Respected linguist Ostler demystifies more than 150 colorful homegrown figures of speech. She traces each saying from its first known appearance in print to its place in modern English, uncovering a host of cultural and historical tidbits along the way.

In "Let's Talk Turkey!" author Hannes Lambert doesn't mince words. In a series of hard-hitting essays, he dissects the burning issues of our time - from the ubiquity of social media to the challenges of climate change and the pitfalls of political populism. Lambert draws from a wealth of experience as a "content creator" in the media world, as a son of separated parents in former East Germany, and as a father to a daughter in today's world. With insight, empathy, and a healthy dose of self-irony, he lays bare the contradictions and absurdities of our modern society. Whether he's questioning the mechanisms of the digital attention economy, analyzing the excesses of "cancel culture," or recounting the ups and downs of his own family history - Lambert always writes with disarming honesty and a clear, precise style. "Let's Talk Turkey!" is not a book for those seeking simple answers. Rather, it invites the reader to explore and question the complexity of our world together with the author. It's a book that one doesn't put down untouched - and that will long inspire reflection and discussion.

Talk Turkey to Me is an informative, entertaining read featuring callers' questions answered by a former Butterball[Registered] Turkey Talk-Line expert. The book also features recipes for more than 80 dishes to accompany your turkey-everything from appetizers to desserts-to help you cook up a good time in the kitchen anytime! Book jacket.