March Hares and Monkeys' Uncles
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 | Product Details: Hardcover 258 pages Release Date: 01 September 2005 Publisher: Metro Books,London ISBN: 1843581523 Rating:   Sales Rank: 461 | | Look for similar books by subject:
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| | Customer Reviews: Love it! (21 November 2008)My first of a series of Harry Oliver books with great information on everyday expressions and brilliant illustrations. I recommended it to my whole office who swarmed to buy copies and have been great followers of every sequel since. I think it makes for a great gift for all those inquisitive minds out there but don't forget to buy a copy for yourself. You're going to love it too! funny and very distracting (20 November 2008)i don't understand what the other reviewers are trying to say. This book does exactly what it says on the tin. i received March Hares as a gift last year and it has constantly provided intrigue and often laughter during trips to the loo! A great toilet book full of memorable facts about the words and phrases we all use so often. Don't bother (13 March 2006)If you really are interested in the origin of phrases, you would do better to have a look at one of the many websites on this subject. If you are unable to work out for yourself that the phrase "Mission Impossible" comes from the TV series of the same name, then this is the book for you. Other phrases are not particularly well-researched and the author seems to have plumped for the obvious meanings rather than looked at the origins in any depth. I have given the book one star for it's presentation - nice cover, but don't judge the book by it. (Can anyone tell me the origin of that phrase - it's so obvious I'm suprised it's not in Mr. Oliver's book). | |
