Harvey Wallbangers And Tam O Shanters
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Harvey Wallbangers And Tam O Shanters
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Author : Martin Hannan
language : en
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Release Date : 2011-10-27
Harvey Wallbangers And Tam O Shanters written by Martin Hannan and has been published by Kings Road Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-27 with Humor categories.
Did you know that Maria Ann Smith was genuinely a grandmother who died not knowing that she had given the world one of the best varieties of apple? Or that the word tawdry, meaning tacky or tasteless, has its origins in the fate of a seventh-century Saxon princess, Etheldreda, who was canonised and became St Audrey? Or that when we say Fanny Adams, meaning nothing, this expression is derived from the tragic fate of a real little girl who was murdered in a most horrible fashion? An eponym is a word derived from the name of a real, fictional or mythical character or person and is one of the most fascinating examples of how the English language gains new words. Harvey Wallbangers and Tam O'Shanters takes a colourful look at the phenomenon that is the eponym and, for the first time, gathers together the stories of the people behind the words that have passed into our everyday vocabulary.This entertaining and informative book is packed with eponyms from across the worlds of literature, history, medicine, religion, politics, science, nature and cuisine. And there are more of them out there then you might think! From a Harvey Wallbanger to a Wellington Boot; from a Catherine Wheel to a Caesar Salad, there's something for everyone.
Ethnic Dress In The United States
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Author : Annette Lynch
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-10-30
Ethnic Dress In The United States written by Annette Lynch and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-30 with Design categories.
The clothes we wear tell stories about us—and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States. The clothing artifacts documented here have been or are now regularly worn by Americans as everyday clothing, fashion, ethnic or religious identifiers, or style statements. They embody the cultural history of the United States and its peoples, from Native Americans, white Anglo colonists, and forcibly relocated black slaves to the influx of immigrants from around the world. Entries consider how dress items may serve as symbolic linkages to home country and family or worn as visible forms of opposition to dominant cultural norms. Taken together, they offer insight into the ethnic-based core ideologies, myths, and cultural codes that have played a role in the formation and continued story of the United States.
F Is For France
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Author : Piu Marie Eatwell
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2016-06-28
F Is For France written by Piu Marie Eatwell and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-28 with Travel categories.
Exploring a culture filled with arcane laws, historical incidents, and bizarre paradoxes, Piu Eatwell's follow up to her award-winning and critically acclaimed myth-buster They Eat Horses, Don't They is a delightful exploration of France's quirky, literary, and culinary heritage. From absinthe and catacombs to former French soccer player Zinedine Zidane, Eatwell leaves no stone unturned, taking readers off the beaten path to explore the kind of information that gets missed in guidebooks and 'official' information sources. Who could imagine, for example, that there is a village in France where UFOs are banned from landing? Or that there is a verifiable population of wild kangaroos in the forests surrounding Paris? These, and many other off-beat delights, are just some of the curiosities awaiting readers in this journey through byways and hidden treasures of this endlessly fascinating and paradoxical country. Full of the richness and variety of France beyond the platitudes, including recipes and charming illustrations, F is for France is an ideal gift book and a must-read for Francophiles and anyone with an interest in French travel and culture.
Pure Bred Dogs American Kennel Gazette
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Pure Bred Dogs American Kennel Gazette written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Dogs categories.
The Elements Of Eloquence
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Author : Mark Forsyth
language : en
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
Release Date : 2013-11-07
The Elements Of Eloquence written by Mark Forsyth and has been published by Icon Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-07 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER THE ETYMOLOGICON. 'An informative but highly entertaining journey through the figures of rhetoric ... Mark Forsyth wears his considerable knowledge lightly. He also writes beautifully.' David Marsh, Guardian. Mark Forsyth presents the secret of writing unforgettable phrases, uncovering the techniques that have made immortal such lines as 'To be or not to be' and 'Bond. James Bond.' In his inimitably entertaining and witty style, he takes apart famous quotations and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde or John Lennon. Crammed with tricks to make the most humdrum sentiments seem poetic or wise, The Elements of Eloquence reveals how writers through the ages have turned humble words into literary gold - and how you can do the same.
The New American Roget S College Thesaurus In Dictionary Form
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Author : Merriam-Webster
language : en
Publisher: Signet Book
Release Date : 1958
The New American Roget S College Thesaurus In Dictionary Form written by Merriam-Webster and has been published by Signet Book this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1958 with Reference categories.
The Tragical History Of The Life And Death Of Doctor Faustus
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Author : Christopher Marlowe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-02-16
The Tragical History Of The Life And Death Of Doctor Faustus written by Christopher Marlowe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-16 with categories.
The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as Doctor Faustus, is an Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe, based on German stories about the title character Faust, that was first performed sometime between 1588 and Marlowe's death in 1593. Two different versions of the play were published in the Jacobean era, several years later.The powerful effect of early productions of the play is indicated by the legends that quickly accrued around them-that actual devils once appeared on the stage during a performance, "to the great amazement of both the actors and spectators", a sight that was said to have driven some spectators mad.
Crossword Lists
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Author : Anne Stibbs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Crossword Lists written by Anne Stibbs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Crossword puzzles categories.
Scottish Land Names
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Author : Sir Herbert Maxwell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1894
Scottish Land Names written by Sir Herbert Maxwell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1894 with Names, Geographical categories.
Harry S Abc Of Mixing Cocktails
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Author : Harry MacElhone
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-04-25
Harry S Abc Of Mixing Cocktails written by Harry MacElhone and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-25 with categories.
2017 Reprint of Undated Edition from the 1920's. Originating from a legendary haunt of the rich and famous who have passed through the French capital, this collection provides cocktail recipes that served a clientele that included Ernest Hemingway, Marlene Dietrich, Jean-Paul Sartre, Noel Coward and Quentin Tarantino. Featuring the vintage mixtures that were created there, such as the White Lady, the Sidecar, and the Blue Lagoon, this compact edition includes over 300 drink suggestions. Publisher's Note: This Edition reprints only the actual recipes from the Dean and Son Edition of circa 1920. Preliminary material, advertising, illustrations anud information regarding the operation of a bar are not included. Only the 300 plus recipes are reprinted in their entirely. The recipes have been reformatted to correct broken type and other defects in the text. No liberties have been taken with the actual recipes, which are reproduced in their entirety.