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The Instant Intellectual
by Vincent, Norah And Conway, Chad
 
hardcover
$14.00

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ZENO'S
San Francisco, CA, USA

Instant Intellectual: the Quick & Easy Guide to Sounding Smart and CulturedInstant Intellectual: the Quick & Easy Guide to Sounding Smart and Cultured (Hard cover)
Pub. Date: 1998
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Price: $5.89
Seller: Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB, Frederick, MD, USA
Condition: Good
Notes: Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Instant Intellectual: the Quick & Easy Guide to Sounding Smart and CulturedInstant Intellectual: the Quick & Easy Guide to Sounding Smart and Cultured (Hardcover)
Pub. Date: 1998-05-13
Publisher: Hyperion
Price: $75.88
Seller: GridFreed, North Las Vegas, NV, USA
Condition: New
Notes: Size: 6x5x0; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
 
 
 
 

More About The Instant Intellectual by Vincent, Norah And Conway, Chad
 
 
 
Overview

With more than 200 foreign phrases, Latin terms, idiomatic expressions, and literary expressions, this little reference aids anyone in acquiring a cultured vocabulary. Accessible, handy, and fun, this book includes phonetic spellings and on-the-nose explanations.

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  • PID: 14162644420
  • ISBN-13: 9780786863761
  • Publisher: Hyperion Books
  • Seller: ZENO'S
    Notes: New York. 1998. Hyperion. 1st Edition. Very Good in Cloth Over Boards. No Dustjacket As Issued. 0786863765. 230 pages. hardcover. Cover design: Victor Weaver. Cover illustration: G.N. Conway.\. keywords: Reference Humor. FROM THE PUBLISHER-Do you know what Schadenfreude means? How about: deus ex machina, Sturm und Drang, salad days, pars passu, pas de deux? How many times have you been at a party, nodding and smiling at someone who used terms like these-all the while not having a clue what they mean? You know you should know, but for whatever reason you don't. Now with The Instant Intellectual you can look up these and many more impressive words and phrases, learn their meanings, and use them yourself. Collecting over 200 foreign phrases, literary and philosophical references, and a few priceless English idioms, this accessible, tongue-in-cheek guide presents all the expressions you'll need to know to join the cognoscenti and beat language snobs at their own game. inventory #25531.