But Rodger wrote a manifesto in which he explained, in plain terms, something deep-seeded and complex: that he was going on a killing spree to punish women for rejecting him sexually.
In my opinion, what makes those books for adults is that they explain in plain terms that the world is, at its core, a lonely place, and that the pursuit of closure and meaning is an extremely limited, frustrating one.
Understanding and Negotiating Book Publication Contracts identifies clauses that frequently appear in publishing contracts, explains in plain language what these terms (and typical variations) mean, and presents strategies for negotiating "author-friendly" versions of these clauses.
The toaster explains, in plain English, what is accomplished by pressing the "bagel" button.
Mr. Zelman, 53, employs a kind of talk therapy, explaining the problem in plain terms, pointing out the affected parts as the car hovers on a lift.
"I know, none of it means anything to anyone," said Mr. Burney, who explained that in plainer terms the Magniflex mattress is foam with holes drilled through it.
"There have been incessant protests in Bulgaria for 22 days now and I still do not see politicians making a clear effort to take notice of what is happening and explain to the nation in plain terms what they will do about it," President Plevneliev complained in a national address.
At a policy level, this is the time to explain, in plain and humanitarian terms, that on matters of safety and insurance, government is not a choice.
They felt that way about Reagan because he usually explained where he stood on an issue -- in plain terms over and over again, deliberate repetition being the mark of an effective communicator.
Let me put it in plain terms: I fucked up".
