The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
You Can Say That Again is Bruce Rogers’ light-hearted look at the the
English language. It examines the origins, history, and peculiarities
of the language, and provides instruction on how to speak effectively.
It sets the record straight on how to pronounce some of the most
troublesome words and names. It examines the standards of the
electronic media and finds them wanting. And it offers tips on
preparation and presentation for platform speakers and broadcasters.
You Can Say That Again has a language quiz in every chapter, along with
lists of origins, political and business terms, sports and science
bloopers, puns, limericks, and euphemisms. There’s a pronunciation
guide for major languages. And there is help for those who want to join
the battle against jargon, slang, and clichés. Vocal confidence is
essential for personal success. You Can Say That Again can help you
sound better when you open your mouth to speak.
When men find gold in the frozen north of Canada, they need dogs - big, strong dogs to pull the sledges on the long journeys to and from the gold mines. Buck is stolen from his home in the south and sold as a sledge-dog. He has to learn a new way of life - how to work in harness, how to stay alive in the ice and the snow...and how to fight. Because when a dog falls down in a fight, he never gets up again.
