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Common Phrases: And the Amazing Stories Behind Them
Skyhorse, 2013. 1st Edition, 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Soft cover. 9781620875810. pgs.320 clean tight copy Fine.
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Every Dog Has Its Day A Thousand Things You Didn\'t Know About Man\'s Best Friend
Exisle Publishing 2013 Hardback, 195pp. Why has Fido become a generic term for all dogs? Why did hundreds of people collect dog faeces – and sell it? Dogs never eat other dogs, so why is it a dog-eat-dog world? Did any dogs survive the \'Titanic\'? What is a Yorkipoo? Do mad dogs really go out in the midday sun? \'Every Dog Has Its Day\' pays homage to man’s best friend, telling the stories of famous dogs in history, tracing the origins of some of our favourite breeds, showing how dogs have become a significant part of our language, and describing the amazing range of activities in which dogs are involved. Written with Max Cryer’s characteristic light touch and sense of humour, this is a fascinating – and sometimes surprising – collection of historical facts and eccentricities of language. It will delight all dog-lovers and anyone with a morsel of interest in the world around them. No DJ. On FEP inscription has been written in pencil and then erased. (ISBN: 9781921966286). Very Good.
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Keywords: Animals, NZ9781921966286 9781921966286
Is It True? The Facts Behind The Things We Have Been Told
Exisle Publishing 2014 Paperback, 216pp. "In this revealing book, Max Cryer explores the truth or otherwise of facts and beliefs we may have always been told are true, but which on closer examination may not be. In a wide-ranging book encompassing social history, language, music, politics, the natural world and much more, we discover the truth behind some of our most cherished beliefs. Always fresh and amusing, Max Cryer will take you on a journey through your acquired knowledge, testing whether it is really up to scratch. "You will find yourself intrigued to keep turning the pages and unravel more and more fun facts." - Get Ahead Kids Review.", (ISBN: 9781921966484). Near Mint.
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Keywords: History, Reference, Non-Fiction, NZ9781921966484 9781921966484
Superstitions: And Why We Have Them
Exisle Publishing 2016 Paperback, 176pp. Some people casually say ‘touch wood’ when they speak of something they hope will happen. Others won’t allow peacock feathers into the house. And almost anyone who finds a four-leafed clover will treasure it and keep it. Why? Some superstitions are so ancient and have been practised for so long that they have come to be regarded as just harmless and widely observed ‘customs’, without people realising they are basically superstitions. For instance, many people wouldn’t bother tossing spilled salt over their left shoulder or avoid walking under a ladder. But they happily continue to wear a wedding ring and blow out candles on a birthday cake. They don’t know why ― ‘it’s just a custom’. But both are actually superstitions. (ISBN: 9781925335170). Good.
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Keywords: Humour, Reference, Mythology9781925335170 9781925335170
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