{"product_id":"metaphors-be-with-you-9780062445346","title":"Metaphors Be with You: An A to Z Dictionary of History's Greatest Metaphorical Quotations","description":"\u003cp\u003eRespected quotation anthologist and author of \u003cem\u003eOxymoronica\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eViva la Repartee\u003c\/em\u003e Dr. Mardy Grothe is at his best in \u003cem\u003eMetaphors Be with You\u003c\/em\u003e, an A to Z dictionary of 2,750 of history's greatest metaphorical quotations, meticulously curated for writers, readers, and quotation lovers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMetaphors Be with You\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr. Mardy Grothe has created the definitive reference on English's finest metaphors, sourced from literature, politics, philosophy, Hollywood, religion, sports, comedy, history, religion, pop culture, and more. Arranged into two sections--\"The Ten Best Things Ever Said\" and \"The Single Best Thing Ever Said\"--\u003cem\u003eMetaphors Be with You\u003c\/em\u003e includes quotations on five hundred human interest topics and an introduction to the nature, importance, and sheer joy of metaphorical language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential for writers, readers, and language aficionados, this breathtaking, beautifully designed sourcebook also contains elegantly integrated digital access to Dr. Mardy's Dictionary of Metaphorical Quotations, the world's largest online database of quotations containing metaphors, similes, and analogies. This one-of-a-kind synergy between print and technology offers a comprehensive look at the diversity of words and phrases we use to relate to, understand, and describe our world by providing access to detailed source information, innumerable \"Error Alerts,\" and fascinating quotation backstories that will engage readers as they delve into metaphorical language and discover their own favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a speech, writing a novel, or simply searching for new ways to express yourself, this remarkable compendium is sure to inspire you with the perfect metaphor every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrothe, Mardy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e Dr. Mardy Grothe is a retired psychologist, management consultant, and platform speaker; the author of six books on words and language; the creator of \u003cem\u003eDr. Mardy's Dictionary of Metaphorical Quotations\u003c\/em\u003e; and one of America's most beloved quotation anthologists. He lives in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with his wife, Katherine Robinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50543379906834,"sku":"9780062445346","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f4e3e616-ff48-40c0-9425-716ce13594ef.jpg?v=1731508059","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/metaphors-be-with-you-9780062445346","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}