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International Proverb Scholarship

By Wolfgang Mieder

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A dictionary of Anglo-American proverbs & proverbial phrases, found in literary sources of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries

By George B. Bryan

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Weather Wisdom

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This collection of 4,435 proverbs, superstitions, and signs concerning the weather is the most comprehensive survey ever put together for English and American weather wisdom. Included are figurativ...

Proverbs in world literature

By Wolfgang Mieder

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Proverb iconography

By Wolfgang Mieder

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"Art historians and folklorists have long been aware that well-known artists, as well as anonymous creators of art, often base their work on proverbs, proverbial expressions and comparisons, and we...

Inter Proverb Scholarship Garland folklore bibliographies

By Wolfgang Mieder

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Call a spade a spade

By Wolfgang Mieder

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No struggle, no progress

By Wolfgang Mieder

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"Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) is a giant among civil rights leaders of the United States. With words and deeds he fought against slavery and championed civil rights for all citizens, regardless o...

The proverbial Abraham Lincoln

By Wolfgang Mieder

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"Abraham Lincoln's political and moral stature as a major public figure of the nineteenth century is indisputable and well attested to in his published works. His use of proverbial language added r...

INTL PROVERB SCHOLAR SU 1

By Wolfgang Mieder, Mieder

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How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.