Black Cats & Four-Leaf Clovers: The Origins of Old Wives' Tales and Superstitions in Our Everyday Lives (Häftad)
avHarry Oliver
ISBN: 9780399536090 - UTGIVEN: 2010-09Cross your fingers, knock on wood, and clutch your rabbit's foot a little tighter.
In this charming and endlessly diverting book, Harry Oliver delves into the stories behind the traditions and superstitions that permeate our everyday lives, unearthing the fascinating histories of these weird an[...]
Flying by the Seat of Your Pants: Surprising Origins of Everyday Expressions (Häftad)
avHarry Oliver
ISBN: 9780399536373 - UTGIVEN: 2011-01Let's "cut to the chase" and "make no bones about it"-this book will have you "pleased as punch."
Sowing your wild oats, throwing in the towel, painting the town red...Harry Oliver reveals the fascinating stories behind these and other strange turns of phrase steeped in the weird and wonderful [...]
Harry Styles / Niall Horan - the Biography (Häftad)
avSarah Oliver
ISBN: 9781782192206 - UTGIVEN: 201302A must-have for any fans of One Direction, especially all those infatuated with heartthrobs Harry Styles and Niall Horan--there's no need to choose with this flip biography One Direction is currently dominating the charts and capturing the hearts of millions. This double biography of the band's lead[...]
Black Cats and April Fools (Häftad)
avHarry Oliver
ISBN: 9781844548118 - UTGIVEN: 2009-06We have all touched wood to ward off misfortune, or seen a bride throw a bouquet over her head at a wedding, but how often do we stop to think about where such customs come from, or why we still use them? The truth is that behind many of our daily rituals and beliefs lies a fascinating history of we[...]
