New Releases by R. W. Holder

This is a study of the language of evasion, hypocrisy, prudery and deceit. It dissects the human tendency to prefer vague, roundabout expressions rather than use words which are precise and disagreeably true.

This fascinating book tells the lives of Samuel Johnson, Noah Webster, Peter Roget, George Smith, James Murray and Joseph Wright, not simply as biography but by looking at their careers and freindships in the industrial, political, artistic, and social environment of their times.

Lists definitions for thousands of euphemisms and includes quotations, derivations, and historical explanations.

We often use euphemisms when dealing with taboo or sensitive subjects--we speak of "full-figured" women, we "fudge" on our income tax, we get "cold feet" before our wedding. Here, author Holder celebrates this human tendency to use mild, vague, or roundabout expressions rather than those which are blunt, precise, and true. The dictionary provides definitions, examples, as well as historical explanations where appropriate.--From publisher description.

Because in the early 19th century a rector had surplus apples in his glebe, and because, fifty years later, a nearby farmerâe(tm)s daughter was unable to get a good price for her eggs locally, two substantial businesses developed in West Somerset: the Taunton Cider Company Ltd., and the national road haulage and logistics firm, Langdons. âeoe... an invaluable historical record which provides an interesting and fascinating read.âe Somerset County Gazette

A detailed, practical guide to management which analyzes the possible routes to success whilst remaining aware that the principle objective these days is how not to go bust. It includes advice on advertising, analysis, budgets, distribution, organization, personnel, sales and training.