Max Vocab: Journeys in the English Language

Reference

Max Cryer

Cherie Brown

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Reed New Zealand

Hear Our Voices, We Entreat: The Extraordinary Story of New Zealand's National Anthems

Arts & Photography

Music

Exisle Publishing

<p>The Godzone Dictionary is a concise A - Z of the words and phrases that make our New Zealand language and speech patterns so distinctive and individual, from Aotearoa and Avondale spiders to Zambuck and Zespri. Slang words and expressions feature heavily, while one of the unique features of this book is the large number of Maori words that have become part of our common language in recent years. The listing also includes the popular names of our sports teams (so often confused!) and an appendix of common New Zealand acronyms. From Rotovegas to the Naki, Pig Islanders everywhere - not to mention tourists - will find Godzone explained as never before. Never stuffy or academic, Max Cryer brings his expert knowledge and sly wit to a book that is sure to be a reference for many years to come. Sweet as!</p>

The Godzone Dictionary: of favourite New Zealand words and phrases

Exisle Publishing Pty Ltd

Fall in love with your canine companion all over again as you read these unbelievable, heartwarming, and hilarious stories about man's best friend. The ultimate book for dog lovers, this collection includes little-known and fascinating facts about the history of dogs and their influence on language, culture, and literature through the ages. Learn how mankind's most steadfast companion has inspired the poetry of Sir Walter Scott, the invention of velcro, and the love of millions worldwide.

Home is Where the Dog Is: 1001 Things You Didn't Know About Man's Best Friend

Cedar Fort. Inc.

Who Said That First?: The Curious Origins of Common Words and Phrases

<p>Who first wrote 'absence makes the heart grow fonder', 'accidentally on purpose' or 'no pain, no gain?' Did you know that there is no evidence Queen Victoria said 'We are not amused' or Marie Antoinette proclaimed 'Let them eat cake', but 'iron curtain' was in use for 40 years before Winston Churchill said it, and we have P.G. Wodehouse to thank for 'straight from the horse's mouth'? This witty and accessible compendium reveals the obscure origins of over 500 common phrases, dispelling myths and offering plenty of fascinating facts to delight the trivia-holic in all of us.</p>

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

Summersdale

Curious Thoughts

HarperCollins New Zealand

Curious Crosswords

David Tossman

Some of the world's best-loved songs have had remarkable origins. Had Robert Burns not heard an old man sing a quavering version of an ancient Scottish country song, we would never have had 'Auld Lang Syne'. Miss Jane Ross wrote down the tune she heard played by a piper at an Irish village fair in 1855. Had she not done so, the rest of the world would not have heard 'Danny Boy'. Marie Antoinette heard a peasant nurse sing an obscure lullaby to her princely son. The empress's unexpected promotion of the song resulted in its now being listed by The Guinness Book of Records as one of the three most familiar songs in the world. Love Me Tender tells the remarkable stories behind 40 popular and traditional songs. Some evolved from folksongs, some are from musical theatre, while others hit the mark because a particular recording appeared at just the right time. In some cases, one word made all the difference: Paul McCartney composed a tune but could only think of the words 'scrambled eggs' to fit it, but fortunately he later came up with the perfect solution - 'Yesterday'. In a book full of surprises and curiosities, Max Cryer reveals stories from all around the world, and from artists as diverse as Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby and Cole Porter. This truly fascinating book makes enthralling reading.

Love Me Tender: the Stories Behind the World's Favourite Songs

Exisle (Australia)

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