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Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2011
ISBN 10 : 1843176572ISBN 13 : 9781843176572
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 'Will do for grammar what Eats Shoots and Leaves did for punctuation' - The Times _______________________ A runaway hit and Sunday Times bestseller in 2008, My Grammar and I has continued to grow in popularity, becoming the go-to guide for grammar. My Grammar and I offers amusing examples of awful grammar, while steering you in the direction of grammatical greatness. Taking you on a tour of the English language through the minefield of rules and conditions that can catch you out, from dangling modifiers to split infinitives, it highlights the common pitfalls that every English language user faces on a day to day basis. Refreshing everything you should have learnt at school and more, My Grammar and I is informative yet entertaining: a must-have reference guide for any English language enthusiast. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2010
ISBN 10 : 1907151389ISBN 13 : 9781907151385
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. "The Girls' Book of Friendship" is every girl's guide to getting along and having the best fun together. It features tips on how to find and maintain true friendships that will last a lifetime alongside activities and games to enjoy together. Complete with fabulous illustrations and a striking retro-effect cover. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1782430105ISBN 13 : 9781782430100
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 'See if you can tell your Tantalus from your Tacitus!' The Daily Telegraph 'This book aims to fill you in on the stuff you wish you'd been taught at school' The Times ______________________ A Classical Education is a must-have for anyone feeling let down by modern schooling. How many times have you wished that your history stretched all the way back to Greek and Roman myths and legends? Or that you'd been taught Latin at school? Or perhaps you wish you knew all about the great inventions and medical developments that have made our world what it is today? A Classical Education provides all of these classical facts that modern schooling leaves out, and many more. Perfect for parents who wish to broaden their children's education, as well as for those who would simply like to learn or relearn the facts themselves, A Classical Education is informative and educational, but above all accessible. Subjects include: Latin and Greek; Logic and philosophy; Natural sciences; Art and architecture; Poetry and drama; History and Classical literature. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1782430113ISBN 13 : 9781782430117
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. How on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm? What do chips on shoulders have to do with inferiority complexes? . And who is the face that launched a thousand ships? Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas provides us with the meanings of these well-worn and much-loved phrases by putting these linguistic quirks in context, and explaining how and why they were first used. For example, did you know that 'the rule of thumb' refers to the use of the thumb to make measurements, as the first joint of the average adult thumb measures one inch? Absorbing, diverting and fascinating - as far as gift books go, Spilling the Beans really is the bee's knees! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1782430121ISBN 13 : 9781782430124
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 'A collection of favourite half-remembered lines and phrases from school days' The Times ____________________ You may remember the famous opening lines, 'Tyger tyger, burning bright'? and 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' but would you be able to name the poems or the poets? The English language is jam-packed with wonderful verses that we've all heard at some point, but probably forgotten. I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud helps us remember all those long-forgotten poems that we were taught at school, together with short biographies of the poets and introductions to the poems themselves. This well-rounded poetry anthology features such greats as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Shelley, Coleridge, Kipling, Heaney and Yeats, the poems you may have once learned and others that have informed our everyday speech. Complete with a masterly index that allows readers to search not just by first lines, but by well-known phrases, I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud is a perfect addition to any poetry lover's collection. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1782430091ISBN 13 : 9781782430094
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Does absence really make the heart grow fonder? Can beggars be choosers? Is it always better late than never? Proverbs are short, well-known, pithy sayings that offer advice or words of encouragement and are used in everyday English without much thought ever being given to their meanings, or indeed, usefulness. In An Apple A Day Caroline Taggart explores the truth behind our favourite proverbs, their history and whether they offer any genuine help to the recipient. Did you know that The Old Testament has an entire book devoted to proverbs? Or that 'a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' is a proverb from falconry that dates back to the Middle Ages? Many proverbs are still in use today, including the very famous 'slow and steady wins the race', which derives from one of the many fables of Aesop. Lighthearted but authoritative, An Apple A Day proves that proverbs are as useful today as they ever were. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2012
ISBN 10 : 1843179539ISBN 13 : 9781843179535
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 'You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear.' Such were the words of the master detective Sherlock Holmes to Dr Watson, as he noted how his friend failed to implement Holmes's techniques. In How to think like Sherlock you will learn how to increase your powers of observation, memory, deduction and reasoning using the tricks and techniques of the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. The book incorporates the latest techniques and theories across a range of topics: NLP, memory mapping, body language, information shifting and speed reading - this is a supremely practical book that will make you look at the world in a new light, and more importantly, impress those around you. Packed full of case studies, quotes and trivia from Arthur Conan Doyle's original novels and short stories, How to think like Sherlock also includes a series of fun tasks and games for you to complete that will ensure that when you reach the end of the book you will be thinking like Sherlock Holmes, the master of the science of deduction. You will never look at a shirt cuff, trouser hem or scuff of dirt on a shoe in the same way again! Other books in the series include: How to Think Like Stephen Hawking, How to Think Like Churchill and How to Think Like Steve Jobs. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2005
ISBN 10 : 1843171694ISBN 13 : 9781843171690
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 'So funny it will make you sick' TIME OUT 'Cooper's letters are absurd, pointless and very, very funny' RICKY GERVAIS 'The funniest book you'll read' THE GUARDIAN _______________ The massive bestselling book featuring the wonderfully silly letters of Robin Cooper (aka Friday Night Dinner creator Robert Popper). For several years, Robin Cooper has been plaguing department stores, hotels, associations, fan clubs and a certain children's book publisher with his letters. So who is Robin Cooper? Architect, thimble designer, trampoline tester and wasp expert, he is all of these things it just depends on who he is writing to. This cult hit is a collection of Robin's mad-cap letters to everyone from Prince Charles to the Peanut Council, Harrods to the British Halibut Association no one is safe. The resulting replies, as well as Cooper's replies-to-these-replies, will have you in hysterics. Letter writing will never be the same again. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2007
ISBN 10 : 1843172461ISBN 13 : 9781843172468
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. For the mum who embraces motherhood and all that it entails, The Mums' Book is a humorous handbook on the ups and downs of being a mother. Featuring: recipes for the perfect fairy cakes tips on how to throw the best children's parties examples of the best games to play on long journeys advice on the best ways to pamper oneself Plus other invaluable, and bizarre, pearls of wisdom handed down from generation to generation. The Mums' Book is also a celebration of motherhood, a miscellany of hilarious anecdotes and survival techniques from the world's best mums. No mother should be without this informative and amusing guide! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2005
ISBN 10 : 1905158165ISBN 13 : 9781905158164
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The sequel to the best-selling "Children's Miscellany". Packed full of even more, even smarter, even stranger facts, "Children's Miscellany Volume Two" includes Shakespearian insults, the longest place names in the world, five ways to de-smell your trainers and how to hypnotize a chicken! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2012
ISBN 10 : 1843179601ISBN 13 : 9781843179603
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. With so many fantastic books out there, it can often be difficult to choose what to read next. Thankfully, The Book Lovers' Companion is here to help, bringing together a huge range of the best and most loved titles in one comprehensive guide. Featuring a diverse selection of books to choose from, from Pride and Prejudice to the modern classics as well as the latest bestsellers, the guide includes interesting discussion points and facts that will be indispensable for book clubs as well as potential companion books with similar themes, honest opinions from readers and razor-sharp reviews from critics, so you'll know you're making the right choice every time. Compiled by a range of English literature experts and avid readers, and with a foreword by Lionel Shriver, author of We Need To Talk About Kevin, The Book Lovers' Companion is sure to inspire any book lover. You need never read a bad book again! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1782430555ISBN 13 : 9781782430551
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Prefaced by brief historical and biographical introductions, the examples in this book show how words can be used to inspire, to comfort, to move, or to enthuse even the most seemingly hard-bitten of listeners. From rallying cries such as Garibaldi's 'To arms, then, all of you!' and Chou En-lai's 'We must hold aloft the great red banner' to sombre statements such as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's 'This time the struggle is for our freedom', each extract gives us an insight into the hardships of war and the fight for courage. Spanning over two millennia and with speeches from across the globe, We Shall Fight on the Beaches is a book to inspire and inflame the reader. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2013
ISBN 10 : 178243030XISBN 13 : 9781782430308
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Finally, a book that teaches a man how to be a man, that harks back to a less sheltered and pampered age when, without the aid of technology, men had to use their military training and outdoor skills, and were prepared for any eventuality. Man Up! offers useful but often long-neglected skills and imparts wisdom gleaned from many sources. Learn and relearn forgotten skills like how to light a fire in a downpour, set a broken limb or harvest food from the wild, among many other skills that a true adventurer cannot do without. Presented in an elegantly designed, but hardy, volume, Man Up! teaches the importance of self-reliance, common sense and background knowledge. With this book every man will be able to overcome whatever perils and difficulties he might encounter in the course of an adventurous life. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2011
ISBN 10 : 1843175657ISBN 13 : 9781843175650
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Sir Winston Churchill remains a British hero, lauded for his oratorical skill. He wrote histories, biographies, memoirs, and even a novel, while his journalism, speeches and broadcasts run to millions of words. From 1940 he inspired and united the British people and guided their war effort. Behind the public figure, however, was a man of vast humanity and enormous wit. His most famous speeches and sayings have passed into history but many of his aphorisms, puns and jokes are less well known. This enchanting collection brings together hundreds of his wittiest remarks as a record of all that was best about this endearing, conceited, talented and wildly funny Englishman. Also available in the series: (9781782433651) The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II (9781782435426) The Wicked Wit of Oscar Wilde (9781782435662) The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1782430229ISBN 13 : 9781782430223
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Nigel Mullet is just your average fifteen-year-old immortal vampire: he likes to play video games, laze about, awkwardly pursue girls, write in his diary and occasionally save the day. But now Nigel finds himself in charge of the vampire coven on the remote island of Hirta, a responsibility he's not particularly enjoying. He's sick of resolving petty disputes between vampires when he could be using his position to get to know the hot vamp girls who have been increasingly showing interest in him, especially the sultry Lenora. Power does have some other positives, though, such as having the biggest room in Hirta Castle and getting away without doing vampire history homework. When Nigel allows a recent coven recruit named Viktor to take over his role, the newcomer proves himself to be a brutal and merciless leader. The hapless Nigel is cajoled into becoming the leader of the resistance movement, but can he defeat the tyrant? Can he prove himself a leader of men (even though he's really not that bothered)? And will he get the girl? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2009
ISBN 10 : 1843173980ISBN 13 : 9781843173984
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. For those 7.3 million people who tune into "The Chris Moyles Show" in the mornings, Rob DJ is a household name. This plain-speaking Yorkshireman, who hosts a weekly pub quiz in Leeds has become a cult figure after his regular appearances on the show. Every Tuesday morning Chris, Dave, Dom and Carrie attempt to answer five of the questions Rob set in his pub quiz the previous night. Rob's catchphrases are legendary: 'Schnizzle my quizzle, mother', 'let's get busy with the quizzy', 'what a thicko' and 'I say pub - you say quiz' are all instantly recognisable, as is his one rule - Rob DJ's answer is always right (even when it isn't.). In "Rob DJ's Monday Night Pub Quiz Book", Rob compiles the best questions from his five-year archive so that you can host your own "Monday Night Pub Quiz". Featuring posers on a multitude of subjects, plus some mind-bending anagrams, these questions will provoke as much debate with your friends as they do in the Radio I studio. So turn your texts off and get your phones out of your area, the quiz is about to begin. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2015
ISBN 10 : 1782433708ISBN 13 : 9781782433705
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. An entertaining and practical collection of tips and tricks to outsmart all kinds of garden pests, written by one of Britains most influential gardeners. If you have ever waged war against squirrels to prevent them from ransacking your garden, you will know that they are wily beasts, who can find loopholes in the most cunning of defences. In this comprehensive guide, Anne Wareham recommends a host of ingenious anti-pest stratagems to protect your garden from a range of foes. Includes: * advice on dealing with all kinds of creatures, from rabbits, deer, snails and slugs to mites, beetles and bacteria as well as weeds, the weather, people and much more * Advice is also offered on how to resist fatuous horticultural trends and ignore so-called experts. * Admitting that some pests can't be beaten, the book also advises when you should grow a different plant rather than prolonging the fight. * Author Anne Wareham is a well-known gardening expert and has been described by the Telegraph as one of Britains most influential gardeners. Entertaining and practical, this is an honest book of advice that will be appreciated and enjoyed by amateur and professional gardeners alike. Ideal for father's day. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2015
ISBN 10 : 1782433945ISBN 13 : 9781782433941
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. At home or in the office, the loo is one of those few places where we have space and time to sit and think. And now you can have your own private lavatory lecturer to help you make the most of the average 1.5 years you will spend on the loo over your lifetime! Featuring mind-expanding trivia, extraordinary facts and enlightening stories from history, science, the world of words and much more, Learn on the Loo provides the perfect pre-flush entertainment with bite-sized chunks of wisdom that are sure to impress your friends, family and colleagues. So, however long you're usually 'engaged' for, turn those toilet breaks into toilet tutorials and become bog brainy. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2014
ISBN 10 : 1782432949ISBN 13 : 9781782432944
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 'This "essential cornucopia" aims to inspire you to use uncommon words in their original contex'- Bookseller Ever wanted to ameliorate your atavistic lexicon, engage in a little intellectual badinage or been discombobulated by tricky diction? 500 Words You Should Know has you covered. This book will inspire the reader to use uncommon words in their correct context, utilize the English language to its full potential, and test themselves on the words they think they already know. This is a book for the appreciator of correct usage, and contains words you thought you knew (decimate, caveat, nemesis), words you should know (euphemism, diatribe, tautology), and just a few that you might want to know (peripatetic, shibboleth, callipygian). Arranged thematically, each word is dissected, with a brief explanation of etymology, historical and modern usage, allowing you to fully understand and effectively employ the word in its proper context. For those interested in everything this eclectic language has to offer, who wish to celebrate its majesty and depth, this veracious cornucopia of knowledge will have you confabulating with the literary cognoscenti in no time. By the same author: 9781843176572 My Grammar and I (Or Should That Be 'Me'?) 9781782438205 The Accidental Apostrophe. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2014
ISBN 10 : 1780553366ISBN 13 : 9781780553368
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Fans of 5 Seconds of Summer can discover just how much they know about Luke, Michael, Calum and Ashton in this book, which is jam-packed with quizzes, puzzles and games to test even the ultimate fan. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2023
ISBN 10 : 1782434488ISBN 13 : 9781782434481
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. If your response to a mention of the Wars of the Roses, the Sumerians or the Reformation is, Hmm, Ive heard of that what was that again?, then this is the book for you. This entertaining yet informative book travels back through time to fill in those embarrassing gaps in your knowledge, from the invasions of Britain, the Renaissance and the Cold War, to the American, French and Russian Revolutions, the World Wars . and everything else you have forgotten from your school history lessons. In I Used to Know That: History, information is broken down into manageable, bite-sized chunks, refreshing your memory of all those things you once knew but have forgotten, and filling you in on the bits that the school syllabus didnt include. From building the pyramids in Egypt to the fall of the Berlin Wall, everything you used to know and much that you didnt is here. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2016
ISBN 10 : 1782435808ISBN 13 : 9781782435808
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Packed full of quizzes and challenges, this fun and practical workbook will help you iron out any grammatical errors and communicate more clearly. English can be a complicated language; with its myriad influences its grammar can seem full of exceptions and irregularities. This activity book takes you through the basics of grammar, punctuation and spelling, providing clear and concise explanations of each concept followed by exercises to test how much you've remembered and consolidate your knowledge. With multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, crosswords, pictograms, Spot-the-Mistake quizzes, check boxes and similar tests, which increase in difficulty, this is the perfect primer for anyone learning English or who would like to brush up on their skills and test their knowledge. You will never be caught out by misplaced apostrophes, dangling participles or poor spelling again! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2008
ISBN 10 : 1843173107ISBN 13 : 9781843173106
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. A runaway hit and Sunday Times bestseller in 2008, My Grammar and I has continued to grow in popularity, becoming the go-to guide for grammar. My Grammar and I offers amusing examples of awful grammar, while steering you in the direction of grammatical greatness. Taking you on a tour of the English language through the minefield of rules and conditions that can catch you out, from dangling modifiers to split infinitives, it highlights the common pitfalls that every English language user faces on a day to day basis. Refreshing everything you should have learnt at school and more, My Grammar and I is informative yet entertaining - an ideal buy for any English language enthusiast. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2016
ISBN 10 : 1782435743ISBN 13 : 9781782435747
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Revealing the history behind words from Hoover to Sandwich and Wellington Boots to the Biro, this guide to eponyms is full of surprises. What's in a name? From Achilles to zeppelin, the words we use in everyday language invoke a cast of historical characters, from figures of ancient legend to modern-day sports stars. But have you ever stopped to wonder how on earth the names became the words we use so often? How, for example, did Italian nationalist leader Giuseppe Garibaldi give his name to something so sweet as a biscuit? Who was the Gordon Bennett whose name has become an expression of surprise or displeasure? And who knew, when Odysseus set off on his ten-year voyage home in Homer's epic, that long journeys would take his name? Behind so many words are real people with a story to tell. This fascinating book reveals the history behind the most familiar and more unusual eponyms. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2007
ISBN 10 : 1843172720ISBN 13 : 9781843172727
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. In today's world no self-respecting English-language enthusiast could have failed to notice the frequent and flagrant abuse of our native tongue by pesky foreigners. (Forgetting, for a moment, the fact that many nations speak our language better than we do.) Lost in Translation features hundreds of genuine, original and utterly ridiculous examples of the misadventures in English discovered all over the world by the author and his intrepid team of researchers. Everything from hotel signs to baffling advertisements, such as the German beauty product offering a 'Cream shower for pretentious skin' or the Japanese bar that boasts 'Special cocktails for ladies with nuts', or the French warning at a swimming pool - 'Swimming is forbidden in the absence of the saviour.' Published in paperback for the first time this autumn, Lost in Translation demonstrates how widely the English language has travelled, though unfortunately some of it seems to have got a bit scrambled en route. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2009
ISBN 10 : 1843173816ISBN 13 : 9781843173816
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. For most people the details of the American Revolution, the history of Thanksgiving and the Battle of the Alamo are sketchy at best. However, help is at hand as "Remember the Alamo?" contains all the American history you learnt at school and promptly forgot, and perhaps some things that you were never taught in the first place. Broken down into easily digested bite-sized chunks, this book will teach you the basics of over 150 key events from Columbus to Nixon and from cowboys to cosmonauts. "Remember the Alamo?" assumes no other knowledge of world history and doesn't contain anything but the most salient points so that anyone can become clued up on the history of one of the world's most developed nations. Concise and informative, yet entertaining and engagingly written, "Remember the Alamo?" contains everything you will ever need to know about the United States. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2017
ISBN 10 : 1782436030ISBN 13 : 9781782436034
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The thought of bringing your little bundle of joy home can be unnerving. They leave socks around the house, don't make the bed and always leave the loo seat up. Do not fear - The Contented Little Husband is here to help. By following these tried-and-tested methods, you'll avoid hours of tears and tantrums (mostly yours) as you learn how to cope with such common challenges as: * Introducing regular and nutritious mealtimes * Weaning him off a beer-only diet * Toilet training * Dealing with man flu Here to support you through all the burping, whining and sleepless nights, this humorous guide to turning your big baby into the perfect partner will also make for a contented little you. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2009
ISBN 10 : 1843173654ISBN 13 : 9781843173656
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. How on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm? Why is good health compared to a small stringed instrument? ('As fit as a fiddle.') And what do pickles have to do with quandaries? Let's not beat about the bush: despite the fact that we have all used these phrases at one time or another, and even enjoyed expressing them, they are in truth - when you take a moment to consider them - completely senseless and utterly fantastical. We all know what somebody means when they use these phrases due to our common knowledge of them, but it wouldn't be surprising if, when asked to explain them, you found that the cat had got your tongue, or you simply clammed up! "Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas" provides us with the meanings to these well-worn and much-loved phrases by putting these linguistic quirks in context, and explaining how and why they were first used. Absorbing, diverting and fascinating - as far as Christmas gifts go, "Spilling the Beans" really is the bee's knees! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2016
ISBN 10 : 1782435816ISBN 13 : 9781782435815
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Transform your day with the activities and guided colouring in this journal. Learn more about what mindfulness is and how to do it while also enjoying the focussed calm it can bring to your life. Each of the stunning patterns that fill this book is accompanied by a gentle exercise in mindfulness, created by Chartered Counselling Psychologist and mindfulness practitioner Dr Sarah Jane Arnold. There is also space to write your thoughts and feelings, along with inspirational quotes that work together to help harness your creativity and promote your well-being. By the same author - Pocket Coach Guides to Self-Care: 9781782439158 A Pocket Coach: The Calm Coach 9781782439189 A Pocket Coach: The Confidence Coach 9781782439172 A Pocket Coach: The Sleep Coach 9781782439189 A Pocket Coach: The Kindness Coach. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2015
ISBN 10 : 1782434631ISBN 13 : 9781782434634
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Featuring tales of murder, adultery, beheadings, civil war, usurpation and madness, Divorced, Beheaded, Died takes you on a gallop through the history of all of Englands kings and queens, plus some of the less well-known Scots and Welsh rulers. From Henry VIII dispatching his numerous wives to Edward VIIIs unprecedented abdication, Britains monarchs have been responsible for shaping some of the most dramatic moments in British history. Discover the sticky end that befell Edward II, the story of the princes in the Tower, the tale of the queen who reigned for less than a fortnight, and find out whether Macbeth really was a king of Scotland. Presented in an accessible, chronological format, this essential guide will fill in all those gaps in your history knowledge, remind you of those details youd forgotten, and provide some fascinating and amusing facts about one of the longest-running monarchies in the world. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.