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Brusque Brush Offs

If you find yourself tongue-tied in awkward situations, panic no more because these five handy pocket books are guaranteed to provide you with a handy one-liner for every sticky moment you can possibly experience, from being caught with your hand in the office biscuit jar one too many times to having accidentally joined the gym and not knowing how to exit without losing face. Whether you need to fob-o fools or dismiss dolts, ensure you get the last word every time with this bounty of brush-o s, comebacks and retorts.
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If you find yourself tongue-tied in awkward situations, panic no more because these five handy pocket books are guaranteed to provide you with a handy one-liner for every sticky moment you can possibly experience, from being caught with your hand in the office biscuit jar one too many times to having accidentally joined the gym & not knowing how to exit without losing face. Whether you need to fob-o fools or dismiss dolts, ensure you get the last word every time with this bounty of brush-o s, comebacks & retorts.

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Hand - A part of the body at the end of the arm
Hand - A pointer which indicates time on a clock face
Office - A room where people work
Experience - To gain further knowledge by practising.
Awkward - Something that becomes difficult and can get in the way.
Pocket - A bag shaped insert in clothing used to carry items
Brush - A tool with a handle and bristles set into a block to preen.
Tongue - The muscular organ found inside the mouth used for tasting.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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