Animal Talk : An Illustrated Workbook of Animal Sayings [Spiral-bound]

Dr. Marvin Herring (Author), Dr. Don Morse (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 16, 2001

ANIMAL TALK is a book for educators (ESL instructors will find it particularly useful and fun), librarians, puzzle fanatics, animal lovers and anyone fascinated by the intracacies of the English Language.

ANIMAL TALK is written in a warm conversational manner, filled with whit and humor on every page.

By the time you work your way through Animal Talk, you not only will recognize the intricate relationships between animal and human behavior, but also the subtlety and richness of the imagery animals have brought into everyday speaking and writing.

With 100 illustrations of popular and little known sayings, ANIMAL TALK takes you through humorous exercises, page by page, that will expand your working knowledge of this imagery in conversation and literature.

Editorial Reviews

Review

As an Educator, I recommend Animal Talk highly to all those who work with young people in the communication arts. -- Gary B. LaForest, B.A., MDiv, EdM, CAS, Editor -- April 20, 2001

About the Author

DR. DON MORSE

Dr. Don Morse is Professor Emeritus at Temple University. He has graduate degrees in dentistry, endodontology, microbiology, clinical psychology and clinical nutrition. He has performed research on stress management, forensic dentistry and psi phenomena. He has written over 200 scientific articles and 13 books, including 10 nonfiction, 7 of which are on stress and its management and, 3 medical mystery novels (Deadly Reaction, Eve to Eve, and Lethal Penetration. Dr. Morse has lectured in 28 countries and throughout the USA. For 11 years, he was Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Religion and Psychical Research, and President of The Academy of Religion and Psychical Research.

DR. MARVIN HERRING

Dr. Marvin Herring is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice and practices Family and Geriatric Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey. He is Professor of Clinical Family Practice at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Herring has enjoyed the hobby of cartoon sketching for many years, and has contributed cartoons to newspapers and other periodicals, including The Journal of Religion and Psychical Research. He did the cartoons for the book, Bumper Snickers: A Prescription for Laughter.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 134 pages
• Publisher: Gladstone Publishing (April 16, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 1928681069
• ISBN-13: 978-1928681069
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,542,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)