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.

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.

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.

You’re already establishing a track record with your kid by how you listen, by what you say when you’re angry, and by how you treat your spouse. We like to surprise parents who ask us, “When do I start talking about sex?” The answer is, you’ve already started.As difficult as talking with your child about sex, peer pressure, and self-image may seem, you can do it—and you must. Your child’s future depends on it. Fortunately, you’ve got plenty of guidance and insight available in A Chicken’s Guide to Talking Turkey with Your Kids about Sex.Family psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman and sexuality educator Kathy Flores Bell guide you safely along the sometimes rocky road of pubescence as your child heads toward adolescence. This practical and engaging book covers his or her development not just from the waist down, but also from the neck up, where the important decisions about sex are made. Illustrated with real life scenarios, this book is filled with practical knowledge and biblical wisdom. It is a book of firsts: first bra, first shave, first period, first nocturnal emission, first school dance, first discussion about relating to the opposite sex. A Chicken’s Guide takes on the difficult things parents face with their kids today, such as dating relationships, sexual activity and “rite of passage” attitudes, STDs, molestation, and more. Leman and Bell take you beyond sex education and frank conversations to cultivating a relationship with your child. Get ready to acquire some unanticipated life skills in the process. Moms, discover how to buy that first athletic supporter for your son in Little League. Dads, learn how to navigate the feminine hygiene aisle at the supermarket for your daughter. You’ll do more than meet your child’s physical needs. You’ll create the trust, support, and security he or she needs in your relationship. And in turn, you’ll gain a credible voice on such intimate topics as what sexual intercourse is and why to abstain from sex until marriage.With Bell’s expert yet simple knowledge of the dynamics of human sexuality and Dr. Leman’s winsome, lighthearted approach, you’ll gain confidence for those difficult but essential talks. Here are the tools you need to help your kids not only understand their growing bodies, but cope with the temptations and social pressures that go with them.

This information-packed book details the life and habits of the wild turkey, including what it eats, how it raises its young, and where it is found. Inserts of text and pictures provide detail on each topic. Many illustrations are actual-size representations, so readers can get a precise idea of just how big a turkey's egg or footprint really is. Ideal for Grades 2-4.

A reissue of TALKING TURKEYS by street poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Talking Turkeys is an unconventional collection of straight-talking poems about heroes, revolutions, racism, love and animal rights, among other subjects, that will entice many new readers to poetry. It is his very first ground-breaking children's poetry collection - playful, clever and provocative - this is performance poetry on the page at its very best. Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham and then spent some of his early years in Jamaica. He came to London when he was 22 and his first book of poetry for adults was published soon after. He appears regularly on radio and TV including a Desert Island Discs appearance, literary festivals, and has also taken part in plays and films. He is most well-known for his performance poetry with a political edge for both children and adults and gritty teenage fiction. His collections Talking Turkeys, Wicked World and Funky Chickens broke new ground in children's poetry. He is the only Rastafarian poet to be short-listed for the Chairs of Poetry for both Oxford and Cambridge University and has been listed in The Times' list of 50 greatest postwar writers. Benjamin now lives in Lincolnshire.

Tenth Legion has long been considered the greatest - and most hilarious - book on turkey hunting. Yet until now it was only available in a privately published edition. Many people who hunt turkeys do so with an attention to detail, a regard for strategy, tactics, and operations, and a disregard for personal comfort and convenience that ranks second only to war. As for all cultists, it never occurs to them that they may be anachronisms. Supremely unconscious of the rest of the world, blind and deaf to logic and reason, they walk along their different roads in step to the music of their different drums.

DIVOne hundred delicious holiday recipes, tips, and ideas from America’s top magazines/divDIV Whether you’re hosting your first turkey dinner or you’re a time-tested pro, you’ll find new recipes and ideas in this collection from Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Country Living, and Woman’s Day that will make this year’s holiday meal super-delicious—and practically stress-free. Tips and illustrated how-tos will guide you every step of the way. There are ideas for easy ways to set a beautiful table, a guide to carving, and help for Turkey Day troubles (like what to do when guests are late). Plus you’ll find menus for the perfect meal, whether you’re serving four or twenty-four. Choose from more than a dozen recipes—both classic and exotic—including mouthwatering dishes such as: /div· Roast Turkey with Giblet Gravy· Roast Turkey with Cocoa-Spice Rub· Pomegranate-Lacquered Roast Turkey DIV Feast on all the delicious trimmings, too, with recipes including: /div· Savory Bread Stuffing with Pears· Sour-Cream Smashed Potatoes· Maple Sweet Potatoes with Pecans· Ginger-Cranberry Sauce DIVSoups, salads, vegetable sides, and desserts (not just pumpkin pie!) round out the meal. Finally, there are great recipes to use to gobble up any leftovers. Make this year’s holiday gathering one you and your guests will never forget!/div

AS SEEN ON FOOD NETWORK! Find out why it's like having Mom in the kitchen with you only better! Not just a roast turkey how-to, but your kitchen companion for planning the perfect feast plus...your guide to avoiding culinary catastrophes! With step by step instruction featuring everything from sage advice, humor, and cooking time guides, TALK TURKEY TO ME also illustrates over 80 delicious side dish recipes from appetizers to desserts, fowl kitchen follies and formulas for success. With mouth watering photography and eloquent counsel, TALK TURKEY TO ME is seasoned with great ways to cook up a good time in the kitchen. Become your own expert and order your copy today! -..".one of the cookbooks that is so enjoyable to read that you almost forget it's a cookbook...well written and intensely instructive texts...takes the pressure off how to prepare a holiday meal." Voted Cookbook of the Day Slashfood.com -"It's all about an all-American meal--turkey and dressing--and the queen of all things Thanksgiving is cookbook author Renee Ferguson." Chef Bobby Flay/Food Network -..".well written and easy to follow the results are delicious...a highly recommended specialty cookbook!" Harold McFarland/Midwest Book Review