Erin McKean Boeken

A stylishly illustrated and informative guide to the 100 iconic dresses--from The Bandage to The Sack, The Babydoll to The Siren, and everything between-- that have made their mark on the world.

1001 Legal Words You Need to Know explains and illuminates the most difficult and arcane vocabulary any American has to deal with--that of the law. This comprehensive--but never condescending--guide to the language of the American legal system carefully defines and explains every term, and many entries have supplementary notes and a sample sentence. These notes include information about grammar associated with certain terms, as well as an etymology section useful in finding the linguistic origins of each term. American and British spellings are differentiated ( license vs. licence ), as are singular and plural forms ( dictum vs. dicta ).In addition, the book includes a number of quick mini-guides to legal troubleshooting that include information on understanding wills, trusts, and inheritance, granting someone a power of attorney, understanding contracts, what to do if you're sued, how to choose a lawyer, exploring law school, and enjoying cop and lawyer dramas. The backmatter contains an extensive list of legal aid organizations and a helpful bibliography of books about the law and lawyers for further reading.Written for everyday people who only want to know "the basics," 1001 Legal Words You Need To Know is the perfect size and scope for anyone trying to see through the jargon of the American legal system.

"The best-selling author of The Secret Lives of Dresses presents a visual A-to-Z reference profiling iconic vintage and modern dresses, combining evocative four-color illustrations with lively assessments of each depicted style, their famous wearers and typical accessories."

Stunning debut women's fiction that reaches out to the fashion/zeitgeist conscious with a tale of vintage frocks and new love

For thirty years Verbatim: The Language Quarterly has published amusing, interesting and occasionally useful essays on concept, usage, jargon, wordplay, lexicography, linguistics, blunders, malapropisms and anything else remotely tied to the English language. Here, collected for the first time, are some of the most fascinating, funniest and strangest pieces that first debuted in its pages. Verbatim is a smart and sassy collection for anyone seeking the highly scholarly or the completely frivolous. From the roots of medieval words to the components of a British football chant, Verbatim will offer something for every language lover and word nerd to enjoy.