DIVE INTO THE FASCINATING WORLD OF IDIOMS WITH TIMELESS TALES Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. A Bird in the Hand Is Worth Two in the Bush. Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire. Kick a Man When He Is Down. You may know what each means and now unlock the secret language of expressions through a potpourri of timeless tales. Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan dives into the fascinating world of idioms to pick out some gems and the tales woven around them. These enchanting phrases will dance in your imagination, painting vivid pictures with words. This collection of 21 short stories is a delightful journey that explores the whimsy of idioms and their fascinating origins, from Aesop’s Fables to everyday speech. It delves into the quirks of languages to discover that idioms are the colourful threads weaving the tapestry of cultures. The tales are not just a peek behind the linguistic curtain; they’re a full-throttle journey. Get ready to see language in a whole new light–-a richer, more human light and unlock the keys to understanding these rich, complex expressions.

Be very afraid. Thirteen stories of revenge. These women are mad as hell, bloodthirsty. And they are coming for you. A sixty-something woman finds unexpected love; another abducts her nephew; a writer strikes a deal with the devil - each story bares its fangs. Startling, sinister and seductive, these women go after those who wronged them with a ferocious cunning, sometimes underhanded, sometimes operatic. A sisterhood of betrayed wives, beheaded princesses, the belittled and gaslighted... Hell Hath No Fury illuminates the electrifying space between love and hate. Contributors: *Robin McLean *Anil Menon *Catherine McNamara *Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan *Shinie Antony *Kiran Manral *Irenosen Okojie *Rudrakshi Bhattacharjee *Anuja Chandramouli *A.T. Boyle *Madhavi Mahadevan *Anukrti Upadhyay *Jahnavi Barua

How Many Lines in a Limerick? introduces readers to poetic forms like sonnets, nonets and limericks, poetic stanzas of various lengths, and metered lines that demonstrate the beat and rhythm of rhymed and unrhymed poetry. The creative examples and word play draw readers of all ages to the vast variety of poetry and invite children to use their inventive artistry to write as well.

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A collection of animal fables told by the Greek slave Aesop.

A New York Times Bestseller • Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize One of the New York Times's 100 Best Books of the 21st Century "A hypnotic and electrifying Irish tale that transcends country, transcends time." —Lily King, New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers Small Things Like These is award-winning author Claire Keegan's landmark new novel, a tale of one man's courage and a remarkable portrait of love and family It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man faces into his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery which forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church. An international bestseller, Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism, and empathy from one of our most critically lauded and iconic writers.