Pocket book of quotations 1942

In one way it seems quaint and dated but another quite classical. Finding the value of old websters dictionaries thriftyfun. Amagi, takahisa 6 october 1945 hiryu 6 aoki, taijiro 9 october 1945 akagi 23 kawaguchi, susumu 10 october 1945 hiryu 11 ohara, h. The pocket book of quotations was edited by henry davidoff and published by pocket books of new york. With pocket pals quotations journals, you can find inspiration right at your fingertips. William sauer has put together quotes from a great combination of sources ranging from buddha to tom robbins.

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Smallsize books which could fit in a readers pocket have existed from early times. Henry davidoff the pocket book of quotations collectors. It was first published, as an e book, by ballantine books on february 24, 2009, with a hardcover edition following from the same publisher in march 2009. For example, the early 8thcentury gospel book known as the st cuthbert gospel has a page size of only 8 by 92 millimetres 5. There were still people who refused to believe that this small town on munichs outskirts could be a target, but the majority of the population was well aware that it was not a question of if, but when. Part seven quotations in the summer of 1942, the town of molching was preparing for the inevitable. This pocketsized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred quotations from author ernest hemingway. The pocket book of boners, 1941, 1st edition, 1st printing, dr. The body book nonfiction by rayner, claire paperback book the cheap fast free. The pocket book of boners, 1941, 1st edition, 1st printing. Henry davidoff the pocket book of quotations hardcover new york pocket books 1942 very good in boards.

This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. The pocket book of quotations paperback january 1, 1942. The more you know the quotations, the more you can understand the references and get the gist of the conversation. Tolkien the screwtape letters, 1942, and charles williams a. All my life ive looked at words as though i were seeing them for the first time. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. Henry davidoff, the pocket book of quotations, pocket books 1942. King penguin books was a series of pocketsized monographs published by penguin books between 1939 and 1959. Best book of quotations the hip pocket guide to offbeat wisdom by william sauer is my alltime favorite book of quotations. This pocket book of quotations was first published in 1942. It refers to an edition that has been altered to fit in the readers. The pocket book of quotations by henry davidoff used books. However, the concept of producing a specific pocket edition of a book dates to the 20th century. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.

The oxford dictionary of quotations, 1942, oxford uni, accept. Pocketbook definition is a small especially paperback book that can be carried in the pocket. Molly guptill manning explores their history in when books went to war. By january 1942 the book production war economy agreement regulations came into force which. Published april 1st 1990 by pocket books first published 1942. Louis untermeyer was the author, editor or compiler, and translator of more than 100 books for readers of all ages. They should appear exactly as they do in the original. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The novel won the 2009 sidewise award for alternate history plot. Comes with eight different journals each with unique quotes.

Lines from great speeches, poems, plays, songs, and novels are included. Pocketbook definition of pocketbook by merriamwebster. An 1847 publication of the crock of gold and a 1942 publication of the pocket book of quotations. The pocket book of quotations by henry editor davidoff. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. When selling your book the most important thing to consider is the condition of the book. True first edition, unlike some of the so called first editions on ebay which are 2nd printings and later.

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A pocketsized folder or case used to hold money and papers. The pocket book of quotations brings together thousands of the thoughts that have changed the hearts and minds of mankind, the have advanced civilization, progress, even the cause of love. This covered a wide time range, a wealth of topic areas, and helped give readers something fresh to think about. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Be the first to ask a question about pocket book of quotations. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. In the wake of an attack on pearl harbor, which is far more successful than in reality, the novel depicts a. The sixty poems selected for pocket book of poetry span more than four centuries and some rank among the greatest works of literature in the english language. Battle of midway interrogation of japanese officials. An omnibus of schoolboy howlers and unconscious humor. On the correct handling of contradictions among the people february 27, 1957, 1st pocket ed.

It represents a broad, stimulating, and searching list, as well as a meditative and questing mind. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. He will be best remembered as the prolific anthologist whose collections have introduced students to contemporary american poetry since 1919. Jesus christ did not say, go into all the world and tell the world that it is quite right. Quotations of ernest hemingway by ernest hemingway. Pocket book of quotations by henry davidoff goodreads. Shipping any book is rather expensive and normally shipping costs more than the book. Davidoff, henry the pocket book of quotations 1942 collectors edition, first. In 1728 the book the arts of logick and rhetorick discussed a contest between daniel purcel and mr. This new collection contains the cream of the quotations which have become famous the world over. Pocketbook definition of pocketbook by the free dictionary. Henry davidoff the pocket book of quotations collectors edition 1st printing hardcover new york pocket books 1942 very good in boards. There is a set of 2 websters international dictionary from 1928 listed on ebay.

Back in 1942, in the midst of world war ii, dover came out with their first edition of the pocket book of quotations. Yet despite severe pounding from five soviet armies, the embattled german troops held the pocket and the luftwaffe organized a major aerial resupply effort to sustain the defenders. Lines form great speeches, poems, plays, songs, and novels are included. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.

A collection of favorite quotations from socrates to the present day. Instead, the soviet winter counteroffensive in february 1942 encircled the german ii armeekorps and other units, inside the demyansk pocket. The son of an established new york jeweler, untermeyers interest in poetry led to friendships with poets from three generations. Quotations of forty nine words or less should be placed in quotes. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Quotations and allusions in cs lewis, the problem of pain lewisiana. Pocketbook meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Elegant in design and typography, it is a remarkable compilation of great quotations from the major philip marlowe novels,the big sleep1939,farewell, my lovely1940,the high window1942,the lady in the lake1943,the little sister1949, the long goodbye 1954. When pocketbook first appeared in the early 17th century, it meant simply a book small enough to fit in ones pocket, but soon came to mean a leather folder in which notes, bills, important documents and other items could be carried. The hip pocket guide to offbeat wisdom by william sauer. The silent planet here is the earth as a pocket evil and as such cut off from. Quoteland would like to thank quotations book for its extensive contribution to our database follow quoteland on twitter.

Langdon smith quotes quoteland quotations by author. In our experience this is the correct method of resolving contradictions among the people. Four mysteries from the 40s from pocket books in 2020. Great quotations abound if often, as in the quotation of shakespearean passages, in truncated form. Dornbusch, zeigler, and the authors own observation indicate that george f. The pocket book of quotations edited by henry davidoff. The pocket book of quotations edited by henry davidoff acclaimed collection of the worlds most important, most stirring and bestloved quotations conveniently arranged by subject and with an index of authors from ancient to modern times hundreds of subjects and themes alphabetically listed a to z isbn. Many are popular favorites and several represent the best works written by their authors, among them william shakespeares sonnets, samuel taylor coleridges kubla khan, john keats ode on a grecian urn, william butler yeats the. He who would pun would pick a pocket quote investigator.