Albert Jack Forfatter
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The Old Dog and Duck: The Secret Meanings of Pub Names (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Suitable for those who have ever wondered why pubs should be called The Cross Keys, The Dew Drop Inn or The Hope and Anchor, this title brings... Læs mere
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Shaggy Dogs and Black Sheep: The Origins of Even More Phrases We Use Every Day (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
The English language is crammed with colourful phrases and sayings that we use without thinking every day. This book looks at the phrases we use all the time but rarely consider.
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What Caesar Did For My Salad: The Secret Meanings of our Favourite Dishes (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Did you know that the Cornish pasty was invented to protect tin miners from arsenic poisoning, or that the word salary comes from... Læs mere
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Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Who were Mary Quite Contrary and Georgie Porgie? How could Hey Diddle Diddle offer an essential astronomy lesson? And if Ring a Ring a Roses... Læs mere
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Red Herrings And White Elephants: The Origins of the Phrases We Use Every Day (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
A fascinating guide to the fascinating history and charming quirks of the English language.
Levering: 6 - 9 hverdage
