{"product_id":"9780061672309","title":"Ifferisms: An Anthology of Aphorisms That Begin with the Word \"IF\"","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eGrothe, Mardy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollins Reference\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\/25\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for linguaphiles and lovers of quotes, \u003ci\u003eIfferisms \u003c\/i\u003eis a lively compendium of wit, wisdom, and wordplay from Dr. Mardy Grothe, author of \u003ci\u003eI Never Metaphor I Didn’t Like, Viva La Repartee, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOxymoronica. \u003c\/i\u003eA collection of aphorisms—pithy observations and timeless proverbs that communicate some kind of truth about the human experience—\u003ci\u003eIfferisms \u003c\/i\u003econtains those that begin with “if.” From “If life hands you lemons, make lemonade” to “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” the sayings in \u003ci\u003eIfferisms \u003c\/i\u003edemonstrate how hypothetical thinking helps people contemplate their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-a-kind collection of “ifferisms” explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassic Sayings:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the surprising origins of phrases like “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and Murphy’s Law: “If anything can go wrong, it will.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWit and Wordplay:\u003c\/b\u003e Enjoy a treasure trove of humorous quotes and clever observations from literary giants like Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, and George Bernard Shaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHypothetical Thinking:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore how the simple two-letter word, “if,” opens up a world of thought experiments, from the profound to the playful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWords to Live By:\u003c\/b\u003e Find inspiration and timeless wisdom in ifferisms that touch on everything from love and marriage to politics and the human condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Collins Reference","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46779465335039,"sku":"9780061672309","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780061672309_s600x595.jpg?v=1779896571","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780061672309","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}