| Publication |
New York, McGraw-Hill, 2006.
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| Description |
xi, 212pGreen Spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
Drawing from the Bible, Greek and Roman mythology, the works of Shakespeare, and numerous other sources, this illuminating collection explains the fascinating origins of more than 170 common expressions.
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| Contents |
Mythology and Ancient History
The Bible : Old Testament
The Bible : New Testament
Fables and Fairy Stories
Shakespeare
Modern Literature
Modern History
Journalism and Contemporary Life
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| Standard Number |
0071460837 Pb.
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