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One For Sorrow

Many of the popular, often prophetic, phrases that we use on a day-to-day basis have their roots in traditional folklore. For example: `One swallow doesn`t make a summer`; `March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb`; and, `One for sorrow, two for joy`. Such common idioms are familiar to most people, but their history and origins are far from well known. However, in ”One for Sorrow” readers will discover that there is a wealth of fascinating stories and history behind them. This charming book is filled with sayings, legends and proverbs derived from the oral history of the countryside and unveils how they came about, what they mean, and how they came to be such a big part of the language we use today. Written with a light touch and expert knowledge, it will entertain
and inform in equal measure - the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in the rich and varied heritage of the English language.
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Many of the popular, often prophetic, phrases that we use on a day-to-day basis have their roots in traditional folklore. For example: ` One swallow doesn`t make a summer`; ` March comes in like a lion & goes out like a lamb`; &, ` One for sorrow, two for joy`. Such common idioms are familiar to most people, but their history & origins are far from well known. However, in ” One for Sorrow” readers will discover that there is a wealth of fascinating stories & history behind them. This charming book is filled with sayings, legends & proverbs derived from the oral history of the countryside & unveils how they came about, what they mean, & how they came to be such a big part of the language we use today. Written with a light touch & expert knowledge, it will entertain & inform in equal measure
- the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in the rich & varied heritage of the English language.

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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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