owl. Using pop-art watercolors and accompanied by witty and irreverent descriptions, Sewell expresses the individual characters of owls as never before. From tiny elf owls to huge Eurasian eagle owls, from the haunting barn owl to the elegant great horned owl, these wise, magical birds are otherworldly in their striking colors and stature. It's not just birdwatchers who are obsessed: Owls are a perennial favorite in pop culture, decorating, and among children as well as nature lovers and serious birders. From David Sedaris's Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls to Harry Potter's pet Hedwig, and throwback interest in Twin Peaks (which is returning to TV in 2016) and its trademark spooky owls, these birds are here to stay.
Owls of the United States and Canada: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior
by Wayne LynchNamed One of the Best Reference Books of 2007 by Library JournalThere is no group of birds more mysterious and fascinating than owls. The loudmouths of the raptor world, they peep, trill, toot, bark, growl, shriek, whistle, chittle, whoop, chuckle, boom, and buzz. Indeed, very few actually "hoot." They have become the stuff of lore and legend—from the Roman myth that an owl foot could reveal secrets to the First Nations belief that an owl feather could give a newborn better night vision. But the truth about owls is much more exciting.In this gorgeous book, celebrated natural history writer and wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch reveals the secrets of these elusive species with stunning photographs, personal anecdotes, and accessible science. The photos alone are masterpieces. Unlike most published owl photos, which are portraits of birds in captivity, the vast majority of these were taken in the wild—a product of the author-photographer's incredible knowledge and patience. Lynch complements the photos with a wealth of facts about anatomy, habitat, diet, and family life. For each of the nineteen species that inhabit Canada and the United States, he provides a range map and a brief discussion of its distribution, population size, and status. Lynch debunks myths about owls' "supernatural" powers of sight and hearing, discusses courtship rituals, and offers personal tips for finding owls in the wild. From the great horned to the tiny elf owl, this amazing volume captures the beauty and mystery of these charismatic birds of prey.
Owls: A Guide to Every Species in the World
by Marianne TaylorDiscover the fascinating and mysterious world of owls with this stunning full-color, encyclopedic visual guide that explores all 225 known species, packed with maps, photographs, illustrations, informative scientific details, and a bonus 35½" x 12" accordion poster illustrated with the true-to-size wing span of the largest owl, overlayed with the wing span of the smallest owl and several owls in-between.Humans have long been fascinated by owls. From prehistoric cave paintings to popular modern children’s stories, these magnificent predators have been seen as harbingers of good fortune and impending disaster, as icons of fear and wisdom, and as the powerful sidekicks of magic-makers, including the beloved Harry Potter. Scientists have faced tremendous challenges trying to document the lives of these solitary, nocturnal, and highly elusive creatures. New species are still being discovered, as are new insights into the habits of even the most familiar varieties. Visually spectacular and authoritative, Owls includes full descriptions and maps of key viewing locations for all 225 owl species in the world, and is illustrated with drawings and stunning full-color images from some of the leading wildlife photographers from around the world which capture these birds’ breathtaking beauty and power. The book also features a special section on the art of hiding—a highly honed skill set of the owl.Throughout, Marianne Taylor provides a wealth of detail on each type of bird’s hunting and breeding behavior, habitat, and conservation. Inside, are dozens of fun facts, such as: Only nineteen of the 225 known species of owls are found in North America;Owls can be found on all continents except Antarctica;Owls, like humans, have binocular vision;Owls cannot turn their eyes, but are able to rotate their heads up to 270 degrees;Owls are carnivorous and are known to eat rodents, small mammals, nocturnal insects, fish, and other birds. Lavishly illustrated and educational, this breathtaking volume is essential for readers interested in natural science, devout birders, professional ornithologists, and all owl lovers.
Own It: Oprah Winfrey In Her Own Words (In Their Own Words)
by Anjali Becker and Jeanne EngelmannQuotes on empowerment, risk-taking, work/life balance, leadership, philanthropy, and more from &“one of the most successful entrepreneurs of her generation&” (Forbes). The public&’s appetite for all things Oprah Winfrey has waned little since her Chicago TV debut in 1983. Known as a self-help guru and the &“Queen of All Media,&” Oprah (it&’s almost impossible not to refer to her by her globally recognized first name) has been shining light on social issues and encouraging fans to &“live your best life&” for more than 30 years, revolutionizing her corner of the entertainment industry in the process. Own It: Oprah Winfrey in Her Own Words provides a unique look into the wisdom and thought processes of one of the most adored, respected, and powerful women in the world. This book collects her most insightful quotations, centered around her media career, life lessons, entrepreneurship, and remarkable personal story . . . &“The key is not to worry about being successful but to instead work toward being significant—and the success will naturally follow. How can you serve your way to greatness?&” —O, The Oprah Magazine &“[Multitasking] is a joke for me. When I try to do that, I don&’t do anything well.&” —Fast Company &“Life is always speaking to us, especially in our greatest trials. The question is will you listen to the whispers.&” —Ebony
Owning & Caring For a Piano
by Larry FineThe Piano Buyer Essentials SeriesThe Piano Buyer Essentials Series brings together in one place the very best and most important articles from our 30 years of publishing on the subject of buying and owning a piano. Each e-book is a compilation of articles from current and past issues of Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer, a semiannual consumer publication devoted to the purchase of new, used, and restored acoustic pianos and digital pianos. The e-books may also contain excerpts from The Piano Book, by Larry Fine, and from pieces published only on PianoBuyer.com. For reader convenience, articles and excerpts have been grouped by subject. However, because some pieces apply to more than one subject, there is some duplication of articles among the e-books in the series.
Owning Bipolar: How Patients and Families Can Take Control of Bipolar Disorder
by Joseph Shrand Michael G. Pipich“Essential reading, not only for the person learning to own their bipolar, but for the support system members and treatment providers walking alongside them in their journey to hope and healing.” —Sally Spencer-Thomas, PsyD, president United Suicide Survivor’s International Knowledge is power, and grasping the basics of bipolar disorder can give you the power you need to detect it, accept it, and own the responsibility for treatment and lifelong disease management. With its three-phase approach, Owning Bipolar can help you and your loved ones become experts at an illness that has called the shots in your life for too long. Now it’s time for you to take control. · The Pre-stabilization phase and recognition: confronting the causes of bipolar and the effects, including depression, anxiety, loss of energy, avoidance of responsibilities, and suicidal thoughts · The Stabilization phase and acting on it: starting effective medication, accepting the disease, and treating different types of bipolar · The Post-stabilization phase and living with it: undertaking long-term maintenance, accepting your new identity, and coming to terms with your responsibilities, and the responsibilities of your caregivers Accessible and encouraging, and accented with empathetic first-hand stories from people who share the disorder, this book is a vital companion for readers to help them understand, treat, and live successfully with bipolar. “Will provide clarity and understanding to a seemingly complex and confusing psychiatric condition.” —David B. Weiss, MD, FAPA
Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes
by Oxford University PressFrom writing poems to writing birthday cards, and from the garret to the classroom, the Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes has what every writer (or budding writer) needs. It contains rhymes for 45,000 words, including proper names, place names, and foreign terms used in English. The organization and layout are remarkably clear, making the volume very easy to use, and there is a complete index for added ease of reference. In-text notes offer tips on using rhymes effectively, make suggestions for expanding the rhyming lists included in the book, and give examples of how poets, past and present, have used rhyme. The wide-ranging and accessible introduction offers a brief outline of rhyming in its literary and historical contexts, and gives further advice on creative writing. The design is contemporary and clear, making the Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes simple to navigate. In short, this is a must-have tool for writers of all kinds and a superb reference for English teachers, as well as a delight for everyone who likes to play with words.
P-40 Warhawk vs Bf 109
by Jim Laurier Carl MolesworthAlthough the P-40 and the Bf 109 both joined the air war over North Africa at nearly the same time in early 1941, the venerable German fighter was already fully sorted with a combat career dating back to 1937 in Spain, while the American fighter was making its combat debut in the hands of the RAF's Desert Air Force. Both aircraft were low-wing designs powered by a single liquid-cooled engine of roughly the same output, but there the similarities ended. The Bf 109 was small and agile, capable of operating at high altitudes. The P-40's weight and engine limited it to middle-altitude operations, but it was more manoeuvrable than the Bf 109 and extremely capable in the fighter-bomber role. In typical encounters, Bf 109 pilots would climb above a formation of P-40s and then dive into battle, seeking to maintain the initiative and a speed advantage. The P-40 pilots would respond by trying to turn into the attack. The tide turned in the autumn of 1942, by which time USAAF P-40 squadrons had joined the fight in time for the final Allied push from El Alamein and the Operation Torch landings in Morocco.From the Trade Paperback edition.
PDR Consumer Guide to Prescription Drugs
by Pdr StaffIt is vital to know as much as possible about the drugs your doctor prescribes. Why this drug? What are its side effects? Is it safe to become pregnant while taking it? What happens if you take it with other drugs?These questions and more are answered in the PDR Consumer Guide to Prescription Drugs, a 650+ page book covering the most commonly prescribed medicines. Written by PDR's staff of pharmacists, this book provides the key information you need to truly understand the drugs you take-all written in patient-friendly language and based on the approved FDA labeling your doctor uses. In addition, the book includes full-color images of pills for easy identification, helpful comparison tables of common over-the-counter drugs, a guide to safe medication use, and more.The PDR Consumer Guide to Prescription Drugs puts valuable, authoritative information at your fingertips to ensure you have the best information possible to improve and maintain the health of you and your family.
PDR for Nonprescription Drugs 2013
by Pdr StaffThe 34th edition of PDR for Nonprescription Drugs is the most comprehensive and valuable to date. The 2013 book offers an updated guide to hundreds of the most commonly used over-the-counter medications, including analgesics, cough and cold preparations, fever reducers, allergy medications, and more. Organized for easy use, PDR for Nonprescription Drugs offers comprehensive drug information such as usage, dosage, warnings and precautions, side effects, ingredients, and more.
PEOPLE Bold & the Beautiful: Three Decades of Love, Lust & Drama!
by The Editors of PEOPLEIn this new, photo-packed collector's edition, People takes you inside the world's most-watched soap opera for its 30th anniversary. Featuring new interviews with the current cast and the show's producers, whose family was the model for the glamorous Forresters. Go on the set and get a behind-the-scenes look at 30 years of feuds and fashion, right up to the latest surprising love triangle. Plus: All of Brooke's marriages (and splits); the most shocking twists; weddings; runway shows; memorable guest stars (Betty White!); and the hottest Bold men.
PEOPLE Yearbook: The Most Memorable Moments of 2016 & Those We Lost in 2016
by The Editors of PEOPLEPeople highlights the memorable and significant moments of 2016 and profiles those we lost this year.