The entertaining companion to the Bible by the bestselling author of Brush Up Your Shakespeare.

Brush Up Your Bible!

MacRone, Michael

Lulevitch, Tom

Reference

Harper Paperbacks

Naughty Shakespeare

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A Little Knowledge: What Archimedes really meant and 80 other key ideas explained

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Ebury Press

Why did Archimedes jump from his bath and run naked through the streets shouting 'Eureka!'? What is a quantum and where does it leap? Do you know your id from your ego? Does God play dice? This books answers all those questions and more, taking the revolutionary and perplexing ideas of Western thought and extracting their essence. From Greek philosophy to contemporary economics, physics and architecture, "A Little Knowledge" covers some of the most often heard but least understood theories and explains them simply and entertainingly, including: Existentialism; The Oedipus Complex; Original Sin; 'I think, therefore I am'; Fuzzy Logic; The Big Bang; and 'Religion is the Opium of the People'.

A Little Knowledge : What Archimedes Really Meant and 80 Other Key Ideas Explained

History

World

Ebury & Vermilion

The San Francisco Chronicle called this entertaining and informative guide to the Bard's most famous and quotable expressions "delightful...a gem." From "salad days" to "strange bedfellows," the remarkable legacy of William Shakespeare lives on in our everyday vocabulary. Each entry includes the original meaning of the word or expression, the play or poem in which it appears, which character spoke it, and how it is used today. Cross-referenced for easy use; black-and-white line drawings by Tom Lulevitch.

Brush Up Your Shakespeare!

Gramercy

What did Israel sow in order to "reap the whirlwind"? Where did the "prodigal son" go to spend his inheritance? What is a "plowshare" and how can you beat a sword into one? Learn about these and other well-known words, phrases, and stories of the Old and New Testaments that have entered our everyday language. Includes black-and-white line drawings by Tom Lulevitch, a helpful index to key words and phrases, and a section on expressions that are mistakenly attributed to the Bible.

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Here is a fabulous and fun reference guide to the Latin and Greek origins of such words and expressions as "windbag" and "seize the day," as well as a lively tour through the literature and life of ancient times. With fun black-and-white illustrations, this irreverent and informative book provides history, maps, and even a glossary for a unique way to revisit the ancient classics.

Brush Up Your Classics!

Literature & Fiction

Greek and Roman tales are more popular and influential than ever and can be seen in all aspects of our modern culture. Brush up Your Mythology! takes an irreverent look at those gods and spirits whose myths and legends have become commonplace today. Chaos, Mother Earth, and Cupid appear, along with the origins of the days of the week and an alphabetical listing of all the important gods and goddesses. Black-and-white illustrations further enliven this terrific reference book.

Brush Up Your Mythology!

A collection of timeless wisdom and good advice from the works of Shakespeare selected by the bestselling author of Brush Up Your Shakespeare, this compendium contains approximately 400 brief selections from the plays and sonnets of Shakespeare.

Lessons on Living from Shakespeare

Quotations

Crown

Powerful feelings well said through words! If you love poetry, you will love this book.

Brush Up Your Poetry!: A Many-Slendoured Tour of the World's Best-Loved Verse

History & Criticism

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Brush Up Your Bible!

Naughty Shakespeare

A Little Knowledge: What Archimedes really meant and 80 other key ideas explained

A Little Knowledge : What Archimedes Really Meant and 80 Other Key Ideas Explained

Brush Up Your Shakespeare!

Brush Up Your Bible!

Brush Up Your Classics!

Brush Up Your Mythology!

Lessons on Living from Shakespeare

Brush Up Your Poetry!: A Many-Slendoured Tour of the World's Best-Loved Verse