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The Real McCoy: The true stories behind our everyday phrases, , Used; Very Good
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4,00 AUD (environ 2,46 EUR) Standard International Flat Rate Postage.
Lieu où se trouve l'objet : GL1 5SQ, Royaume-Uni
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Estimé entre le mar. 1 oct. et le jeu. 10 oct. à 43230
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Caractéristiques de l'objet
- État
- EAN
- 9780192806116
- ISBN
- 0192806114
- Publication Name
- The Real McCoy: The true stories behind our everyday phrases
- Publication Year
- 2005
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- The Real Mccoy: the True Stories Behind Our Everyday Phrases
- Item Height
- 196mm
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Item Width
- 129mm
- Item Weight
- 331g
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
À propos de ce produit
Product Information
English is incredibly rich in colourful phrases and expressions. But, why do we say 'mad as a hatter', 'know your onions', and 'put on the Ritz'? This entertaining book elucidates the question of why we say the things we say. Indeed, many of the expressions we use in daily conversation have interesting and unexpected origins. Well into the 19th century 'hatters' - people employed making hats - were literally sent mad by the mercury used in the production process, hence the Mad Hatter in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and hence the phrase we still use today. From 'black sheep' to 'chancing your arm', The Real McCoy gives the fascinating stories behind hundreds of the most interesting idioms in English. Each phrase has been thoroughly researched to uncover its origins and the way it has been used in the past. The book is written in a friendly and approachable style, and includes additional information in ten double-page panels focusing on idioms linked by a common theme, such as phrases coined by Shakespeare, nautical phrases, or phrases with a Biblical origin. The book contains specially commissioned cartoons to illustrate the idioms, and, coupled with the fresh, contemporary design, they make this book a delight to browse. The Real McCoy is the perfect gift for everyone interested in the quirky side of the English language.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-13
9780192806116
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96759246
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Real Mccoy: the True Stories Behind Our Everyday Phrases
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
196mm
Item Width
129mm
Item Weight
331g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Georgia Hole, Sara Hawker
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Description de l'objet fournie par le vendeur
Informations sur le vendeur professionnel
Bluebell Abbey Limited
Andrew FitzGerald
Unit A, Mill Place Two
90 Bristol Road
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 5SQ
United Kingdom
Numéro de TVA :
- GB 242692990
Numéro d'immatriculation de la société :
- 10155216
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Numéro CRN :
- 10155216
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- 3***k (222)- Évaluations laissées par l'acheteur.6 derniers moisAchat vérifiéItem arrived as described and great value. Second time I have bought from this seller and happy with the book at a great price. While the condition is good, I will say though, this book wasn’t sent in a padded envelope like the first I bought. It was sent in a grey plastic wrap and Courier put it through the letter box and without sufficient padding it could have gotten damaged. Thankfully book is ok but padded envelope I feel should be used each time to ensure it arrives as described. ThanksSubject and Place for Watercolour Landscapes, Fletcher-Watson, James, Used; Very (n°276461194526)
- i***l (1332)- Évaluations laissées par l'acheteur.6 derniers moisAchat vérifiéItem heavily damaged when recieved. However this could very well be that it was damaged in post as the outside packaging was also damaged. Would have been best to send in cardboard. However I received a quick response and apology from seller with a promise to look into the issue, and got a full refund. No issues there. Won't stop me purchasing from them again.
- x***o (887)- Évaluations laissées par l'acheteur.Dernier moisAchat vérifiéAnother problem-free purchase from a tried and very tested seller. Accurately described, as are all other books I have previously bought. Promptly posted, so didn’t have to wait long to receive my next good read. Always competitively priced items which also adds to the appeal of buying from this seller. Looking forward to buying many more books from this seller. Thank you.
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