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Using Figurative Language presents results from a multidisciplinary decades-long study of figurative language that addresses the question, 'Why don't people just say what they mean?' This research empirically investigates goals speakers or writers have when speaking (writing) figuratively, and concomitantly, meaning effects wrought by figurative language usage. These 'pragmatic effects' arise from many kinds of figurative language including metaphors (e.g. 'This computer is a dinosaur'), verbal irony (e.g. 'Nice place you got here'), idioms (e.g. 'Bite the bullet'), proverbs (e.g. 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket') and others. Reviewed studies explore mechanisms - linguistic, psychological, social and others - underlying pragmatic effects, some traced to basic processes embedded in human sensory, perceptual, embodied, cognitive, social and schematic functioning. The book should interest readers, researchers and scholars in fields beyond psychology, linguistics and philosophy that

¿Hablas español? (Do you speak Spanish?) You can say sì with this fun and educational coloring book. More than 60 pages of kid-friendly illustrations and easy vocabulary, accompanied by

What did the zero say to the eight? "Nice belt!" Anyone who loves silly humor, especially kids aged 5 to 10, will love this book. It's packed with classic knock-knock jokes and "What do you get?" joke

A sweet shojo story of a soft-spoken high school freshman and her quest to make friends, Waiting for Spring will delight fans of earnest, fun, and dramatic shojo like Kimi ni Todoke and Say I Love You

From the author of Fawkes comes a magical take on the story of Anastasia Romanov.The history books say I died.They don’t know the half of it.Anastasia “Nastya” Romanov was given a single mis

“Who do you say I am?” Matthew 16:15 In his insightful follow-up to the bestselling book, The Power of God’s Names, Dr. Tony Evans introduces you to Jesus in ways you may have never

A fun, romantic book that will appeal to all ages and is the perfect Valentine's gift. Show a little love every day with this cute illustrated book, packed with punderful phrases and dreamy quotes. Fr

"I can’t remember the last time I read a book I wish so much I’d written. Treeborne is beautiful, and mythic in ways I would never have been able to imagine...I can’t say enough about this book."—Dani

You may say that you love your family, your spouse, your church, or the Lord. You may also express love for more temporal things like a good cup of coffee, your home, or a nice dinner at your favorite

The astonishing new novel from the incomparable, multi-award-winning, and Laureate na nOg, Sarah Crossan. I am not who I say I am, and Marla isn't who she thinks she is. I am a girl trying to forget.

The astonishing new novel from the incomparable, multi-award-winning and Laureate na nÓg Sarah Crossan.I am not who I say I am, and Marla isn't who she thinks she is.I am a girl trying to forget. She

"You are mine, and I am yours, and we are one, and our lives are one henceforth, please God, who can alone separate us. I am bold to say this, to pray and to live by it."—Rose Clevelan

Richt, afore ye say onythin: this is a JOURNAL, aye? No a diary. I ken fine whit it says on the front. But when ma Maw went doon the shops I SPECIALLY telt her tae get yin that didnae say “diary

Never say never again!A wise man once said that "never" is a ridiculous word you should never use. Never! contains 1000 quotes from people telling you to never do something. From the inspirational lik

Some say the great mystery of how one can live in two realities at once is only the stuff of dreams. They are wrong. The New York Times bestselling master of suspense takes you on a mind-ben

What did the mommy dog say to her puppy? I ruff you!And what do I say to you?I love you!Little ones will love this sweet novelty book from bestselling baby and toddler brand creator, Sandra Magsamen!

Can you love someone to death? Some would say Becky Gerard is a devoted mother and would do anything for her only child. Others claim she's obsessed and can't stop the vicious circle of finding a cure

「去看醫生了喔！」這句話不再讓孩子焦慮。跟著Billy和Nell一起檢查身體、打預防針，透過小機關翻頁認識醫院。書中設計充滿巧思，每一頁都有互動樂趣與實用小叮嚀，幫助家長在故事中和孩子建立安全感。The Big Steps series is designed to help young children deal with new experiences in their lives. In We're Going to the Doctor, Billy and Nell go for a check-up and have an injection. This novelty book with a sweet story has fun flaps to lift and mechanisms to move as well as practical tips for parents and carers on each page, endorsed by leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer.With delightful illustrations by Marion Cocklico, We're Going to the Doctor is the perfect book for sharing and reassuring little people.For more toddler tips, read We're Having A Baby, I'm Not Sleepy, No More Nappies, I'm Starting Nursery and Can You Say Please?

The Victorians used to call their mental hospitals stone mothers,' I say. 'They thought the design of the building could literally nurse the sick back to health.'Marianne grew up in the shadow of the

《The Secret Barrister》是一部以平實、生動語言描寫英國刑事司法現場的紀實作品，揭露法庭背後不為人知的真實與荒謬。作者是一位匿名律師，以幽默卻犀利的筆觸，講述他面對罪犯、受害者、證人與制度的日常經歷。書中探討如何為可能有罪的人辯護、面對冤案的無力感，以及司法制度中的荒謬與缺陷。本書不只是一本關於法律的書，更是對人性與社會結構的觀察與反思，適合對法律、社會議題或真實故事有興趣的讀者閱讀。THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Eye-opening, damning and hilarious' Tim Shipman, author of All Out War and Fall Out“I’m a barrister, a job which requires the skills of a social worker, relationship counsellor, arm-twister, hostage negotiator, named driver, bus fare-provider, accountant, suicide watchman, coffee-supplier, surrogate parent and, on one memorable occasion, whatever the official term is for someone tasked with breaking the news to a prisoner that his girlfriend has been diagnosed with gonorrhoea.”Welcome to the world of the Secret Barrister. These are the stories of life inside the courtroom. They are sometimes funny, often moving and ultimately life-changing.How can you defend a child-abuser you suspect to be guilty? What do you say to someone sentenced to ten years who you bel

The Sound That Makes the World Go 'Round Like most parents, our Heavenly Father delights in hearing us say "I love you," and expressing that same sentiment to us. With the Bible as its model, Daddy'

The all-powerful God we serve is interested in what you have to say! This devotional prayer book is a lovely reminder to bring any petition before your heavenly Father. Dozens of just-right-sized pray

Sometimes all that it takes to start over is the courage to say you will.In Kathleen’s home, red jeans were a sin. Parties were punishable with violence. Fear was part of the daily norm. Growing

Sometimes all that it takes to start over is the courage to say you will.In Kathleen’s home, red jeans were a sin. Parties were punishable with violence. Fear was part of the daily norm. Growing

Penguins are always polite. They say “please” and “thank you,” they wait their turn patiently, and they always help to clean up when playtime is over. But one day, Polly Penguin decides that being pol

"If you've got a bad deal," Anton's father used to say, "get out of it and move on." When he finds himself in a cruel orphanage Anton does just that, and hides on an ocean

Before you say good night, snuggle your kids cozy close and enjoy favorite Bible stories for bedtime. Amy Parker and Virginia Allyn, the author-illustrator pair you know and love from the bestselling

If you are leaning backwards in your chair, are you more likely to think about the past than the future? When you say that someone “leaves me cold,” do you literally feel cold? What

The stunning new novel from Clare Mackintosh, the international bestselling author of I Let You Go and I See You.The police say it was suicide.Anna says it was murder.They're both wrong.Last year, Tom

How do you reply to your colleague's weird email? What might Debrett's say about your Tinder profile? And just how do you know if you're mansplaining? In this irreverent journey through the murky worl

'Stylish, striking, and elegantly packaged...as indispensible to confronting, say, your domineering mother-in-law or your local city council as it is to helping foment an ongoing and ever-escalating i

A hilarious, action-packed series launches with a story-within-a-story, from the bestselling author of the Half Upon a Time trilogy.Life is boring when you live in the real world, instead of starring in your own book series. Owen knows that better than anyone, what with the real world’s homework and chores.But everything changes the day Owen sees the impossible happen—his classmate Bethany climb out of a book in the library. It turns out Bethany’s half-fictional and has been searching every book she can find for her missing father, a fictional character.Bethany can’t let anyone else learn her secret, so Owen makes her a deal: All she has to do is take him into a book in Owen’s favorite Kiel Gnomenfoot series, and he’ll never say a word. Besides, visiting the book might help Bethany find her father……Or it might just destroy the Kiel Gnomenfoot series, reveal Bethany’s secret to the entire world, and force Owen to live out Kiel Gnomenfoot’s final (veryfinal) adventure.

A hilarious collection of 350 unique gross jokes, complete with hysterical illustrations and a laugh noise button! How do you make a tissue dance? Put a little boogie in it! What did one toilet say

Join mummy and I on our thank you walk and see all the different ways that you can say thank you! A Thank You Walk is part of Bright Start; a touching new series of board books which combines sweet st

In sixth grade, bad things can happen to good kids. Bullies will find your weakness and jump on it. Teachers will say you did something wrong when really you didn't mean to do anything wrong. The kids

The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something!If you see an injustice... say something!In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the ma

If you asked people to post a status update on their relationship with food, most would say "It's Complicated." We aspire to eat healthfully but find ourselves making hasty food choices driven by stre

"At once playful, smart, easy to implement and, dare I say, punk rock, the pages of this book will wake you up to your personal power and remind you just how enjoyable your life, and work, can be. I h