Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable
Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable

Author: Russ Willey

Publisher: Chambers

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780550104458

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From the Bloomsbury Group to the Camberwell Carrot, Emperor Claudius to Ken Livingstone and Oranges and Lemons to apples and pears,Brewer's London Phrase & Fableis a must for all Londoners, visitors and anyone who's ever succumbed to the allure of the Big Smoke.In the spirit of the respected and much-lovedBrewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable, this new book brings together the people, places, language and lore of London, conveying the essence of Britain's capital with wit, erudition and a wealth of fascinating detail.Whether you're a Londoner through and through, a newly-arrived citizen, a frequent visitor or you prefer to experience this bustling and cacophonous city from the safety of your armchair,Brewer's London Phrase & Fablebrings the heart and soul of London to your bookshelf.

Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics
Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics

Author: William Donaldson

Publisher: Cassell

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 686

ISBN-13: 9780753817919

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A browsable and addictive collection of pen-portraits of 1500 extraordinary characters from British and Irish history

Brewer's Famous Quotations
Brewer's Famous Quotations

Author: Nigel Rees

Publisher: Chambers

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780550105479

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This collection of more than 5,000 from Oppenheimer's "I am become death, destroyer of worlds" at the explosion of the first atom bomb to the sahrp wit of Winston Churchill and the romance of the great poets. Indespensible for writers and facinating to browse, Brewer's Famous Quotations can settle any argument about who said what when.

Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase & Fable
Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase & Fable

Author: John Ayto

Publisher: Chambers Harrap Pub Limited

Published: 2010-11

Total Pages: 853

ISBN-13: 9780550105646

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Completely updated for the twenty-first century, this reference presents definitions and origins of thousands of words, idioms, catchphrases, slogans, nicknames, and events from TV, literature, music, comic strips, and computer games.

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable 19th Edition
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable 19th Edition

Author: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer

Publisher: Teach Yourself

Published: 2013-09-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780550107640

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In this book: Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend. Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition contains an intriguing supplement of Brewer's Gems-facts, fables and curiosities from Brewer collections of the past. Its pages brim with esoteric and entertaining entries - everything from curiouscustoms to the world of newspapers and political alliances of yesteryear - all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens. This nineteenth edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable encapsulates all the charm and wit that characterise its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. This unique edition has been thoroughly updated with over 100 new and revised entries -think crowdsourcing, cyberpunk, iPad and mash-up - guaranteed to delight, entertain and inspire in the best Brewer's tradition. Also included are twenty special entries that encapsulate the enticing spirit of the dictionary. Discover Brewer's take on angels, heraldry, pub signs and recluses and delve into the lexicographical world of the eggcorn. Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, Brewer's 'is not a straightforward dictionary, nor is it an encyclopaedia. It is, in fact, unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere.'

A Dictionary of Scottish Phrase and Fable
A Dictionary of Scottish Phrase and Fable

Author: Ian Crofton

Publisher: Birlinn

Published: 2012-11-05

Total Pages: 908

ISBN-13: 0857906372

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This authoritative, entertaining and eminently browsable reference book, arranged in easily accessible A-Z format, is an absorbing and imaginative feast of Scottish lore, language, history and culture, from the mythical origins of the Scots in Scythia to the contemporary Scotland of the Holyrood parliament and Trainspotting. Here Tartan Tories rub shoulders with Torry girls, the Misery from the Manse exchanges a nod with Stalin's Granny, Thomas the Rhymer and the Wizard of Reay walk hand in hand with Bible John, and the reader is taken for a rollercoaster ride round Caledonia, from Furry Boots City to the Costa Clyde, via the Cold Shoulder of Scotland, the West Lothian Alps and the Reykjavik of the South. The result is a breathtaking and quirky celebration of Scotland, packed with fact and anecdote.