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Story of Liverpool
Häftad, 2008
194 kr
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There is something special about Liverpool. From its earliest beginnings it has always been associated with the ups and downs, the triumphs and tribulations of the rest of the country, acting like a mirror to the events that have shaped the country we now think of as Great Britain. As one of the …
Little Book of Kent
E-bok, 2011
114 kr
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Did You Know?- There are more castles in Kent than in any other county in England.- The village of Coxheath near Maidstone hosts an annual custard pie-throwing contest in aid of charity. The event was first held in 1967.The Little Book of Kent is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the …
Little Book of Liverpool
Inbunden, 2011
189 kr
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The Little Book of Liverpool is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and …
Little Book of Lancashire
Häftad, 2022
162 kr
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Did You Know?In Stacksteads, a village near Bacup, there is an annual event which has to rank among the wackiest in the country’s sporting calendar: the Gravy Wrestling competition. According to legend King Arthur’s mighty sword Excalibur is lying at the bottom of Lancashire’s deepest lake, Martin …
Little Book of Kent
Häftad, 2026
160 kr
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Did you know?There are more castles in Kent than in any other county in England. The village of Coxheath near Maidstone hosts an annual custard pie-throwing contest in aid of charity. The event was first held in 1967. The Little Book of Kent is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the …
It's All Greek
Borrowed Words and their Histories
Inbunden, 2018
194 kr
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Most of us are aware that words such as geometry, mathematics, phobia and hypochondria derive from ancient Greek, but did you know that marmalade, pirate, sketch and purse can also trace their linguistic origins back to the Athens of 500 bce? This book offers a word-by-word look at the influence of …
Just the Job
How Trades got their Names
Inbunden, 2020
171 kr
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What did a gongfarmer do? How is a chaperone connected to a bird of prey? What is the etymology behind cloud architect? And is there a link between secretaries and secrets? The story behind these (and many more) job titles is rarely predictable and often fascinating. In this highly original book, …
Understanding English Homonyms – Their Origins and Usage
Häftad, 2017
261 kr
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Understanding English Homonyms: Their Origins and Usage explores the phenomenon of homonyms in English by analyzing a selection of those with the most interesting histories. This book not only illustrates how homonyms are used in various contexts but also provides etymological explanations of how …
