A pensive assortment of the nostalgic poetry of Stan St. Clair spaning nearly three decades. Many of these were previously published in newspapers, magazines and books, as well as on Internet sites. A large number, however, appear in print for the first time in this classy volume. Graced by a striling cover, this book is sure to be a treasured part of the libraries of poetry lovers the world over..

Reflections on Life

Literature & Fiction

St. Clair, Stanley J.

Poetry

Saint Clair Publications

Were there intelligent civilizations on our planet prior to our human race? What did the ancients believe about the giants documented in various pre-historic writings who wreaked havoc in the Antediluvian age? Did they survive the Great Deluge? What does DNA tell us about the Neanderthals? Who was the mysterious biblical Melchizedek of Abraham's day? Can the origin of the Hyksos kings of the 15th Egyptian Dynasty be identified? Did the "Witch of Endor" really conjure the spirit of Samuel at the bidding of King Saul? What happened to the "Ten Lost Tribes" of Israel? Using in-depth comparisons with ancient texts, coupled with archeological and DNA findings, biblical scholar and genealogist Stan St. Clair attacks these and other difficult questions of historical significance. You may find some surprising conclusions.

Mysterious People Of The Bible In The Light Of History

History

World

St. Clair Publications

This fascinating work unveils the origins and meanings of almost 400 common English clichés, idioms, axioms, proverbs, similes, and curious words and catch-phrases, salted with a hint of humor. It is a myth-buster on the origins of a number of them. If you think you know the full scoop on “Your name is mud,” and the international distress signal, “SOS,” you are likely wrong. What about “People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones?” and "Caught red handed?" Did “Cleanliness is next to godliness” come from the Bible? The book is illustrated and lists hundreds of references from books, plays, films, songs, poems, and even currency, letters and court records. Delve into this unique tome which is better by ‘a country mile’ than many others of its type.

On the Origin of the Clichés and Evolution of Idioms

Reference

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

In what may just be the most detailed, accurate and comprehensive book of its type ever published, Stanley J. St. Clair, author of On the Origin of the Clichés and Evolution of Idioms, delves deep into the history of phrases and common English expressions, exposing numerous misconceptions and incorrect previously published origins. By enlarging the page size, using smaller print, and removing the illustrations and humorous antidotes, St. Clair is able to include all of the entries in his two previous volumes and double the combined number in this remarkable work.Many of our common catchphrases are actually misquotes, often even attributed wrongly. Did you know that “Me Tarzan, you Jane” was never used in any Tarzan book or movie? Are you aware of the fact that “Elementary, my dear Watson” never appeared in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes novels? Then from where did these quotes originate? Did you know that “umpteenth time” was in use almost 100 years before top printed sources claim? Did you know that “God willing and the Creeks don’t rise” originally had nothing to do with streams of water? Did you know that “How do you like them apples?” was not referring to the fruit, and that the date of its first appearance in print is often wrongly stated?Unlike most phrase dictionaries, in many cases this work not only gives the definition and most likely origin, but early citations as well. With entries as ancient as “By the skin of my teeth” to as new as “Kicking the can down the road,” this comprehensive work is sure to appeal to seekers of truth everywhere. The author welcomes your comments. This is the first of three books in this series.

Most Comprehensive Origins of Cliches, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

Volume III completes almost 10 years of extensive research into colloquial and figurative English. The series, Most Comprehensive Origins of Clichés, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions is on the cutting edge of research of both the origins and the continuing evolution of English sayings, idioms and expressions, delving back in time to determine the most probable way the expressions began, following their path through the changes of the ages, and noting current trends of changing connotations. It even recalls some phrases from the past which are now antiquated, while picking up on others which are so fresh that they have barely been introduced. Better than any other printed work available today, it expounds on each entry and gives detailed results on years of study of the English spoken and written jargon, not only in America, but in the U.K. and Australasia, as well as numerous foreign expressions commonly used by English speaking journalists, authors and the general public. These three volumes contain the largest work of its type in print today, and a separate index book is being released simultaneously to this volume tying them all together, giving fingertip access to well over 4,000 entries. It is truly a unique work, and will set a high bar for future work in this field. The previous volumes have been included in libraries across America, and have received rave reviews from teachers, ministers, newspaper reporters and many others. The original volume has been accepted for a reference for a Doctorate Degree at a major university and to teach English as a second language, as well as being a conversation piece while entertaining company.

Most Comprehensive Origins of Cliches, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions: Volume III

Most Comprehensive Origins of Cliches, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions: Volume II

Exploring Our Exciting World Book Eight: Eorope: Selected Countries

Travel

Europe

Most Comprehensive Origins of Clichés, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions Index for All Volumes was specifically compiled to tie together all three volumes of this unique work, making it an easily referenced work with over 4,100 entries which may be used by any person desiring to discover the most accurate information available on the meanings and origins of idiomatic English, not only in America, but in all countries in which English is the primary language. Not only does this study embrace figurative speech, but contains many foreign phrases which have been integrated into our everyday conversation and reading. It also has proverbs and sayings which predate English, originally being in Hebrew, Latin, and other tongues, some of which have existed for thousands of years. Many expressions have been incorrectly attributed by other sources. While no work is perfect, these books have been meticulously researched, and some updated as new information became available. The Original Volume has found its way into public, school and university libraries, and has received much praise from professors, authors, clergymen and newspaper journalists.

Most Comprehensive Origins of Cliches, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions: Index for All Volumes

In many religions, not just Christianity and Judaism, "the end of the world," or more properly, the end of the age is foretold in their sacred writings. At the close of Jesus' ministry, as he faced death, he gave his disciples a blow-by-blow prophetic dialogue of events he said would happen at the end of this age, foretelling his second advent to earth. This is found in Matthew 24. Throughout the ages numerous attempts by Bible scholars have been made to predict when that would happen. All have failed. As the close of the twentieth century approached, anticipation was high among fundamentalist Christians who said that the second coming could happen anytime. Even psychics were predicting that a new world leader would arise and bring peace on earth. Why were these all wrong? If the signs were all around us that Jesus was to return around the year 2000, as these people predicted, why didn't it happen? What were they missing? In this unique book, Bible Scholar, Stanley J. St. Clair, gives a shocking new theory as to how so many have missed the mark in their predictions, and if and when these events could occur.

Predictions of the Prophets: Why Has Jesus Not Returned?

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

This book is a fascinating continuation of the journey begun by researcher St. Clair in 2010 and contained in the original volume of Most Comprehensive Origins of Clich&#65533;s, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions published in 2013, and revised in 2014 and 2015. As in that work, like his previous phrase origin books, St. Clair disproves much folk etymology and claims by other published sources, often by showing earlier citations which indicate that many popular stories regarding the origins of idioms, proverbs and metaphors are totally untrue.Some new features include cross-referencing on expressions which may be arranged in more than one way, plus referrals back to the original volume when applicable. Also he has added numerical identification of those entries primarily native to Britain and Australia. Another new aspect is inclusion of some common oxymorons which have become clich&#65533;. This volume had over 1,000 new entries in its original release and is a must for those who own the first volume.Then, in August, 2019, this volume was completely revised and expanded. Over 170 new expressions were added, and a few duplicates were removed. The Index Book was also brought up to date.

Most Comprehensive Origins of Cliches, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions Volume II: Revised and Expanded

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