Quotations

A unique collection of quotes and photos revealing a new side of Mark Twain's humor and wit. A highly entertaining collection of timeless quotations from Mark Twain. The 19th-centurey American writer, humorist, public speaker, and publisher wrote...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583942468Author Sy SafranskyFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781682011096Author Jim SecordFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint North Star Press of Saint Cloud IncPublisher North Star Press of Saint Cloud...

The author of more than 2,000 books and pamphlets, Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet, 1694-1778) was one of the most prolific writers of the eighteenth century, and also one of the wittiest and most insightful. This unique collection of over 800 of...

A valuable collection of the greatest wisdom and quotes about why we write. Author and journalist Gene Fowler put it best: "Writing is easy; all you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until the drops of blood form on your forehead." Anyone who...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781936740703Author Allen KleinFormat PaperbackPage Count 244Imprint Viva EditionsPublisher Viva EditionsWeight(grams) 0g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780952328803Author David KerekesFormat PaperbackPage Count 252Imprint Critical Vision (an imprint of Headpress)Publisher HeadpressWeight(grams) 692g

Here are1,237 laugh-out-loud quotes, quips, and jokes, all in one packed-to-the-brim volume. Yes, folks, sit back and enjoy this collection of inadvertent gaffes, thigh-slappers, puns, and everything and anything else that'll tickle your funny bone...

The many published volumes of the writings of Harold Adams Innis testify to his extraordinary grasp of the ordering principles of human history. The notes that he left at the time of his death provide a new and revealing profile of the inner workings of...

When you need a pick-me-up, Jess Sharp, creator of @jessrachelsharp on Instagram, shares 100 illustrated messages of encouragement for your most difficult days. This chunky mini book is the perfect gift to say "You've got this!"About the AuthorJess...

Uplifting stories of remarkable women and their cats combine with bestselling illustrator Lulu Mayo's fabulously cute, quirky art to create an irresistible gift for cat lovers and their favorite felines. What do nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale,...

A collection of stupid utterances, mostly unintentional--although not always--from politics, show business, sports, and anywhere else people can put their feet in their mouths. Based on recorded history, it's safe to say that dumb remarks have been...

The Wit & Wisdom of Sherlock Holmes is a glorious collection of more than 300 quotes from Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson, Professor Moriarty, Irene Adler, Mycroft Holmes, Inspector Lestrade and more. The world's favourite detective is renowned for his...

Poised, cultured, and unforgettable, Grace Kelly had the aura of a princess, even before she was crowned. She exuded grace, polish, flair, and serenity as a fashion icon, actor, and humanitarian. Living with Grace is a captivating look at this elegant...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578268924Author Jackie CorleyFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Hatherleigh PressPublisher Hatherleigh PressWeight(grams) 121g

Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks. Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens,...

'The difficult is what takes a little time; the impossible is what takes a little longer,' said Fridtj of Nansen, who personally repatriated more than 400,000 prisoners of war after World War I and helped save millions of Russians from starvation. Albert...

Life is better with a spanielThis paw-some collection of delightful photos and wise words will have you swooning for spanielsWith their irresistible smiles, ears for years and endless amounts of energy, it's no wonder spaniels are one of the world's...

When times are particularly difficult, and you are likely to slip into despair, some of the greatest pop songs can provide true comfort to make it through the pain. The problem with advice in general is that we often don't take it. The great thing about...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800690752Author Orange Hippo!Format HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Orange Hippos!Publisher Welbeck Publishing GroupWeight(grams) 113g

With more than 3,000 quotations on everything from fashion and feminism to men, marriage, friendship, history, technology, sports, and more, this massive compilation proves once and for all that women know everything! Each page offers wisdom, wit, and...

Here is the classic collection of quotes from Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather. Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather is one of the greatest movies of all time and one of the most popular: on its 35th anniversary, it continues to be a top earner on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781946764355Author BodhipaksaFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Parallax PressPublisher Parallax Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611456967Author E M CioranFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Arcade PublishingPublisher Skyhorse PublishingWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 208mm *...

Roman history for a Greek audience.Dionysius of Halicarnassus was born before 53 BC and went to Italy before 29 BC. He taught rhetoric in Rome while studying the Latin language, collecting material for a history of Rome, and writing. His Roman...

Mock trial-Roman style.Roman secondary education aimed principally at training future lawyers and politicians. Under the late Republic and the Empire, the main instrument was an import from Greece: declamation, the making of practice speeches on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578266401Author Travis HellstromFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S.

You've received the happiest of news: you're going to be a parent! So what's next? Top Tips for New Parents has advice on everything from what to prepare before your bundle of joy arrives to practical tips for settling in with your new addition to the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925335910Author Lloyd Spencer DavisFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Exisle PublishingPublisher Exisle Publishing

Roman history for a Greek audience.Dionysius of Halicarnassus was born before 53 BC and went to Italy before 29 BC. He taught rhetoric in Rome while studying the Latin language, collecting material for a history of Rome, and writing. His Roman...

An essential, inspiring collection of quotations about creativity, social justice, and more from musician, producer, artist, and designer Pharrell WilliamsRising to global fame with his hit single "Happy," Pharrell Williams has influenced every corner of...

Whoever said, "sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you" never met an a**hole. Here, you'll find more than 1,200 of the most biting quotes, comments, and comebacks ever uttered, including:"I would like to take you seriously,...

Never let 'em see you sweat. Never bring a knife to a gun fight. Never underestimate the power of a woman. Never trust someone who tells you to never trust someone. Quotation anthologist Dr. Mardy Grothe has coined the term neverisms for emphatic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645589419Author Publications International LtdFormat HardbackPage Count 640Imprint Publications International, Ltd.Publisher Publications International,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904246046Author James A. SimpsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Steve Savage Publishers LimitedPublisher Steve Savage Publishers Limited

"Why I so much prefer autumn to spring is that in the autumn one looks at heaven--in the spring at the earth."--Soren Kierkegaard The father of existentialism, Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a philosopher who could write like an angel. With only a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780671024574Author Jill SherwinFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Star TrekPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 449gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 20mm

"Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings is for everyday readers looking for pithy sayings, deeper understanding of the Chinese culture and a unique look at the Chinese language." - The Rapidian "Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings opens a diverting and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780140235142Author Fred RogersFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S.Publisher J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S.

A treasure trove of illuminating and entertaining quotations from the legendary naturalist Here is Charles Darwin in his own words--the naturalist, traveler, scientific thinker, and controversial author of On the Origin of Species, the book that shook...