The Illustrated Book of Sayings: Curious Expressions from

The Illustrated Book of Sayings: Curious Expressions from Around the World
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From the New York TimesÂ bestselling author of Lost in TranslationÂ and Eating the Sun, a charming illustrated collection of more than fifty expressions from around the globe that explores the nuances of language

From the hilarious and romantic to the philosophical and literal, the idioms, proverbs, and adages inÂ this illustrated collection address the nuances of language in the form of sayings from around the world. From the French idiom â€œto pedal in the sauerkrautâ€ (meaning, â€œto spin your wheelsâ€), to the Japanese idiom â€œeven monkeys fall from treesâ€ (meaning, â€œeven experts can be wrongâ€), The Illustrated Book of SayingsÂ reveals the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the worldâ€™s languages and cultures.
Country USA
Brand Ten Speed Press
Manufacturer Ten Speed Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 44565627
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2016-09-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781607749332

The Illustrated Book of Sayings: Curious Expressions from Around the World